Dr T P Sethumadhavan

Dr T P Sethumadhavan is a distinguished academic, education and career consultant, columnist, and development professional with extensive experience in higher education, skill development, and rural entrepreneurship. He is currently a Professor at the Transdisciplinary University of Health Sciences and Technology, Bengaluru, and is associated with DY Patil University of Agricultural Technology, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He is also Director (R&D) of Skill FAVS and founder of the education startup NextEdu.

Formerly Director of Entrepreneurship at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and Director of UL Education, he has worked as a consultant and project leader for organizations including the World Bank, ADB, NSDC, and the Government of India. As a Visiting Scientist at reputed international institutions, Dr Sethumadhavan has authored 41 books in English and Malayalam and regularly contributes to leading newspapers. His key interests include educational and career consultancy, agribusiness, rural development, employability skills, wildlife conservation, elephant welfare, veterinary extension, management, reading, and writing.