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Dr. Shyamasundaran K.

Assistant Professor, Department of Samhitha Sanskrit & Siddhanta, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri | Research Officer, Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD
shyamasundarank@ay.amrita.edu

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Dr. Shyamasundaran K. is currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Samhita, Sanskrit & Siddhanta and a Research Officer at the Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala. He has been serving the institution since November 2018.
He completed his BAMS from Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bengaluru (2011), MD in Ayurveda Samhita from SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan (2016), and is currently pursuing his PhD at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (since 2023).
His academic interests span Ayurvedic Samhita and Siddhanta, Ayurvedic Manuscriptology, Integrative Medicine, Yogic neuroscience, Ayurveda education, and digital learning technologies. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary and government-funded research projects and regularly contributes to national and international academic forums.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

AyurCeL: A comprehensive ayurveda clinical E-learning platform

Cite this Research Publication : Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Sushma Naranappa Salethoor, Shyamasundaran Kulangara, Raghu Raman, Nagarajan Chockan, Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, Prema Nedungadi, AyurCeL: A comprehensive ayurveda clinical E-learning platform, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101107

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Learning technology for Ayurveda with pedagogically designed virtual patient case simulations

Cite this Research Publication : Prema Nedungadi, Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Romita Jinachandran, Shyamasundaran Kulangara, Sushma Naranappa Salethoor, Mandip Goyal, Nagarajan Chockan, Anup Thakur, Raghu Raman, Learning technology for Ayurveda with pedagogically designed virtual patient case simulations, Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1537047

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2024

Evaluation of Toxic Heavy Metal Content in Marketed Ayurvedic Decoctions Using Closed Vessel Microwave Digestion in Icpms

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran k., Evaluation of toxic heavy metal content in marketed Ayurvedic decoctions using closed vessel microwave digestion in ICPMS, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), 2024, https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i8.13114

Publisher : CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)

Year : 2024

Ayurvedic Management of a Refractory Skin Disease Clinically Diagnosed as Cutaneous Lichen Planus—A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Sushma Naranappa Salethoor, Shyamasundaran Kulangara, A.R. Aramya, Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Ayurvedic management of a refractory skin disease clinically diagnosed as Cutaneous Lichen Planus—A case report, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100884

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2022

Jvaranirṇaya: A Rare Monograph on Diagnosis of Fevers From the Pre-colonial Era

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran Kulangara, Sushma Naranappa Salethoor, Jvaranirṇaya: a rare monograph on diagnosis of fevers from the pre-colonial era, Indian Journal of History of Science, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43539-022-00033-5

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2022

Integrative approach combining Ayurveda, counselling, Yoga and meditation with conventional management of Ankylosing Spondylitis – A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Naranappa Salethoor Sushma, Kulangara Shyamasundaran, Edamala Narayanan Prajeesh Nath, Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Integrative approach combining Ayurveda, counselling, Yoga and meditation with conventional management of Ankylosing Spondylitis – A case report, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 1, 2022, 100497

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2018

Unique features of an unexplored manuscript- Kashyapa Samhita

Cite this Research Publication : D. Jyothi, Vyas, H. A., and Shyamasundaran K., “Unique features of an unexplored manuscript- Kashyapa Samhita”, International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, vol. 6, no. 7, 2018.

Publisher : International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Year : 2018

Ayurvedic Manuscripts- A review

Cite this Research Publication : D. Jyothi, KK, D., and Shyamasundaran K., “Ayurvedic Manuscripts- A review”, Ayurpharm IJAAS, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 57 – 63, 2018.

Publisher : Ayurpharm IJAAS

Year : 2017

Relevance of modern diagnostic techniques in ayurvedic Diagnosis- An analysis through case studies

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Relevance of modern diagnostic techniques in ayurvedic Diagnosis- An analysis through case studies”, JAIM, no. 2, 2017.

Publisher : JAIM

Year : 2017

Brief review on DantadhavanaDravya according to Brihatrayi

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Brief review on DantadhavanaDravya according to Brihatrayi”, World Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 6, no. 8, pp. 430-435 , 2017.

Publisher : World Journal of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences

Year : 2014

Understanding of Asatkaryavada in clinical application – A case study

Cite this Research Publication : D. Jyothi, Vaidya, S. M., Sriharsha, K. V., and Shyamasundaran K., “Understanding of Asatkaryavada in clinical application - A case study”, PunarnaV - An International Peer Reviewed Ayurved Journal, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 07-08/2014, 2014.

Publisher : PunarnaV - An International Peer Reviewed Ayurved Journal

Case Reports

Year : 2021

Ayurvedic management of persistent hypoxia in a diabetic and hypertensive COVID-19 patient in the post-hospitalization period–A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Joshi J, Naranappa Salethoor S, Kulangara S, Edamala Narayanan PN, Puthiyedath R. Ayurvedic management of persistent hypoxia in a diabetic and hypertensive COVID-19 patient in the post-hospitalization period-A case report. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2022 Apr-Jun;13(2):100509. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.08.002. Epub 2021 Aug 7. PMID: 34393459; PMCID: PMC8346329.

Publisher : J Ayurveda Integr Med

Journal

Year : 2019

Exemplification of understanding the Dosha involvement in cases of cancer through an example of cervix cancer

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K, Sushma N S, Prajeesh Nath E N Exemplification of understanding the Dosha involvement in cases of cancer through an example of cervix cancer, AYU Journal,Volume 40, Issue Supplement, Year 2019

Publisher : AYU Journal

Year : 2018

Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., Dr. Sushma, and Shyamasundaran K., “Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook, AYU Journal(On Process)”, 2018.

Publisher : AYU Journal

Presentation

Year : 2015

Normal Delivery- Ayurvedic Possibilities with Case Study (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Normal Delivery- Ayurvedic Possibilities with Case Study (Scientific Paper)”, International Seminar- Global Ayurveda Festival. 2015.

Publisher : International Seminar- Global Ayurveda Festival

Year : 2015

Hepato-Protective Action of Ayurvedic Drugs in Paracetamol Induced Liver Toxicity (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Hepato-Protective Action of Ayurvedic Drugs in Paracetamol Induced Liver Toxicity (Scientific Paper)”, National Seminar-Samavarta. 2015.

Publisher : National Seminar-Samavarta

Year : 2014

Management of PrasaktaChardi with the Application of GunaSiddhanta (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Management of PrasaktaChardi with the Application of GunaSiddhanta (Scientific Paper)”, National Seminar-Vaidyanadham. 2014.

Publisher : National Seminar-Vaidyanadham

Year : 2013

Importance of NaimittikaRasayana in the Management of Bronchial diseases in old age-A case study (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Importance of NaimittikaRasayana in the Management of Bronchial diseases in old age-A case study (Scientific Paper)”, National Seminar-Siddhanta Vaibhava. 2013.

Publisher : National Seminar-Siddhanta Vaibhava

Year : 2009

Nasya- Its Therapeutic effect on UrdhwaJatruVikaras (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Shyamasundaran K., “Nasya- Its Therapeutic effect on UrdhwaJatruVikaras (Scientific Paper)”, National Seminar on Eye Disorders. 2009.

Publisher : National Seminar on Eye Disorders

Experience

Professional Positions

  • Research-Co-ordinator, Aapyam Institute of Indigenous Sciences & Research, Bengaluru

Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Samhita, Sanskrit & Siddhanta, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2018–Present).
  • Former Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara.
  • Former Assistant Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam.
  • Total Teaching Experience: 8.9 years.

Clinical Experience

  • Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal Hospital and Factory, Malappuram, Kerala.
  • Buddha Nursing Home and Kozhikode Ayurveda Pharmacy, Wayanad, Kerala.
Awards
  • RULA Awards for International Innovation & Betterment Excellence in Technical Research as Outstanding Young Researcher In Ayurvedic Manuscriptology – 2018
  • Chancellor’s Award for Extramural Research Grants – 2021 and 2023–24.
  • Chancellor’s Publication Excellence Award – 2022.
Qualification
  • 2016:  MD (Ay)
    SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
  • 2011: BAMS
    Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research
    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
Workshop
  • Presented research papers at national and international seminars including Global Ayurveda Festival, Jignasa (International Seminar), and IIT Mandi’s Mind, Brain, and Consciousness Conference.
  • Chaired the technical session on Mental Health through the Lens of Yoga and Ayurveda at IIT Mandi (2025).
  • Served as a resource person for workshops on Ayurvedic research methodology, manuscriptology, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
  • Actively involved in international academic observership and training programs for students from Russia, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and the USA.
CME
  • Formal training in Ayurvedic Manuscriptology, including manuscript collection, cataloguing, collation, and critical editing.
  • Advanced clinical training at:
    • Sri Sharada Ayurvedic Hospital, Nagercoil.
    • Advanced Centre for Ayurveda in Mental Health and Neurological Sciences, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
    • Sanjeevani Ayurveda and Yoga Centre, Chennai.
    • Specialty clinics at SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan.
Research

Funded Projects

  • AyurCeL (Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth / Ministry of AYUSH) – Co-Principal Investigator
  • AyurSIM (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology) – Other Investigator
  • Clinical study on Trailokya Vijaya Vati Plus in Primary Dysmenorrhea (Hempstreet) – Co-Principal Investigator
  • Amrita Indian Knowledge Systems Centre (IKS Division, Ministry of Education) – Collaborator
  • Amrita IKS Centre of Excellence Project (IKS Division, Ministry of Education) – Collaborator
  • Yogic Visual Concentration (Trāṭaka) and neurophysiological assessment – Co-Principal Investigator
  • STI Hub – STI-IT LIVES (Ministry of Science & Technology) – Team Member
  • Community-based study on Ayurveda lifestyle intervention for the management of Pre-diabetes (Ministry of AYUSH) – Co-Investigator

Academic Contributions

  • Expert Member for Manuscriptology Projects, Kerala University of Health Sciences.
  • Actively involved in interdisciplinary research bridging Ayurveda, neuroscience, digital education, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Trained
  • Dr. Y. Mahadeva Iyer‘s Sri Sharada Ayurvedic Hospital, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu under Dr. L. Mahadevan.
  • The Advanced Centre for Ayurveda in Mental Health and Neurological Sciences, Research unit of CCRAS for MānasaRōga, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
  • Sanjeevani Ayurveda and Yoga Centre, Chennai under Dr. PLT Girija
  • Oriented for clinical expertise in a speciality clinic for Respiratory and Skin Disorders

 

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