For the film director, see M. Thirumalai (director)
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Dr. M. Thirumalai (born 1953), [1] Former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil University, Thanjavur is a Tamil Scholar, Writer and former professor of Madurai Kamaraj University.
For the film director, see M. Thirumalai (director)
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Dr. M. Thirumalai (born 1953), [1] Former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil University, Thanjavur is a Tamil Scholar, Writer and former professor of Madurai Kamaraj University.
He was born at Thummusinampatti at Aruppukkottai taluk in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, India. [2]
He completed his school studies in Sholavandan, Madurai district. He did his bachelor's and master's degrees in Thiagarajar College, Madurai. His doctorate was on the comparative study on the works of Jayakanthan and Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, in the department of Tamilology in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Under his guidance 30 scholars completed their Ph.D. [1]
He held various positions in Madurai Kamaraj University for nearly 31 years. They include Controller of Examinations, Director of Publications and Special Officer. [2] In the Department of Comparative Studies in the Faculty of Tamilology of the university, he worked in various capacities including lecturer, professor and head of the department. [1] From 10 February 2012 to 9 February 2015, he was the Vice chancellor of the Tamil University, Thanjavur.
He wrote 26 books. His technique of writing is praised by literary people. [2] The books include the following:
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