Dr. R. V. Srinivasan, retired professor and Head, department of economics at R.K.M. Vivekananda College, Mylapore, passed away in Coimbatore on October 17, at the age of 83.
Dr. Srinivasan began his distinguished career serving the nation as a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force.
Following his military service, he dedicated his life to academia, earning his master’s degree in economics and joining the faculty at Vivekananda College. Driven by a lifelong passion for learning, he went on to complete a second master’s degree and Ph.D. degrees in both economics and in history across institutions in India and Canada.
His doctoral research was celebrated for its extraordinary foresight, accurately analysing global macroeconomic and geopolitical trends long before they materialised, his son Vasudev Udhatya said.
Over an illustrious academic career spanning four decades, Dr. Srinivasan inspired generations of students at Vivekananda College to pursue their passions. Today, his former students serve as educators, researchers, and global leaders around the world, his family said.
He was a longtime resident of 15th Cross Street, Sastri Nagar, Adyar.
Family, friends, and former students wishing to share memories or offer condolences may reach out at:
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I lived in the house behind Prof Srinivasan’s home in Sastrinagar for several years. He was an amazing human being and has offered me deep insights when I struggled with personal issues. A trustworthy human and a man of wisdom. He was spiritual and we all in our family felt his family was ours. My prayers to almighty to give all strength to maami, Vasu and his family at this time of irreparable loss
A Great Loss. For a Tamil Medium Student of PS High School and Economics in English Medium in PUC a new subject of Maths Commerce and Economics the Professor Who made to Economics means what if discuss in 2026 is seed He planted in my mind in 1974 for 3 months In Abhiramapuram Mylapore,
A Great Professor to get taught.
MT the History of Professor achievement presented is excellent.
Ohm Shanthi !!!