Dr. G.Aarthi

Assistant professor

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College of Occupational Therapy

Total Experience 

5 years 10 months (4 years clinicals, 1 year 10 months Teaching)

AREA OF INTERSET

Paediatrics



course handled

UG - OT in Paediatrics, Theoretical foundations in OT, Analysing Occupation & Activities,


PG - Occupational Therapy in Physical & Mental Health, Implementation of Treatment Approaches and Models in Occupational Therapy


Research Guide - Working as a research Co - Guide for UG & PG Final Year students

  • Publication details

    M. Arunkumar1 , G. Aarthi2 , “The Effect of Co-ordinated Bilateral Physical Activities on Visual Motor Integration and Academic Performance of Students with ADHD in Schools”, DOI: 10.37896/sr10.9/024 ISSN: 0039-2049,VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9, 2023, http://stradresearch.org



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  • Responsibilities Held

    ● Class Advisor for UG 1st year (2024 - 2025)(June to Dec 2025)

    ● Class Advisor for PG 1st year (2026) 

    ● Campus Life Coordinator (2024 - 2025)

    ● Clinical Incharge for OT in Paediatrics & NICU Unit (2024 – 2026)

    ● Research Co - Guide for UG & PG Final Year students (2025 – 2026)

    ● Website Coordinator for SRM College of Occupational Therapy (2024 - 2026)

    ● Cultural Coordinator (in and off campus) (2024 – 2025)

    ● Institutional Research Coordinator (2025 - 2026)

    ● Appointed as an Internal Examiner for the university Practical Examination June & Dec 2025 (In Campus)

    ● Appointed as a Question Paper setter for UG and PG subjects (Off Campus) (June and Oct 2025 Exams)

    ● Appointed as an internal paper evaluator for PG University examinations 


  • Awards and Achievements

    NIL

  • Workshops / Seminars

    Events Organized

    1. The 5th National Conference on Early Identification and Developmental Assessments in Neonates was organized on February 13, 2026, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    2. A Seminar on Navigating the Research Workflow was organized on February 3, 2026, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    3. The OT Day – Rehab Meet 2025 was organized on October 30, 2025, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    4. A Guest Lecture on Healing through Play was conducted on August 21, 2025, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    5. A Two-Day Workshop on Sensory Integration – Hands-on Practice was organized on July 31 and August 1, 2025, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    6. An Autism Awareness Rally was organized on April 2, 2025, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    7. The 2nd National Conference on Current Trends in Research was organized on March 27, 2025, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    8. A Guest Lecture on World Cerebral Palsy Day was organized on October 7, 2024, by the College of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy, in offline mode.

    9. The 60th Annual National Conference OTICON 2023 was organized by Saveetha University, Chennai, where the participant served as a Student Organizer, and the event was conducted in offline mode.

    10. The OTICON 2016 Conference was organized by SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, where the participant served as a Student Organizer, and the event was conducted in offline mode.




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  • Work Experience

    Academic Experience:

     Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST, Trichy Campus (May 2024 - Till date)


    Industry Experience:  

    ● Occupational Therapist, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Pondicherry (Nov 2018 - Nov 2020)

    ● Occupational Therapist, Kumaran Specialities Hospital, Chennai (Oct 2016 - Nov 2018)

    ● Transient Paediatric Therapy Centre, Pondicherry (April 2016 - Oct 2016) - Part time


    Research Experience:

    ●   Research Co - Guide for UG & PG Final Year students (2025 – 2026)

    ●   Research Coordinator (2025 – 2026)



  • Memberships

    • All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA) Life Membership No : L - 4990/17 
    • Academic Council of Occupational Therapy  Registration No : A - 05832

  • Funded Projects

    ● Class Advisor for UG 1st year (2024 - 2025)(June to Dec 2025)

    ● Class Advisor for PG 1st year (2026) 

    ● Campus Life Coordinator (2024 - 2025)

    ● Clinical Incharge for OT in Paediatrics & NICU Unit (2024 – 2026)

    ● Research Co - Guide for UG & PG Final Year students (2025 – 2026)

    ● Website Coordinator for SRM College of Occupational Therapy (2024 - 2026)

    ● Cultural Coordinator (in and off campus) (2024 – 2025)

    ● Institutional Research Coordinator (2025 - 2026)

    ● Appointed as an Internal Examiner for the university Practical Examination June & Dec 2025 (In Campus)

    ● Appointed as a Question Paper setter for UG and PG subjects (Off Campus) (June and Oct 2025 Exams)

    ● Appointed as an internal paper evaluator for PG University examinations 


Education Details