Russia’s Sechenov University assigns ‘Visiting Professor’ status to Basappa Salundi
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University has granted the title of 'Visiting Professor' to Basappa Salundi from the University of Mysore. This honorary title, established in 2025, is awarded to recognized international specialists and does not involve formal employment or salary. The university aims to enhance its prestige and competitiveness by attracting world-class experts.
- ▪Basappa Salundi is the chairman of the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Mysore.
- ▪The title of 'Visiting Professor' is an honorary, lifelong title for recognized external specialists.
- ▪Visiting professors are not considered full-time employees and do not receive a salary.
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The Sechenov First Moscow State Medical (SMSM) University in Russia has assigned the official status of ‘Visiting Professor’ to the chairman, Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Basappa Salundi.According to a statement, the university selects international specialists and orders their profiles to be published on its official website.“The status of ‘Visiting Professor of Sechenov University’, which has existed since 2025, is an honorary, lifelong title for recognised external specialists.
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