Dr. Mohanraj Rathinavelu received his Degree in Bachelor of Pharmacy (2006) and his Doctor of Pharmacy - Post Baccalaureate (2011) in Pharmacy practice from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. He joined the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (RIPER) where he teaches courses dealing with professional practice and patient care as Associate Professor and In-charge, Department of Pharmacy practice since 2011. He worked in various grades as an officer in production and Assistant Manager in manufacturing, in-charge of GMP and GDP audits for two years (2006-08) in Baxter India Pvt Ltd, Alathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu., India. Dr. Mohanraj is a well-known academician and researcher in the field of pharmacy practice with nearly 38 research papers in both national and international publications. His research interests are Evidence based medicine and practices, pharmaceutical care services and clinical Pharmacy, geriatric pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, pharmacosurveillance, and MTM (Medication Therapy Management) services. Dr. Mohanraj Rathinavelu works with both National and International professional bodies of Pharmacy, in policy making of educational reforms and practice for Pharm. D Programme. Instructor and Institutional resource person of pharmacy colleges for Fortis Healthcare Limited, Mumbai for Certified programs on Clinical Pharmacy Practice. Dr. Mohanraj Rathinavelu works with both international and national research publication group contributing his services as Editor, Advisory board member, editorial board member, and as reviewer.

His memberships in professional bodies includes:  Life member – Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).  Life Member – Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).  Member – International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcome Research (ISPOR).  Member – International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).