Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan obtained MSc and PhD in Medical Pharmacology, JIPMER, and Post-doctoral/Research Associate at University of Pittsburgh, USA. He worked in several reputed institutions viz., Trivandrum Medical College, Madurai Medical College, University of Baroda, Armed Forces Medical College, and Defence Research and Development Establishment. He was superannuated as Director and Scientist H. Following that he worked as Director of Research at Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. He developed several products, viz., personal decontamination kit, reusable autoinjectors for atropine, pralidoxime chloride, amikacin and buprenorphine, first aid kit for chemical and biological warfare agents, tear gases, insect repellent spray and cream, and bio-toilet for railways. He was awarded by DRDO, the Agni Award of Excellence for Self-Reliance, Titanium Trophy, Technology spin-off award, Innovation and Futuristic Development Award and Technology Development Award. Dr. Vijayaraghavan has taught the Inspectors of the OPCW in India and the Netherlands. He also served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the OPCW. He has about 500 research publications in reputed journals, filed more than 100 patents, 40 are published, 35 are granted and 10 are PCT. He has also several copyrights and design patents. He has guided more than 50 scholars leading to PhD degree.