Dr. M. Balaganapathy, Dean (Academics) and Professor at Sigma University, is a distinguished physiotherapy academician and researcher with nearly two decades of experience. Holding a PhD from Gujarat University, he specializes in orthopaedics, pain sciences, and ergonomics. He has guided extensive PhD, postgraduate, and undergraduate research and is recognized for pioneering undergraduate ergonomics education in India.

A frequent national and international speaker, he actively contributes to curriculum reforms, academic leadership, and professional development in physiotherapy education.