Professor Dr. Srividhya Ragavan

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Biography

Srividhya Ragavan is a Professor of Law and holds the Dean’s Research Chair at Texas A&M University School of Law, where she also serves as the Director of India Programs. She has a multidisciplinary legal background, with expertise spanning Health Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, International Trade, and issues concerning Agricultural Development and Biotechnology. Duke of the National Law School of India University in Bangalore, Srividhya obtained her B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), furthering her education with an LL.M. from King’s College, University of London, and a S.J.D. from George Washington University School of Law. Her academic career includes significant roles at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and at the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research in India. Beyond academia, she has substantial industry experience, having worked in major law firms and as legal counsel for leading multinationals in India. Her research primarily investigates the intersection of international trade law and intellectual property from a developmental perspective, particularly focusing on the impacts on developing nations. Srividhya is also a recognized academician, having achieved Fulbright grants for her contributions to legal education and research.

Research Interests

Health Law Intellectual Property International Law International Trade Agriculture & Development Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals Copyrights

Experience

Director India Programs

2016-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Oversees and directs the academic programs and initiatives related to India.

Professor of Law

2009-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Oklahoma College of Law • Norman, OK

Taught various law courses and conducted research in law.

Associate Professor of Law

2003-01-01 — 2009-01-01

National Academy of Legal Studies & Research • Hyderabad, India

Engaged in teaching and scholarly research in legal studies.

Awards

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Fulbright Specialist Grant

2014-01-01
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Fulbright CORE Teaching Grant

2011-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.