Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai (SIMATS Deemed University) has conferred D.Sc., (Honorary Doctorate) to Dr.V.Ramaraj, Father of Voterology on March 18, 2026.

The term “Voterology” was coined by Dr.V.Ramaraj and it made its debut in his book named “Respectable Voter” in 1996 and an article of Dinamani, a Tamil daily on August 20, 1999. Voterologism is a newly coined word by Dr. V.Ramaraj, derived from “voterology”. Voterologism is used to refer to the doctrines of voterology (school of thought advanced by Dr. V. Ramaraj), that prioritizes the actions, will, or opinions of the voters above all else. Dr. V. Ramaraj is recognized as the “Father of Voterology” for his contributions to understanding voter dynamics and promoting voter awareness.

