Background
Purushothaman, Vijayalakshmi was born on June 30, 1942 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Daughter of Rangappa Naidu and Thulasiammal.
Purushothaman, Vijayalakshmi was born on June 30, 1942 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Daughter of Rangappa Naidu and Thulasiammal.
Bachelor of Science in Home Science, Avinashillingam University, 1963. Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Avinashillingam University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Foods and Nutrition, Avinashillingam University, 1980.
Research assistant Medical College, Madureir, India, 1965-1966. Lecturer, professor nutrition Avinashillingam University, Coimbatore, India, 1969-1988, professor home science, dean, since 1988. Chief investigator for various nutrition related projects, Coimbatore, since 1985.
Member Nutrition Society India, Home Science Association India, Indian Dietetic Association.
Married Narayanaswamy Purushothaman, June 30, 1966. Children: Sreelathe, Senthil Kumar.