Dennis Thekkudan

Dennis Thekkudan, Ph.D. has a diverse and extensive work experience. Dennis started their career as a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002, where they led research projects and served as a teaching assistant. Dennis then joined FAREVA in 2002 and held various roles, including Quality Analytical Development Scientist II and III, where they were responsible for writing protocols, executing method validations, and performing laboratory testing. In 2011, they briefly worked as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching chemistry courses and managing teaching assistants. Currently, they are working at Vanda Pharmaceuticals as the Director of Analytical Chemistry, overseeing regulatory compliance and manufacturing processes.

Dennis Thekkudan, Ph.D. obtained their Ph.D. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dennis completed their doctoral studies from 2001 to 2009. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the same institution, which they pursued from 1997 to 2001.

Dennis Thekkudan's secondary education was obtained at Father Judge High School, where they earned their High School Diploma during 1993 to 1997. Before that, they attended Saint Jerome school, although no degree was specified during their enrollment from 1986 to 1993.

Additionally, Dennis Thekkudan holds a certification as a Certified Quality Improvement Associate obtained in December 2006 from the American Society of Quality.