Prof. Dr. T. Unnikrishnan is a well-known Vocalist and Internationally reputed voice trainer. He is a multifaceted personality as a Researcher, Administrator and Performer. He has done intensive study and research in Voice Modulation and developed many rare techniques to increase the quality of voice and also to eliminate various voice related problems. He has developed many rare techniques and exercises to prepare singers with increased range and a flexible voice. He is regularly invited in seminars of otolaryngology associations and ENT departments to deliver lectures on voice issues and ways for natural cure for functional voice disorders.

He has trained a large number of singers globally. His students include Professional classical vocalists, Playback singers, Doctors, Engineers and Scientists spread across 17 countries and 16 Indian states
He is holding Ganabhuhanam & Sangeet Vidwan Diplomas in Vocal Music, M.A in English Literature, Clinical Psychology and PhD in Music. Formerly he was a Senior Professor, Music Faculty at Indira Kala Sangit University, Khairagarh, Chattisgarh. He has also served the University as Registrar and Vice Chancellor. He is an expert member for UGC and many Universities. He has served as a visiting voice expert in ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata for a period of six years to train the scholars of Hindustani Music. He was deputed by the Government of India for three years of foreign service as a faculty member at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Mauritius. Unnikrishnan has also guided many scholars pursuing their PhD in music, voice modulation and related topics.

He has widely travelled in India & many countries for vocal performances and workshops. He has sung for few South Indian movies. He is author of three books ‘The Singing Voice’, ‘Devasruthi’ & ‘Institutionalized Teaching system of Carnatic Music’ and many articles. He is recipient of many awards like ‘NavarasaSangitaChakravarthy’ from Varanasi, Tagore Memorial’ award from Chattisgarh and ‘Sangeetha Bhaskara’ award from New Delhi.