About me

Education:

M. Sc. Physics (Specialization in Space Physics), Department of Physics, University of Kerala, 1981.

Ph. D. in the area of Experimental Solid State Physics (Ultrasonic Study of elastic properties and Phase transition studies in crystals), Cochin University of Science and Technology, 1995.

Other Positions:

Former Member of Syndicate, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. (2006-09)
Former Member of Senate, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
Former Member of Academic Council of Mahatma Gandhi University.
Former President Academy of Physics Teachers
Former Head of the Department of Physics, CUSAT (14th Nov. 2007 to 26th May 2009)

Current Research Interest:

Red Rain Phenomenon of Kerala - Astrobiology - Extraterrestrial Life - Origin of Life

Previous research activities:

Research activities are in the area of experimental Solid State Physics, Work involves the growth of large single crystals and investigation of its elastic, thermal and electrical properties using mainly ultrasonic and electrical conductivity techniques. - Phase transition study in crystals.

Employment History:

1. Department of Physics, Union Christian College, Alwaye - 683 102, Kerala, during 1981 to 1985
2. Department of Physics, St. Paul's College, Kalamassery - 683 503, Kerala., during 1985 to 1987
3. School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, from 1987 to 2006 (October 5th)
4. Professor, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala from October 2006 to November 2007
5. Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala from November 2007 to May 2009
6. Pro Vice Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala from 2009 (May 27 ) onwards.

Membership in Professional Bodies:

Life member of Acoustical Society of India
Member of Academy of Physics Teachers, Kerala

Research Students: