Research, Learn, Consult and Teach to make a better tomorrow
Professor and Expert in Engineering and Management with experience in Academics, Industry and Consulting. Also a Fellow of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering and Chairman of the Kerala Chapter of IIIE. An acknowledged good teacher, researcher and administrator with over 30years of teaching and research experience. Has been the Dean and Member of the Cochin University and Kannur University syndicates. Was the Managing Director of CONSUMERED, Kerala during this period many new projects were implemented and turnover increased by three times. Currently the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Member of syndicate of CUSAT. Was also a member of the School Board and Planning committee of Indian Maritime University, Chennai and Member of the Governing Board of Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum.
A perpetual learner walking ahead of the students guiding them through their learning and development experience making things interesting.
Education
Teaching at the School of Magamenent Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology(CUSAT) for over 30 years now. Professor since Dec 2006. Was the Managing Director of CONSUMERED, Kerala during August 1999 to April 2002 on deputation.
Experience
Teaching at the School of Magamenent Studies, CUSAT for over 30 years now. Professor for over 13years 10 months.
Was the Managing Director of CONSUMERED, Kerala during August 1999 to April 2002 on deputation from CUSAT.
Administrative Experience
Dean and Member of the Cochin University and Kannur University syndicates. Is currently the Chairman Board of Studies in Business Administration, of CUSAT .Was a member of the School Board and Planning committee of Indian Maritime University, Chennai and Member of the Governing Board of Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum. Continues to be an Independent Director on the Board of Lakshadweep Development Corporation.
Consulting Experience
Have successfully undertaken consulting and training assignments for many Public and Private sector Organizations, such as Kochi Refinery, KSFE, Cochin Port Trust, NABARD, Kudumbasree, Synthite and some others.
Research Experience
Guided 17 Ph.Ds i.e. under the Faculties of Social Sciences (8), Engineering (7) and Technology (2) at CUSAT. Published 40 International Journal Papers, 27 National Journal papers or Book Chapters and 28 Conference Papers. Publications have received 764 citations has h-index of 9 and i-10 index of 9 according to Google scholar.