Principal

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):- Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras ( 2000 – 2003)
• Master’s degree:- Industrial Engineering, PSG College of Technology,(1985 – 1987 )
• B.Tech:- Production Engineering , University of Calicut , (1979 – 1984)

• Chairman, ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education) Kerala Section (Present)
• Member, Board of governs ,IITM (2014 t0 2017)
• Member, Syndicate, CUSAT (2014 t0 2017)
• Member, Syndicate, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
• Member, Curriculum Development Committee, University of Calicut (2004)
• Member, Expert committee, National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi (2005)
• Chairman, Passing Board (Production Engg), University of Calicut (2004-07)
• Member, Board of Studies in Engineering (UG), Calicut University (2007-08)
• Member, Core Committee for M.Tech Programmes, M.G University (2007-09)
• Member, Advisory Board for Part Time Diploma Course in Industrial/Fire Safety Engineering (2007-09)
• Expert Member, Inspection Committee, M.G University (For UG and PG programmes)
• Member, Syndicate, Calicut University (2011-12)
• Member, Engineering Research Council, Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD) Trivandrum (2009-14)

He has about 10 research publications to his credit,  which include 2 international journals, one national journal and one international conference.

The landmark innovative schemes and ventures completed/floated during his tenure as the Joint Director, RDTE, Kothamangalam and Principal of the Govt Engineering College , Thrissur are worth noting. They include:

• 7 new post graduate programmes started
• AMIGO, A student alert group launched to identify and support needy students – Feb.2013
• GECT Development Trust launched by Alumni to support the infrastructural and academic requirements – Aug.2013
• Faculty and Staff Development Training centre – July 2012
• ISO 9001:2008 certification – Oct 2012
• Accreditation by Institution of Engineers (India) – May 2012
• Accreditation of seven under graduate programmes – 2011
• GEcT SAFE – A corpus fund for awarding scholarship economically weaker students launched – Jan 2011
• World Bank assisted TEQIP project Phase II – Rs 100 Lakhs, 2011
• Established a Centre of Excellence for development of materials under Centre for Research and Development (CERD), Kerala – Rs 30 lakhs, 2011
• Established an Innovation centre under Centre for Research and Development (CERD), Kerala – Rs 10 lakhs, 2011
• OASIS – Pain and Palliative care unit -2010
• Counselling and Guidance cell – 2009