September- October 2015

NEWSLETTER OF COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

immortality, he added. Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Letha, who presided over the function, honoured Sri. Sree- kumaran Thampi by present- ing him with a memento as a token of respect. Sri. Sree- kumaran Thampi in his acce- ptance speech said that the poet in him was awakened by his education in science and technology. According to Ind- ian belief, the Universe origi- nated from sound- and music Token of admiration: Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr.J.Letha is presenting a citation is the language of sound, he to Sri.Sreekumaran Thampi, the legendary Music Composer during Cusat Day Celebrations, Dr. M.K. Muneer, Hon. Minister for Socal Welfare is looking on. added. Cusat honors legendary music composer The staff and students of said. They exude the simplicity Post graduate students of Cusat celebrated Cusat Day and generosity of Kerala's Cusat who topped in their with much fanfare on 19 respective departments, teach- September 2015. Various Cusat Day 2015 ers and non-teachers who had cultural programmes were made commendable achieve- culture. A life based on moral presented by the University ments in various sectors as values contributes to his staff and students. The famous poet, lyricist and film-maker Sri. Sreekumaran Thampi was honoured on the occasion. Noted poet V. Madhu- sudhanan Nair said in his keynote address that Kerala as a geographical entity was inflicting damage on itself. A culture that had lost its basis would be rendered meaning- less. It is the duty of an artiste to help retain the cultural Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Letha handing over a Memento to Sri. Sreekumaran Thampi, during the Cusat Day programme. Dr. N. Mohanan, Dr. K. A. heritage. It is in such a context Zakkariya, Dr. A. N. Balchand and Sri. Irfan Habeeb (Syndicate Members), Dr. that Sreekumaran Thampi's Poulose Jacob (PVC) & Prof. Madhusoodanan Nair are looking on. works assume significance, he (see page 2) munication Technolo- scientific awareness and Editorial... gies will be fully func- scientific temper among tional by this academic the school children with It is commonly said year itself. The 5000 sq. Science park, butterfly that in these times of ft. facility in the main garden, ISRO Pavilion, constant change, change campus will be devel- Space Pavilion, e-Scien- is the only constant. oped at a cost of Rs. 5 tia and children's labo- Change is universal and Cr. and managed by the ratories has attracted resistance to change can Centre for Innovation, around 2 lakh school cause one's downfall Technology Transfer and children till now. Industrial Collaboration through sheer stagna- plying for and obtaining The Sophisticated Te- (CITTIC). The TBI will tion alone. This is appli- a patent is a herculean st and Instrumentation incubate ideas on mul- cable to individuals as task, since it is infinitely Centre (STIC) establis- tifunctional and broad- well as industries. Uni- lengthy and strenuous. hed in the University band filters, couplers versities also have to The IPR Facilitation Cell with State Govt. collabo- and power dividers, bro- change in order to keep at the Cusat Inter Uni- ration boasts an aca- demic research facility Changing with the times with ultra-modern equ- ipments and cutting- up with the times. No versity Centre for Intel- adband and multiband edge technology. It pro- longer are Universities lectual Property Rights antennas, metamateri- vides consultancy ser- mere centres of higher Studies (IUCIPRS) has als and periodic struc- vices to industry and education, they facili- been established with tures, radio-frequency research institutions. tate research and un- the singular purpose of identification, wireless The sophisticated ana- dertake various activi- facilitating the filing of and mobile communi- lytical instruments fa- ties that directly or indi- patent applications by cation technologies, etc. cility for elemental de- rectly are of benefit to University researchers The ST Radar facility tection and analysis is a the public. Our Univer- and innovators. This is installed in the campus, boon to the industry as sity, I am proud to say, a uni-que and innova- in addition to the nor- well as individual resear- has been the front-run- tive initiative being in- mal research activities, chers. ner in such activities, troduced free of cost will start providing wee- making us the most initially, aim-ed exclu- Such diverse activi- kly weather bulletins sought-after in all areas sively at inventors affili- ties make our Univer- that can equally benefit of activity. ated to all Universities sity different from the farmers and the com- in Kerala to achieve their rest, standing head and As Patents count mon man, making our patent aspirations. shoulders above the among the hottest top- University by far, the crowd. After all we are ics of discussion today, As you are already most unique in the state. unique, by design. 'patent or perish' has aware, the first phase of The Centre for Science become a hot catch phr- the Technology Business in Society (C-SiS)'s pio- ase. The process of ap- Incubator (TBI) in Com- neering effort to instill Dr. J. Letha

(from page 1) melodies of Sreekumaran Tha- well as arts and sports talents mpi followed the formal meeting. who had won national level Dr. M.K. Muneer initiated the contests were also felicitated at musical evening with a Sreeku- the function. maran Thampi song. The Hon. Dr. A.B. Bhasi, Controller of Minister presented an Anga- Examinations, Cusat introdu- vasthra to the legendary com- ced the Chief guest. Dr. Poulose poser Sreekumaran Thampi Jacob, Pro-Vice Chancellor, during the function. Cusat, Dr. David Peter, Regi- The nostalgic musical pro- strar, Cusat, Dr. K.A. Zakkariya, gramme of lyrics titled "Pourna- Dr. A. Mujeeb, Dr. N. Mohanan, michandrika", entralled the Cu- Dr. M.R. Anantharaman, Dr. sat Campus audience was dire- A.N. Balchand, Irfan Habeeb cted by Dr. Suresh Manimala. (Syndicate Members, Cusat) Playback singer Kallara Gopan, also spoke. Chithra Arun, Reena Murali and "Pournamichandrika", a a few stars from Cusat also sung. musical evening comprising the

Tejus September-October 2015 2 Nano: The time for tiny batteries has come- Prof. Pulikkal Ajayan

future. Although tiny in changes in Material Science or stature, these batteries can Particle Science. Research is store immense amounts of reaching its final stages in energy. This happy news was cancer treatment for shared by none other than the identifying cancerous cells and world famous nano-scientist treating them, he added. Our Prof. Pulikkal M. Ajayan. He country should prepare to was delivering a talk at the welcome nano-technology by KSCSTE sponsored Erudite providing the necessary programme organized by the infrastructure. China, our Dept. of Physics, Cochin neighbouring country has University of Science and already made great advances in Technology on August 10, this field. Noted Nano-Scientist Dr. Pulikkal 2015. Nano-technology has Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Pro- Ajayan is addressing a gathering at created wonders through its Vice Chancellor, Cusat the Department of Physics, Cusat application in various fields like inaugurated the programme. Batteries as thin as paper energy storage, sensors, Prof. M. R. Anantharaman, Co- and batteries that you can see medicines, defence and ordinator, Erudite Programme through are some of the agriculture. The invention of and Prof. S. Jayalakshmi, wonders that are going to be nano-scale building blocks has Head, Dept. of Physics also part of our lives in the near brought about revolutionary spoke on the occasion. GST Bill: Amendment Necessary - Pinaki Chakraborty

Constitutional amendement substantial losses, according to Commission. is necessary for introduction of Dr. Pinaki Chakraborthy, Dr. Chakraborthy was GST. As the deficit caused by the Professor, National Institute of delivering the key-note address introduction of GST will be Public Finance and Policy, Govt. at the National Seminar on "GST borne by the Central Govt., the of India and Economic Advisor Reforms: Implications for states will not face any to the Fourteenth Finance States" organized by K. M. Mani Centre for Budget Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology on 7 September 2015. Cusat Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Letha inaugurated the Seminar which was presided over by Prof. M. A. Oommen, Hon. Director, KMMCBS. Dr. Jose Sebastian, Associate Professor, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Dr. S. David Peter, Registrar, and Dr. Sabu Thomas, Co-ordinator, Dr. Pinaki Chakraborty of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy is explaining the nuances of the proposed GST Bill during a National Seminar KMMCBS, spoke on the organized by KMMCBS at Cusat. occasion.

Tejus September-October 2015 3 Cusat bags Rs. 4 Cr. UGC KAUSHAL Centre

The University Grants Com- wledge base. Liberal admission designed to have provision of mission has sanctioned the norms and semester system multiple entry and exit at vari- Deen Dayal Upadhyay Centres based on credits will be followed ous levels culminating up-to a for Knowledge Acquisition and here. research degree level. Another Upgradation of Skilled Human The KAUSHAL Centre in objective is to formulate courses Abilities and Livelihood (KAU Cusat will conduct two M.Voc at postgraduate level keeping in SHAL) aimed at arming youth courses in Mobile Phone App- mind the need of i) Industry in with entrepreneurial skills to lication Development & Techn- specialized areas; ii) Instru- Cusat. The University will rece- ology and Management Consult- ctional design, curriculum des- ive a grant of Rs. 4 Cr. during ing, according to Dr. K. A. Za- ign and contents in the areas of the course of two years. kkariya. Ano- skills development; iii) Peda- Although 700 proposals ther salient gogy, assessment for skills deve- were received from different feature of the- lopment education and training; parts of the country, only 48 se four semes- iv) trained faculty in the areas were approved by the UGC. The ter Masters of skill development; and v) Ent- proposal was prepared and programmes repreneurship; besides work for presented at the UGC by Dr. K. are the freed- coordination between the higher A. Zakkariya, Syndicate member education system and industry and Associate Professor at to become a Centre of Excellence School of Management Studies. Although 700 proposals for skill development in speciali- Cusat is the only University from were received from zed areas. the state of Kerala to be granted different parts of the the KAUSHAL Centre. Cusat country, only 48 were Cusat Campus Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Letha approved by the UGC. The congratulated Dr. K. A. Zakka- proposal was prepared and Selection: TCS Recruits riya for the achievement. presented by Dr. K. A. A continuation to the com- Zakkariya, Syndicate 201 Students munity colleges and vocational member and Associate Cusat School of Enginee- degree courses introduced by Professor at School of the central govt., the KAUSHAL ring has created a record in Management Studies. Centre will empower students by campus recruitment by hav- imparting entrepreneurship ing 201 students placed at a skills as well as enhance their om provided to the students to single IT company. It was Tata employability through persona- leave the course after successful Consultancy Services, the lity development training. It will completion of two semesters leading Indian IT services have authority to conduct a with Post-Graduate diploma if company, which conducted whole spectrum of courses from they wish, Dr. Zakkariya added. the record campus recr- uitment, according to Sri. C.V. job-oriented short-term certific- The main objective of these Prem Kumar, Placement Co- ate courses to full-time post- centers is to create skilled man- graduate ones, as well as rese- power for industry requirements ordinator, School of Enginee- arch programmes. at various levels. The scheme ring. A total of 262 students have already been placed In addition to strengthening provides for vertical mobility through campus selection this the ties between the higher from short term certificate cou- academic year. Last year 279 education sector and industry, rses to full-fledged post graduate engineering graduates from it will work as a centre of excell- degree programme, and further SOE had gotten employment ence in skills development and research in specialized areas. in 36 companies. an employment-industry kno- The courses would be planned/

Tejus September-October 2015 4 ` 1.4 Crore Special Assistance to the Dept. of Polymer Science The University Grants Commission (UGC) has selected the Dept. of Polymer Science and Rubber Tech- nology for assistance of Rs. 1.4 Crore under the Special Assistance Programme (SAP). The assistance is bas- ed on a project proposal sub- mitted by Prof. Thomas Kur- ian (Co-ordinator). Ms. Abhi- tha K. (Asst. Professor) is the Deputy Co-ordinator of the project. The UGC assistance The newly built DST Sponsored Cusat ST Radar Complex is for a period of five years Cusat ST Radar: Weather bulletin for during 2015 to 2020. farmers from November 2015 Dr. S. Bijoy Nandan The ultra-modern Strato- and predict wind direction, elected to NIE sphere Troposphere Radar storms and monsoon from the Dr. S. Bijoy facility installed at Cochin atmospheric conditions, contri- University's main campus will buting immensely towards Nandan, begin issuing weather bulletins diverse sectors like atmosphe- Associate aimed to benefit farmers and ric research, defense, air trans- Professor, commoners alike from Novem- port and weather analysis, Dept. of ber 2015, according to Cusat according to Prof. K. Mohan Marine Bio- Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Letha. Kumar, Project Director. logy, Micro-biology and The bulletins analysing the The project being installed previous week's weather and Biochemistry Cusat has in Cusat works on the 205MHz. interpretation for the next week been elected to the Executive frequency band, the only one will be available on a weekly Council of the National of its kind in India. The Central basis on the University website Team led by Dr. B. M. Reddy Institute of Ecology in recog- www.cusat.ac. in as well as the which inspected the installa- nition of his significant Advanced Centre for Atmo- tion has expressed satisfaction contributions to Ecology and spheric Radar Research (ACA- in the project's progress and Environmental science for a RR)'s website http://acarr. estimated its completion in six cusat.ac.in/. period of three years. Natio- months. An additional funding nal Institute of Ecology, India The ST Radar project, set of Rs. 4 Cr. is also being made is the premier interdiscipli- up with a Rs. 20 Crore aid from to speed up the process, acco- Dept. of Science and Techno- rding to Dr. K. Mohan Kumar, nary association in the field logy, Govt. of India, can analyze Director, ACARR. of ecology and environment.

Tejus September-October 2015 5 Statistics originated in India - Dr. N. Unnikrishnan Nair The origin of Statistics can Statistician and former Vice the Christian era. Statistics, be traced to the Saankhya Chancellor of Cusat. He was which influenced commercial philosophy popularized by delivering the inaugural address activities in the princely kingdo- Kapila Maharshi, a great Indian at the function organized to ms and earned a place in Chana- philosopher, according to Dr. N. felicitate the topper at Indian kya's Arthashasthra, had achie- Unnikrishnan Nair, renowned Statistical Service Examination, ved tremendous growth during Ms. Dona British rule, he added. Francis, a Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair han- former stu- ded over a memento of appre- dent of Dept. ciation to Ms. Dona Francis on of Statistics, the occasion. Dr. S. Anil Kumar, Cusat. The Director, P R & P, Dr. K. C. Saankhya James, Dr. S. M. Sunoj and Dr. school of phi- Geetha Jayasankar, (Faculty, losophy had Dept. of Statistics), spoke on the Dr. N. Unnikrishnan Nair, former Cusat Vice Chancellor is a wide follo- occasion. Dr. P. G. Sankaran, presenting a memento to Dona Francis, First Rank holder of ISS Exam of UPSC, at the Dept. of Statistics. Dr. P. J. Sankaran, Head wing in India Head, Dept. of Statistics presi- and Dr. S. Anil kumar, Director, PR & P, Cusat are also seen. even before ded over the function.

The CIP certificate grading KM School of Marine Engineer- ing, Cusat as A1-Outstanding Institution was handed over to Cusat Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Letha at a function held on July 28, 2015. Smt. Mahua Sarkar, IRS who handed over the certificate said that although conditions are favourable in the state for marine engineering, the lack of facilities available for maritime training is creating hurdles for new entrants. The Smt. Mahua Sarkar, IRS is handing over the CIP certificate of 'A1' Grade to Cusat lack of passion for studies will Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Letha. Sri. Roy V. Paul, Sri. Sajith, Dr. K. A. Simon and create professionals without Dr. P. V. Sasikumar are looking on. Cusat's Marine School rated 'A1' vision, said Cusat Vice Chan- come, and will have to be the overview of the seminar and Mr. cellor Dr. J. Letha in the inau- viable solution to reach ambiti- Roy V. Paul proposed vote of gural address. ous emission targets set by thanks. In the technical sess- A National Seminar on national, regional and interna- ions that followed after the "LNG for ships-Today & tional authorities and bodies. inaugural function, five papers Tomorrow" followed. Replacing Sri. Sajith, Senior Surveyor, were presented covering various conventional shipp-ing fuel Indian Register of Shipping, Dr. aspects of the seminar topic by with liquefied natural gas (LNG) K. A. Simon, Director, KMSME, Mr. Shammy, Principal Surve- makes it possible to greatly Prof. P. V. Sasikumar, Seminar yor, IRS, Kochi, students of reduce the environmen-tal Convenor and Sri. Roy V. Paul, M/s Euro Tech Maritime impact of shipping. LNG as Course Co-ordinator spoke on Academy, Cochin, M/s METI, ship's fuel has a great potential the occasion. Prof. Dr. P.V. CSL, Cochin and the students for development in the years to Sasikumar, presented an from KMSME respectively.

Tejus September-October 2015 6 the inaugural function. Prof. P. G. Romeo, Head, Dept. of Mat- hematics, Prof. John C. Meakin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, Prof. A. N. Balchand, Syn- dicate Member, Prof. K. A. Zakkariya, Syndicate Member, Prof. A. R. Rajan, Emeritus Pro- fessor, University of Kerala and Prof. A. Vijayakumar, Dept. of Mathematics, Cusat addressed the gathering. Around 50 rese- arch papers were presented at Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Letha lighting the lamp marking the inauguration of the Conference. The International Conference on Semi groups Algebras and Application organized by the Department of Mathematics. Dr. A. Vijayakumar, Dr. A. R. Rajan, Dr. Prof. K. S. S. Nambooripad, Godfrey Louis, Dean, Prof. P. G. Romeo and Dr. K. A. Zakkariya are also seen. the internationally famous Recognition evades Mathematicians: Cusat VC Mathematicians who make nized by Dept. of Mathematics, mathematician with enormous significant contributions to- Cusat on September 16. Mathe- contributions in the field of se- wards development of mathe- matics plays an important role migroup theory, who has attai- matical science are not getting in the development of basic scie- ned eighty years of age felicita- th the recognition they deserve, nces. The academic community ted on 18 at 5.00 pm during a according to Cusat Vice Chan- should not delay in accepting function presided over by Dr. K. cellor Dr. J. Letha. She was and appreciating this aspect, Dr. Poulose Jacob, Pro-Vice Chan- delivering the inaugural address cellor. Dr. Suresh Das, Execu- Letha added. at the International Conference tive President, KSCSTE, Dr. A. on Semigroups, Algebras and Dr. Godfrey Louis, Dean, M. Mathai, Director, CMSS and Applications (ICSA 2015) orga- Faculty of Science presided over President, Indian Mathematical Society, Dr. P. G. Romeo, Head, Condolence Meeting Held Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. B. Lakshmi, Dept. of Mathematics A condolence meeting was spoke on the occasion. organized on July 30, 2015 at the administrative office of Seminar on Modern Cusat to condole the sad dem- Trends in Organic ise of former Indian President Farming Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Cusat Vice Chancellor Dr. J. The Dept. of Polymer Science and Letha delivered the condolence Rubber Technology organized a message. Dr. K. Poulose seminar on "Modern Trends in Jacob, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Organic Farming" on October 5, Dr. K. A. Zakkariya, Syndi- 2015 as part of the activities of cate member, Dr. S. David the newly formed ECO CLUB of Peter, Registrar, Sri. Sebastian the Dept. Mr. Bimal Roy S., Ouseph, Finance Officer and Deputy Manager, VFCPK was the Dr. S. Anil Kumar, Director, main resource person. Dr. Thomas Kurian, Dr. Sunil K. Public Relations and Publica- Narayanankutty and Prof. Honey tions also attended. John were the other speakers.

Tejus September-October 2015 7 Innovation by Cusat faculty Former student bags ISS first rank One- stop solution for food waste treatment

Ten years of research and M. The invention utilizes a con- Anand is now ready to transfer tinuous two-step process, which the technology for developing an has approximately four-week effective all-weather decentrali- duration. The apparatus is self- sed waste management system. contained to provide for continu- ous input of raw waste, genera- Ms. Dona Francis, For- A faculty ting a bulk compost material of mer M.Sc. student of Cusat member of the significantly less total volume and has secured first rank in School of Envi- weight than the input material. Indian Statistical Service ronmental (ISS) Examination 2015. Studies at Mr. Anand pointed out that Miss. Dona is the first Keralite Cusat, Anand's the unique double walled arra- reached the top of ISS Exa- in-vessel com- ngement of the unit enhances mination according to Dr. positing apparatus is offering a the composting process, with a P.G. Sankaran, Head, Dept. one-stop solution for treatment positive and negative aeration of Statistics, Cusat. She was of food waste on-site at the system, using suction and blo- an M.Sc. Statistics student of household level. wer devices. "Air inlet is provi- the Dept. during 2012-2014. ded at the centre of each perfo- "The objective of my decade- She passed the M.Sc. rated vessels, and the chambers long research was to develop a Examination with first are interconnected in such a highly efficient integrated aera- position from Cusat in 2014. way that the exhaust air from tion system for the treatment of the first chamber is passed food waste characteristic of high chamber and vice versa for through the compost material in moisture content and physical continuous stabilization and the second chamber to capture structure and to make compo- curing activity after which the the gases. siting apparatus more tolerant matured compost can be har- of variations in source material," The waste material can be vested. Email : anandm@cusat. he said. loaded intermittently in the first ac.in Cusat to streamline patent filing process Now, a common platform by the teachers of any of the current facility is limited to offered by Cusat will facilitate Universities in Kerala, alone or filing patent application in researchers and innovators in jointly with any other person India alone. He said. varsities across the State in from the varsity or any other The process starts with filing their patent applications. entity. Dr. N.S. Gopalakrish- sharing details of the invention The initiative is part of the nan, MHRD Chair Professor on in the Invention Disclosure efforts being made by the Inter- IPR at Cusat, said that the Form (IDF) format and counter- university Centre for Intelle- Centre for Intellectual Property signed by the Registrar of the ctual Property Rights Studies Rights has engaged an IPR university concerned. Details of Cusat to de-mysfity the consultant to undertake the can be had from; process of patent application responsibility of filing and Dr. I.G. Rathish : Email- among the researchers and processing patent application [email protected] faculty members. and the cost will be met from This facility can be availed the funds of IUCIPRS. The (Mob: 8108074199, 9167719907)

Tejus September-October 2015 8 Independence Day Celebrated at Cusat On August 15, the Cusat fraternity celebrated the Inde- pendence Day with much fan- fare. Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Pro- Vice Chancellor, in-charge of Vice Chancellor hosting the National Flag in front of the administrative office, followed by a parade of the students of K. M. Dr. Poulose Jacob, Pro-Vice Chancellor is saluting the National Flag during the Inde- School of Marine Engineering. pendence Day Celebration. Dr. T. B. Suresh Babu, Security Officer is also seen. Cusat K M School Celebrate World Maritime Day

The K M School of Marine Cochin felicitated and Prof. Dr. the group discussions on selec- Engineering, Cusat celebrated P V Sasikumar, Course ted topics based on the IMO's World Maritime Day-2015 on 23 Professor, K M School of Marine theme "Maritime Education and September 2015. The function Engineering presented the Training". Capt. Josekutty Tho- was carried out at K M School technical session out-line. The mas, CEO, M/s Expedo Ship campus, Prof. Dr. K A Simon, inaugural function ended with Management Company and Director of the School welcomed vote of thanks by Prof. N G Nair, Shri. S. Krishnan Kutty, Ex. the gathering. Shri. Ajithkumar Course-in-Charge, K M School DGM of Shipping Corporation of Sukumaran, Principal Officer, of Marine Engineering. India were the judges for the gro- MMD delivered the key note up discussions. address and the inaugural This was followed by techni- address was given by Shri. V. J. cal sessions. Two groups each CUSAT C-SiS: One day Jose, Chief Mechanical Engineer from K M School of Marine Engi- Attachment Programme (Rtd.), Cochin Port Trust. Capt. neering, METI, Cochin Shipyard The One Day Attachment Naveen Vinod, Principal, Ltd., Cochin, Eurotech Maritime Programme being conducted by Eurotech Maritime Academy, Academy, Cochin participated in Centre for Science in Society (C- SiS), Cusat will be offered at 50% discount in admission fee for students from Govt. and Aided Schools. The scheme, supported by Kerala State Council for Sci- ence, Technology and Enviro- nment (KSCSTE), also offers oth- er benefits like payment of trans- portation expenses and special workshops for teachers accom- panying the students. The stud- ents will have access to labora- Sri. Ajith Kumar, Senior Principal Officer MMD is delivering the keynote address, tories, library, Science Park and during the World Maritime Day Celebration organized by K. M. School of Marine Computer awareness progra- Engineering. Dr. P. V. Sasikumar, Sri. V. J. Jose, Capt. Naveen Vinod, Dr. K. A. Simon and Prof. N. G. Nair are on the dais. mmes. Ph: 0484-2575552

Tejus September-October 2015 9 Biographies of great personalities will motivate our youth - Cusat Vice-Chancellor

an autobiography of renowned Management expert and former Cusat Vice Chancellor Dr. M. V. Pylee. The first copy was recei- ved by Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Pro-Vice Chancellor. "Empirical Research in Social Science," a Guide Book for Research Scho- lars authored by Prof. P. R. Poduval, former Director, School of Management Studies and Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences was also released on the occa- Releasing of the Autobiography 'Stop singing while the voice is good': Cusat Vice- sion by Dr. N. Unnikrishnan Chancellor Dr. J. Letha is releasing the book by handing over a copy to Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Pro-Vice Chancellor. Dr. N. Unnikrishnan Nair, former Cusat Vice- Nair, former Cusat Vice Chance- Chancellor, Dr. M. Bhasi, Prof. M. V. Paylee, Dr. K. A. Zakkaria, Prof. P. R. Poduval llor, by handing over a copy to and Dr. Moly P. Koshi, Director SMS, are looking on. Dr. Molly P. Koshy, Director, The biographies of great focus more on biographies and SMS. Dr. K. A. Zakkariya, Syn- personalities will infuse self- autobiographies, rather than dicate Member and Dr. M. confidence and passion among other literary creations, she Bhasi, Professor, SMS participa- the youth, according to Cusat added. Dr. Letha was speaking ted in the function held at SMS Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Letha. after releasing the book "Stop Auditorium on 30 September The young generation should Singing While The Voice is Good" 2015.

National Symposium on Ozone Layer conducted Dept. of Atmospheric Scie- presided. Various sessions were K. P. Thrivikramji and Dr. Venu nce, Cusat has organized a led by Dr. K. Mohan Kumar, Dr. G Nair. National Symposium on Ozone Layer on Track to Recovery: Montreal Protocol a Success Story 13 September 2015, at the School of Marine Sciences auditorium. Cusat Vice Chan- cellor Dr. J. Letha inaugurated the Seminar. Sri. V. Chakrapa- ni, Head, Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, Dr. K. Mohan Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dr. A. N. Balchand, Dean, Faculty of Marine Sci- ences and Syndicate Member and Dr. V. Madhu, Convenor Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. Letha inaugurating the National symposium. also spoke. Dr. K. Sajan, Dire- Looking on are Dr. K. Sajan, Dr. K. Mohan Kumar, Sri. Baby Chakrapany, ctor, School of Marine Sciences, Dr. V. Madhu and Dr. A. N. Balchand

Tejus September-October 2015 10 Members of the Cusat Syndicate

The Vice Chancellor Synthite Industries Limited, B-23, Geethanjali Enclave, Email: [email protected] Corporate House, New Delhi - 110 017. Kadayiruppu, Email: The Pro-Vice-Chancellor Kolencherry - 682 311. [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Shri. K.M. Shaji M.L.A. The Director of Technical Sri.V.P.Sajeendran MLA Education Kalathodika House, Vallothiyamala Kaniyambetta P.O. Directorate of Technical Kolencherry P.O., Wayanad, Pin - 673 124 Education Ernakulam Email: [email protected] Padmavilasam Road Email : [email protected] Thiruvananthapuram - 695 023 Sri. Joseph Vazhackan, M.L.A, Dr.A. Mohamuda Beegum The Secretary to Government MMC, 18/237, College Road, (Rep. by) ‘Parveen’ Moovattupuzha, Near St.Antony’s Church Shri. M. Sherif Ernakulam - 686 661. Perunna, Additional Secretary, Email:[email protected] Changanacherry Higher Education Department, Professor D.K.John Government Secretariat, Kottayam-686 102. Email: [email protected] Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001. Principal (Rtd.), Email: [email protected] Dr.M.R.Anantharaman St.Cyrils College Adoor) Kottamukkalil (H) The Executive Vice-President Professor Kannamcode, Adoor P.O. Kerala State Council for Science, Department of Physics Pathanamthitta - 691 523 Technology and Environment, Cusat, Kochi-682 022. Email : [email protected] Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Email: [email protected] The Secretary to Government Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Sri. R.S. Sasikumar (Rep. by) Dr. N.Mohanan 'Nirmalyam', KRA-7 Shri. James Joseph Professor Emeritus Nemom P.O. Joint Secretary, Department of Hindi Thiruvananthapuram. Finance department, Cusat, Kochi - 682 022. Email: sasikumarnirmalyam@ Government Secretariat, Email: gmail.com Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001 [email protected] Dr. Joseph John Email : [email protected] Dr. V.S. Sebastian Associate Professor Dr. A. Mujeeb Professor (Retd.) Department of Chemistry Director (i/c) School of Legal Studies, Cusat) Sacred Heart College, LBS Centre for Science and Naduvilekutt House Thevara. Technology Cusat P.O., Kochi - 682 022 Email: [email protected] Nandavanam, Email: [email protected] Dr. Zakkariya K.A. Extra Police Road, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 033 Dr. A.N. Balchand Associate Professor, Email: [email protected] Head, Department of Physical School of Management Studies, Sri.K.Irfan Habeeb Oceanography CUSAT, Kochi – 682 022, Cusat, Kochi - 682 016. Email: [email protected] B.Tech. Safety and Fire Engg. Email: [email protected] Dr. V.S. Chauhan School of Engineering Sri. George Paul Cochin University of Science and (Former Director, ICGEB), Technology, Kochi-682 022. Managing Director, Member, UGC, Email: [email protected]

Tejus September-October 2015 11 International Year of Light: Celebrations begin at Cusat The International Year of Director, IISER, Thiruvanantha- lop interest in study of optics Light celebration at Internatio- puram was the Chief Guest at among school children also nal School of Photonics (ISP), the function. Dr. M. Kailasnath, commenced at International Director, ISP, Dr. K. G. Nair, Cusat was inaugurated by Dr. School of Photonics (ISP). Thirty K. Poulose Jacob, Pro-Vice Director, C-SiS, Prof. V. P. N. selected govt. schools will be Chancellor, Cusat on July 30, Nampoori, Emeritus Professor, given optics kits and the optics 2015. He said that silicon Dr. Girija Vallabhan, former Dir- photonics technology will create ector, ISP and Prof. P. Radha- training programme will extend revolutionary changes in all krishnan, Emeritus Professor, upto one year. The first Optics areas of human life and enhance spoke on the occasion. Kit was handed over to Sri. Vin- high speed computing techno- The demonstration and dis- od from Nayathode Govt. High logy. Prof. V. Ramakrishnan, tribution of Optics Kits to deve- School during the function. Cusat Marine Engineering: Passing-out Ceremony The Passing-Out Ceremony tion of In- for the Eighth Batch of B.Tech dia selects Marine Engineering students at two of the K.M School of Marine Enginee- Marine ring, Cusat was conducted with Enginee- much fanfare on Tuesday 20 ring top October 2015. Mr. A. K. Gupta, scorers Chairman and Managing Dire- every year ctor, Shipping Corporation of and the India, who was the Chief Guest number on the occasion, said that train- will be ing is essential with maritime increased Mr. A. K. Gupta is addressing the cadets. Capt. Paul N. Joseph, Dr. education. Shipping Corpora- from next J. Letha, Dr. K. Poulose Jacob and Dr. K. A. Simon on the dais. year onwards, he added. The Cusat Engineering School offers 15 special services Passing-out ceremony was held The School of Engineering of the 7. Design of Industrial Efflu- for thirty-nine cadets. Cusat at Trikkakkara Campus ent Treatment Plants Cusat Vice-Chancellor Dr. J. is offering 15 special services to 8. Environmental audit the general public, according to Letha presided over the fun- 9. Solid waste management Dr. G. Madhu, Principal. ction. Capt. Paul N. Joseph, 10. Water quality monitoring The services offered are, Deputy Conservator, Paradip 11. Air quality monitoring 1. Cube compressive testing Port Trust was the Guest of 12. Energy audit Honour. Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, 2. Tensile test of steel rod 13. Safety audit Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. S. 3. Tests on bricks, paven 14. Hazard identification and David Peter, Registrar, Dr. K. A. block, tiles etc. Risk assessment Simon, Director, K.M. School of 4. Design of buildings and 15. Environmental impact Engineering and Prof. N.G. Nair, structures assessment Course in-charge, spoke during 5. Design of foundation Details can be had from 0484- the occasion. The programme 6. Stability checking of build- 2862650, Email : principal_soe initiated with a ceremonial ings and towers @cusat.ac.in march past of cadets.

Tejus September-October 2015 12 Antu K. Antony "Investigation on production by haloarchaea key molecular targets responsible Ph. D Awardees natrinema sp. Btsh 10" Dr. M. for antidiabetic properties of Chandrasekharan. symploces Cochin chinesis (lour) selected antecedents and media- Sandhya R. "Studies on developing S. Moore "Dr. K.G. Raghu. tors" Dr. James Manalel. a facile route for the synthesis of Remya A.R. "Efficient water mar- Nitin Agarwala "Acoustic - highly substituted quinoline and king schemes for speaker verifica- structure interaction for floating indole derivatives" Dr. S. Prathapan tion guaranteeing non-repudia- structure under moving load" Dr. Chithra M. R. "Studies on some tion." Dr. A Sreekumar. E. M. Somashekharan Nair. topics in product graphs" Dr. A. Blessy V. "Samakaleen hindi Shivaprasad Amaravayal "Tide Vijayakumar. kahaniyom mein vrudh jeevanl and river runoff interactions in the Vineetha S. "Reconstruction of K.A. Yatharth" Dr. K. Vanaja. Cochin estuary" Dr. C. Revichan- gene regulatory network from Shelbi Joseph "Reliability estima- dran. expression profile of plasma rna tion of open source software based Sunil Kumar V. "Pure water geo data of colorectal cancer patients computational systems. "Dr. Jaga- chemistry of the wetlands along using soft computing techniques" thy Raj V.P. the coastal tracts of Kochi, South- Dr. Sumam Mary Idicula. Jobin Varghese "Fabrication of west coast of India" Dr. K. Sajan. Manikandan R. "Invesigations on microwave substrates and formu- Binu mole K. "Law on transbou- stochastic storage systems with lation of dielectric inks for micro ndary movement of hazardous sub- positive service time" Dr. A. electronic applications" "Dr. M.t. stances through sea" Dr. A. M. Krishna-moorthy. Sebastian. Varkey. Shine U. P. "Fatigue studies of R. Manjula "Protease production Binu P. Paul "Income, livelihood structural steel" Dr. E.M. Soma- by laloarchaen nutrine ma sp and education of tribal commu- sekharan Nair. bishio isolated from salt prun of nities in keral - exploring inter Swapna K. M. "Impact of environ- South India" Prof (Dr) M. Chandra- community disparities" Dr. D. mental hazards on the quality and sekaran. Rajasenan. safety of shrimps and mussels" Dr. Reshma G. "Investingation son Anila Alex "Spatio-temporal P.T. Lakshmanan. electron transfer reactions of a few variability of atmospheric ozone Ansy Sebastian "The aesthetics of anthracenemethyl sulfides with over indian subcontinent and its paul verlaine and Changampuzha suitable electron acceptors and relation to meteorological para- Krishnapillai - A comparative related studies" Dr.S. Prathapan. meters" Dr. K. Mohankumar. perspective" Dr. Mariamma Vincent Teena Tomy "Samakaleenkahani Vrinda S. "Development of chh Panikkulangara. mein sampradayikata ke bahuaa- family recombinent hormones and Latha R. Nair "Studies on a syntax yami sandarbh" Dr. M. Shan- rnai for induced maturation of based approach for translation mughan. penaeus monodon" Dr. Rosamma between structurally different Umesh P.A. "Validation and inter- Philip. languages and the development of comparisonof wave hindcasts using Ushakumary E. R. "Waste water a prototype for malayalam to english third generation models in the treatment using low coast natural translation" Dr. S. David Peter. North Indian ocean" Dr. J. Swain. adsorbents" Dr. G. Madhu Deepthi A.S. Samakaleen kahani Roji J. Kunnath "The ligating Thomas Varghise "Determinants mein kisani samvedana Dr. K. versatility of halides and pseudo- of consumer purchase decisions of Ajitha. halides in copper (ii) complexes - health insurance in Kerala" Dr. Ranjitha Raveendran "Biochemi- monomers dimers and chains" Dr. Moly P. Koshy. cal aspects of shell mineralisation M R Prathapachandra Kurup. Abraham Mathew "Studies on in the estuarine mollusc-villorita Anoop N. A. "Energetic polymers" glucose tolerant? - Glucosidases cy-prinoides var cochinensis (moll- Dr K. Sreekumar from a novel byssochlamys fula us-ca:bivalvia)" Dr. Sujatha C.H. Martin G. D. "Biogeochemical and and their applications in biomass Shaju P. "Ecological interpretation ecological feedbacks on eutrophica- to ethanol conversion" Dr. Rajeev of trace metal contents and tion in Cochin backwaters" Dr. N. Kumar S. contaminant source characteriza- Chandramohanakumar. Jinsa Mary Jacob "Crystal tion of sediments of Cochin back Rajeshmon V. G. "Prospects of structures and spectral aspects of waters" Dr. S. Muraleedharan Nair sprayed czts thin film solar cells mixed ligand transition metal Krishnan Kartha K. "Exploring from the perspective of material chelates derived from aldehyde oligo (p-phnylenevinylene) gelators characterization and device perfor- based ons donor thiosemi carba as sensorsand stimuli responsieri- mance" Dr. K. P. Vijayakumar. zones" Dr. M. R. Prathapachandra als" Dr. A. Ajayaghosh Manoj Mathew "Managerial Kurup. Poornima N. "Non-destructive Performance - An analysis of P. Karthikeyan "Studies on halocin evaluation of photovoltaic materials

Tejus September-October 2015 13 and solar cells using photolumine- S. Rajkumar "A study of manage- Uma S. "Thermal, dielectric, scence" Dr. Sudha Kartha ment of inheritance in family pyroelectric and related propertees businesses in Kerala" Dr. M. Bhasi Sindhu K.P. "Driving forces of of selected nano-crystalline multi- investment decisions in mutual C.K. Subramania Prasad "A study ferroics and polymer ceramic nano composites" Dr. Jacob Philip funds" Dr. S. Rajitha Kumar on the utilisation of plastic wastes in stabilised masonry blocked" R. Baiju K. K. "Institutional analysis Cini Kurian "Analysis of unique Benny Mathew Abraham of marine fisheries management phonemes and developement of practices in Kerala, India" Dr. K. T. automatic speech recognizer for Teresa Tincy T. G. "Hindi ki stree Thomson malayalam language" Dr. B. atmakatha : Ek anuseelan" Dr. K. Kannan Vanaja Bindiya M. Varghese "Develop- ment of hierarchical clustering Simily Joseph "Classification and Sreejith M. Nair "Design and techniques for gridded data from content based retrieval of digital development of coplanar strip fed mixed data sequences" Dr. A. mammograms and placental planar antennas" Dr. P. Mohanan Unnikrishnan sonograms" Dr. B. Kannan Deepa J. "Development of a fully Resmi Varghese "Studies on Akhil K. Nair "Design of metal automated image analysis method inventory with positive service time architectures; synthesis and study for high density c dna and array cgh microarray based genomic under local purchase driven by n/ of their photophysical and studies" Dr. Tessamma Thomas t - policy" Dr. B. Lakashmy biomolecular recognition proper- ties" Dr. D. Ramaiah Sanal K. C. "Development of p- Magesh G. "Ecological studies of type transparent semiconducting the Parambikulam tiger reserve in Sebastian Thomas "Efficacy of oxides for thinfilm transistor the western ghats of India, using cluster-based approach for the applications" Prof. M. K. Jayaraj remote sensing" Dr. A. R. R. Menon revival of handloom co-operative societies in Kerala with special Ananda Resmi S. "Development of Kavitha K. "Smakaleen hindi reference to Thiruvanathapuram techniques for the automatic upanyasom mein viswa vidyalay and Kannur districts" Dr. M extraction and grade detection of jeevan ke vividh aayam" Dr. K. Meerabai glioma tumors from conventional Vanaja brain magnetic resonant images" Neetha Mohan "Molecular Sasanka Kumar S. "Diagnosis of Dr. Tessamma Thomas laser induced plasma using libs electrostatics for probing hydrogen langmuir probe and the Shaji P. N. "Arbitrage pricing theory bonds, halogen bonds and lone development of an automated laser and return generating process: A pair- ? Interactions and design of blow off set-up for cleaning optical macroeconomic approach to Indian receptors for lone pair bearing windows of tokamak and vacuum stock market" Dr. K. George molecules" Dr. C. H. Suresh systems" Dr. M.K. Jayaraj varghese Siraj K. K. "A study on non James K.K. "Synthesis and chara- Aneesh Kumar K. V. "Investiga- performing assets of public sector cterisation of wide band gap oxides tions on longline fishing in banks in India with special lakshadweep sea with special for transparent electrode and reference to state bank of reference to by catch issues, bait multiferroic applications" Dr. M.K. travancore" Dr. Sudarsanan Pillai and hook selectivity" Dr. B. Jayaraj Reji A. P. "Development of Meenakumari directionally adaptive techniques Bhavya B. "Study of young stellar Anuja S. "Rights of women against for single image super- resolution" objects in star forming regions and domestic violence - the law and Dr. Tessamma Thomas open clusters" Prof. V.C. Kuriakose emerging challenges" Dr. D. Rajeev Nobert Thomas Pallath "4d V. Manju Bashini "Samakaleen Jomy John "Pattern analysis graphical visualisation based on hindi uapanyas main upabhog techniques for the recognition of rotation invariant moments and sanskriti ke vibhinn ayam" Dr. R. unconstrained handwritten video object fusion for computer Sasidharan malayalam character images" Dr. assisted spine surgery" Dr. Igy George "A study on Cochin K. V. Pramod Tessamma Thomas International Airport Limited- Cimi A. "Daniel syntheis, cha- Ullas G. Kalappura "Development competitiveness, performance and cterization and catalytic activity of and microwave characterizsation passengers 'perception' " Dr. K. C. nanocrystalline ceria modified with of selected biocompatible materials Sankaranarayanan zirconia Dr. S. Sugunan and conducting polymers" Dr. K. T. Mathew Raji George "A study on ultra Sindhu M. S. "A data mining l-topologies and lattices of approach for the identification of Sujitha Kumari G. "Adhunik hindi l-topologies" Dr. T. P. Johnson adverse drug events (ade) resulting natak aur upanyas mein abhivyakt Prabha C. "Underwater target from drug-drug interactions (ddi) kalakar ki srijanatmakata ek localization, tracking and to improve pharmacovigilance" Dr. anusheelan" Dr. P. A. Shemim classification" Dr. P.R.S. Pillai B. Kannan Aliyar.

Tejus September-October 2015 14 Campus Notes

Essay writing: Cusat student wins prize

Ms. Vidya S. Warrier, an M.Sc Statistics student at Dept. of Statistics, Cusat has won the Drive against cancer : A scene from the hair donation camp organized by NSS, second prize at the All India "On Cusat. Dr. J. Letha, Dr. Poulose Jacob, Sri. Kochouseph Chittilapally, Dr. K. A. the Spot Essay Writing Com- Zakkariya & Sri. M. B. Santhosh Kumar are looking on. petition" for Post-Graduate Best Paper award to NSS Yoga Camp Students of Statistics conducted Akhilesh Vijay commenced by Ministry of Statistics and The five day Yoga Camp organ- Programme Implementation, Mr. Akhilesh Vijay, Senior ized by National Service Scheme Govt. of India. The competition Research Fe- of Cusat commenced on July 27, was held in connection with the llow, perusing 2015. The classes are being held 9th Statistics Day celebrations. Ph.D under the for teaching and non-teaching Three day workshop supervision staff at the Students' Amenity on acting and guidance Centre according to Dr. M. B. of Dr. S. Bijoy Nandan, Dept. of Santhosh Kumar, NSS Progra- Department of Youth Welfare, Marine Biology, Micro-biology mme Co-ordinator. Cusat in association with Patta- and Biochemistry, Cusat has World Statistics Day nam Rasheed School of Acting won the Best Poster award for at Cusat is organized a three day Acting the poster entitled "Carbon Workshop from August 7, 2015 emission potential and dynam- The Centre for Population Stud- at University Campus. ics from the paddy wetlands of ies, Dept. of Statistics, Cusat will Kerala-India" in the 5th National be conducting a Workshop on Cusat Photonics; Research Conference on Climate Official statistics - Indian Con- One day workshop Change conducted at Indian text as part of the World Sta- Institute of Technology Delhi on tistics Day celebrations on Tues- International School of Photo- December 19-20, 2014. day, 20 October. Sri. Daljeet nics, Cusat will organize a one Singh, Deputy Director General day Workshop on "Recent trends Dr. G. Santhosh of Labour Bureau, Ministry of in Fibre Optics and Nonlinear Kumar CIRM Director Labour and Employment, Govt. Optics" on 19 October at C.V. Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, Assist- of India and Sri. C.R. Viswana- Raman Auditorium, ISP. The ant Professor of Dept. of Compu- than, Deputy Director, Econom- Workshop in celebration of the ter Science has been appointed ics and Statistics, Kerala State International Year of Light will as Director, Cusat Centre for Land Use Board, Govt. of Kerala be led by Prof. Thyagarajan, IIT Information Resource Manage- will deliver talks on 'Consumer Delhi and Dr. R. Rajesh, Scien- ment (CIRM). Dr. Santhosh can Price Index Numbers' and 'Sta- tist, NPOL. be contacted at [email protected] tistics for Governance'.

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