Annual Report 2013 - 2014
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi - 682 022, Kerala, India CUSAT ANNUAL REPORT EDITORIAL COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2013 - 2014 Dr. G. Madhu (Dean, Faculty of Engineering) Dr. K. Mohan Kumar (Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies) Dr. K. Poulose Jacob (Dean, Faculty of Technology) Dr. N. Mohanan (Dean, Faculty of Humanities) Dr. Godfrey Louis (Dean, Faculty of Science) Prof. P. R. Poduval (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences) Dr. K. Sajan (Dean, Faculty of Marine Sciences) Dr. P. G. R. Pillai (Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences) Dr. V. S. Sebastian (Dean, Faculty of Law) Dr. S. Harikumar (Prof., Dept. of Applied Economics) Dr. K. S. Beena (Prof., Civil Engg. Division, School of Engineering) Dr. N. G. Devaki (Prof., Dept. of Hindi) Principal (Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad) Director, Public Relations and Publications (Convenor) Produced by the Directorate of Public Relations and Publications Published by Dr. S. David Peter, Registrar Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi - 682 022, Kerala 2 2013 - 2014 Annual Report 2013 - 2014 3 2013 - 2014 Contents The Year in Retrospect 7 PART - I 1 Aims and objectives 9 2. University Authorities 11 3. Members of the Syndicate 12 4. Members of the Senate 13 5. Members of Academic Council 16 6. Deans of Faculties 19 PART - II 1. Department of Applied Chemistry 20 2. Department of Applied Economics 47 3 Department of Atmospheric Sciences 54 4. Department of Biotechnology 68 5. Department of Chemical Oceanography 78 6. Department of Computer Applications 88 7. Department of Computer Science 98 8. Department of Electronics 111 9. Department of English and Foreign Languages 129 10 Department of Hindi 133 11. Department of Instrumentation 146 12. Department of Marine Biology, Micro Biology & Biochemistry 152 13. Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics 179 14. Department of Mathematics 185 15. Department of Physics 193 16. Department of Physical Oceanography 222 17. Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology 229 18. Department of Ship Technology 240 19. Department of Statistics 251 20. School of Engineering 262 21. School of Environmental Studies 311 22. School of Industrial Fisheries 328 23. School of Legal Studies 337 24. School of Management Studies 347 5 CUSAT ANNUAL REPORT 25. Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering 374 26. International School of Photonics 380 27. Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad 393 PART - III 1. Central Office for University Hostels 398 2. Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM) 401 3. Centre for Science in Society (C-SiS) 405 4. University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau (UEIGB) 408 5. University Library 410 6. International Relations and Academic Admissions (IRAA) 414 7. Planning and Development Division 415 8. Directorate of Public Relations and Publications (DPR &P) 420 9. Centre for Science Communication 422 10. Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC) 424 11. Department of Physical Education 432 12. Department of Youth Welfare 438 13. Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) 444 14. International Centre for Economic Policy and Analysis 448 15. Centre for Advanced Materials 453 16. K. M. Mani Centre for Budget Studies 455 17. Cochin University Union 460 18. National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH) 462 19. Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices (IUCND) 479 20. Inter University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS) 484 PART - IV 1. Annual Accounts of the University 491 2. Engineering Department 493 3. Recognised Colleges/Institutions 505 4. Academic Programmes 509 5. Exam Results 513 6. List of Ph.D. Degree Awardees 519 7. Prizes / Awards/ Medals 529 8. Scholarships / Felllowships 535 6 2013 - 2014 THE YEAR IN RETROSPECT This report presented as required under Section 37 (i) of Chapter Vl of the Cochin University of Science and Technology Act, 1986 covers the activities of the University during the period from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. The year under report witnessed steady progress in the effort of various University Departments / Schools / Institutions towards higher levels of excellence in teaching and research and in organising a series of academic activities. 7 2013 - 2014 PART - I AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The University of Cochin came into being on July 10, 1971 by an ordinance which was replaced by the Cochin University Act 1971. The University of Cochin was reorganised and converted into a full-fledged University of Science and Technology by the Cochin University of Science and Technology Act, 1986 for the promotion of graduate and post graduate studies and advanced research in Applied Sciences, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science. The University has the following objectives i. to prosecute and promote research in Applied Sciences, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science for the advancement of knowledge and for the betterment of society. ii to provide facilities & offer opportunities for graduate & post-graduate education in Applied Science, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science by Instruction, Training, Research, Development and Extension by such other means as the University may deem fit. iii. to devise and implement programmes of education in Applied Sciences, Technology Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science that are relevant to the changing needs of society in terms of breadth of diversity and depth of specialization. iv. to serve as a centre for fostering co-operation and exchanging of ideas between the academic and research community on the one hand and industry on the other. v. to organise exchange programme with other institutions of repute in India and abroad with a view to keeping abreast of the latest developments in relevant areas of teaching and research. The University’s basic philosophy and goals find eloquent expression in its coat of arms emblazoning the motto Tejasvi navadhitamastu. In essence it means “May learning illumine us both (the teacher and the taught)”. The rising sun together with the coconut palm represents the birth of a new centre of learning in the land of Kerala. The book represents learning, the factory, its application and the transmission tower its centre of learning, that of fostering study and research in Applied Science, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science and the transference of such knowledge for the betterment of humanity. ******* 9 2013 - 2014 UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES VICE CHANCELLOR Dr. Ramachandran Thekkedath PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR Prof. Dr. K. Poulose Jacob REGISTRAR (Professor In-charge) Prof. Dr. K. Sajan FINANCE OFFICER Sri. Sebastian Ouseph 11 CUSAT ANNUAL REPORT MEMBERS OF THE SYNDICATE Ex-Officio Members 1 The Vice Chancellor 2 The Pro-Vice Chancellor 3 The Director of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education, Padmavilasam Road, Thiruvananthapuram 4 The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram-695001 5 The Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram-695001 6 The Executive Vice-President, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695004 Members of the Senate 7. Dr. A. V. George, Head of the Dept. of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Christ College, Irinjalakuda. (upto 17/01/2013) 8. Sri. S. Harikumar, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Malayalam, S.D. College, Alappuzha., (Director, Kerala State Institute of Childrens Literature, Sanskrit College Campus, Palayam - 33) 9. Dr. Zakkariya K. A., Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, CUSAT, Cochin-22. 10. Sri. I. K. Jayadev, Associate Professor, Department of Islamic History, Maharajas College, Ernakulam. 11. Dr. A. Mohamuda Beegum, Associate Professor of English, Maharajas College, Ernakulam. 12. Dr. K. Sajan, Professor, Dept. of Marine Geology and Geophysics, CUSAT, Cochin- 16. Members of Legislative Assembly 13. Sri. K. M. Shaji, MLA. 14. Sri. Hibi Eden, MLA. Kerala Higher Education Council Nominee 15. Sri. Lopus Mathew, Associate Professor, St. George’s College, Aruvithura, Kottayam- 682 122 IT Expert 16. Dr. A. Mujeeb, Joint Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 033 12 2013 - 2014 Industry and Commerce expert 17. Sri. Sunny P. Jose, Alappat Palathinkal, TC 11/1415-1, Cliff House Road, Nandancode, Kowdiar Post., Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003. Deans of Faculties 18. Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Dean, Faculty of Technology, CUSAT, Kochi-22 (from 14.05.2013) 19. Dr. K. Vasudevan, Dean, Faculty of Technology, CUSAT, Kochi-22 (upto 10.05.2013) 20. Dr. K. Mohankumar, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies, CUSAT, Kochi-22 21. Dr. Philip Kurian, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CUSAT, Kochi-22 (upto 10.05.2013) 22. Dr. G. Madhu, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CUSAT, Kochi-22 (from 14.05.2013) Student Representative 24 Sri. Tony Raphy, B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering SOE, CUSAT Cochin - 22. MEMBERS OF THE SENATE 1. The Chancellor 2. The Pro-Chancellor 3. The Vice Chancellor 4. The Pro-Vice Chancellor 5. Members of the Syndicate who are not members of the Senate 6. The Mayor, Cochin Corporation 7. The Chairman, State Advisory Board of Education, Thiruvananathapuram 8. Sri. K. V. Thomas, Member of Parliament, Karuppassery House, 20/191, Kochappally Road, Thoppumpady, Kochi - 682005 9. Prof. Lopus Mathew,