CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 THE YEAR IN RETROSPECT This report presented as required under Section 37 (i) of Chapter VI of the Cochin University of Science and Technology Act, 1986 covers the activities of the University during the period from April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008. The year under report witnessed steady progress in the effort of various University Departments / Schools / Institution towards higher level of excellence in teaching and research and in organising a series of academic activities. 1 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 2 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 PART I AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The University of Cochin came into being on July 10th, 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 Science, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Science. The University shall have the following objectives i. to prosecute and promote research in Applied Science, 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 and by such other means as the University may deem fit. iii. to devise and implement programmes of education in Applied Science, 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. 3 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 The University’s basic philosophy and goals find eloquent expression in its coat of aims 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. ❉❉❉ 4 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES VICE CHANCELLOR Prof. (Dr.) P.K. Abdul Azis (upto 11-06-07) Sri. P.J. Thomas (12-06-07 upto 13-11-07) Sri. T.K. Jose (14-11-07 upto 15-01-08) Sri. K.M. Abraham (16-01-08 upto 03-02-08) Dr. Gangan Pratap (04-02-08 onwards) PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. N.D. Inasu REGISTRAR Dr. A. Ramachandran FINANCE OFFICER Sri. Sebastian Ouseph 5 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 MEMBERS OF THE SYNDICATE 1. Vice Chancellor 2. Pro Vice Chancellor 3. The Director of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education, Padmavilasom Road, Thiruvananthapuram. 4. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001 5. The Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001 6. The Executive Vice President, Kerala State council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004. 7. Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai, Director, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi - 110 001. 8. Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori, Prof. & Director, International School of Photonics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 9. Dr. Joy Job Kulavelil, HB 48, KKP Nagar, Union Christ College P.O., Aluva-2 10. Adv. K.Mohanachandran, H.No. XXXII/36, Chitrakalalayam Road, Edappally Toll, Kochi - 682 024 11. Sri. Baby Chakrapani, Lecturer, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Cusat, Kochi - 16 12. Prof. P.O.J. Lebba, Yakeen, Asramam, Kollam - 691 002 13. Dr. I.S.Bright Singh, Professor & Director, School of Environmental Studies, Cusat, Kochi - 22 14. Shri. N.K.Vasudevan, H.No. III/354, Sindooram, Adarsh Lane, Thrikkakara, Kochi - 682 021 15. Shri. C.M.Dinesh Mani, M.L.A., Chanthuruthil Veedu, Vennala, Kochi - 682 028 16. Shri. Alphons Kannamthanam, M.L.A., Fathima Church Road, Elamkulam, Kochi - 682 020 17. Dr. Achuth Sankar S.Nair, Hon. Director, Centre for Bio-Informatics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom P.O., Thiruvanathapuram - 685 581 18. Dr. S.Salim, Kudumbasree Mission, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam. 19. The Chairperson, Cochin University Union, Cusat, Kochi - 22 ❉❉❉ 7 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 MEMBERS OF ACADEMIC COUNCIL EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS 1. The Vice Chacellor 2. The Pro-Vice Chancellor NOMINEES OF VC’S OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES 1. Dr. V.Krishna Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O. - 673 635 2. Dr. D. Damodaran Namboodiri, Dean I/C, Faculty of Fisheries, College of Fisheries Panangad, Kochi - 682 506. MEMBERS OF THE SYNDICATE 3. The Director of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education, Padmavilasom Road, Thiruvananthapuram 4. The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department., Government Scretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 5. The Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government Scretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 6. The Executive Vice President, Kerala State council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004. 7. Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai, Director, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwandas Rd. New Delhi-1 8. Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori, Prof. & Director, International School of Photonics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 9. Dr. Joy Job Kulavelil, HB 48, KKP Nagar, Union Christ College P.O., Aluva-2 10. Adv. K.Mohanachandran, H.No. XXXII/36, Chitrakalalayam Road, Edappally Toll, Kochi - 682 024 11. Sri. Baby Chakrapani, Lecturer, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Cusat, Kochi - 16 12. Dr. I.S.Bright Singh, Professor & Director, School of Environmental Studies, Cusat, Kochi - 22 13. Prof. P.O.J. Lebba, Yakeen, Asramam, Kollam - 691 002 8 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 14. Shri. N.K.Vasudevan, H.No. III/354, Sindooram, Adarsh Lane, Thrikkakara, Kochi - 682 021 15. Shri. C.M.Dinesh Mani, M.L.A., Chanthuruthil Veedu, Vennala, Kochi - 682 028 16. Shri. Alphons Kannamthanam, M.L.A., Fathima Church Road, Elamkulam, Kochi - 682 020 17. Dr. Achuth Sankar S.Nair, Hon. Director, Centre for Bio-Informatics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom P.O., Thiruvanathapuram - 685 581 18. Dr. S.Salim, Kudumbasree Mission, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam. DEANS OF FACULTIES 1. Prof. P.O.J. Lebba (Dean Faculty of Engineering, (Former consultant AICTE & Former Principal, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam) Yakeen, Asramam, Kollam - 691 002 2. Dr. I.S.Bright Singh (Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies), Professor & Director, School of Environmental Studies, Cusat, Kochi - 22 3. Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori (Dean, Faculty of Technology), Prof. & Director, International School of Photonics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 4. Dr. A. Aravindakshan (Dean, Faculty of Humanities), Professor, Dept. of Hindi, CUSAT, Kochi - 22. 5. Dr. V. Unnikrishnan Nayar (Dean, Faculty of Science), Puthenpura, TC XV/1351(2), Gandhi Nagar, Union Christian College P.O., Aluva - 2 6. Dr. D.Rajasenan (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences), Professor, Department of Applied Economics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 7. Dr. K. Mohankumar (Dean, Faculty of Marine Sciences), Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, CUSAT, Kochi - 16 8. Dr. P.S.John (Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences), Professor & Head, Department of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Gandhi Nagar P.O., Kottayam - 686 008 9. Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai (Dean, Faculty of Law), Director, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwandas Rd. New Delhi-1 CHAIRMAN BOARDS OF STUDIES 1. Dr. M.I.Thampan (Engg. UG), Mannaraprayil, Meenkunnam P.O., Arakuzha (Via), Muvattupuzha - 686 672 2. Dr. Kailaschandra Bhanu (Medical Sciences), Professor of Paediatrics, Co-operative Medical College, HMT Colony, Kalamassery - 683 503. 9 CUSAT Annual Report 2007-2008 3. Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair (Aerospace Technology), Former CMD, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Bangalore- 560 075. 4. Dr. A.Krishnamoorthy (Maths), Head and Professor, Department of Mathematics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 5. The Head, Department of Computer Application, Cusat, Kochi - 22 6. The Head, Department of Biotechnology, Cusat, Kochi - 22 7. The Head, Department of Instrumentation, Cusat, Kochi - 22 8. Dr. Benny Mathews Abraham (Engg PG), Professor of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Cusat, Kochi - 22 9. Dr. I.S.Bright Singh (EVS), Professor & Director, School of Environmental Studies, Cusat, Kochi - 22 10. Dr. I.S.Bright Singh (Marine Biotechnology), Professor & Director, School of Environmental Studies, Cusat, Kochi - 22 11. Dr. Rani Joseph (PS&RT), Professor, Department of Polymer Sciecen and Rubber Technology, Cusat, Kochi - 22 12. Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori (Photonics), Prof. & Director, International School of Photonics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 13. The Head, Department of Statistics, Cusat, Kochi - 22 14. Dr. M.R.Anantharaman