CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report 2008-2009 Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin - 682022, Kerala 1 CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2008 - 09 Prof. P.O.J. Lebba (Dean Faculty of Engineering) Dr. I.S.Bright Singh (Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies) Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori (Dean, Faculty of Technology) Dr. A. Aravindakshan (Dean, Faculty of Humanities) Dr. V. Unnikrishnan Nayar (Dean, Faculty of Science) Dr. D.Rajasenan (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences) Dr. K. Mohankumar (Dean, Faculty of Marine Sciences) Dr. P.S.John (Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences) Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai (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) Dr Joseph Kutty (Principal, Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad.) Produced by the Directorate of Public Relations and Publications 2 Published by Dr. N. Chandramohanakumar, Registrar, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682 022, Kerala CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report 2008 - 2009 3 CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 Contents The Year In Retrospect .......................................................................................... 7 PART- I 1 Aims and Objectives .............................................................................................. 8 2 University Authorities ............................................................................................. 9 3 Members of the Syndicate ....................................................................................10 4 Members of Academic Council ............................................................................. 11 5 Members of the Senate .........................................................................................16 6 Deans of Faculties ................................................................................................20 PART- II 1 Department of Applied Chemistry ..........................................................................21 2 Department of Applied Economics ........................................................................40 3 Department of Atmospheric Science .....................................................................52 4 Department of Biotechnology ................................................................................61 5 Department of Chemical Oceanogrpaphy ..............................................................75 6 Department of Computer Applications ...................................................................81 7 Department of Computer Science .........................................................................86 8 Department of Electronics ....................................................................................94 9 Department of Culture And Heritage .................................................................... 113 10 Department of Hindi ............................................................................................ 117 11 Department of Instrumentation ............................................................................ 126 12 Department of Marine Biology, Micro Biology& Biochemistry ............................. 131 13 Department of Marine Geology And Geophysics................................................. 144 14 Department of Mathematics ................................................................................ 149 15 Department of Physics ....................................................................................... 158 16 Department of Physical Oceanography ............................................................... 181 17 Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology .................................... 187 18 Department of Ship Technology .......................................................................... 198 19 Department of Statistics...................................................................................... 205 20 School of Engineering .........................................................................................5 215 21 School of Environmental Studies ......................................................................... 228 22 School of Industrial Fisheries .............................................................................. 243 23 School of Legal Studies ...................................................................................... 254 24 School of Management Studies .......................................................................... 264 CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 25 Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering ................................................. 273 26 School of Marine Sciences ................................................................................. 278 27 International School of Photonics ........................................................................ 281 28 Cochin University College of Engineering , Kuttanad ........................................... 289 PART- III 1 Central Office for University Hostels .................................................................... 293 2 Centre For Information Resource Management ................................................... 296 3 Engineering Department ...................................................................................... 303 4 Centre for Science in Society ............................................................................. 310 5 National Technical Manpower Information Systems (NTMIS) (Nodal Centre) ....... 313 6 University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau .................................. 318 7 University Library ................................................................................................ 320 8 International Relations and Academic Admissions .............................................. 323 PART- IV 1 Annual Accounts................................................................................................. 324 2 Academic Programmes ...................................................................................... 326 3 Exam Results ..................................................................................................... 339 4 List of Ph. D Degree Awardees .......................................................................... 343 5 Planning and Development Division ..................................................................... 357 6 Directorate of Public Relations and Publications................................................. 365 7 Centre for Science Communication ..................................................................... 367 8 Recognised Colleges .......................................................................................... 368 9 Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre ................................................... 372 10 Centre for Excellence in Lasers & Optoelectronics Sciences ............................. 378 11 Department of Physical Education ...................................................................... 386 12 Department of Students Welfare ......................................................................... 387 13 Prizes / Awards / Medals .................................................................................... 389 14 Scholarships / Fellowships ................................................................................. 395 15 Centre for Rural Development and Appropriate Technology ................................. 396 16 Cochin University Union ...................................................................................... 401 6 17 National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health .......................................................... 403 CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 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, 2008 to March 31st, 2009. The year under report witnessed steady progress in the effort of various University Departments / Schools / Institutions towards higher level of excellence in teaching and research and in organising a series of academic activities. ***** 7 CUSAT Annual Report 2008-2009 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