COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

No. GA&EL.1/SENATE ELECTION/2010 DATED:- 14.02.2011

NOTIFICATION
In pursuance of Section 20 of the Cochin University of Science and Technology
Act, 1986 (31 of 1986) and Statutes thereunder, the Vice-Chancellor is pleased to
reconstitute the Senate of the University consisting the following members for a
period of four years with effect from 14th February 2011.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

(i) The Chancellor - His Excellency the Governor of Kerala

(ii) The Pro- Chancellor – The Hon’ble Minister for Education of Kerala,
(iii) The Vice Chancellor

(iv) The Pro Vice Chancellor

(v) The Mayor of Cochin

(vi) Two Officers nominated by the Government:-

a) (Vacant)
b) (Vacant)

(vii) The Chairman, State Advisory Board of Education

(viii) One nominee each of the Vice Chancellors of other Universities of the State:-
a) University of Kerala

(Vacant)

b) Mahatma Gandhi University

Dr.Sabu Thomas,
Professor, School of Chemical Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
P.D. Hills, Kottayam

c) Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit:-

Dr. K.K. Velayudhan,

Professor & Head, Department of Hindi
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,
Kalady
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 d) Kerala Agricultural University

(Vacant)

e) University of Calicut
Dr. Z.A. Zoya
Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Govt. Engineering College
Thrissur

f) Kannur University
Dr. C Sadasivan
Head of the Department,
Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
School of Life Sciences – Kannur University-Thalassery Campus,
Palayad, Kannur Dt- 670661

g) National University for Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)

(Vacant)

h) Kerala University of Health & Allied Sciences (KUHAS)

(Vacant)

i) Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences

(Vacant)

j) Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University

(Vacant)

(ix) Members of the Syndicate who are not members of the Senate.
(x) Member of the Legislative Assembly and Member of the Lok Sabha
representing the area in which the Headquarters of the University in situated.
(xi) The Chairman, University Students Union.

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ELECTED MEMBERS

(i) Five Members elected from among the Principals of all Engineering Colleges of
the State, Heads of University Departments and Heads of Branches of Studies
in the University, of whom two shall be Principals of Engineering Colleges:-

1. Dr.V.H.Abdul Salam
Principal
MES College of Engineering
Kuttippuram, Thrikkanapuram P.O , Malappuram.

2. Dr.Narayanan .K.P.
Head & Reader
Dept. of Ship Technology, CUSAT, Kochi-22

3. Dr. Pramod K.V.

Head & Reader,
Dept. of Computer Applications, CUSAT, Kochi-22

4. Dr.Sreekumar. K.
Head & Professor, Dept. of Applied Chemistry
CUSAT, Kochi-22

5. Dr.P.Suresh Kumar
Principal, Model Engineering College
BMC P O., Thrikkakkara, Ernakulam - 682021

(ii) Four members elected by the members of the Academic Council from among
themselves:-

1. Dr.T.S.Anirudhan,
Professor, Department of Chemistry,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom,
Thiruvananthapuram

2. Dr.K.R.Muraleedharan Nair,
Professor, Dept. of Statistics,
CUSAT, Kochi-22

3. Dr. Paulose K. Jacob

Head, Department of Computer Sciences,
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi – 22

4 Dr.S.Prathapan,
Reader, Department of Applied Chemistry,
CUSAT, Kochi-22
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(iii) Five members, other than those mentioned in item (x) under “Ex-officio
Members”, elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from among
themselves, of whom one shall be a member of Scheduled Caste:-

1. Sri. K. Babu
Member Legislative Assembly
Kanuparambathu, Sanskrit College Road,
Thripunithura – 682 301

2. Sri. Babu Paul

Member Legislative Assembly
Vengasseril, Thrikalathoor P.O.
Muvattupuzha-683557

3. Prof. C. Raveendranath
Member Legislative Assembly
Lekshmi Bhavan, Panthalathu Lane,
Kanattukara, Trissur

4 Sri. Saju Paul

Member Legislative Assembly
Panthalingal, Vengoor P.O.
Perumbavoor, Ernakulam – 683 546

5. Sri. M.K. Purushothaman

Member Legislative Assembly
Marathara Veed, Edavanakad
Ernakulam Dist- 682 502

(iv) Three Deans of Faculties to be elected from among themselves:-

1. Dr. M. Bhasi
Professor, School of Managmement Studies
CUSAT, Kochi-22

2. Dr. K. Mohan Kumar

Professor, Dept, of Atmospheric Science
CUSAT, Kochi-16

3. Dr. Philip Kurian

Professor, Dept. of PS & RT
CUSAT, Kochi-22

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(v) Ten members, other than those mentioned in item (i) under “Elected
Members”, elected from among themselves by the teaching staff of the
University Departments and Recognised Institutions:-

1 Dr.Balchand. A.N
Professor, Physical Oceanography Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-16
2 Sri. Bhasi A.B.
Sr.Lecturer, School of Engineering,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
3 Dr.Girish Kumar K.
Professor, Applied Chemistry Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
4 Sri. Radhakrishna Panicker M.R.
Reader, School of Engineering,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
5 Dr.Sajan. K.
Professor, Marine Geology Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-16
6 Dr.Sankaran. P.G.
Reader, Statistics Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
7 Sri. Sasi Gopalan.
Reader, School of Engineering ,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
8 Dr.Sudha kartha C
Professor, Physics Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
9 Dr.Sunil K. Narayanankutty
Professor, PS & RT Dept.,
CUSAT, KOCHI-22
10 Dr.Zakkariya K.A.
Sr.Lecturer, School of Management Studies
CUSAT, KOCHI-22

(vi) Two members, elected by the registered Trade Unions in the State from
among themselves:-

1. Sri. M.M. Laurence

President, Cochin Port Labour Union
Kochi, Ernakulam

2. Sri. A.N.Rajan
President. Kerala Electricity Workers Federation,
W&C Hospital Road, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram
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(vii) Two members, elected by the non-teaching staff of the University from among
themselves:-

1. Sri. M S Ansar,
Section Officer (H.G.), Administrative Office,
CUSAT, Kochi-22

2. Sri. Harilal,
Section Officer, Administrative Office,
CUSAT, Kochi-22

(viii) Seven members, elected by the students of the University from among
themselves:-

1 Sri. Jafar P K
B.Tech.S3, Civil Engg, School of Engineering,
CUSAT, Kochi-22

2 Sri. Raj Mohan P P

II Year, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
College of Engineering, Munnar

3 Sri. Riyaz R
VII & VIII Sem (4th Yr.), B. Tech ME,
College of Engineering, Adoor

4 Sri. Salahudheen C K
S3 Computer Science, B.Tech.,
CUCEK, Pulinkunnu

5 Sri. Shameer M I
S3 - EC, B.Tech,
TKM Institute of Technology, Kollam

6 Sri. Sushob. E
S3, Information Technology,
College of Engineering, Thalassery

7 Sri. Tony Raphy

B.Tech.S3, Electrical & Electronics Engineering,
School of Engineering, CUSAT,Kochi-22

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OTHER MEMBERS

(i) Four experts representing Industries and Commerce nominated by the

Government:-
a) Vacant
b) Vacant
c) Vacant
d) Vacant

(ii) Two members nominated by the Government:-

a) Principal of any of the Engineering College in the State Vacant
b) Teacher of a Polytechnic in the State Vacant

(iii) Not more than seven members nominated by the Chancellor representing –
a) Recognized Research Institutions Vacant
b) Recognized Cultural Associations Vacant
c) Authors Vacant
d) Journalists Vacant
e) Advocates Vacant
f) Eminent Educationists Vacant
g) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes
and Other Backward Classes - Vacant

(iv) Six Graduates who are domiciled in the State nominated by the Government:-
a) Vacant
b) Vacant
c) Vacant
d) Vacant
e) Vacant
f) Vacant

(v) A woman nominated by the Government:- Vacant

The names of persons to be nominated / elected will be notified later as soon

as the nominations/elections are over.

The above members will hold the office for a period of four years with effect
from 14.02.2011 to 13.02.2015 subject to the provisions contained in the Cochin
University of Science and Technology Act 1986 (31 of 1986) and Statutes thereunder.

By Order of the Vice Chancellor

Sd/-

Kochi-22 Dr. N.CHANDRAMOHANAKUMAR

14.02.2011 (REGISTRAR)

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To

1. The Secretary to Governor, Raj Bhavan,

Thiruvananthapuram
2. The Private Secretary to Minister for Education,
Thiruvananthapuram With C/L
3. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education
Department, Thiruvananthapuram
4. All Members of the Senate
5. The Superintendent of Government Presses,
Thiruvananthapuram
6. The Registrars of all Universities in the State
7. Directors/Heads/Principals of Departments/Schools/CUCEK
8. The Director, IRAA/Director, DP & PR
9. Planning & Development Officer/Joint Registrars/Deputy Registrars/Assistant
Registrars/Statistical Officer/Security Officer
10. PS to Vice Chancellor/ PS to Pro Vice Chancellor/PA to Registrar/ PA to Finance
Officer/ PA to Controller of Examinations
11. Departments/Schools/Centres/Offices/Sections
12. Joint Director of Local Fund Audit
13. Day File /Stock File/File Copy