Dr. Ajit Prabhu V.
Director & Principal
An adept researcher, renowned teacher, prominent educationalist, expert administrator, team leader amassing more than 35 years of rich expertise in research, academics and administration. As Chief Scientist (Sci ‘G’) – in the Grade equivalent to Director/Professor- Dr. AJIT PRABHU V. has been a vital part of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) under Government of Kerala. He served a pivotal role in establishing special schemes and programmes at KSCSTE aimed at fostering Innovation and Research in Engineering Education. Beyond his endeavours in popularising science, his exceptional contributions are particularly conspicuous in the realm of science education and research in the Kerala State. As State Nodal Officer of IPRIC-Kerala, Dr. Prabhu has made exceptional and substantial contributions in promoting IPR in the Kerala State in a big way through more than 600 IPR Seminars/Awareness programmes covering stakeholders from all walks of life and which remains as one of his hall mark achievements and created impact in the academics. His R&D experience in Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed him as a true scientist and his further experience at senior positions in KSCSTE developed him as a capable and highly efficient researcher, academician, administrator and manager. He could synergistically integrate Research, Innovation, Technology Development, IP Management and Entrepreneurship Development in an effective way for the benefit of the socio-economic development of Kerala. He has made significant contributions in Design & Development of various control systems and components for launch vehicles (PSLV & GSLV) and spacecraft (INSAT), cryogenics, development of energy saving gadgets and equipments and R&D in renewable energy systems. Dr. Prabhu simultaneously possesses 25 years of Teaching/Academic Experience as Visiting/Guest Faculty for various Universities and Institutions for Engineering and Management programmes, produced 12 PhDs, published 3 books, co-authored 4 books, several papers, articles, and also served as Member of Board of Studies, Member of BOGs, Expert Member in various Committees. He possesses a distinctive amalgamation of academic, research, managerial and administrative expertise.