Head of Department

Dr. P. Pratapachadran Nair M.Tech, Ph.D, FIE, MIEEE, MISTE, MECS Former Chairman, ISTE Kerala Section
Previous Experience : Chairman, Board of Examination in Kerala, Calicut and Bharatiyar Universities. Advisor of UPSC and Expert member in various panels in KPSC. Consultant of Kerala Water Authority. One year as Junior Engineer, Kerala State Electricity Board. 32 years teaching experience in Govt. Engineering colleges Trivandrum & Thrissur including 25 years at P.G Level. 11 years administrative experience. - 1 yr as Joint Director of Technical Education - 5 yrs 3 months Principal, College of Engineering , Chengannur. - 4 yrs 4 months Principal, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology. - 1 year as Dean, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology. - HOD - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur
Areas of Interest : Multi variable control Engineering applied to Nuclear Power Stations. Load Frequency Control of Power Systems.
Publications : Published 5 papers in International Journals & 2 papers in National Journals.
Contact Details : pratapachandran@vidyaacademy.ac.in (+91) 4885 287751/52 Ext : 137