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Vice Principal
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Dr. Chikku Abraham – Vice Principal , MITS

Dr Chikku Abraham is currently the Vice- Principal and Professor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, Kochi, Kerala. He is a seasoned academician, administrator, and researcher with more than 15 years of teaching experience, 7 years of active research, and industrial exposure of 3 years. His professional expertise lies in Power Electronic Converters, Renewable Energy Integration, and Energy Conservation & Management. With a strong academic foundation and leadership roles across multiple domains, he has significantly contributed to institutional development, student mentoring, and the academic community at large.

Academic and Professional Journey

  1. Industry Experience: 3 years, including roles at KITCO Ltd., Kochi (2 years) and P.T. Kaltimex Energy, Indonesia (1 year).
  2. Teaching Experience: Over 15 years, including 11 years at Rajagiri School of Engineering, Kakkanad and 3 years at Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor, before assuming administrative and academic leadership roles at MITS.
  3. Research Experience: 7 years as a part-time research scholar at CUSAT, focusing on Switched Capacitor Converters.
  4. Administrative Roles at MITS:
    o    Vice Principal

Education

  1. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering – Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), 2018.
    Thesis: Switched Capacitor Converters
  2. M.Tech. in Energy Systems Engineering – IIT Bombay, 2008.
  3. B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – M.G. University, 1997.

Areas of Interest

  1. Power Electronic Converters
  2. Renewable Energy Integration
  3. Energy Conservation and Management

Research Contributions

  1. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1286-9531

Student Engagement

  1. Currently guiding 2 research scholars.
  2. Guided and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems.
  3. Actively involved in fostering research culture, motivating students to publish in reputed journals and conferences.
  4. Strong proponent of bridging industry-academia collaborations through project-based learning and skill development initiatives.

Membership in Professional Bodies

  1. Certified Energy Manager, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India.

 

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