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
- Industry Experience: 3 years, including roles at KITCO Ltd., Kochi (2 years) and P.T. Kaltimex Energy, Indonesia (1 year).
- 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.
- Research Experience: 7 years as a part-time research scholar at CUSAT, focusing on Switched Capacitor Converters.
- Administrative Roles at MITS:
o Vice Principal
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering – Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), 2018.
Thesis: Switched Capacitor Converters
- M.Tech. in Energy Systems Engineering – IIT Bombay, 2008.
- B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – M.G. University, 1997.
Areas of Interest
- Power Electronic Converters
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Energy Conservation and Management
Research Contributions
- ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1286-9531
Student Engagement
- Currently guiding 2 research scholars.
- Guided and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems.
- Actively involved in fostering research culture, motivating students to publish in reputed journals and conferences.
- Strong proponent of bridging industry-academia collaborations through project-based learning and skill development initiatives.
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Certified Energy Manager, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India.