| 词条 | K. Poulose Jacob |
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| alma_mater = Maharaja's College, Ernakulam Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Cochin University of Science and Technology | education = PhD – Cochin University of Science and Technology Masters – Cochin University of Science and Technology | children = 3 | occupation = Pro Vice Chancellor at Cochin University of Science and Technology | name = K. Poulose Jacob | image = 640032345_t.jpg }}Dr. K. Poulose Jacob, Professor of Computer Science at Cochin University of Science and Technology since 1994, was Vice Chancellor (officiating) and Pro Vice Chancellor of Cochin University of Science and Technology.[1] Early education and careerA National Merit Scholar, Dr. Jacob began at Cochin University of Science and Technology as a lecturer in 1983 after serving on an R&D team of a company in the computer peripheral manufacturing industry for one year. He has been teaching B.Tech students at the University since 1980. He was the first PhD in Computer Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). He was promoted to Reader in Computer Science in 1989 and subsequently to Professor in 1994. Dr. Jacob is the founder director of the School of Computer Science Studies. The MCA program of CUSAT currently administered at the Department of Computer Applications, a constituent of the School of Computer Science Studies, has been well served by his leadership. Two new M.Tech programs were started in the Department of Computer Science, also a constituent of the School, under his initiative. The Information Technology branch in the undergraduate Engineering program was conceived by his team since adopted at the national level. He initiated the M.Tech program in the branch of Computer Science & Engineering in the neighboring Mahatma Gandhi University, as the designated Convener of the core committee. He initiated and developed several new laboratories at the UG and PG level. The CUSAT intranet as well as the CUSAT website was the result of his initiative. He has been Director of the CUSAT Computer Centre and also initiated the Centre for Information Resource Management, which presently supports the entire digital resources in CUSAT. He was the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and has served as Chairman-Board of Studies in Computer Science, as well as Chairman Board of Studies in Computer Applications and the Board of Studies in Engineering. He has also served as Dean of the Faculty of Technology and as Member of the CUSAT Syndicate. As a member of Academic Council of CUSAT continuously since 1994, he is the senior-most member of the Council. He was elected to the University Senate, repeatedly for a continuous term of 12 years. He held additional administrative responsibilities at CUSAT, such as Head of the Department of Computer Applications. He was Director of the Centre for MHO Co-operation, which was managing the 150 million Indian rupee funding assistance from the Dutch Government, for improving standards in identified areas of teaching and research in the university. He was the designated officer to liaise with the funding agency and with the four collaborating Universities in the Netherlands. As Director - Strategic Planning, he played the key role in preparing the DPR submitted to the MHRD, with respect to upgrading CUSAT to an institution of national importance. The designated expert committee approved the DPR and recommended financial support to the tune of Rs.600 crores. As Director, CUSAT Planning & Development, he led the team that was instrumental in preparing the XII plan document of CUSAT submitted to the University Grants Commission. His research interests are mainly in Intelligent Architectures, Networks, Information Systems Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. He has more than 130 publications to his credit listed in Google Scholar. Twenty three candidates have earned their Doctoral degree under his guidance. He is PhD examiner for ten other universities. He has traveled abroad extensively, participating in conferences at places in the United States, UK, Europe, Australia, Africa, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. As a member of the Standing Committee of the University Grants Commission, he was part of policy making in Computer education & development at the national level. He is in the Governing Council of three institutions of higher learning in Engineering. He is on the editorial board of two journals of repute. Pro Vice-chancellorshipProf. Jacob served as Pro Vice-Chancellor of CUSAT for the full tenure from June 26, 2013 to June 25, 2017. From January 2014 to October 2014, he was the Vice-Chancellor (officiating) of CUSAT. Faculty appointments were resumed after an interregnum; appointment to the Post of Registrar was made overcoming several hindrances; the incumbent Finance Officer got the benefit of retirement age enhancement, at the 11th hour. The accreditation process, long overdue, was initiated and requisite documents submitted. Several steps at improving the infrastructure as well as beautification of the campus were initiated. The Faculty of Architecture was instituted and the first Dean nominated. Career advancement of teachers was processed. A good executive team was catalyzed at CUSAT, with a view to making long strides to development. References1. ^http://www.cusat.ac.in/pro-vice-chancellor.php {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Jacob, K Poulose}} 5 : Year of birth missing (living people)|Living people|Indian academics|Indian computer scientists|Faculty by university in India |
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