Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
Academic Positions Held
Other Responsibilities
Native Place
Personal Information
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Dileep K

Dileep K

Professor
Thrissur

Summary

To lead, direct and coordinate a team of staff members to train the students to excel in the areas of Engineering by imparting knowledge, practices, and inculcating human values and ethics to transform them as potential resources to cater to the needs of the nation for engineers, entrepreneurs and industry-ready professionals.


Student-centered Professor with expertise in Mechanical and Energy engineering. Offers 22-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Principal

Nirmala College of Engineering
5 2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Head of the Department of ME

Jawaharlal college of Engineering and Technology
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of departmental programs and initiatives regularly, making adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes in line with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Mentored department staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Established key performance indicators and monitored progress towards meeting departmental objectives consistently.

Professor and Head of the Department

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
10.2016 - 9 2021

Led a team of faculty members for effectively transforming the undergraduate students to professional Mechanical engineers with the right skills and attitude and got the department accredited by the NBA.

Associate Professor

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Championed the use of technology in the classroom as an effective tool for enhancing student learning experiences across all subjects areas.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
  • Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
  • Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.

Assistant Professor

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
  • Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
  • Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.

Lecturer

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.

Ad-hoc lecturer

National Institute Of Technology, Calicut
01.2004 - 07.2004
  • Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and promoting academic growth.
  • Provided prompt, informative responses to student questions, concerns and inquiries.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.

Lecturer

Oriental Institute of Science and Technology
08.2002 - 11.2023
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

Indian Air Force
04.1987 - 08.2002
  • Engaged in the maintenance of aircraft and air traffic control equipment
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Managed budgets effectively, prioritizing resource allocation for maximum impact on departmental goals.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Education

Ph.D. - Solar Thermal Energy Storage Using PCM

NIT, Deemed University
Bhopal, India
04.2001 -

M.Tech. - Energy Engineering

NIT
Bhopal
04.2001 -

PGDCA - undefined

Surya Academy MLC National, Journalism University

BE in Mechanical Engineering -

Coimbatore Institute Of Technology, Bharathiar

Diploma in Electronics Engineering -

Communication Training Institute IAF
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

SSM Polytechnic
Tirur, Kerala, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Investigation leadership
  • Report Preparation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

Commended twice by the unit commander for the outstanding professionalism and dedication during the military exercise Op. Parakram in 2001 held in the deserts of Rajasthan., Excellence in teaching Engineering graphics; Brought 100% results twice, received a students' feedback score of more than 90% consistently with the highest as 97%. Results for first KTU batch in Engineering graphics was the second highest in and among all neighboring districts. Selected as the resource person for FDPs in Engineering Graphics conducted by APJAKTU. Led the department of ME in VAST towards successful NBA accreditation in the year 2016 during the absence of the then Head of the Department. Successfully completed a project worth 8 lakhs on technological upgradation of domestic solar water heater funded by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment as Co-Investigator. Published three research papers in international journals (two SCI and one Scopus indexed) and four conference papers in international and national conferences

Professional Experience

Fifteen Years in Indian Air Force as Senior Non-Commissioned Officer engaged in the maintenance of aircraft and air traffic control equipment.

Teaching Experience

21 years 9 months in engineering colleges in and out of Kerala

Academic Positions Held

  • Principal, Nirmala College of Engineering, Chalakudy, 05/2023, Present
  • Head of the department, Jawaharlal college of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad, 10/2021, 04/2023
  • Head of the department, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur, 09/2017, 09/2021

Other Responsibilities


  • Hostel warden, VAST (Hostels for both boys and Girls) from 2014 to 2016
  • Academic auditor for APJAKTU for two years (2017, 2018 and 2022)
  • Convener of IEDC, Student support cell, Discipline and anti-ragging committee, admission committee and placement committee.
  • Resource person for FDP in Engineering Graphics of APJAKTU
  • Campus Connect (Infosys sponsored soft skill training course for students)
  • Designer and Coordinator of Bridge course for first year students
  • Coordinator and resource person for of FDPs in Entrepreneurship (at TBI, NITC and other institutions)
  • Member of Sameeksha (Soft and Life skill Trainers club of VAST), Toastmasters' club
  • In charge of Thermal Engineering laboratory
  • In charge of maintenance of College PTA buses
  • Nodal officer for AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education), MHRD, India
  • Advisor for IEDC, Staff Club
  • Director IQAC, Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology

Native Place

Ponnani, Malappuram (Dt)

Personal Information

  • Caste: Nair
  • Date of Birth: 05/31/68
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Hindu

Timeline

Head of the Department of ME

Jawaharlal college of Engineering and Technology
10.2021 - 04.2023

Professor and Head of the Department

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
10.2016 - 9 2021

Associate Professor

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2012 - 01.2016

Assistant Professor

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2006 - 01.2012

Lecturer

Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology
01.2004 - 01.2006

Ad-hoc lecturer

National Institute Of Technology, Calicut
01.2004 - 07.2004

Lecturer

Oriental Institute of Science and Technology
08.2002 - 11.2023

Ph.D. - Solar Thermal Energy Storage Using PCM

NIT, Deemed University
04.2001 -

M.Tech. - Energy Engineering

NIT
04.2001 -

Diploma in Electronics Engineering -

Communication Training Institute IAF
04.2001 -

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

SSM Polytechnic
04.2001 -

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

Indian Air Force
04.1987 - 08.2002

Principal

Nirmala College of Engineering
5 2023 - Current

PGDCA - undefined

Surya Academy MLC National, Journalism University

BE in Mechanical Engineering -

Coimbatore Institute Of Technology, Bharathiar
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