Dr.K.S.Chandrasekar
Vice Chancellor

Cluster University Of Jammu
Canal Road, Jammu 180001
Jammu And Kashmir

Phone: +919447268840

Welcome

Dr.K.S.Chandrasekar has more than 28 years of teaching, research and consulting experience in the field of Management studies including 13 years as Full Professor. One of the founding member of the Department of Management studies of Alagappa University and later joined IMK, University of Kerala in 2002. Since then he has occupied various positions including that of Acting Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Dean of Faculty of Management studies, Chairman-BOS in Business Management for Pass and PG, Campus Director, School of Business Management and Legal Studies Director and HoD of IMK.

Dr.K.S.Chandrasekar was nominated as the external member of the Academic council of Central University of Kerala for four years during which he was instrumental in launching the School of Business Studies. 64 Ph.D. scholars completed Ph.D. in Management under his guidance with 2 of them completing Post Doctoral Fellow. More than 500 Ph.D. theses evaluated till date across the country and conducted viva voce examinations. Contributed a book on History of Management Thought based on the research work. Published 56 articles in UGC CARE journals of which 25 in group I and rest in group II. 86 articles published in peer reviewed journals. 137 popular and well recognized articles in newspapers and journals. WAs involved in the core committee of IQAC for ensuring NAAC A++ reaccreditation for University of Kerala Won many awards and accolades for the contribution to Higher Education. Obtained Rs.157 Crores for research funding from various government and non government agencies. His wife Anitha MS is Assistant Registrar, University of Kerala and Son, Rohan Chandrasekhar is Cadet Pilot with Indigo Airlines. He lives at KRA A18, Subedar Buildings, Chettikulangara, Thiruvananthapuram.

Education

  • Completed Advanced Certificate in Business Consulting, AIMA (2022) Completed PGDHP
  • Public Health Foundation of India (2015)
  • Certificate in Functional Malayalam – University of Kerala (2014)
  • CPET from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (2008)
  • Ph.D. in Management from Alagappa University, Karaikudi (2001)
  • M.S (Psy & Counseling) from IPMS, Mumbai (2005)
  • M.B.A(Distinction)from School of Management, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (1992)
  • B.Pharm (Hons) from B.I.T.S., Pilani (1988)

Credentials

  • Chairman in charge and Vice Chairman, Centre for Management Development (A Government of Kerala institution), Trivandrum from 2015 to 2019
  • Formerly, Acting VC, Registrar in charge, Chairman of BOS, University of Kerala
  • 8 years as Dean of Faculty of Management, University of Kerala
  • 9 years as Chairman (Pass and PG), University of Kerala
  • 60 Ph.Ds in Management and 2 PDF awarded, Guiding 8 Ph.D. scholars and 1 PDF in Management at University of Kerala.
  • Published 10 books, 213 research articles in various reputed journals and news papers and presented 259 research papers in International and National seminars
  • Editorial board member of 18 reputed international and national journals.
  • 2 patents awarded during 2019 16 international and national awards to the credit till now. Rs.45.76 Crore funding obtained to the University.
  • Member of NAAC peer team Qualifed mentor through Ministry of Education, Government of India
  • Governing board member as AICTE nominee, Global Institute of Management studies, Bangalore from 2023
  • Campus Director, University of Kerala, Karyavattom from 19-05-2020 to 19- 05-2023
  • Dean, Faculty of Management studies, University of Kerala from July 2017 to June 2019.
  • Member- Governing Council, Hotel Management College, Dharmadam since June 2020.
  • Member- Executive Council, Hotel Management College, Dharmadam since June 2020
  • Member- General Council, Agricultural Staff Training Institute, Government of Kerala, since March 2020.
  • Director, Centre for Global Academics from December 2019 till August 2020.
  • Director, University Consultancy cell from January 2017 to January 2018.
  • Director, University Finishing School, University of Kerala since 08-09-2016.
  • Chairman- Board of Studies in Business Management (PG), University of Kerala since 08-07-2016.
  • Chairman- Board of Studies in Management (PG), MG University, Kottayam since 01-05-2021.
  • Professor and Head, Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala since 01-04-2016.
  • Vice Chairman, Centre for Management Development (a government of Kerala institution) since July 2015.
  • Member, Facilitation committee, National games Kerala 2015.
  • Director, School of Business Management and Legal studies, University of Kerala from 20-6-2013 till 19-6-2016.
  • Registrar (additional charge) of the University of Kerala from 16-11-2011 till 24-04-2012. Acting Vice Chancellor during December 2011.
  • Head of the Department, Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala from 01-04-2009 till 31-03-2012.
  • Appointed as Dean, Faculty of Management studies, University of Kerala from May 2011 till September 2012.
  • Professor of Management, University of Kerala since 14-06-2010 (Direct recruitment)
  • Chairman, Board of Studies in Management, University of Kerala from 12- 05-2006 till 13-05-2013.
  • Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, University of Kerala from 12-01-2007 till 31-07-2009.
  • Senior Lecturer in Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from 20-2- 1995 till 29-10-2002.
  • Assistant Manager (Regional Management), Hindustan Latex Limited, Mumbai and Trivandrum.
  • Account Executive, Mediamate Communications, Trivandrum from 6-6-1992 till 9-2-1993.
  • Vice Principal, SA Raja College of Pharmacy, Tirunelveli from 4-1-1989 till 31-7-1990