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Principals of Hindustan University

Dr. T. Rengaraja, M.E, Ph.D., a motivator and a team leader, took charge as Principal of KCG College of Technology on 10th July 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in the academic field, both as a facilitator and an administrator at various levels. A man with a vision, he works to bring out the best in every individual, be it the staff or the students. He specializes in Smart Structures. He is married to Ms. Usha they have a son Mr. R. U. Sharang and a daughter Ms. R. U. Raksha.
Dr. V. J. Philip, was the Principal of Madras Christian College before joining Hindustan Arts and Science College. Dr. V. J. Philip is a specialist in Physical Organic Chemistry with over thirty five years of teaching and research experience. He is the proud recipient of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Moopanar Award for the contribution to the field of Higher Education. He was also bestowed with Centenarian Ratna Award for being an outstanding teacher, educationist, administrator and scientist. He is married to Ms. Annie Philipand they have a daughter, Ms. Christin Rufus and a son.

Mr. S. Surendrababu, Principal, Polytechnic College, HIET. He completed his M.E. (Production), Anna University and stood first in the University. He specializes in Automobile Engineering. Conducted various Staff Development Programmes. Served more than 30 years as faculty and 7 years as Principal in Ramaksishna Mission Polytechnic College & Sairam Polytechnic College, Chennai. He was a member of various committees formed by DOTE. He is married to Dr. G. Anuradha Consultant Cardiologist in Chennai and they have a son, Mr. S. Praveen Kumar and a daughter, Ms. S. Ramya.

Senior Faculty

Dr. C. R. Muthukrishnan joined as Advisor (Academic) in this institution. He obtained his doctorate from IIT, Kanpur. He has been a visiting professor at Wichita State University and at the University of California, San Diego, and a visiting research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan has published many research papers, is a consultant for many companies in India and abroad and has served on various government committees. The president of the Computer Society of India (CSI) and a member of the Tamil Nadu governments infotech task force, he has over 30 years of experience in the fields of software and IT.

Dr. Ramanujam was the Professor of Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy before joining as Dean of Electrical Sciences, Hindustan University. He has several academic and industrial achievements to his credit. He has served in various committees including Board of Studies at Anna University, Chennai. His work experience includes assignments with leading establishments in Canada, USA, Germany and Dubai. He has professional affiliation to Fellow of Institution of Engineers.

Dr. Rajakuperan E. joined as Dean of School of Aeronautical Engineering , Hindustan University. He had a long stint of 28 years as a Senior Scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation. His research areas are on Aero-acoustics of launch vehicles, research on supersonic jet flows. He was also the Principal Investigator of a DRDL sponsored research on the prediction of aero-acoustic levels over a hypersonic flight vehicle. He is a Life Member of Aeronautical Society of India.

Dr. Stephen Helps has 15 years of experience with leading multiple retailers such as BritishHome Stores and Debenhams. Since 1980 he has been working as Training Consultant and as a lecturer for clients in both the public and private sector of Higher Education. Few of his present clients include London Business College, Centre for Academic Programs Abroad, Richmond University, USA, (London Campus) and Hindustan Group of Institutions, Chennai, India. He specializes in the Theory and Practice of Management and Marketing Skills. He has also worked in America, Pakistan and India.

Prof. R. Sathyanarayanan, Deputy Director, Executive Education has a decade long blend of Industry and academic experience in Organizations like BIM, CBS, CII and in global projects of European Union. In addition to the Academic & Research experience, Prof. Sathyanarayanan has rich industry experience. He is a Gold medalist in marketing and a recipient of University Grants Commission’s Junior Research Fellowship. The Impact B - Schools in Marketing Awards, 2009 has honoured Prof. R. Sathyanarayanan with the ‘Best Professor Marketing Management ‘ award. Also, he is a winner in London Business School’s Case development Initiative - 2009 and has developed a case on Cobra Legal Solutions.

Rev. Sam Koshy is an ordained priest of the Mar Thoma Church. He is from Pathanamthitta , Kerala. He is married to Dr. Mini Sam. They are blessed with two kids: Medha and Vivek . He has completed ten years in the Pastoral Ministry. He has completed B.Sc (Physics) and has done his Masters in Systematic Theology. He has to his credit 7 journal articles. He has attended two International Ecumenical Leadership training programmes. His areas of study are systematic theology, social sciences, counselling and Management Studies. He is currently the Student Chaplain of South Chennai and Hindustan Group of Institutions.

Dr. John Morais, was the Principal of Guru Nanak College, Chennai before joining as Dean, School of Management Studies, Hindustan University. He has to his credit several World and National records. He has set a World Record for the event ‘Perpetual Calendar’ clocking 3.8 seconds per given date (Memory Asiad Competition conducted in July 2002). He also has the credit of entry in the Limca Book of Records. His wife, Merlyn Morais is Associate Professor & HOD of Commerce, Guru Nanak College, Chennai. He has two sons, Mr. Antony Morais and Mr. S.L. Stanton Morais.

Dr. K. Ramamurthi joined as Dean , PGS at Hindustan University. He was a visiting Professor at Mc Gill University, Montreal before joining this institution. He was awarded Dean’s Honour for Excellent Ph.D. Thesis at Mc Gill University, Montreal. He is also a member of Professional Bodies like Fellow, Astronautical Society of India, Associate Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.


Dr. P. A. Balakrishnan joined as Dean (Academic & Research) at the KCG College of Technology, Karapakkam. He obtained his Doctorate in Engineering and Industrial Chemistry from Alagappa University. He worked as Scientist, CLRI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research Institute). He was also a honorary faculty of Anna University and BITS Pilani. His special skill includes trainer for Consulting Skill Development and Energy Audit. He has also prepared curriculum and course work for Embedded Systems, Process Control Instrumentation and Multimedia Engineering.