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U.C.College has new Principal
Posted 10 years ago
Dr. P.Thomas Mathew, Associate Professor in the Department of Botany has assumed charges as the new Principal of the college on May 1st,2015. He succeeds Dr. Benny Cherian who served the college for a term of two years. Dr. Mathew comes 18th in the illustrious succession list of Principals who had served the institution ever since its historic founding in the year 1921. As per the tradition of the college, the installation ceremony of the Principal was held in the college chapel on Saturday 25th April, 2015 which was solemnized by the chief guest, H.G.Dr Abraham Mor Severios (Metropolitan, Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church, Angamaly Region) who delivered the day’s message.
Dr. P. Thomas Mathew who holds a doctoral degree in Botany is a specialist in Angiosperm Taxonomy and is an approved research guide of the Mahatma Gandhi University. He has presented a number of research papers and coordinated national seminars in his area of research. An active researcher, Dr. Mathew holds life membership of the Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy. He was a DST Research Fellow of the Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta and had also served the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR). The positions which he held in the University and college includes; Member, BOS, UG, MG University; Member, Panel of subject experts, M.G University; Member, College Development Council, M.G University; Member, Standing Council, UC College; Coordinator, IQAC; State Public Information Officer of the college and Coordinator of CBCSS Programme in the college. He is also the recipient of the UBCHEA Fellowship in undergoing training in academic administration in prestigious institutions in US and Philippines.
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