IEAE-KARNATAKA REGION Best Principal Awardee, Dr. C.K. Subbaraya, Principal, Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
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Dr. C.K. Subbaraya, Principal of Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology was born in a village Seeke near Balehonnur, Chikmgalur District. He completed his Primary and Higher Primary education at Balehonnur. He did his Batchelor’s Degree from University of Mysore (1977) and obtained his Master Degree from University of Mysore with IV Rank (1980). He did Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from University of Mysore in 1983 with I-Rank and obtained Ph.D. degree from UGC-CAS Centre in Fluid Mechanics, Bangalore University in 1993 (on Deputation) with a specialization in Fluid Mechanics.
His expertise subjects are;
a) Applied Mathematics,
b) Computational Methods, c) Computer Science
He is serving as Life Member in many professional bodies like;
a) Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
b) Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM)
c) Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
d) System Society of India,
e) Indian Red Cross Society.
He has published 20 research papers in National and International Journal/Proceedings. Also he has presented several papers in National & International Conferences & Seminars. He has conducted many National & International Conferences & Seminars.
Before occupying the coveted post as a Principal of the prestigious Institution Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur, he has served in various capacities as a Lecturer, Asst. Professor, HOD., SWO, Hon. Secretary of AIT Co.operative Society, Warden of AIT Hostels etc., He was a Member & Chairman of BOE and BOS of various Universities. He is having
35
Years of teaching experience and actively engaged in Research & Development activities.
He has served in various capacities as follows;
• National Executive Council Member of ISTE, New Delhi for four terms (2001-2003, 2003-05, 2006-2008 & 2012-14).
• Academic Senate Member of VTU, Belgium for two terms (2001-
2004, (2013-2016).
• Executive Council Member of VTU for two terms (2004-07 & 2008
– 2011).
• Chairman of ISTE, Karnataka Section for two terms (2006-2008 &
2015-2017).
• Identified as coordinator for academic collaboration with School of
Environmental Engineering, Griffith University, Australlia.
He has served as G.C. Member of K.S.Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Sambrama Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Nagarjuna Institute of Technology, Bangalore and Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore, JNNCE, Shimoga, MCE, Hassan. He has served as a President of Lions, Chikmagalur during the year 2007-08. Also he has involved in many social and cultural activities.
During his tenure as Principal, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology has developed remarkably as a Centre of excellence in Technical Education. NBA, New Delhi Accreditation for two times, Institution of Engineers – India Accreditation and ISO 9001-2008 Certification are the hall marks of his administration.
For his outstanding achievements in the field of education, he has been honoured by many reputed organizations. He has been honoured with National Award as Best Engineering College Principal of the year 2005, instituted by Bharathiya idya Bhavan.
He has visited many Universities, Educational Institutions and academicians in USA, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hongkong, Iran, China, Turkey and Korea.