His Excellency Mar Joseph Kallarangattu
Mar Joseph Kallarangatt is the Bishop of Palai and Patron of the College. He had his higher studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome and took doctorate in Theology. He was the Professor of Theology at Paurastya Vidyapeetham, Kottayam and in 2001 he was appointed the President of Paurastya Vidyapeetham and continued in the office till he was appointed the Bishop of Palai in 2004.
Mar Joseph Kallarangatt has published more than 30 scholarly books on Theology and Oriental Liturgy. He has published large number of papers on Theological and Secular topics. At present he is serving as Chairman, CBCI Doctrinal Commission; Chairman, KCBC Theology Commission and Chairman, Syro Malabar Commission for Doctrine. He had the rare privilege of participating in the Bishop’s Synod, held at Rome in 2012 and was nominated by Pope Benedict XVI as one among the three members of the Commission to solve theological disputes.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Thadathil
Msgr. Dr. Joseph Thadathil, who assumed the office of Chairman of SJCET on February 22, 2025, embodies a remarkable blend of leadership, values, and faith. His inspiring words, infused with humor, satire, and paradoxes, have captivated audiences, reflecting his artistic and amicable nature.
A trailblazer in many ways, Msgr. Thadathil boasts several notable achievements. He was the inaugural Rector of St. Alphonsa Shrine and played a pivotal role in elevating the Kuravilangad Marth Mariam Church to the esteemed status of the Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church, becoming its first Archpriest — and the first Archpriest in the Syro-Malabar Church.
A distinguished scholar, Msgr. Thadathil earned his Doctoral degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian Institute in Rome in 1993. His thesis, “The Concept of Individual Self according to Sankara”, is a ground-breaking work that has garnered acclaim from scholars. He has authored numerous books, showcasing his literary prowess.
As Proto-Syncellus, Msgr. Thadathil oversees significant administrative responsibilities within the Diocese of Palai, leveraging his leadership acumen to drive progress
Rev. Prof. Dr. James John Mangalath,
Director, SJCET
Prof. Dr. James John Mangalathu, is a Catholic Priest belonging to the Diocese of Palai. He had his Masters Degree in History from the M S University of Baroda and PhD in Indo-Portuguese History, from Pondicherry Central University. During his researches, he had the opportunity to do various courses at the Universite de Nantes in France and Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal. He has made use of various Archives and Libraries like Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris, Archivo Nacional de Torre do Tombo, Archivo Historico Ulramarino, Biblioteca da Ajuda, and Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa in Portugal, British Library, London, Vatical Library etc. Besides, he has visited countries like Germany, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark, USA etc. He speaks languages like Malayalam, English, Portuguese, French, Hindi etc. He has published over 20 Research Articles in various National and International Journals. His monumental work The Portuguese and the socio-cultural Changes in Kerala; 1498-1663 has been published by Routledge, London. He has over 22 years of teaching experience at St Thomas College, Palai in Kerala. He was Professor & Head at the Department of History of the College. He was Principal of St Thomas College Palai during 2018-2024. Besides, he has served as the National Executive member of the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India and the Regional President of Southern Kerala. He was also an executive member of Kerala Principal’s Council and Secretary of Association of Catholic Historians of India. At present he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Association of Catholic Historians of India and also the Private College Management Association.
Mr. T.K Jose, IAS (Rtd.)
Mr. T.K.Jose IAS (Rtd.) is an outstanding administrative officer who is currently serving as Chairman of The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission and former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala,. He is a versatile genius with a passion for quality and perfection. His name is often heard along with “Suchitwa Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission and Kudumbasree” for his valuable contributions. His leadership skills has enhanced the stature and efficacy of the civil service in Kerala.
Dr. Tessy Thomas
Dr. Tessy Thomas, Distinguished Scientist, has taken over as Director General (Aeronautical Systems) w.e.f 01-Jun-2018. She obtained her B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Calicut University, ME in Guided Missiles from Institute of Armament Technology (now Defence Institute of Advanced Technology), Pune and PhD in Missile Guidance from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad. She obtained MBA in Operations Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Besides her contribution as a faculty in IAT, Pune and DRDL, Hyderabad, she was the back bone in the development of Agni Missile. She was the project director of Agni 4, Agni 5 and was the director, advanced system laboratory, DRDO. She is also a recipient of many prestigious awards of DRDO. Her excellence is not limited to DRDO and missiles. She is also a recipient of “Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management -2012”, “Distinguished Woman Scientist Award 2016” etc.
Dr. Ramesh Unnikrishnan, Director, AICTE, Regional Office, Kerala
Dr Ramesh Unnikrishnan started his career as a Lecturer at Govt Engineering College Adoor in the year 1998 and later on worked with Govt Engineering College Munnar till 2012. He Joined All India Council for Technical Education, the Regulatory Body for Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of India as Director in the year 2012 and was officiating the post of Western Regional Officer since 2013 controlling the states of Maharashtra, Goa Dadra NagarHaveli, Daman and Diu. During 2014 he was entrusted with the additional charge of South Western Region and South Central Region which controls the Technical institutions within Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshwadeep. Presently he is the Advisor of Approval Bureau at AICTE Hqrs New Delhi.
Dr. Ginu Ann George
Assoc. Professor & HoD, ECE
Mr. K M Thomas
Senior Administrative Officer, SJCET
Sri. Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST
Mr. Alexander Varghese is the Chief Operating Officer of UST. He is responsible for leading client and partner relationships in the Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, and Israel. He further serves as Country Managing Director for India and oversees global corporate services, including real estate & facilities management, and global travel. Alexander has 30 plus years of experience in the IT industry, managing overseas clients and operations for global enterprises.
Before joining UST, Alexander served as the Vice President of Datec Corporation and Senior Manager at IMR Global. He is a respected thought leader and is a prominent member of various government agencies, academic institutions, and trade bodies in India. Alexander is a Charter member of TiE Kerala, a member of the CII State Council, and held an elected seat on the NASSCOM National Council for two years. He is also one of the directors of the ICT Academy of Kerala. Alexander is currently the Chairman of GTECH India and sits on the board of laptop manufacturer COCONICS.
Prof. Sanjeev G
Prof. Sanjeev G, Associate Professor, NSS College of Engineering & Member, Syndicate, APJAKTU, has held key positions in academia over the past so many years such as Senate Member, Kerala University, Faculty Social Sciences, Calicut University, to name a few. Besides, he is well-known as an Economics scholar with sound knowledge and erudition in both economic theory and macroeconomic policy matters. Prof. Sanjeev is also a reputed motivational speaker, personality development trainer and debator. He has also written extensively on Management and Economics in magazines/ journals of international repute. Besides, he frequently appears on print and electronic media and airs his views on economy and management science. He has had a rich academic career, studded with notable milestone achievements.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Purayidathil (Vice Principal, SJCET Palai)
Dr. Joseph Purayidathil is a faculty of St. Joseph’s Business School of SJCET, since 2017. He started his teaching career as Assistant Professor after completing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Master’s degree in Management from Assumption University of Thailand. He has published number of articles in reputed international journals including US- China International Journal, SCHOLAR, ABAC ODI Journal, FIIB Business Review etc. and have number of presentations in national and international forums to his credit. In 2019, he has authored a book titled “Ethical Leadership: A Model for Character Formation” published by Lambert Academic Publishing Company. He has won the “Most Impactful Paper Award 2024” by FIIB/ Sage Publications. His areas of academic interests are Cross Cultural Management, Educational Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Ethics etc. He is a Priest from the diocese of Palai and serves the college also as the chief warden of the hostels of SJCET, warden of St. Thomas hostel for Men, IQAC member, College Council Member, Ethics Committee member etc. He also serves Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam as the Syllabus Expert Committee Member.
Dr. V. P. Devassia, Principal, SJCET(Secretary)
Dr. V P Devassia, after completing his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, started his career with Hindustan Paper Corporation, Calcutta and later worked as a Design Engineer with Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd where he was responsible for the design and development of various electronic systems for Computerized Numerical Controlled machines, Flexible Turning Center, Factory automation and so on. He took his Masters Degree in Industrial Electronics and later his Doctoral Research in Signal Processing from Cochin University of Science and Technology. His passion for learning lead him to change his career to academia and today, he has over 27 years of academic experience through various responsibilities like Head of Department and Principal of engineering institutions like Model Engineering college and College of Engineering, Chengannur in Kerala. His administrative excellence has also been very well utilized by the Govt. of Kerala in entrusting him with responsibility of officer in charge of the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) Regional center and Model Finishing School Ernakulam as well as the Additional Director of IHRD, Govt. of Kerala.
Dr. Devassia later joined the services of St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology in the capacity of Head, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering and is currently the Principal. Amidst all his administrative responsibilities, Dr. Devassia continues academic research activities in his fields of interests including Pseudo-Periodic Signal Processing, Music Signal Source Separation and Video Content Analysis. Dr. Devassia, a Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Engineers (India), is professionally affiliated as FIETE, FIE (I), MISTE. He has served as the Expert Committee member of many committees like the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE, Board of Studies – CUSAT, Governing Body member of Engineering Colleges, among many more. Dr. Devassia’s faith in the Almighty, unwavering attention to detail, due diligence, steadfast professionalism, zeal for higher academic pursuits, high optimism and perpetual radiance, makes him a person anyone he comes across, to take off your hat to.
