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Prof. V. Narayanan Namboothiri

Prof. V. Narayanan Namboothiri

Department Science & Humanities
Designation Prof. & HOD- Humanities
Joining Date 25-06-2015
Qualification MA, MPhil, D.Litt., Diploma in Hardware Engineering
Specialization Economics
email id hodhum@carmelcet.in

Experience

  • Teaching: 32 years for Post Graduate, Graduate & Under Graduate Levels
  • Public Sector: 14 years (Total 46 years)
  • Hands-on Experience in Engineering Research: 45+ years

Publications & Patents

Publications

  • RELEVANCE OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALISATION in Social Science Abstracts Volume XXV, 2001, under the theme "The Emerging Challenges of Globalisation and Food Security in the Twenty First Century", published by the INDIAN ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES. PP 205-206
  • Published 27 articles in the English magazine published by the Progressive Curriculum Management Pvt. Ltd., with the motto of Learning by Doing and developing creativity among the student community at large, so as to make education real and meaningful.
  • GANAKOUTHUKAM - ISBN 978-81-980076-3-6, Publisher: Nadam Books - February 2025
    • (PART-1) ISBN 978-93-342-8558-1, Self Publication – June 2025
    • (PART-2) ISBN 978-93-343-6195-7, Self Publication – August 2025

Patents

  • Multi-Purpose Machine, Patent No: 286299 – 11-08-2017
  • Paper Pulveriser cum Grinder, Patent No: 291987 – 23-01-2018

Memberships

  • Member, Research Culture Society, Government approved  International Scientific Research Organization. Membership ID : RCS/M519

  • Member of the Advisory Committee, Carmel Polytechnic College, Punnapra, Alappuzha (Since 1996).
  • Life Member (LF/729/103/200). Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Iswar Saran Ashram Campus, Allahabad 211004.
  • Life Member, The Indian Society for Technical Education. (LM 123002).
  • Member, The Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International (OISCA International)
  • Memberships in various, social and residential level organisations in various capacities

Teaching Interest

  • Economics and related areas.
  • Various topics related to environment, resource utilization, local level development, etc.

Research Interest

  • Hands-on Research in Engineering and Technology.
  • Development of Indigenous technology with special emphasis to recycling.




    Seminar / Workshop / Conference Attended

    • Attended three-day International Workshop on Designing Curriculum Framework for International Diploma in Educational Planning and Administration organized by the Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension, University of Kerala on 15–17 December 2006.
    • Presented papers on Educational Management & Related Areas and Relevance of Technological Innovations in Economic Development.
    • Attended and presented ideas in the International Conference organized by the National Innovation Foundation under DST during the National Award Function held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi on 29-11-2001.
    • Participated and presented a paper on Advancing Indigenous and Recycling Technological Innovations for Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Manufacturing in the International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technological Innovations dated 18–19 October 2024 (Online Mode).
    • Participated and presented a paper on Possibilities and Potentialities of Recycling and Utilisation of Local Level, Low-Cost and No-Cost Resources in Kerala during the National Technology Day Celebrations organized by the Science Technology and Environment Department, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram at Rajeev Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, on 20-05-2000.
    • Participated in the Seminar on Knowledge Economies organized by the Post-Graduate Department of Economics, S.D. College, Alappuzha on 02-01-2008.
    • Participated in the Research Methodology Workshop for College Teachers organized by the Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, held at Kochi during 18–20 February 1991.
    • Participant in the three-day UGC Sponsored Seminar on Decentralisation of Planning, Policy and Techniques conducted at St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry, on 6th–8th February 1990.
    • Participant and Resource Person in the Creative Residential Workshop for the preparation of a manual for PPTTC from 6–9 January 2004 at Nalanda Tourist Home, Kozhikode, organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Thiruvananthapuram.
    • Participated in the World IP Day Celebration organized by the Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre, Kerala on 30 April 2014.
    • Participant and Coordinator in the National Seminar on Role of Government in the Era of Globalisation organized by the Post-Graduate Department of Economics, S.D. College, Alappuzha on 09-01-2007.

    Subjects Handled

    • Economics and various branches in Economics, Sustainable Engineering, Paper Engineering etc.

    • Busines Economics

    • Industrial Economics and Foreign Trade

    • Constitution of India

    • Sustainable Engineering

    • Economics for Engineers


    FDPs, Trainings/Certificate Courses

    A. University Grants Commission Refresher / Orientation Courses

    Conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Kerala for College Teachers in Economics.

    1. 17-11-1998 to 08-12-1998
    2. 09-11-2000 to 30-11-2000
    3. 01-09-2004 to 22-09-2004
    4. 06-08-2005 to 27-08-2005
    B. National Service Scheme Orientation / Refresher Training Courses

    Organised by the Training and Orientation Centre, Kerala, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery.

    1. Orientation Course – 24-02-1995 to 02-08-1995
    2. Refresher Training Course – 23-27 September 1996
    3. Refresher Training Course – 02-06 September 1997
    C. Faculty Development Programmes
    1. Three-day FDP on NBA Accreditation, 20-22 June 2018.
    2. Three-day FDP on Teaching-Learning Methodologies in Engineering (OBE), 11-13 July 2019.
    3. NPTEL-AICTE FDP, HRD, GOI — Jan to Apr 2019.
    4. Three-day FDP on Insights of Research & Patent Filing — 20-22 April 2022.
    5. Introduction to Fusion 360 — Autodesk ATC.
    6. International Webinar on Climate Change — 28-02-2023.
    7. National Webinar on Biomaterial Innovation — 24-02-2024.
    8. One-Week FDP on OBE & Generative AI — 06-13 March 2024 (A Grade).
    9. Online Workshop on Data Analytics & AI — 15-06-2024.
    10. 3-Day FDP on Research Methodology — 10-12 July 2024.
    11. Gen AI Integrated International FDP on Cloud & DevOps — 23-08-2024 to 03-09-2024 (A Grade).
    12. 5-Day FDP on Technology Management Industry 5.0 — 02-06 June 2025.
    13. 6-Day International FDP on Innovation & IP — 20-25 January 2025.
    14. “AI in Action” ATAL FDP — 15-09-2025 to 20-09-2025.
    D. Attended Six Webinars

    Organised by Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre-Kerala, Kerala State Council for Science and Environment, Thiruvananthapuram.


    Paper Presentations

    • Participated and presented a paper on Development and Dissemination of Appropriate Technologies for Green Manufacturing and Sustainability in the International Conference on Innovations and Challenges in Basic Sciences, Linguistics and Humanities, organized by the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Christ College of Engineering, Irinjalakuda, on 28 February 2024.
    • Presented a paper on Local Level Resources – Possibilities and Potentialities in the Workshop on Product Development and Marketing Support – Rural Entrepreneurship – New Directions, before the National Gathering in the event Gramshree Mela, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, at Thiruvananthapuram on 23-12-2006.
    • Presentation/Workshop on Resource Conservation and Eco-Management – The Relevance of Garbage Recycling, organized by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 20-11-2004, and served as Resource Person during various programmes related to the three-day workshop (19–21 November 2004).
    • Presented a paper on The Relevance of Appropriate Technology in the Context of Globalisation in the XXV Indian Social Science Congress held at Thiruvananthapuram from January 28 – February 1, 2002, organized by the Indian Academy of Social Sciences.
    • Presenter, Participant, and Coordinator in the National Seminar on Natural Disasters & Management Strategies organized in connection with the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Carmel Polytechnic College, Punnapra, Alappuzha.
    • Presenter and Resource Person for two-day Workshop on Early Childhood Care and Education organized by the Office of the State Project Director, District Primary Education Programme, Thiruvananthapuram, on 1st and 2nd August 2002 at Rajagiri College, Kalamassery, Ernakulam.
    • Resource Person for Demonstrative Training Class for Teachers on Making of Low-Cost Toys and Teaching Aids for Joyful Learning organized by the ICDS Project, Social Welfare Department, on 4th and 5th September 2000 at Kalyani Auditorium, Alappuzha.


    Achievements

    • RCS International Award 2023 — Honoured by the Research Culture Society (Government-approved International Scientific Research Organisation) with Lifetime Achievement in Educational / Academic Service.
    • Patent for Multi-Purpose Machine (Patent No: 286299 – 11-08-2017).
    • Relevance: A multi-purpose machine can increase industrial efficiency by completing multiple tasks with lesser space and fewer employees. The invention can be used for performing functions on wood and metals — cutting, carving, grinding, buffing, turning, shaping, and drilling.
    • Patent for Paper Pulveriser cum Grinder (Patent No: 291987 – 23-01-2018).
    • Relevance: Converts used paper into valuable articles such as toys, teaching devices, trays, lampshades, vases, and packaging materials, while also grinding hard materials like coconut shells and metals — a versatile machine for cottage industries.
    • Bharat Vikas Award (2017) — Institute of Self Reliance, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for Loyalty, Diligence, and Outstanding Performance in the field of “Use of the Used.”
    • Junior Chamber International – Sayam Ratna Puraskar (2017).
    • Lions Clubs International – Excellence Award (2017–18) for innovations in recycling waste into eco-friendly products.
    • Rotary Club International – Vocational Excellence Award (2018–19) for contributions to developing and disseminating Appropriate Technologies.
    • Phoenix Award (2018) — Carmel College of Engineering and Technology, for exemplary commitment to teaching and innovation in recycling.
    • Engineering Excellence Award (2020) — Carmel College, Muhamma, for contributions to Science & Technology.
    • Dr. E.G. Suresh Foundation Excellence Award (2018) — For contributions to waste recycling.
    • Prathibha Ratna State Award (2019) — Yogakshema Sabha State Conference “Adwaitham-2019.”
    • Sasthra Ratna Award (2018) — Yogakshema Sabha, Alappuzha District Committee.
    • Karmojwal Award (2018) — Yogakshema Sabha, Alappuzha Upasabha.
    • Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) (2018) — University of Asia, nominated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Research & Development Centre, India, recommended by Carmel College of Engineering and Technology.

    Positions Held

    • Prof. and Head, P.G.Department of Economics, S.D.College, Alappuzha. 

    • Programme Officer, NSS, University of Kerala.

    • President, Planning Forum, S.D.College, Alappuzha. 

    • Founder and Former President and Managing Director of Adi Sankaracharya Social and Educational Trust, Alappuzha.

    • Treasurer, Adi Sankaracharya Social and Educational Trust, Alappuzha. 

    • Secretary,Yogakshema Sabha, Alappuzha.

    • Treasurer, Yogakshema Sabha, Alappuzha.

    • President, Alappuzha District Chapter, OISCA International

    • Patrons of various Social Organisations.


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