Prof. Ar. J. Jayakumar
Director
Prof. Ar. J. Jayakumar
Director
Jayakumar is the founding Principal and Executive Director from 2011. With over twenty years of experience in the field and twenty-three years of academic experience, he has steered the college into a credible institute.
With an education background from IIT Kharagpur and the College of Engineering Trivandrum, his interest lies in creating strategies that connect technology, profession, and community. Jayakumar is actively involved in developing international academic collaboration and bringing Indian industries into academics are among the initiatives. He is a visionary, continuously tweaking academic practices to make education relevant for the 21st century.
Prof. Ar. Neena Thomas
Principal
Prof. Ar. Neena Thomas
Principal
An Architect and Planner by training, Neena has a rich experience of over 38 years in the field of Architecture, primarily as an academician with a sound administrative experience. After her retirement from the Department of Architecture of CET, she joined C.A.T in 2019 and took over as the Principal from April 2022 onwards.
As a teacher, she believes in empowering the learners to function as responsible and sensitive designers for the future. Her research activity tends towards housing and related areas, with focus on socio-economic, cultural and behavioural factors of the users / user groups, in the design of built and non-built environments. She has collaborated on various planning and housing projects that are both innovative and inspiring while placing true value on the sensitivities of community and environment. She has served on numerous advisory boards and professional bodies and has associated with national and international organisations.
Prof. K.P. Geetha
Professor
Prof. K.P. Geetha
Professor
Prof. Ar. Anooja. J
Professor & HoD (Design)
Prof. Ar. Anooja. J
Professor & HoD (Design)
Ar. Induja V
HoD (Architecture)
Ar. Induja V
HoD (Architecture)
induja.cat@gmail.com
Induja is an architect, and her interest lies on the topic of Sustainability, Climate Responsive Architecture, and the Optimization of Indoor Environmental Comfort within the Built Environment. She also has interest in exploring hands-on learning methods for context-responsive built forms.She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from TKM College of Engineering, affiliated to Kerala University. Her academic journey continued with postgraduate studies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Engaged in doctoral research at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, her focus of research lies in optimizing built environments for enhanced indoor environmental quality.
International Journal
Transdisciplinary learning exercise on post-occupancy evaluation and retrofitting of built spaces
Induja, V., Nair, M.G., Suryan, A., Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2022
Conference Paper
Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of Buildings in the Tropics Through Daylight and Solar Radiation Harnessing
Induja, V., Nair, M.G., Suryan, A.
BuildSys 2023 - Proceedings of the10th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Cities, and Transportation, 2023, pp. 509–514
Prof. Ar. Bijey Narayan
Professor
Prof. Ar. Bijey Narayan
Professor
Bijey possesses a diverse academic and professional background. Her topics of interest include Flow studies, Systems thinking, Pedagogy, Behaviour studies and Design ManagementAfter obtaining a B. Arch from TKMCE, Kollam, she gained valuable experience in architectural and interior design practices across India, Singapore, and Dubai. Bijey furthered her education by completing a Master's in Design Management from Pratt Institute, New York. Since 2012, she has been a dedicated member of CAT's teaching faculty, also serving as the Head of Department of Architecture from 2015 to 2021. Currently she is pursuing her PhD at Srishti, Bangalore. Outside academia, her interests encompass Philosophy, Writing, and Arts, shaping her holistic approach to education and research.
Prof. Dr. K P Sheeja
Professor
Prof. Dr. K P Sheeja
Professor
Ar. Devi Anilkumar
Professor
Ar. Devi Anilkumar
Professor
Ar. Jayasankar J
Professor
Ar. Jayasankar J
Professor
Jayasankar is an architect urbanist with 37 years of experience.He graduated from CET, Trivandrum in 1987, pursued post-graduation from VINIT Nagpur in 1993 with a GATE scholarship, and obtained an M. Phil in Futures Studies from Gandhigram Rural Institute in Dindigul in 1997. Starting his career as a junior architect in Ar. Ramesh Tharakan's office, he joined the Marathwada
Institute of Technology, Aurangabad as a lecturer and worked there for three years. Then, Jayasankar started his architectural practice in Thiruvananthapuram and ran it for 10 years. After that, he joined the Kerala State Municipal Common Service as an urban manager. Post a sabbatical leave from service for two years, he joined Hawassa University, Ethiopia. Finally, after retiring for four years, he worked as a professor and principal of Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning, Kottayam and recently, joined CAT as a Professor.
Ar. Dharma Keerthi A
Professor
Ar. Dharma Keerthi A
Professor
Ar.Sudhir B
Professor
Ar.Sudhir B
Professor
Dr. Chaitanya Solanki
Associate Professor
Dr. Chaitanya Solanki
Associate Professor
Ar. Devi Anilkumar
Associate Professor
Ar. Deepa S
Associate Professor
Ar. Jerry Sam Joseph
Associate Professor
Ar. Jerry Sam Joseph
Associate Professor
Ar. Reshmi Ravindran
Associate Professor
Ar. Reshmi Ravindran
Associate Professor
Ar. Charudathan M B
Associate Professor
Ar. Charudathan M B
Associate Professor
Charudathan MB is an architect and a practitioner who is specialized in sustainable and energy efficiency of a building, His interest in sustainable and climate responsive practices along with innovative construction technologies, building services and construction management is aligned to reform the creativity as well as efficiency in the designs he produces.A graduate from NIT Calicut in 2010, Charudathan pursued his Master’s in Building Engineering and Management from SPA Delhi in 2013. He worked as project manager In Synergy Property Development Services Pvt Ltd (Now Colliers International) before joining CAT in 2014. He is simultaneously founder of POET studio, an architectural practice that upholds sustainability and climate responsiveness as a fundamental ingredient in all his designs.
Ar. Smitha .C
Associate Professor
Ar. Smitha .C
Associate Professor
Smitha is an architect and practitioner with strong research interests in the urban ecological systems, and high-rise structure design explorations in urban areas.Her academic profile includes a Master’s degree in Urban Design from CET, Trivandrum and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from GEC Thrissur. The professional background encompasses serving as an In-house architect for a reputable builder from 2011 to 2016 and founding an architectural firm named ERA Concepts in 2006. She then joined as faculty of CAT and has engaged several urban design studios with locations identified across India.
Ar. Sugathan Visakh
Associate Professor
Ar. Sugathan Visakh
Associate Professor
Visakh is a practicing architect and is now teaching for the last 10 years. His current research interests focus on open space, disaster resilience, and parametric design explorations. His profound interest in architecture, nature, and aerial photography adds a creative dimension to his work.Visakh is the founder and principal at END Design Lab. His practice spans over a decade, resulting in numerous residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the country. He is also a qualified urban planner and has been involved with urban design studios at CAT. He is passionate about studio documentation and related publications.
Ar. Deepthi Senan
Associate Professor
Ar. Deepthi Senan
Associate Professor
Deepthi is an architect, actively in the field for the past 15 years. Her areas of interest include Urban design and Sustainability.Following her Bachelor's degree from CET, Trivandrum, she gained experience working in an architectural practice in Trivandrum. After completing her Master’s in Urban Design from SPA, Delhi, she transitioned into academia. Deepthi firmly believes in the notion that education is an ongoing journey and emphasises that interactions with students provide fresh avenues for learning and sharing the knowledge acquired through professional experience.
Ar. Niby Thomas Varghese
Associate Professor
Ar. Niby Thomas Varghese
Associate Professor
Niby Thomas Varghese is an architect, urban planner with a keen passion for photography.After earning a Bachelor's degree from TKM College of Engineering, Niby went on to do his Master's at CET, Trivandrum, India. He gained valuable experience working with prominent architectural firms in Kerala, followed by establishing an independent practice. Niby's academic passions revolve around architecture, building materials and the study of urban and rural settlements. Additionally, a profound love for capturing the essence of constructed spaces through photography has led to his involvement in architecture photography for some of Kerala's most renowned architects.
Ar. Keerthy J S
Associate Professor
Ar. Keerthy J S
Associate Professor
Keerthy J S is a landscape architect, passionate about sustainable design practices and project coordination across various sectors.Keerthy J S completed her B.Arch degree from CET, Trivandrum, in 2011, followed by an M.Arch in Landscape Architecture from Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Pune, in 2013. She has a decade of work experience in landscape practice including commercial, hospitality, residential, and public spaces. Her research interests include Landscape Urbanism, Behavioural Science, Environmental Psychology in Architecture, and Sensory Architecture. Keerthy began her practice, Landscaping Environment and Form in the year 2014, focusing on creating exceptional and intimate environments.
Ar. Roshni V
Associate Professor
Ar. Roshni V
Associate Professor
Ar.Shibu Aboosali
Associate Professor
Ar. Shibu Aboosali
Associate Professor
Ar. Jayaprakash V N
Associate Professor
Ar. Jayaprakash V N
Associate Professor
Jayaprakash VN is a practicing architect, his main interest lies in architectural designs and product design. Being extremely passionate and updated, he experiments his own unique method of teaching to mould the students especially in his design studios. has helped him in his teaching practice when it comes to innovative designs to mould the student's creative minds.He finished his graduation in B.Arch at MES school of architecture, Kuttipuram and he worked as junior architect at CnT architect, Bangalore for 3 years. His experience in the teaching field which is for more than 10 years had made him keen in the expertise that is required in this field.
Ar. Sini K
Associate Professor
Ar. Sini K
Associate Professor
Sini is an architect who thoroughly enjoys studying how architecture impacts people socially.She completed her master's in urban design at CET, Trivandrum. Her academic research focused on identifying spatial design elements that could prevent social segregation among diverse communities, and she presented a paper on this topic at the national conference on technological trends. One of Sini's key aspirations is to impart students with the essential skills and mindset required to create inclusive integrated spaces and advocate for the equitable development of urban environments.
Ar. Amalraj P
Associate Professor
Ar. Amalraj P
Associate Professor
Ar. Greeshma J
Associate Professor
Ar. Greeshma J
Associate Professor
Greeshma is a practicing architect with her research interests centred around the concept of humanistic cities and tactical urbanism.She pursued her bachelor’s in architecture from TKM College of Engineering followed by a master’s degree in urban design at CET, Trivandrum. After her master's program, she transitioned to academia. Greeshma strongly believes in interdisciplinary studies, and theory driven design. Her expertise is in areas such as building materials and construction, architectural acoustics, architectural design with glass and steel, and humanities. She balances her teaching career with an ongoing professional practice as a freelance architect.
Ar. Swathi S
Associate Professor
Ar. Swathi S
Associate Professor
Swathi is an architect, with an avid interest in exploring urbanscapes and art.Swathi graduated from CET, Trivandrum with a bachelors degree in Architecture in the year 2013. She completed her masters in Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi in 2016. The brief time spent working with Ar. Yatin Pandya of Footprints E.A.R.T.H, Ahmedabad, inspired her to broaden her horizons to community-based design. After graduation, Swathi worked briefly with SJA, an architectural firm in Kochi, where she gained practical experience. She began her journey as an academician soon after.
Swathi is an associate partner at the architectural practice, KAAV in Trivandrum. She has been a part of projects, research works -related to urban themes, and competition works that the firm has spearheaded.
Ar. Shruthi R
Associate Professor
Ar. Shruthi R
Associate Professor
shruthi.rajarajan.pro@gmail.com
Shruthi, is a passionate Architect and Artist dedicated to fostering learning and growth, her academic and professional focus lies in Landscape Architecture, where she seeks to explore the intricate relationship between built environments and natural landscapes.With a belief that teaching is a reciprocal process, she endeavours to enhance her own knowledge and skills through guiding students. She is committed to instilling a love for learning and creativity in her students, encouraging them to continually strive for excellence. Shruthi's teaching philosophy is grounded in the values of curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, shaping the architects and artists of tomorrow.
Ar. Arya A
Associate Professor
Ar. Arya A
Associate Professor
Arya is an architect and Urban planner who prioritizes the creation of user -friendly designs that emphasize comfort.She is a graduate from Salem School of Architecture, Salem, Tamilnadu. She gained practical experience working in an architecture firm in Panambally nagar where she contributed to designing and execution of residential buildings. Post which Arya pursued her masters’ in Planning with a specialization in Housing from CET, Trivandrum, Kerala in 2016. In her spare time, she delights in venturing into unexplored destinations and discovering new places.
Ar.Anuja J
Associate Professor
Ar.Anuja J
Associate Professor
Anuja is an Architect with a keen interest in landscape design and also in scientific research for execution and their influences on large ‘residential’ or ‘homestead gardens’.She completed her undergraduate degree in Architecture from CET, Trivandrum, in 2016, after which she joined the Master of Landscape Architecture Program at CEPT. In the year 2018, she founded her own landscape studio called ‘Muttam", which takes up design as well as research projects of varying scales, which include residential, recreational and resort landscape designs. Along with the aesthetics of economic use of constructed landscapes, her work aims to focus on the creation of landscapes which are socially and ecologically significant. She also does research on concepts for reconsidering the landscapes around the dwelling units.
Ar. Lekshmi Jayakumar
Associate Professor
Ar.Lekshmi Jayakumar
Associate Professor
Lekshmi is an architect and practitioner with her research interests in the urban scale, theories and future possibilities of design, which have consistently informed her writing and design work.An alumna of C.A.T, Lekshmi pursued her interest in urban design by obtaining a master's degree from CET, Trivandrum. Her teaching experience includes NATA coaching, and spans 5 years at CAT. As founder of LeAm designers and developers, her engagement with urban projects and entrepreneurship underscores a proactive approach to leveraging design as a tool for positive change and advancing the discourse on urban environments. She also holds roles in a solar company and writes about travel and the city.
Ar. Feba K Jones
Associate Professor
Ar. Feba K Jones
Associate Professor
Feba is an architect with a keen eye for architectural planning and housing.Feba pursued her undergraduate degree from Govt. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, complemented by two years of practical experience in architecture. Building upon this foundation, she pursued a master's degree in M. Planning (Housing) from CET, Trivandrum. Teaching is not just a profession but a passion for Feba.
Ar. Vivek V S
Associate Professor
Ar. Vivek V S
Associate Professor
Vivek V S is an architect driven by the belief that every design embodies ethical responsibility and empathetic engagement with core interests in passive design strategies and energy-efficient choices - seamlessly merging sustainability with aesthetics.Vivek holds a Master’s degree in M.Arch Sustainable Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam. Since 2020, he served as an assistant professor at the C.A.T, where he instils a strong emphasis on climate-responsive design methodologies within architectural studios, crafting spaces that inspire and endure.
Ar. Hieba P A
Associate Professor
Ar. Hieba P A
Associate Professor
Ar. Ritu Sara Thomas
Associate Professor
Ar. Ritu Sara Thomas
Associate Professor
Ritu is a conservation architect with active research interests in the field of heritage conservation, historic urban conservation and cultural landscapes of India.She graduated M.Arch from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and B.Arch from National Institute of Technology, Calicut with top honours. Her collaborative architecture consultancy firm, EZHA, promotes sustainable models for heritage conservation and has won accolades including UNESCO Asia Pacific Award 2023, IIA Kerala State Gold leaf Award 2023, Vanitha Veedu 2023 and DOMUS International Award for Restoration and Preservation 2023. With almost half a decade of experience in teaching, Ritu facilitates in learning of theory subjects such as History of Architecture and Architectural Conservation.
Achievements:
Gold Medallist in Master of Architecture, Architectural Conservation, SPA Delhi, 2019. Gold Medallist in Bachelors of Architecture, NIT Calicut, 2016.
EZHA was selected as one of the top 9 finalists out of 120 shortlisted entries in National Architecture Competition, Reweave Kozhikode, at YAF Crosswords 2022 hosted by IIA Calicut Chapter, Kerala.
Publications:
Awarded Best Paper for the presentation of ‘An Analysis of Flood Resilience of the Built Heritage of Thiruaranmula’ in the ICOMOS Scientific Symposium, 2020 under the theme ‘Structural and Material Analysis in Built Heritage Conservation’ held on 22nd – 23rd May, 2020, organised in collaboration with NCSHS and IIT, Madras.
Presented paper on ‘Interpreting Heritage in COVID Times: The case of Heritage Village of Thiruaranmula’ at the i-coverage Symposium, 2020, conducted by DIT University, held in August 2020.
Presented paper on ‘Value based Approach towards Protection of Modernist Heritage in India’ in the 5th Biennial Conference on ‘Futures 2020’ by Association of Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS) and UCL Institute of Archaeology, held in August, 2020
Published and presented paper on ‘Evolving Cultural Landscapes: Analysis of the UNESCO framework for Conservation of Cultural Landscapes in India’ for Metagreen Dimensions, 2nd International Conference on Performance of Built Environment, College of Architecture, Trivandrum. ISBN: 978-93-5396-411-5
Participated in Liveable Urbanism Kochi design studio in collaboration with Welsh School of Architecture and IIA Cochin Chapter held in November 2019.
Participated in Indo-french Workshop on ‘Urbanity of Occupations, Chitpur Road, Kolkata’ held at Kolkata in February 2022.
Ar. Eva Thomas
Associate Professor
Ar. Eva Thomas
Associate Professor
Eva Thomas is an architect and researcher. She is passionate about interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge theory and practice through narratives, built typology research, histories and details. With a postgraduate in Architectural History and Theory from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, Eva initially worked for a year at CEPT as a teaching associate for History courses and currently works as an academician at her alma-mater, C.A.T., Trivandrum. She believes that it matters how worlds make stories and how stories make worlds. Alongside her professional endeavors and publications, she indulges in creative pursuits such as writing, painting, and music, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives.- Book chapter:
- International Conference Presentations & Proceedings:
- Philip, S. F., & Thomas, E. (2022). Inclusivity of Student Introvert Personality in Potential Study Spaces: A case of A.T., Kerala, India. Metagreen Dimensions 2022 Proceedings. 3, pp. 65-72.
- Satish, S., & Thomas, E. (2022). Paradigm shifts in the residential typology of Agraharams at In
- Khatri, & M. B. Pundir (Ed.), Proceedings: International Conference on Urban Villages - A transformational discourse in architecture and planning. (p. 143). Urban Village Charitable Trust. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smsEC1tLPA4 ISBN - 978-93-5680-167-7
- National CEPT Essay Prize Publication:
- Thomas, (2022). Hidden in a Motif - A case of Muktambal chathram at Orathanadu, Thanjore. In CEPT Essay Prize 2022 Embellishment. CEPT University Press Folio Series. ISBN - 978-93-83184-64-4
- Workshops:
- Idam '22 - Happyverse Workshop Mentor for the Theatre Category, conducted on 27th-29th Auguest 2022, at the Department of Architecture, CET, Trivandrum
- A.T Publications:
Ar. Niranjana P
Associate Professor
Ar. Niranjana P
Associate Professor
niranjanap1993@gmail.com
Niranjana, is an architect passionate about climate, energy efficiency, and sustainable architecture.She earned her M.Arch in Energy-efficient and Sustainable Architecture from NIT Trichy, and has an experience of half a decade. She focus on practical learning and real-world applications to engage students effectively. Alongside teaching, she possess experience in architectural practice that focuses on climate-responsive architecture. Her goal is to inspire students and contribute positively to the fields of climate, energy efficiency, and sustainable architecture.
Mr. Patric John
Associate Professor
Mr. Patric John
Associate Professor
Ar. Gitanjali V R
Associate Professor
Ar. Gitanjali V R
Associate Professor
Gitanjali is an urban planner and architect with keen interest in how people and cities work. Her fields of expertise include Social Urbanism, City Infrastructure and Community Engagement.She holds an undergraduate degree from CET, Trivandrum and a postgraduate degree in Urban Planning from SPA, New Delhi. She gained her professional experience by working with design firms DAC, Bangalore and Sanskrit Architects in Kochi.
Ar. Ashfaq Ahmed Fazil
Associate Professor
Ar. Ashfaq Ahmed Fazil
Associate Professor
Ar. Jesna Sukumar
Associate Professor
Ar. Jesna Sukumar
Associate Professor
Jesna is a Landscape Architect with an inclination towards Residential projects and Cultural landscapes.She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam and Masters in Landscape Architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Since her schooling from the Gulf, she had had a keen interest in nurturing plants amidst the climatic limitations and taking joy in seeing how they transform the spatial quality of monotonous concrete structures. The satisfaction obtained from sharing her knowledge and expertise has brought her into academia. She is an Assistant Professor at CAT.
Ms. Savithri M
Associate Professor
Ms. Savithri M
Associate Professor
Ms. Aiswarya Sivarajan
Associate Professor
Ms. Aiswarya Sivarajan
Associate Professor
Ms. Devika Unnikrishnan
Associate Professor
Ms. Devika Unnikrishnan
Associate Professor
Mr. Manu E Mohan
Associate Professor
Mr. Manu E Mohan
Associate Professor
Mr. Denny J Dilip
Associate Professor
Mr. Denny J Dilip
Associate Professor
Ar. Ambu C Mohan
Associate Professor
Ar. Ambu C Mohan
Associate Professor
Ambu C Mohan is a conservation architect with a passion for research in vernacular settlements.Ambu completed his masters from SPA Delhi in 2023 with a Gold medal for his excellence in academics. His educational journey and professional experiences from firms like Architecture Red has shaped profound interest in various aspects of architecture, including cultural landscapes, human settlements, architectural history, and conservation. With a keen eye for innovation and a deep respect for tradition, Ambu has started his own architectural conservation practice, Heritage Vedanta, seeking to integrate his educational interests into his teaching and research endeavors, aiming for meaningful contributions to the field of architecture.
Ar. Sidharth Baiju
Associate Professor
Ar. Sidharth Baiju
Associate Professor
sidharthbaijuarchitecture@gmail.com
Sidharth, from a recent graduate in landscape architecture to an esteemed educator. His diverse interests encompass sketching, photography, art, and architecture, infusing his teaching with a unique blend of creativity and expertise.Sidharth is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of architects, evident in his innovative approach and passion for designing outdoor spaces. As a mentor, he embodies the fusion of art and architecture, inspiring students to explore the intricate relationship between built environments and natural landscapes. Sidharth's educational journey and professional interests revolve around his Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, driving his dedication to shaping the future of landscape design.
Mr. Sreejith S
Associate Professor
Mr. Sreejith S
Associate Professor
Ar.Tony Joe Veyccan
Assistant Professor
Ar.Anukrishnan A S
Assistant Professor
Ms.Minu Pradeep
Assistant Professor
Ar.Silpa P
Assistant Professor
Ar. Hari Sanker V
Assistant Professor
Ar.Tony Joe Veyccan
Associate Professor
Ar. Tony Joe Veyccan
Associate Professor
Tony is an architect specialized in Building energy performance, who firmly believes that quality in anything, comes through care and he aspires to bring energy efficient, climate responsive buildings though design.Tony completed his B. arch from C.A.T. He worked with ‘Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation’ (KIIDC) for three and half years where he designed government buildings and received practical experience in the field. He then pursued his masters’ in Building Energy Performance from CEPT University.
Tony is specialized in Building Science, Building Energy Performance, HVAC, Lighting and Climatology. He believes his strength lies in the understanding of passive measures, cooling strategies, and use of day lighting to reduce energy consumption in buildings and he plans to explore them further through his professional practice, Zenspace atelier.
Ar. Anukrishnan A S
Associate Professor
Ar. Anukrishnan A S
Associate Professor
Anukrishnan A S is a committed architect and urban planner registered under the Council of Architecture (COA) India. He completed his undergraduate studies at the C.A.T, where he acquired his foundational education. After that, he pursued his Master's in Urban Planning with a specialisation in Housing at CET, Trivandrum. He also gained practical experience for a brief period by working as an architect at CLDL CAT Design Lab, Thiruvananthapuram. Besides working as an academecian, he also takes up a wide range of residential and commercial projects as a freelance architect.International Journal
"Assessment of housing conditions using socio-economic status (SES) indicators in social settlements: A case of Karumkulam Grama Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram" in the European Chemeical Bulletin, 2023
Ms.Minu Pradeep
Associate Professor
Ms. Minu Pradeep
Associate Professor
Ar.Silpa P
Associate Professor
Ar. Silpa P
Associate Professor
Silpa is a landscape architect whose research and works reframes around the issues that characterises urban landscape vacancy with a specific concentration on the interface between the built forms and landscape.She completed her undergraduation from TKM College of Engineering and post graduation from Anna University. She has more than 5 years of industrial experience and 5 years of teaching experience.
Ar. Hari Sanker V
Associate Professor
Ar. Hari Sanker V
Associate Professor
Er. Ajay Asok
Associate Professor
Er. Ajay Asok
Associate Professor
Ajay is a Civil Engineer with a keen interest in structures, quantity survey and geotechnics.Ajay pursued a BTech Degree in Civil Engineering from CET, Trivandrum. He then completed his MTech in Geotechnical Engineering from the same alma mater. After gaining experience in the construction field as a quantity surveyor and site engineer, he has transitioned in academia. He has been teaching at C.A.T for the past eleven years.
Er. Anoop Albert
Associate Professor
Er. Anoop Albert
Associate Professor
Anoop is a Civil Engineer who has a deep passion for Structural Design and Land Survey.Anoop completed his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam. He furthered his education with a Master's in Structural Engineering from Anna University. He has a deep-seated interest in teaching, aiming to impart knowledge and inspire the next generation of engineers. Through academic endeavors and hands-on experiences, he has cultivated core skills that drive his commitment for innovation and sustainability
Er. Dinu Krishnan RS
Associate Professor
Er. Dinu Krishnan RS
Associate Professor
Dinu is a Civil Engineer with a keen interest in Transportation, Structures and Services.He completed his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from CET, Trivandrum. Following that, he pursued his Master's in Transportation Engineering at VNIT Nagpur. For the last nine years, he has been working in academia. He works as an Assistant Professor at C.A.T, where he shares my expertise in the fields of Structural Engineering, Building Services, and Quantity Surveying, among other subject areas.
Er. Aishwarya Harikrishna
Associate Professor
Er. Aishwarya Harikrishna
Associate Professor
aishwaryaharikumar95@gmail.com
Aishwarya is an Urban Planner and Civil Engineer with a multi-disciplinary outlook at education. Her academic interests include Transportation, GIS, Sociology and Pedagogy.After obtaining her undergraduate degree from CET, Trivandrum, she spent a year working as a Project Engineer at an infrastructure engineering startup, wherein she developed an interest in human scale development. She then pursued her Masters in Urban Planning from the National University of Singapore (NUS). During her time there, she gained valuable exposure in pedagogical research and GIS. Since 2021, she has been working as an Assistant Professor at the C.A.T.
Er. Mobin M Mathew
Associate Professor
Er. Mobin M Mathew
Associate Professor
Mobin is a mechanical engineering with his expertise in Heating & Ventilation Systems, Automobile Engineering Fluid Mechanics, and Manufacturing Engineering.Mobin has completed his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and his masters in Manufacturing Technology. During his academic journey, he engaged in enhancing vehicle aerodynamics and powertrain of designs of a hybrid Formula One vehicle, Solar-powered F1 Car, and a Campus Utility vehicle. With six years of prior experience in two engineering colleges in the state, Mobin joined CAT. He handles the building services and technology related subjects with his adept lectures, inspiring students to comprehend complex concepts and apply them practically.
Ar. Krishnan Potty V
Associate Professor
Ar. Krishnan Potty V
Associate Professor (Part-time)
Krishnan Potty is a dedicated professional with a profound passion for architecture and its diverse facets.Krishnan Potty, graduated as an architect from CET, Trivandrum in 2002. In 2005, he started his practice, Krishnan Potty Architects and handled projects ranging from residential and commercial structures to renovations, hospital annexes, and compact apartments. Krishnan has a special interest for residential planning, and an eye for traditional Kerala architecture with a climate specific approch. Krishnans’ approach is rooted in empathy and understanding to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhance the quality of life for all.
Ar. Lekshmi Sreenivasan
Associate Professor
Ar. Lekshmi Sreenivasan
Associate Professor (Part-time)
Lakshmi Sreenivasan is an architect helping students develop skills, empowering them with competence to cope with the constantly changing world setting.Lakshmi Sreenivasan graduated from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. She gained professional experience working on commercial, institutional and residential projects independently and as part of a team. Lakshmi is interested in understanding the challenges of interdisciplinarity in architectural practice and exploring innovative pedagogical approaches that has the potential to guide teaching and transform the learning experience.
Ar. Ujwal
Associate Professor
Ar. Ujwal
Assistant Professor (Visiting)
Ujwal, as a practitioner with a specialization in Environmental Design, strives to build a collaborative environment in the studio for exploring and experimenting with various nuances of the practice.Following his bachelors from C.A.T in 2016, Ujwal started his own architecture practice under the name Urban Ants. In 2020, he pursued his masters in Environmental Design from CET, Trivandrum. His interest lies in working on projects in challenging terrains that experiment with climate responsiveness, materiality, and lighting design. As an enthusiast of practical architecture, Ujwal looks for opportunities to experiment with new formats of volumes and materials. The creative use of these tools to employ basic architectural functions like lighting, ventilation, and thermal comfort is of special interest to him.
Ms. Anila Devi S S
Associate Professor
Ms. Anila Devi S S
Assistant Professor (Part time Mathematics)
Anila's academic focus and professional specialization revolve around teaching mathematics, where she endeavors to instill a love for the subject and foster students' abilities.She holds a postgraduate degree in mathematics from MG College, Trivandrum, and a B.Ed degree from Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira. With five years of teaching experience across various schools, Anila joined C.A.T. in March 2023. Anila is committed to providing quality education, guided by principles of integrity, diligence, and student-centric teaching methodologies, aiming to empower students with strong mathematical skills and knowledge.
Ar.Anina Elizabeth
Associate Professor
Ar. Anina Elizabeth Jacob
Assistant Professor (Visiting)
Anina, is an Associate Architect at Elton Homes and the Founder of Doodleholic. With a keen interest in architecture and creativity, she explores innovative design approaches.Anina, a BArch graduate from C.A.T. Her past roles include Art Director positions at Toonz, Dentzu Mcgarrybowen, and The Talking Canvas. She conducts creative workshops through Doodleholic for various institutions like C.A.T and TKM, fostering artistic expression.
An active member of the Executive Committee at IIA Trivandrum Center, Anina contributes to architectural discourse. Her passion for integrating design principles into her creative pursuits drives her commitment to promoting arts and culture.
Mr. Binu .H
Graphic Studio Superintendent
Mr. Binu .H
Fine Arts Expert
Binu, with an experience of 23 years is well versed with commercial art, including animation, comic book illustration, cartoons, graphic design, painting, animation directing, animation training, and fine arts lecturing.Binu holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Applied Art from the Government College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram. He also earned a diploma in painting after having studied 2D and 3D animation at Toonz Animation Technopark with world-renowned masters. Binu spent 12 years working at Toonz Animation Technopark as an animator and animation director. He has worked as a graphic designer at Amzan Advertising and Interior Company, Dubai, where he involved in illustration and animation projects for Byju's app and other e-learning and gaming companies. Binu has also worked on cartoon strips for Manorama and Mathrubhoomi.