Professor and Dean – Student Affairs

Dr.Prem Kumar J

Dr.Prem Kumar J. is an accomplished academician serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram. He joined the institution in October 2001 and brings over two decades of teaching and professional experience in engineering.

He completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, and later obtained his M.Tech in Machine Design from the same institution. He also holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

His academic and research interests primarily focus on tribology and material science, particularly the study of aluminium metal matrix composites. He has published several research papers in reputed journals, including SCI and SCOPUS indexed publications, and has contributed to book chapters in his field.

Throughout his career, he has served in various academic roles such as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor, along with prior experience as an Assistant Engineer and Trainee Engineer.

He has actively participated in faculty development programs, conferences, seminars, and training programs. Additionally, he is a life member of professional bodies such as the Tribology Society of India (TSI) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), reflecting his continued engagement with the professional community.