Executive Council
Vice Chancellor
Prof. Ajay Kapoor
Chairperson
After completing his engineering degrees at IIT BHU and doctorate at Cambridge University, Prof. Kapoor joined academia. He is a world-renowned researcher and has produced over 325 papers/reports, three books, several patents and a university spin-out company. His research work has won many prizes in the UK and Australia, and he is on the editorial board of IMechE Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit.
Dean
Prof. T. Asokan
Dean of Academics
Prof. T. Asokan has served at colleges affiliated to Kerala, Calicut and Kannur Universities for over 22 years and another 15 years at Kannur University, in the Department of Management Studies in various capacities.
Prof. Sunitha Grandhee
Dean of Life-Long Learning and Wellness
Dr. Sunitha Grandhee is a passionate Organic Chemist by profession. She received her Masters in Chemistry with specialisation in Neem research, PhD in Organic Chemistry from IIT, Chennai, and completed her postdoctoral studies from Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Professor
Prof. Sudheer Babu Yarlagadda
Provost CVV
Result-oriented principal with good leadership and communication skills. 40 years of academic and administrative experience (22 years as a professor and 18 years as a principal. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, faculty and staff.
Associate Professor
Dr. L. Sampath Kumar
HoS LLS
Dr. L. Sampath Kumar is a Sanskrit faculty, Assistant Professor and Head of the School of Linguistics and Literary Studies. He has a doctorate for his research in ‘Abhidhānaratnamālā – A Study’ from Pondicherry University. He has authored and edited eight books and presented research papers at international and national seminars.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Abha Mohan
Assistant Professor CKS
Dr. Abha Mohan is an ardent teacher, who is also keen on inculcating research interest in her students. She was a fifth rank holder at the MCom examination of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, in 2010. She is well-recognised and appreciated at national seminars and international conferences for her research paper presentations. She completed her PhD in Finance from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
Nominee Sponsoring body
Dr. Apparao Mukkamala
Managing Trustee - CVV Trust
Clinical Professor of Radiology, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University; Chairman Emeritus of the Radiology Department, Hurley Medical Centre in Flint, Michigan
Swami Advayananda
Member
Trustee, CVV Trust;
President, Chinmaya International Foundation
Dr. Manisha Khemlani
Trustee - CVV Trust | CEO, CCMT
Dr. Manisha Khemlani, Trustee, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, is the CEO of the Central Chinmaya Mission Trust since 2016. By profession, Ms. Manisha Khemlani is a physiotherapist with a specialisation in neuro physiotherapy.
Mr. Jagdish Moorjani
Trustee - CVV & CCMT
Mr. Jagdish Moorjani
Co-Founder - CitiusTech and Trustee - Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Sri. Jagdish Moorjani, a Trustee of the CVV Trust, is a widely-respected entrepreneur in technology services.
UGC Nominee
In respect of all other institutions deemed to be Universities, the Commision (UGC) shall nominate a representative.
Special Invitee
Prof. P Geervani
Pro Chancellor
Prof. Geervani has a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition. She has served as Associate Professor, Professor of Nutrition for 20 years and as Dean for five years at Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad; as a Vice Chancellor of Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati.
Ex Officio Secretary
Prof. T. Asokan
Registrar I/c
Prof. T. Asokan has served at colleges affiliated to Kerala, Calicut and Kannur Universities for over 22 years and another 15 years at Kannur University, in the Department of Management Studies in various capacities.
Chancellor's nominee
Prof. Ganti Suryanarayana Murthy
Professor - Indian institute of technologu, Indore & National Coordinator of the IKS Division of the Ministry of Eduction, Govt. of India at AICTE
Prof. Ravi Prakash
Dean - Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Amity Institute of Technology, Noida
Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi
Vice Chancellor - Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
