Monday, December 16, 2013

Eminent Personalities


Eminent Personalities

The persons who moulded me are my Grand father, my father and my mother.

The eminent personalities Who have influenced my life during my studies and career are the following:

When I was studying for B.Tech Mr. Chandra Sekaran Nair who was hard working and committed. He secured rank in Engg and IAS joined IAS and retired as Chief  Seretary to Govt of Kerala. I used to have combined study with him.

When I joined TKM, the Principal Prof, Hameed Sir was a puntctual and dedicated leader who enforced high discipline in the college. Among the Faculty Dr. Gopalakrishna Iyer and Dr. F.V.Albin impressed me through their caliber and knowledge. Mr. K.P.Pillai and Ibrahim Kutty helped me a lot to pull on in difficulties. Dr. Gopinatha Pillai who was a Prof of Chemistry at CET and an expert  homeo physician with his psychological discussions and counseling has motivated me to face all difficult situations.  

When I joined IIT, Madras for M.Tech my guide Dr. Prithvi Raj exibited as a role model of a guide. Dr. Feirison of the University of Wiscoson  who came there as a guest faculty on an exchange program had shown wonderful way of teaching difficult subjects. Dr. Krishna Swamy and the German Professors Dr. Sheer and Prof. Krimsey handled classes in a different and pleasing way.

When I joined IIT, Bombay for PhD Mr. U.N.Gaitonde who was also doing his PhD and a very knowledgeable person  showed  model of a best friend helping all in a pleasant way. Dr. Sukatme who was HOD then was a role model to be an HOD giving proper advice and handling wonderful classes. My guide there Dr. Achuthan gave all moral support after suggesting the topic.

When I joined Muscat Technical and Industrial College Mr. Derrick Hewitt HOD there with his pleasing manners and loving nature impressed me. Mr. Rajendra Prasad and Rashid Al Qassim were of great help to me.

When I joined YCET as Principal I was very much impressed by the Chairman Dr. Younus Kunju who through his dedication and leadership qualities came up from a low level. He has proved that with hard work and commitment anything can be achieved. 

When I came to Kuwait Sheikh Yawar Baig through his eminent leadership and management qualities surprised me though I had only 5 days personal association with him. Mr. Abdul Aziz Duwaij a Kuwaitee showed remarkable friendship. Dr. Asha Menon requested me to make a blog to put postings on my life and experiences for the benefit of others and instrumental for this and I am thankful to her for making me open up.

I am still having contact through mail with Sheikh Yawar Baig, Dr. U.N.Gaitonde and Dr,F.V.Albin

Their association has greatly influenced my teaching and life. I am thankful to all of them
Dr. Mohamed Ali Essa