Dr. Shafi K. A. is a distinguished academic leader and researcher with a career spanning over 31 years of excellence in higher education. An alumnus of the prestigious IIT Madras , he brings a high-caliber technical background and a proven track record of institutional transformation to the MES Institute of Technology & Management.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shafi K. A. has served in pivotal roles including Vice Principal, Dean, Head of Department, and Curriculum Committee Chairman, consistently driving academic governance and strategic growth.
Dr. Shafi K. A. has been at the forefront of educational policy and institutional development in the region:
He served as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology at the University of Kerala, overseeing PhD programs and research policy. He also led the creation of the first Examination Manual for APJAKTU as the Committee Convener.
A prolific researcher and inventor, Dr. Shafi K. A. bridges the gap between theoretical science and practical application:
He holds three patents for inventive solutions:
1. Fabric Dryer (2022)
2. Solar Radiation Instrument (2024)
3. Geophyte Plant Container (2025)
With 72 publications and over 110 citations, his work in Thermal Sciences and Cryogenics is widely recognized. He has successfully secured Rs 83 Lakhs in research funding from elite agencies including BRNS, DAE, and TEQIP-II.
He has supervised 3 PhD scholars to completion (with 3 ongoing) and guided over 20 M.Tech theses.
He maintains active engagement with global and national engineering bodies, including:
IEI | SAE | ISTE | ISME | ISHRAE | ICC | ISHMT | Aeronautical Society of India | AFST
Educational Background
* Ph.D. in Cryogenics — University of Kerala
* M.Tech. in Thermal Sciences — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
* B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering — University of Kerala
Core Expertise
* Strategic Planning & Policy Development
* Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Frameworks
* Accreditation Leadership (NBA/NAAC)
* Faculty Mentoring & Research Leadership
* Examination Systems Development