LICET OFFICIALS
Overview
Loyola ICAM College, founded on the values of our Jesuit founders, encourages students to look inward while still reaching out—to grow their minds and abilities to their full potential and use them in service to others. The college is made up of numerous committees that are responsible for the institution’s overall development and growth. Officials and department heads meet on a regular basis to review the day-to-day, weekly, and monthly events that are scheduled. The LICET Officials coordinate the activities of teachers, students, and other staff members to ensure that academic and extracurricular activities run smoothly. They ensure that pedagogical topics are better disseminated and that students develop a progressive, diverse, realistic, and analytic perspective as they grow into responsible citizens.
Rev Dr Justine SJ
Rev. Dr Justine SJ, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Humanities. He has a Masters in Mathematical Models of Engineering Systems. He has completed his Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from ICAI, University of Comillas, Madrid, Spain. He served as the Dean of Studies in South India Common Juniorate for two years at St. Xavier’s College, Trivandrum, Vice- Principal at Loyola College, Vettavalam. Dr. Justine SJ has 10 years of teaching experience. He has authored two books and edited five books. An ardent seeker and learner of memory methods and study techniques. He is versatile in Tamil, English, Spanish, and French.
Dr. A. Baskar
Dr. A. Baskar is a seasoned academic and researcher with more than 40 years of experience in teaching and research. He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with a University Gold Medal from the College of Engineering, Anna University, M.E. in Computer-Aided Design with a University Third Rank from Sathyabama University and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from VIT University, Vellore. He began his career as a Design Engineer in the R&D Division of NELCO Limited (a TATA company) and worked as a Senior Scientist with the Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India. He has also served as the Principal of an engineering college affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.
Dr. Baskar has published more than 50 research papers in reputed journals and conferences indexed in SCI, SCIE, ESCI, and Scopus, and has also authored six textbooks for Mechanical Engineering students. In December 2024, his paper “Prediction and Optimization of Processing Parameters Using Population-Based Multi-Objective TP-AB Algorithm: Case Studies” won the “Best of the Best Award” at GCMM 2024, organized by Rajamangala University of Technology, Thailand. He actively serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals, including published by Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis. A lifelong learner, who has completed more than 15 NPTEL courses and continues to stay passionate about advancing his knowledge in engineering, research and education.
Rev Dr Albert William SJ
Rev. Dr. Albert William SJ, has served in various roles across multiple Jesuit institutions, bringing with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience spanning over two decades. He previously held the position of Professor of Mathematics at Loyola College, Chennai, where he was recognized for his dynamic and student-centric approach to teaching, particularly in subjects such as Topology, Functional Analysis, and Data Structures.
He holds a Ph.D. in Bio-Mathematics from Marquette University, USA, where he also completed his M.S. in Mathematics. Throughout his career, Rev. Dr. Albert William has taken on significant leadership roles, including Director of the Department of Computer Science and Vice President for Scholarships and Attendance at Loyola College. He has also served as the Dean of Foundation Courses, where he actively promoted value-based education and leadership development.
An accomplished academic, he has published research in reputed international journals and conferences, reflecting his ongoing engagement with scholarly pursuits. Deeply committed to holistic education, he continually inspires students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and lead with integrity.
Mr Isidore TENKEU
Isidore TENKEU is the Icam representative and the Dean of Engineering Education at LICET. He is also the Project Manager for the Engineering training program at le Parcours Ouvert. He previously held the position of Director at Institut Ucac-Icam, France.
Dr G Kavitha
Dr. G. Kavitha specializes in General Chemistry. She completed her Ph.D from University of Madras and has 14 years of academic experience. Her research interests lie in the area of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. She contributed 11 publications in International journals and also presented the research work in National and International conferences. She qualified the state level eligibility test (TNSET) for Assistant Professor in Chemistry conducted by the State Government of Tamil Nadu.She has also taught the Chemistry course for french students in LICET-ICAM Exchange Programme.
Dr Anitha Juliette A
Dr Anitha Juliette A is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering with 15 years of professional experience in engineering education and 3 years in industry. She received her PhD degree from Anna University, Chennai for her work on asynchronous VLSI architectures. Her research interests include low power VLSI design, signal processing and exploration of open-source tools in VLSI. She focuses on promoting a positive and inclusive research culture among faculty members and students by co-ordinating various research related activities such as publications, conferences and consultancy projects. She implements and encourages student centric learning through various innovative teaching learning practices. She is an engineering educator, certified by, Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE) International Engineering Educators Certification Program (IIEECP).
Mr Prabhu Shankar
Mr Prabhu Shankar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has done his UG, Mechanical Engineering and PG in Energy Engineering from PSG College of Technology. He has also done his PGDM, with HR Specialization from LIBA. He has 10 years of teaching experience and 2.5 years Industry Experience. More inclined towards Technology landscape, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Very passionate about guiding students for their career development, Real time Projects.
Ms Vinotha Christy C
Ms. Vinotha Christy C., is the Administrative Officer at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET), bringing with her nearly 14 years of rich and diverse professional experience. She holds a Master of Computer Applications, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), reflecting a well-rounded academic background that combines technical knowledge, managerial skills, and educational expertise. Throughout her career, she has worked across multiple domains including software development, teaching, administration, purchase and liaison. In her current role, she plays a crucial part in managing the administrative functions of LICET, ensuring smooth operations and organizational efficiency. She is also actively involved in procurement, where she manages vendor relationships and coordinates with external stakeholders.
