Dr. Biju B serves as the Dean of Academics and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), Kothamangalam. He holds a Ph.D. in Dynamic Response of Smart Materials and an M. Tech in Machine Dynamics from IIT Madras, along with an MBA in Marketing and a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from MG University. He is also a recognized Ph.D. research guide in the field of Smart Materials at the institution. In his role as Dean of Academics, Dr. Biju B is actively involved in enhancing the academic environment of MACE. Additionally, Dr. Biju B is a member of the college's Governing Body, representing the teaching faculty. This position underscores his involvement in the strategic decision-making processes of the institution. His leadership and academic contributions make him a pivotal figure in MACE's commitment to excellence in engineering education.
Dr. Jiss Paul has been serving as the Dean Academics of Post Graduate courses at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), Kothamangalam, since 2024. He earned his Ph.D. in Faculty of Technology from Cochin University of Science and Technology, an M.Tech. in Instrument Technology from IISc, Bangaluru, and B. Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University. Under his leadership, curriculum and syllabi of all PG courses are revamped in 20224. Dr. Jiss Paul continues to contribute to the growth and excellence of the Post Graduate courses at MACE.
Dr. Elson John serves as the Dean of Research and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), Kothamangalam. He holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, specializing in Concrete Technology. With over two and a half decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Elson has made significant contributions in the fields of advanced concrete technology, structural design, and sustainable construction. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and guided numerous M.Tech, B.Tech, and Ph.D. students. He is a recognized academic leader, having delivered expert lectures across the country and chaired technical sessions at prestigious conferences. Dr. Elson also serves as a reviewer for reputed journals including the ACI Materials Journal and Indian Concrete Journal, and is presently the Secretary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Southern Region, India Section, and Vice Chairman of the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) Kochi Centre. In addition to his academic accomplishments, Dr. Elson John heads the Consultancy and Research Centre at MACE, undertaking a wide array of structural consultancy projects. His expertise spans structural design, retrofitting, condition assessment, mix design, and DPR preparation. He has led consultancy assignments for various government bodies and private firms, including BPCL, NHAI, Kerala PWD, KITCO, and several municipalities. Dr. Elson has also been instrumental in coordinating funded projects from KSCSTE, AICTE, CERD, and other organizations, including large-scale collaborations on Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with IITs and NITs.
