Dr. G. Jayasenan
Principal
(MA in Political Science, MA in Public Administration, Ph.D in Political Science)
Dr. G. Jayasenan, a distinguished academician and erudite scholar, presently serves as the Principal of Dr. Palpu College of Arts and Science. His exemplary educational background, comprising two postgraduate degrees – MA in Political Science and MA in Public Administration – and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kerala, underscores his intellectual prowess and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. G Jayasenan has distinguished himself as a visionary leader, an able administrator, and a dedicated pedagogue. His teaching tenure, spanning two decades, has been marked by an unrelenting passion for imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing intellectual curiosity in his students. His ascendancy to the position of Principal in 2010 was a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities and administrative acumen. Dr. G Jayasenan's administrative expertise has been exemplified through his stewardship of several institutions, including S N College Chengannoor, S N College Alathur, S.N. College for Women, Kollam, S.N. College Varkala, and S.N. College Punalur, between 2010 and 2017. Following his retirement, he served as Principal of University Institute of Technology, Paravur, for two years. In March 2020, he assumed the mantle of Principal at Dr. Palpu College of Arts and Science. As an academician, Dr. G Jayasenan has made significant contributions to the realm of Political Science. His research endeavors have been marked by an unwavering commitment to intellectual rigor and academic integrity. He has guided numerous research scholars as an approved research guide in Political Science under the University of Kerala. His research papers have been published in esteemed publications, including those by the Public Relations Department of the Kerala Government and refereed journals. He has presented papers in UGC-sponsored, national, and international seminars, showcasing his expertise and thought leadership in his domain. Dr. G Jayasenan's administrative and leadership prowess has been further underscored through his tenure as Senate Member, Kerala University, and his membership in the Advisory Committee of Academic Staff College, Kerala University. He has officiated as NAAC & IQAC Coordinator, NCC Caretaker Officer, and NSS Programme Officer, demonstrating his capacity to navigate diverse administrative roles with ease. The college is poised to scale unprecedented heights under the visionary leadership of Dr. G. Jayasenan, whose unwavering commitment to academic excellence, administrative acumen, and intellectual curiosity is poised to inspire and motivate the academic community.