Academic Council
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 17 of Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies (KUFOS) Act 2010 (amended vide Ordinance No.46 of 2021), the Chancellor of KUFOS, has reconstituted the Academic Council of KUFOS for a tenure of four years with effect from 07.07.2021 as per notification No.GS3/1611/2021 dt.8.7.2021.
In the circumstances, the 3rdAcademic Council of Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies(KUFOS) is constituted with effect from 07.07.2021 with the following members.
| i. | The Vice Chancellor – Chairperson |
| ii | Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Vice Chairperson |
| iii | The Dean of all the faculties; |
| a. | Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Science |
| b. | Dean, Faculty of Ocean Science & Technology |
| c. | Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Management |
| d. | Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Engineering |
| iv | The Director of Research |
| v | The Director of Extension |
| vi | The Director of Fisheries or an officer not below the rank of Joint Director of the Department of Fisheries, nominated by him; |
| vii | The Director of CMFRI or a representative not below the rank of Principal Scientist, nominated by him; |
| viii | The Director of CIFT or a representative not below the rank of Principal Scientist, nominated by him; |
| ix | The Director of NIO or a representative not below the rank of Principal Scientist, nominated by him; |
| x | An eminent educationalist of Fisheries Science from outside the University nominated by the Governing Council
Dr. Subhendu Kumar Otta, PhD, Principal Scientist & Scientist-in-charge Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Division (AAHED) ICAR – CIBA, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600 028 |
| xi | An eminent educationalist of Ocean Studies from outside the University nominated by the Governing Council
Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy Director & Scientist – G National Centre for Coastal Research(NCCR) Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India Velacherry – Tambaram Main Road Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100 |
| xii | One member not below the rank of Professor, elected by the teachers, including the heads of the department of each faculty from among them by vote
Vacant |
| xiii | A member elected by vote from graduate students of the University
Vacant |
| xiv | A member elected by vote from the postgraduate students of the University
Vacant |
| xv | A member elected by vote from the research students of the University
Vacant |
| xvi | Registrar – Member Secretary |