Dr. Unnikrishnan V K

Serves as the institute academic coordinator and PG photonics coordinator, overseeing curriculum planning and program delivery. As the laser safety supervisor, he ensures compliance with safety standards in advanced laboratories. He is also a member of the Board of Studies (BoS), contributing to academic policy and curriculum development. In addition to these roles, he is actively involved in teaching, mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, supervising research projects, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations in photonics and applied physics. Research responsibilities: Research coordinator (2016-21).

Principal investigator of government and industrial projects. PhD guide/co-guide – 10; PhD guided/co-guided – 11. PG projects – 18. Doctoral advisory committee member. Institute ethics committee member.

Administrative duties: Quality and compliance coordinator (2011-16 and 2021-25). Admission coordinator (2020-2022). Sports advisor. Faculty recruitment coordinator.