Prof. (Dr.) JAGATHY RAJ V.P.
M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D (IITKGP), SMIEEE, MACM, MIISE, MCSCMP, MIIBA, MIOA, MAIMA, MCSI,
MISTE, MIE, MIETE, PE.C.Eng(IISE, USA), C.Eng(IETE), C.Eng(IEI), AMT
Vice Chancellor(i/c)
Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam, Kerala &
Former Director and Senior Professor (Retd.)
School of Management Studies,
Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Kochi, Kerala.
Email: vc@sgou.ac.in, jagathyraj@gmail.com
Mobile: 9847220016.
Prof. (Dr.) Jagathy Raj V. P. is a distinguished academic leader, visionary administrator, and renowned researcher with more than three and a half decades of experience in higher education,spanning engineering, management, research, and institutional governance. Since March 2024, he has been serving as the Vice Chancellor of Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU), Kollam,Kerala’s only State Open University, where he leads a mission to democratize access to inclusive and technology-enabled inclusive higher education for all sections of society.
He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering & Management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), an MBA in Systems & Operations Management, an M.Tech in Electronics (Communication) from CUSAT, and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kerala. This strong multidisciplinary-interdisciplinary foundation enables him to blend engineering, management, and technology seamlessly in driving innovation, excellence, and institutional growth.
A scholar of international repute, Prof. Jagathy Raj has published over 284 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conference proceedings, earning more than 1,625 citations with an h-index of 20 and i10-index of 39. He has successfully supervised 17 Ph.D. and 11 M.Phil. scholars, and continues to mentor researchers in both Engineering and Management fields such as computer simulation, Optimization, ICT, CS, optimization, logistics, supply chain management,ERP, IT systems, and productivity enhancement.
In his illustrious administrative journey, he has held several prominent positions including Director of the School of Management Studies, CUSAT (2021–2024) and Director of the Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM), CUSAT. He has also served as a member of the Syndicate, Senate, and Academic Council of the University of Kerala, and as Chairman/Member Coordinator of NAAC Peer Teams (UGC) and Member of AICTE Peer Committees, contributing extensively to policy formulation, accreditation, and quality assurance in higher education.
Internationally recognized for his professional excellence, he holds the coveted Chartered Engineer status from IISE (USA), IETE(India), and IEI (India) and is a Senior Member of IEEE. He is associated with over 40 national and international professional bodies, including ACM, IISE, IoA, CSCMP, PMI,IIBA, AIMA, CSI, ISTE, IETE, and IEI, reflecting his global stature and influence. Beyond academia, he is a trusted consultant and advisor to government, industry, and NGOs, bringing research-driven insights into practice and policy.
As the Vice Chancellor of SGOU, Prof. Jagathy Raj continues to inspire with his transformative leadership, academic brilliance, and commitment to social progress. His vision is to build an ecosystem of accessible, inclusive, and globally benchmarked higher education through open and distance learning, thereby empowering learners, shaping institutions, and influencing policymakers. Widely respected as a mentor, thought leader, and change agent, he remains dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and human development.