Professor and Head
Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam

Academic Qualifications
- B.Tech. (Indian Institute of Technology Madras)
- Ph.D (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi)
Professional Qualifications
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Govt. of India), Certified Energy Auditor
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified MBTI Administrator (APP)
Areas of Interest
- Energy & Environment Management
- Coal Technology & Steel
- Industry Career guidance, counselling and motivation.
Major Training Programs attended
- Energy Management in Steel Industry - British Steel Corporation, Teeside Works, UK, 1988
- Energy Management for Manufacturing Industries - Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India, 1991
- Strategic Planning in a Competitive Environment - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India, 1994
- ISO 14000 Systems & Procedures. Infusion of Environmental Concepts in Management Education - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India, 2002
- Six sigma green belt Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata, India, 2006
- Mentoring and Counselling ASCI, Hyderabad, India, 2007
- Career Counseling - University of Illinois, Chicago, US, 2008
- 7-Habits by Stephen Covey foundation, Oct'08
Countries Visited
- France
- UK
- USA
- Egypt
Membership in Professional Bodies:
Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education
Publications
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Contact Address
Dr. A.K.Bakthavatsalam Professor & Head Department of Training & Placement NIT Trichy -620015Phone: 91 - 431 – 2501081
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