Administration

Dr Surfraz J. Hasim

Designation : Principal

Qualification : M.Sc (Phy.), M.Phil (Phy.), MBA (HRM),M.Sc (Psy.). Ph.D(Psy.) PGD. IR&PM., PGD. EA&S., PGD. PR

Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim is an Internationally acclaimed Mind Trainer, Psychologist, Success Coach, Motivational speaker, Hypnotherapist and Master Trainer & Facilitator. He is an Alumnus of St Aloysius College for his PUC & Graduation. Later he obtained M.Sc in Physics from Mangalore University, M.Phil in Physics, MBA in Human Resource Management, M.Sc in Psychology and Ph.D in Psychology. Also, he has obtained three Post Graduate Diplomas in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Educational Administration & Supervision and Public Relations. Dr. Surfraz has undergone advanced training in various programmes such as Hypnosis, Mind Power, Counselling, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching, Executive Coaching, Sujok, Redikall Healing and Pranic Healing. He was a student leader during his college days and was Elected as the President of Mangalore University Post Graduate Students Union. Dr. Surfraz started his career as Lecturer in the dept. of Physics at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He joined P A College of Engineering in the year 2000, as Lecturer and held various Academic & Administrative positions and also served as the Director (Academics) of P. A. Educational Trust (Regd.) which manages P. A. College of Engineering, Centre for Management Studies & Research, P. A. First Grade College, P. A. Polytechnic, P. A. College of Pharmacy and P.A. Institute of Physiotherapy. Currently, Dr Surfraz is serving as the Principal of P.A. First Grade College, Mangaluru.

Dr. Surfraz has been conferred with “National Healthcare Icon Award-2018”for his contribution in the field of mind training and alternative healing by Holistic Medicine Research Foundation, Hyderabad in November 2018, conferred with “Award of Excellence in Motivational Training” in recognition of his training & consultancy business during the Global Business Summit held at Trivandrum in November 2018 and also he has been conferred with “Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award” for his outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education at New Delhi in February 2019. Dr Surfraz was awarded with “Aloysian Alumnus of the Month” during March 2021 in appreciation to his contribution to the society in the field of Mind Training & Counselling, upholding the Aloysian Vision. He was awarded as the “Best Innovative Methodology Teacher” on the occasion of Teachers Day Celebration at Mangaluru on 5 Sept 2022. Dr Surfraz has been nominated to the Academic Council of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) with effect from July 2023 for a period of 3 years.

Dr . G . Harikrishnan

Designation : Vice Principal in charge

Qualification : B.E, MTech - PhD, MBA, Msc. Applied Psychology

He has Successfully completed his PhD in the broad area of communication and Networking Engineering on the title “A New adaptive reporting protocol for wireless Sensor Networks”) .He has done his MTech in Remote Sensing and Wireless sensor Networks[Computational Engineering and Networking] from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham[Amrita University-Ettimadai Coimbatore] and Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Tamil Nādu college Of Engineering Coimbatore (Anna University-Chennai) . He is a recipient of Distinguished Engineer Award from Professional society- Malaysia. He has developed several Student Centric academic development programmes and conducted several training programmes based on effective student centric teaching – learning methodologies. He is involved in career guidance and mind building counselling activities. In he has also done MBA in Marketing Management and MSc Applied Psychology from Bharathiar University. He has Several publications to his credits which includes SCI/Scopus journals and books. He is involved in several socio educational activities around the globe. He is the Country director for ICEPD -Philippines/Thailand Chapters in India. He is in the advisory board for Pallavi Engineering College, Hyderabad, Advisor for ARDEEP Group of Companies. Director for Aldrafica – Nigeria. His area of interest includes Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Remote sensing, Communication and networking, Marketing Management, Psychology. He has published books on Satellite communication, Biomedical Engineering, Solid State Devices.