Sudheer Balakrishnan

A dedicated university administrator with nearly three decades of experience in higher education administration, having served in both Kerala Agricultural University and Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies. Possesses extensive experience in University administration, establishment matters, legal affairs, planning and development, finance, procurement, academic administration, faculty recruitment, career advancement promotions and policy formulation. Well-versed in statutory provisions, Government rules, university regulations and administrative procedures.

Joint Registrar (Administration) & Private Secretary to the Vice Chancellor at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) (2021-01 – 2026-08-31)

Served as Joint Registrar (Administration) and Private Secretary to the Vice Chancellor. Responsible for coordinating and supervising various administrative functions of the University. Provides administrative and policy support to the Vice Chancellor in academic and administrative matters. Served as Private Secretary to the Vice Chancellor from January 2021 onwards.

• Successfully coordinated the recruitment process for Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors
• Extensive experience in processing and scrutinizing files relating to the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and promotions of faculty members
• Earlier served as Personal Assistant to the Registrar for approximately nine years, dealing with General Administration, Planning and Development, Purchase and Procurement, and Administrative coordination

Assistant Grade II at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) (1997-10-23)

Served in various administrative wings of Kerala Agricultural University and acquired extensive experience in University administration. Following the bifurcation of Kerala Agricultural University, joined the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and continued service in progressively higher administrative positions through regular promotions.

• Sections handled: Academic Section, Establishment Section, Legal Section, Purchase & Stationery section, Planning and Development Section, Finance Wing
• Handling service matters relating to teaching and non-teaching employees
• Processing disciplinary proceedings
• Dealing with court cases involving university employees
• Preparing legal notes and offering administrative opinions on service matters
• Administrative and financial file processing
• Planning, budgeting and developmental activities

BSc

BEd