Faculty Seminar Series

Faculty Seminar Series

The idea of the Research Forum was initiated by Dr. Daphne Pillai, Chairperson, MES Management Board in recognition of a need to foster research practices among various departments of the Mahatma Education Society. The Forum was founded in April 2004 when Prof. Smita Dalvi was given its charge as the chairperson. With the active patronage of Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai, CEO, MES and enthusiastic and able support of the executive committee members, the Forum has been successful in creating an environment of academic fellowship among diverse institutes of the Mahatma Education Society.

Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai, CEO MES, delivered a spirited key Note Address in which he emphasized the importance of carrying out research in an educational institute and laid down a road map for MES and its faculty. He inspired the gathering by drawing upon his vast experience in India and abroad. In the workshop which followed, budding researchers were oriented by a team of in-house experts of the MES.

Objectives of the Research Forum

• To encourage research among MES teaching community.
• To share knowledge and exchange ideas through seminars.
• To publish papers at national and international forums.
• To encourage institutions of MES to undertake research in their area such as Education, Engineering, Management, Architecture, Finance.
• To build up the image of MES through the forum.
• To organize workshops and training on Research and Education.
• To Publish newsletters.