Mr. Lijush Chakkarakunimel
Assistant Director
Mr. Lijush is currently the Assistant Director (Academic) overseeing diploma programmes in School of Business and Management. He holds a Master of Tourism Management and has undergone training in hotels and airlines during his studies. He acquired work experience in the hotel and airline industry across India and in Dubai, UAE.
Along with the experience gained from the industry and his passion for academia, Lijush bags close to two decades of experience in teaching, designing, and review of academic programmes. He has excellent classroom management skills and develops a rapport with students and colleagues which is characterized by mutual respect. He is well-versed in all hospitality operations with his experience and has a strong research interest in tourism planning and sustainable development, which is his forte.
Aside from his academic responsibilities in assisting to manage the school, Lijush contributes as a member of the Module Assessment Board at PSB Academy.
Educational Qualifications
Master of Tourism Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, 2000
Bachelor in Tourism and Travel Management, Calicut University, 1998
Professional Experiences
Assistant Head of School (Academic) – Diploma Programmes, PSB Academy, 2022 – Present
Academic Head, Programme Leader Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Academies Australasia College (Singapore), 2014 – 2022
Senior Lecturer, TMC Education Corporation Ltd (Singapore), 2007 – 2014
Front Office Manager, 12th Avenue Hotel Bangalore (India), 2006 – 2007
Front Office Manager (In-Charge), Rotana Hotels (Dubai, UAE) 2005 – 2006
Lecturer/Coordinator, AMC college Bangalore (India) 2003 – 2005
Front Office Senior Supervisor, Hilton Golden Palms Spa & Resorts, Bangalore (India) 2002 – 2003
Lecturer, Oriental School of Hotel Management, Kerala (India) 2000 – 2002