We are supported by a network of more than 200-strong qualified academic personnel as part of our teaching faculty. These lecturers include experienced industry practitioners who range from working professionals to industry advisors, entrepreneurs and accredited consultants. As the bulwark of our organisation, our teaching faculty share our mission and vision in nurturing talents with a global orientation, so that our graduates can be prepared for the demands of the Future Economy.
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  • School of Health and Life Sciences
  • School of Postgraduate Studies

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