Dr. Vinod V. Thomas

Dr. Vinod V. Thomas serves as Registrar Evaluation at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), bringing nearly four decades of academic and administrative experience. An accomplished expert in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, he has made significant contributions to institutional leadership, academic governance, and research advancement.

He earned his B.E. from the University of Mysore and completed his M.Tech. and Ph.D. at IIT Madras, beginning his academic journey at MIT Manipal in 1983.

Dr. Thomas has held several key leadership roles at MIT, Manipal, including:

Head, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2005–2008)

Strengthened departmental academics and research direction.

Associate Director (Academics) (2008–2011)

Enhanced academic planning and program delivery.

Director, MIT Manipal (2012–2015)

Built robust academic systems and advanced institutional infrastructure.

A dedicated academic, Dr. Thomas specializes in Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives.

• Distinguished Alumnus Award, MIT Manipal (2008)

• Honoured for 25 years of service at MAHE (2009)

• Senior Member, IEEE; Fellow, Institution of Engineers

His work reflects sustained commitment to engineering education and professional excellence.

As Registrar Evaluation, Dr. Thomas oversees academic integrity, assessment standards, and examination governance at MAHE.

His leadership drives:

• Implementation of structured evaluation frameworks

• Transparency and efficiency in examination processes

• Strengthened compliance and academic credibility

• Promotion of research-aligned assessment systems

Through strategic oversight and disciplined governance, he ensures that MAHE’s evaluation ecosystem remains rigorous, transparent, and globally benchmarked.