PRINCIPAL
Dr. K. K. Rajan, graduated in Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Calicut. He joined the 24th batch of Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Training school in the year 1980 and successfully completed one-year training in all areas of Nuclear Engineering and Technology. He was posted to Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam in 1981 and was responsible for design, development and testing of critical Fast Breeder Reactor Components. He had made significant contribution to the commissioning and successful operation of Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Kalpakkam.
He was responsible for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of major sodium and water test facilities and testing of critical components of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) such as Inclined Fuel Transfer Machine (IFTM), Transfer Arm (TA) the in vessel fuel handling machine of PFBR and Shut down mechanisms of PFBR at simulated reactor operating conditions. He has also contributed substantially towards development and testing of PFBR instrumentation system components. His sustained efforts, close follow-up and deep involvement had helped to successfully overcome the problems faced during commissioning and operation of Steam Generator Test Facility and had also demonstrated the integrity and endurance of the PFBR steam generator.
As Director, Fast Reactor Technology Group, he led different R & D activities for future FBRs such as development, testing and qualification of RADAR type sodium level sensor, Samarium Cobalt based Permanent Magnet Flow Meter, integrated cold trap, a new concept for pool sodium purification in future FBRs, studies on regeneration of secondary cold traps of FBRs, conducting sodium aerosol dispersion studies in atmosphere and experimental demonstration of Safety Grade Decay Heat Removal system (SGDHR) of PFBR. He was the Co-convener of the taskforce responsible for the receipt and transfer of 1700 tonnes sodium required for PFBR to storage capacities. Considering his knowledge, experience and his excellent coordination capability he was given the additional responsibility of Director, Engineering Services Group in IGCAR.
Homi Baba National Institute (HBNI) Mumbai had awarded Ph.D. to him on his thesis “Compact Electromagnetic Flow Meters with Enhanced Sensitivity for Flow Measurement in Sodium Circuits”. He was in the grade of Distinguished Scientist at the time of his retirement on superannuation, 30th April 2016. He is a member of Indian Nuclear Society, Instrument Society of India, Indian Society for Technical Education and a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India). He has more than140 publications in national and international journals.
Dr. K.K. Rajan was Non-Official Independent Director on the Board of Nuclear Power corporation of India Ltd, Government of India for six years from 6th January 2017 onwards. Considering his vast experience and expertise, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Government of India has appointed him as the Chairman of the Project Design and Safety committee of Sodium Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor based Nuclear Power Projects of the country in April, 2023 and is actively involved in the safety review of PFBR which is in the advanced stage of commissioning at Kalpakkam.
He joined VJCET as Dean Industry Institute interaction and Professor Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department in the year 2016. At VJCET he has successfully completed the research project, Development of level sensor for lead lithium alloy system, a BRNS funded project worth Rs 34.5 Lakhs. He was appointed as Principal of VJCET from June 2020. He had played a key role in the NBA accreditation and NAAC accreditation of the College with A grade. He was instrumental in improving the academic performance of the College to the present level of 13th the position among all the Engineering colleges under KTU.