Al-Azhar College of Arts & Science

Leadership

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K. M. Moosa

Chairman

He is a leader and visionary who founded Al-Azhar Group of Institutions. It was his vision and leadership qualities that lead the team behind Al-Azhar to excel by challenging the limits and traditional notions of education. He has not only inspired people to follow the path of excellence, but also shaped next generation of leaders to lead the institutions with a modern outlook while holding on to the values of the institution.
Adv. K.M. Mijas - Adv. K.M. Mijas
Adv. K.M. Mijas

Managing Director

A member of the founding family Adv. K M Mijas leads Al Azhar Group of Institutions. While leading institutions he is highly influenced by visionary genius father. He is responsible for sharpening group’s focus in the areas of wellness, healthcare consulting, business process operations and other technology services. He leads the organization’s thrust on continuous quality improvement processes to achieve the highest standards of satisfaction.
Dr. K.M. Paijas - Dr. K.M. Paijas
Dr. K.M. Paijas

Director

He is responsible for sharpening group’s focus in the areas of wellness, healthcare consulting, business process operations and other technology services. He leads the organization’s thrust on continuous quality improvement processes to achieve the highest standards of satisfaction.
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Dr.Ferosh M.Basheer

Principal

**AN EXPERIENCED PRINCIPAL & ADMINISTRATOR offering more than 14 years history of supporting academic administration functions. Also Eminent Teacher Educator – Academic Orator – Trainer & Motivator – Public Speaker – Psychologist and Counsellor – Educational Expert – Resource Person under Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala **Experience ** Former Principal NRC College of Arts & Science,University of Kerala-2023-2024 Former Principal, KTCT College of Arts and Science, University of Kerala, fromJuly 1, 2017 to April 12, 2023. Former Principal, KTCT College of Advanced Studies, from October 26, 2015 to June 30, 2017 Former Academic Director of NIMS Medicity, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 1/10/2010 to 2/01/2015 **FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS**  ICPR-Indian Council of Philosophical Research-Short Duration Fellowship, 2004  JRF-ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Human Resource Ministry,Govt.of India 2005- 2008)  University Grants Commission, Govt. of India  National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)  State Eligibility Test,Govt of Kerala **BOOKS PUBLISHED** Ethical And Philosophical Issues in Genetic Technology (Melinda Books, ISBN 93-87459-76- 4, 2017) Chapter in Edited Book (National) Ozone & Life Under: Certain Environmental Concerns: "Chemical Pesticides and Environmental Risk: An Ethical Study of the Effects of Endosalfan, ISBN No. 978-93-5351-017-6 **PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL** ****1. ‘Genetic Technology in Animals: An Ethical Study’, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SSRG IJHSS), ISSN: 2394-2703, Trichi, November– December 2017, 34–39. 2. ‘Conscious Awareness to Boost the Latest Discovery of the Eureka Centre of the Brain and the Need for New Research in Biology of Philosophy—International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)—EISSN No: 2348-1269, P ISSN No: :2349- 5138, November 2018, vol. 5, page no.472 3. ‘Metaphysical Notion of Universal Oneness in Pythagorean Philosophy: A Perennial Mysticism—Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No: 2249- 9598, Vol. 9, January 2019, special issue (04), peer-reviewed journal, page 129. 4. ‘Ethics of Genetic Engineering of Artificial Cells: A Philosophical Analysis of the Latest Scientific Creation of Artificial Cells, Journal of Emerging Technologies and InnovationResearch (JETIR), 5. Issue 12, December 2018, page 129, ISSN No: 2349- 5162, peer- reviewed journal 5. Philosophy of stem cell research: An ethical enquiry into the history of 20 years of stem cell research, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (IJIRI), 7, Issue 2, pp. 105–106, Month: April–June 2019, ISSN 2348- 1226(online), ISSN 2348-1218 (print) Peer-Reviewed Journal PUBLICATIONS NATIONAL ** 1. Bio-Ethics: An Overview, Samyukta-A Journal of Women Studies, ISSN: 1088-7830,** vol. IX, I, Thiruvananthapuram, Women’s Initiatives, Jan. 2009. Page:153 2. Impacts of Genetically Modified Foods in Kerala, Journal of Kerala Studies: ISSN 0377-0443, XXXVII, March, June, Sept., and Dec. 2010, (Thiruvananthapuram University of Kerala, 2010), pp. 248–255. 3. ‘Extremism to Sainthood: A Philosophical Transition of Aurobindo, Journal of Indian History, ISSN: 0022-1775, LXXXIX Parts 1-3 (Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala, 2010), pp. 258–269. 4. ‘All Philosophical Revolution is an Offshoot of Materialism in India: A Brief Study Based on the Evolution of Materialistic Thinking after the Later Vedic Period' Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, VIII, No: 01, March 2018. ISSN: 2249- 8389, page 15. 5. ‘Spiritual Glimpses of Educational Wisdom in Gandhian Nai Talim, Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, X, No: 02, Sep. 2019. ISSN: 2249-8389, page 45 ** Course Attended** ****1. CALEM Training Programme (4 Days) on Academic Leadership by* Aligarh Muslim University under the scheme of Pt. Madan Mohan Malavya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India) and Dept. of Education, University of Kerala,dated 04/09/2018 to 04/12/2018 2. Leadership and Governance in Higher Education—2019, Savitribai Phule Pune University—21/11/2018 to 28/02/2019 (Refresher Course—Swayam- ARPIT Course) 3. FDP (Faculty Development Programme) for 7 Days-Mahatma Gandhi National Council for Rural Education (MGMCRE)—MHRD (Govt. of India) and Dept. of Education, University of Kerala, on December 14–20, 2018. 4. One-day work shop for Principals in Kerala, conducted by ASC (Academic Staff College), University of Kerala on March 6, 2019. 5. CALEM Training Programme (4 Days) on Academic Leadership by Aligarh Muslim University under the scheme of Pt. Madan Mohan Malavya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India) and Dept. of Education, University of Kerala on 2/04/2019 to 5/04/2019 6. CALEM Training Programme (4 Days) on Academic Leadership by Aligarh Muslim University under the scheme of Pt. Madan Mohan Malavya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India) and St. Albert’s College (Autonomous) on 9/04/2019 to 12/04/2019 ** ****Resourse Person and External Mentor**** Resource Person: One Day Workshop: ‘New Initiatives in Higher Education’ conducted by HHMSPB NSS College under the initiative of Scholar Support Programme (SSP), Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. Of Kerala on January 7, 2017. External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018-19)) HHMSPB NSS College for Women, Neeramankara, Thiruvananthapuram External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala,2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, VTM NSS College, Danuvachapuram External Mentor: WWS: New Initiatives, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala (2016-17, 2018-19) NSS College, Nilamel, Kollam External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala- WWS (2018–19)-Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala-WWS (2018–19)-Govt. College, Kulathoor, Thiruvananthapuram. External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. Of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala-WWS (2018–19)-Govt. Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram. External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. Of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala-WWS (2018–19)-Govt. College, Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram External Mentor: WWS-New Initiatives, Dept. Of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala-WWS (2018–19)-MG College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram