SUGADEV GAJENDRAN

I am writing to express my interest in the job opportunity for Academic and Administrative Positions in Educational Sector, as it has been my age-long ambition. I have done my Masters in Thermal Power Engineering from Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India and my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras. I worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Sultanate of Oman for the past 10 years. I believe that I am the perfect candidate for this position as I have extensive knowledge and experience in Teaching. I am excited about this opportunity and I believe it will provide the perfect environment to build on my previous experience with up-to-date technology in mechanical engineering. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lecturer

University of Technology & Applied Science- Nizwa

February 2010 to January 2021

• Marking assignments, prepare course materials such as syllabi homework assignments and handouts

• Deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as Engineering

Graphics (Manual), Machine Drawing, Applied Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer,

Computer Aided Engineering Drawing, Power Plant Engineering, Elements of Mechanical

Engineering, Energy Engineering, Manufacturing Process and Engineering Workshop.

• Evaluate and grade students' class work assignments and papers

• Initiate facilitate and moderate classroom discussions

• Compile administer and grade examinations or delegate this work to others

• Plan evaluate and revise curricula course content course materials and methods of instruction

• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students

Assistant professor

Bangalore College - Bengaluru, Karnataka

August 2007 to January 2010

• Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions

• Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds

• Participated in student recruitment registration and placement activities

• Reviewed books and journal articles for potential publication

• Served on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies

departmental matters and academic issues

Senior Lecturer

Rajiv Gandhi - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

June 2006 to May 2007

• Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at

undergraduate level

• Apply departmental processes related to peer advising/mentoring

• Support with faculty research projects; engage in literature searches

• Involved in the development of new material for department courses

• Contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives

• Participate in the assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques and provide

effective timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning

• Supervise practical work advising on skills methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge

Lecturer

Adhiyamaan college-Hosur, Tamilnadu 

December 2002 to May 2006

Helped with ongoing development and design of the curriculum in a manner supporting a

research-led and scholarly approach to student learning

• Co-taught Resident Advisors/Manager Leadership Course Freshman Seminar and other

courses

• Attended meetings for assigned projects and programs

• Completed research on national best practices

• Engaged in professional development as appropriate and regularly update subject related

knowledge base

• Pursued professional development to remain current and ensure application of recent

advances in knowledge to teaching

Lecturer

Adhiyamaan Polytechnic College

June 1997 to August 2000

• Marking laboratory logbooks and reports.

• Marking quizzes and exams.

• Holding tutorials and staffing a Help Desk for students.

• Assisting with general administration of the course such as email communications with students regarding assignments and recording grades.

• Demonstrating and assisting with the demonstration of laboratories.

• Monitoring safety in the laboratory in cooperation with the Instructors.

• Invigilating examinations.

• Collecting information for continuous program improvement.

• Other duties related to the course deemed appropriate by the Instructor.

Fabrication Engineer

Viswakarma Engineering, Chennai

October 1996 to May 1997

▪ Planning and scheduling of various job works involving turning, milling, grinding and drilling

▪ Designed drilling jigs and fixtures and Masterpieces for copy turning in semi-automatic lathes

▪ Stage by stage inspection of machined parts and pre-delivery inspection of finished 

Masters in Engineering

Thermal Power Engineering ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

September 2000 to December 2002

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

September 1991 to October 1996