Prof. Vinod Kumar B. Email & Phone Number

Bangalore

As an after-effect of a serious traffic accident I suffered in 1989, my mobility for the last six years has been restricted. So, MotivOcean has NOT been active these years.Through MotivOcean, I aspired to help people be the best they can be, and to make a difference. I motivated students, teachers, professionals etc. and train them in Personal, Academic, Social, Professional, Teaching and Life Skills. Seminars/workshops/services are delivered onsite at educational institutions/… Show more As an after-effect of a serious traffic accident I suffered in 1989, my mobility for the last six years has been restricted. So, MotivOcean has NOT been active these years.Through MotivOcean, I aspired to help people be the best they can be, and to make a difference. I motivated students, teachers, professionals etc. and train them in Personal, Academic, Social, Professional, Teaching and Life Skills. Seminars/workshops/services are delivered onsite at educational institutions/ organizations etc.A strong and lasting value-system was focused upon, enabling the attitude & abilities to constantly evolve & improve, with the credo that success WILL be achieved by marching on the path of integrity, service, diligence and compassion. Show less

At BASE, focused more on Chemistry with people. Had pivotal roles in Advocacy, Motivation, Admissions, Educational Administration, Planning, Strategy, Relationship-building, Corporate Communication and in contributing editorial and website material. To motivate, coordinate, administrate and provide direction was my primary task. Also had the unique privilege of conducting interactive group orientations and motivating sessions with students, parents & teachers.Requested to be excused so… Show more At BASE, focused more on Chemistry with people. Had pivotal roles in Advocacy, Motivation, Admissions, Educational Administration, Planning, Strategy, Relationship-building, Corporate Communication and in contributing editorial and website material. To motivate, coordinate, administrate and provide direction was my primary task. Also had the unique privilege of conducting interactive group orientations and motivating sessions with students, parents & teachers.Requested to be excused so as to explore personal / professional horizons & to contribute more to people and causes. Show less

Taught Chemistry/Biochemistry at the B.Sc.level. Also focused on imparting a well-grounded value system. Consistently rated by students as an excellent and inspirational teacher. Also dealt with 'Life Skills' and 'Indian Constitution' at the degree level. Additionally taught Chemistry at the Pre-University level till 2003. As Member of Boards of Studies in Bangalore University, Tumkur University, University of Mysore, Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous) and CMR College (Autonomous), was… Show more Taught Chemistry/Biochemistry at the B.Sc.level. Also focused on imparting a well-grounded value system. Consistently rated by students as an excellent and inspirational teacher. Also dealt with 'Life Skills' and 'Indian Constitution' at the degree level. Additionally taught Chemistry at the Pre-University level till 2003. As Member of Boards of Studies in Bangalore University, Tumkur University, University of Mysore, Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous) and CMR College (Autonomous), was honoured to be able to contribute to the implementation of progressive changes in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology syllabi; participated in meaningful Curriculum Design and upgrading of Examination patterns.As Secretary, Chemistry Teachers' Forum (Bangalore University), moderated all discussions on the Chemistry / Biochemistry syllabi of Bangalore University for almost 9 years, until voluntary retirement from Christ College.Guided a Students’ Laboratory Project ‘Isolation of and NMR, UV – IR and Mass Spectroscopic Studies on some Natural Compounds’ in collaboration with GE’s John F. Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore.Custodian and Chief Tabulator, Bangalore University Examinations (1995) - overall incharge of the Evaluation process of over 100,000 scripts of students belonging to all the undergraduate colleges affiliated to the University. Responsible for the Integrity and Recording of the entire process and Issual of Marks Cards to students on behalf of the University.Author of well-accepted Textbooks of Chemistry/Biochemistry for B.Sc. students (Comprehensible Chemistry and Essential Chemistry). These textbooks were NOT intended as mere replacements for class-notes, but aimed to foster a true understanding of Chemistry, and included intriguing out-of-syllabus anecdotes and facts. Founder-Coordinator, Christ College Quiz Club.Opted for Voluntary retirement from my position ( State-govt-aided UGC-scale) in Christ College in 2006, to discover more competencies. Show less

Organized and moderated Bi-annual discussions of Chemistry and Biochemistry syllabi for the faculty of all the Colleges of Bangalore University.In association with the Dept. of Studies in Chemistry, Bangalore University organized several Teachers’ Workshops and Talks by eminent Scientists.Member of the Core Group of Teachers to draft Syllabi in Chemistry and Biochemistry for the Semester Scheme of Bangalore University.

As a volunteer-teacher, taught Chemistry to students with cerebral palsy at the Secondary School level and carried out Chemistry experiments as demonstrations. Of the 3 students taught, one secured distinction, one secured a First Class and the other a Second class at the S.S.L.C. examinations.I feel this was one of the high points of my teaching career!

Post-Graduate Certificate

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B.Sc.

Certificate In Life-Skills Training