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Mohamed Iqbal Pallipurath

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Mohamed Iqbal Pallipurath

Assoc. Prof TKM College of Engg

TKM College of Engineering

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Could you tell us briefly about your family background?

From a Muslim family of teachers. Mother, uncle and a considerable number of other relatives were teachers.

Degrees that Matter

www.iqelite.com, and online tests at odesk.com and www.brainbench.com offer great tests for free.

Most Important Decisions

The decision to select teaching as the primary profession. That way I get lots of time for other creative work, which in turn makes me a better teacher.

Points of inflection

The MTech and PhD courses at IIT Delhi and Kharagpur.

Role Model

The Prophet Muhammad (SA), he was the best of teachers. His technique is adaptable at any time by anybody.

Parting thoughts

Yes, be inquisitive, be a child, try to look at old things with a new eye.

Plans for the Future

Teaching and enjoying it.

Most Important Lessons

Help others while you can

A Fine Balance:

Take life to work and work to life. Not for everybody. Multitasking must be a habit with you for this to succeed.

Required Reading

All SF books especially Asimov and Bradbury. Websites? start with http://www.iqsoft.co.in
Publications include Scientific American and Make (www.make.com)

Tech trends to watch out for

Handhelds and their apps are on the ascendancy, pc and laptops and their software will one day be eclipsed by them.

Currently working at

Teaching Mechanical Engineering and research.