It is rightly said that there is no age limit for learning. If you have the willingness and the correct attitude to learn something, age becomes just a number. Nothing better can prove this than the success story of a Senior superintendent working at the Kerala State Electricity Board. Despite holding a regular government job, he continued his research work and, at the age of 55, completed his PhD from IIT on the topic of Energy Justice and Tariff Structure for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Well, the man is C. Jayapalan.
Jayapalan’s research emphasizes the concept of “Power Environ.” Published in the prestigious international journal Energy Policy in 2019, C. Jayapalan’s work brought him widespread acclaim and established his research prowess on a global platform.
Balancing a demanding job with his passion for education, Jayapalan showcased unwavering dedication. He earned an MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), cleared the UGC-NET, and enrolled in IIT Madras’s PhD program in 2016. Except for a six-month leave to complete mandatory coursework, he managed both his job and research, successfully submitting his thesis in just three years.
According to the News 18 Hindi report, Jayapalan designed a groundbreaking tariff model tailored for electric vehicle charging stations, incorporating factors like renewable energy availability and time-based electricity pricing. His research, featured in the esteemed The Electricity Journal, is particularly notable given the absence of comprehensive EV tariff structure guidelines from the Indian government, reported News 18 Hindi.
Jayapalan firmly believes that age is merely a number. He highlights how, in Western countries, individuals often embrace academia later in life, prioritizing contributions over age. Modern medical science echoes this perspective, considering retirement age as just a figure. His wife, C.S. Beena, an employee at the Census Directorate, and his son, Niranjan, who is pursuing a B.Tech degree, have been pillars of support, playing a vital role in propelling his academic and professional journey forward.
Completed MBA, cracked UGC NET; earned a PhD from IIT at 55 despite going to office daily, this man is…he is from…
Jayapalan’s research emphasizes the concept of “Power Environ.” Published in the prestigious international journal Energy Policy in 2019, C. Jayapalan’s work brought him widespread acclaim and established his research prowess on a global platform.
Balancing a demanding job with his passion for education, Jayapalan showcased unwavering dedication. He earned an MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), cleared the UGC-NET, and enrolled in IIT Madras’s PhD program in 2016. Except for a six-month leave to complete mandatory coursework, he managed both his job and research, successfully submitting his thesis in just three years.
According to the News 18 Hindi report, Jayapalan designed a groundbreaking tariff model tailored for electric vehicle charging stations, incorporating factors like renewable energy availability and time-based electricity pricing. His research, featured in the esteemed The Electricity Journal, is particularly notable given the absence of comprehensive EV tariff structure guidelines from the Indian government, reported News 18 Hindi.
Jayapalan firmly believes that age is merely a number. He highlights how, in Western countries, individuals often embrace academia later in life, prioritizing contributions over age. Modern medical science echoes this perspective, considering retirement age as just a figure. His wife, C.S. Beena, an employee at the Census Directorate, and his son, Niranjan, who is pursuing a B.Tech degree, have been pillars of support, playing a vital role in propelling his academic and professional journey forward.