Prof. (Dr.) Binu George Varghese

Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University
Professor of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Director, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS)

Academic Profile

Prof. (Dr.) Binu George Varghese is a distinguished academician, researcher, sports administrator, and educator with over three decades of experience in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. He has made significant contributions to higher education, sports administration, curriculum development, research, and athlete development at both the State and National levels.

He currently serves as the Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and the Director of Physical Education and Director of the School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS). Throughout his career, he has held several important academic and administrative positions, contributing to the advancement of sports education and university sports in India.

Contact Information

📍 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

📞 +91 94470 06946

✉️ binugv1234@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications

Qualification	Institution
Ph.D. in Physical Education	Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)	LNCPE, University of Kerala
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)	LNCPE, University of Kerala (First Rank & Gold Medal)
Certificate Course in Sports Massage	Sports Authority of India
UGC-NET	Qualified (Lectureship)

Professional Experience

Over 30 years of teaching, administration, coaching, and sports management experience.

Highlights include:

Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University
Dean, Faculty of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Director of Physical Education
Secretary (On Deputation), Kerala State Sports Council
Assistant Director & Head of Department
Lecturer in Physical Education
Physical Education Teacher
Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Research Profile

Research Supervision

5 Ph.D. scholars awarded
8 Ph.D. scholars currently under supervision
Supervised numerous MPES dissertations

Research Areas

Sports Psychology
Sports Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Sports Medicine
Sports Performance
Sports Training

Publications

Prof. Varghese has published numerous research papers in Scopus-indexed, UGC Care, International and National peer-reviewed journals covering sports science, psychology, biomechanics, physical fitness, and athlete performance.

Research Highlights

International Journal Publications
National Journal Publications
Conference Proceedings
Seminar Papers

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Books

Handbook of Rules and Regulations for Intercollegiate Sports
International Multidisciplinary Conference Proceedings (Editor)
Khelo India University Games 2021 Coffee Table Book (Co-author)

Academic Leadership

Dean, Faculty of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Member, Academic Council, Mahatma Gandhi University
Chairman, Curriculum Development Committees
Research Guide (Ph.D.)
Member of various Boards of Studies and Academic Bodies

Major Administrative Assignments

Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University
Secretary, Kerala State Sports Council
Director, ISPARK
Convener, Kerala Sports Policy Committee
Chairman, Sports Infrastructure Evaluation Committees
Organising Secretary of several All India Inter-University Championships

Major Sporting Events Organised

Successfully organised numerous prestigious sporting events including:

All India Inter University Athletics Championship
All India Inter University Volleyball Championship
All India Inter University Badminton Championship
South Zone Inter University Championships
National Games
International Cricket Matches
SAFF Football Championship

Awards & Honours

Highlights include:

🏅 First Rank & Gold Medal – Bachelor of Physical Education

🏅 Approved Ph.D. Research Guide

🏅 Multiple Letters of Appreciation from Government of Kerala

🏅 Appreciation from Mahatma Gandhi University

🏅 Merit Scholarship – Government of India

Professional Memberships

Kerala Sports Council
Kottayam District Cricket Association
Various National Academic Bodies

Downloads

📄 Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

📄 Research Publications

📄 Profile Brochure