Department of Statistics | Deva Matha College Kuravilangad

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Overview

Established in 1968, the Department of Statistics at Deva Matha College has evolved into a premier hub for statistical education and data science. With over five decades of academic excellence, the department is dedicated to equipping students with the analytical tools necessary to navigate a data-driven world. We offer a robust learning environment supported by experienced faculty and a curriculum that balances theoretical foundations with practical applications.

Academic Programmes & Modern Curriculum

The department has seamlessly integrated its offerings with the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme framework, ensuring our students remain at the forefront of the new educational landscape. Our academic portfolio includes:

Discipline Specific Minor Courses: Providing foundational and advanced statistical training as Minor courses for first and second-year degree students.
Interdisciplinary Integration: Specialized Major courses tailored for second-year Economics students to enhance their econometric and analytical capabilities.
Diverse Course Categories: Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC), Value-Added Course (VAC), and Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) are designed to boost employability and technical proficiency.

Research Excellence & Innovation

The Department of Statistics is recognized for its vibrant research culture and significant contributions to the global scientific community. Our faculty is actively engaged in high-impact research, reflected in our impressive track record:

Prolific Publications: Over 100+ research papers published in prestigious international journals and authoritative books.
Doctoral Success: The faculty Prof. Dr. Lishamol Tomy, being a research guide at St. Thomas College, Palai, has successfully guided 4 Ph.D. holders, with 5 research scholars currently pursuing their doctoral studies under the expert guidance.
Focus Areas: Our research spans various domains including theoretical statistics, applied data analysis, and stochastic modelling.

Why Study Statistics at Deva Matha?

Legacy of Excellence: A history of nurturing top-tier talent since 1968.
Future-Ready Skills: Training in modern data visualization, probability, and inferential statistics.
Research-Driven Teaching: Learn from faculty who are active contributors to international research.

Prominent Alumni in the Field of Statistics

The Department of Statistics takes great pride in its legacy, having served as the academic home for students who later evolved into distinguished leaders in the world of Statistics. After completing their foundational studies here and pursuing specialized post-graduate research, these alumni have left an indelible mark on the discipline through teaching, research, and high-level academic administration.

Our hall of fame includes:

Dr. V. K. Ramachandran Nair (1974-77): An authority in the field; Former Professor and Head of the Department of Statistics, CUSAT, and Former Controller of Examinations, CUSAT.
Dr. K. K. Jose (1975-78): A visionary in statistical education; Honorable Director, School of Statistics, Mathematics, and Data Science, Mahatma Gandhi University; Former Principal and HoD of Statistics, St. Thomas College, Pala.
Prof. Muralidharan R. (1974-77): A dedicated educator and leader; Former Principal and HoD of Statistics, Govt. College, Pattambi.
Dr. Sebastian George (1983-86): A researcher and academic; Professor, Department of Statistics, Kannur University.
Dr. K. M. Kurian (1981-84): A pillar of the statistical community; Former HoD of Statistics, St. Thomas College, Pala.

Departmental Activities

Invited Talk 2022-23

On October 20, 2022, the Department organized an online invited talk titled "Statistics: Opportunities Abroad." The session was led by Mr. Amal Jayakumar, a research scholar from the Department of Data Science at Teesside University, U.K. Despite the geographical distance, the virtual platform allowed for an engaging interaction where Mr. Jayakumar detailed the global career pathways for statistics graduates and shared his firsthand experiences of pursuing advanced studies in the United Kingdom.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Significant Figures: Voices from the Statistics Peer Forum - During the 2023–24 academic year, second-year students of the Complementary Statistics course participated in a "Peer Talk" series designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional reality. Moving beyond standard curriculum, students explored and presented on the structural and functional aspects of the field, including the Statistical System in India and the evolving career opportunities within the data sciences. This compilation of manuscripts serves as a formal record of these sessions, documenting the students' ability to synthesize complex institutional frameworks and market trends into coherent, peer-led presentations.

Invited Talk 2024-25

The Statistics Department of Deva Matha College Kuravilangad hosted an invited talk on January 21, 2025, featuring Mr. Vibeesh E. M. (ISS), Deputy Director General at the NSO, MoSPI. The session provided students with expert insights into the role of statistics in policy making, highlighting career pathways within the Indian Statistical Service and opportunities for higher learning in official statistics.

Add-on Course 2022-2023

Empowering Research with Data: Add-on Course in Data Analytics using R - To equip students with essential research tools, the Department of Statistics at Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, conducted a 30-hour hybrid Add-on Course, "Data Analytics using R" (DMCK/STATS/AD 21/2022), from November 2022 to January 2023. Coordinated by Dr. Lishamol Tomy, the program provided 41 students from the Mathematics and Econometrics departments with expert-led training through a blend of virtual sessions via Google Meet/Classroom and hands-on practicals at the college computer lab. The course concluded with a 100% success rate, as all participants successfully completed the final examination and received certifications, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical statistics and industry-standard data science applications.To equip students with essential research tools, the Department of Statistics at Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, conducted a 30-hour hybrid Add-on Course, "Data Analytics using R" (DMCK/STATS/AD 21/2022), from November 2022 to January 2023. Coordinated by Dr. Lishamol Tomy, the program provided 41 students from the Mathematics and Econometrics departments with expert-led training through a blend of virtual sessions via Google Meet/Classroom and hands-on practicals at the college computer lab. The course concluded with a 100% success rate, as all participants successfully completed the final examination and received certifications, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical statistics and industry-standard data science applications.