Capt. V. Chandrasekhar is an accomplished maritime professional with a career spanning over five decades. He began his journey in 1972 as a deck cadet with the Shipping Corporation of India and steadily progressed to the rank of Master, commanding various types of vessels including general cargo, tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and passenger ships.

During his time at sea, Capt. Chandrasekhar accumulated a wealth of experience, spending over 30 years sailing, with 12 of those years as a Captain on foreign-going vessels. He also briefly served for 2 years as a Nautical Surveyor at the MMD Chennai. He went back to sea with Searland,Barbers Ship Management and Denholms as a Chief Officer / Master.

In 1998, Capt. Chandrasekhar transitioned ashore, taking up managerial roles in prominent shipping companies. He served as the General Manager at Seaways Shipping in Hyderabad before moving to Dubai to work with Emirates Trading Agency and later, Dubai Aluminium Company (now known as Emirates Global Aluminium) for a total of 16 years. In Dubai, he played a crucial role as the Head of Supply Chain, overseeing the movement of over 4 million tonnes of raw materials and finished Products.

In 2016, Capt. Chandrasekhar returned to India and joined AMET University as a faculty member in the Nautical Science Department. Recognizing his leadership and strategic acumen, he was appointed as the Director of Placements and Business Strategy by the Hon. Chancellor.

Capt. Chandrasekhar is known for his commitment to excellence and his strong team player mindset. He is delighted to be part of the AMET family once again, this time as the Principal of AMET City College.