A Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics About the Author K. V. Narayanan, PhD, is former Professor and Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Thrissur (Kerala). Earlier (2000-2003), he was Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Kozhikode. With wide experience in teaching, he has published many research papers on thermodynamic properties of electrolyte solutions and separation processes in international journals. Professor Narayanan is a member of many professional bodies such as Indian Society for Technical Education and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.