Joy Vazhayil

Joy Vazhayil known as VP Joy(born 30 June 1963) is a Malayalam poet, writer, researcher and administrator from India. He is also known for books and research papers on the energy policy and also on philosophy of education, mind and metaphysics. He has published several literary works in Malayalam language, mainly poetic compositions.
During his official career spanning more than three and a half decades, he has held important assignments in the Government of India as well as in the State Government of Kerala, India known by his official name V. P. Joy.
Joy took charge as the Chief Secretary of State of Kerala, India on 28 February 2021. He is from the batch of 1987 of Indian Administrative Service
Life.
Academic profile.
He was born in Ernakulam district, Kerala (Parents: V. V. Pathrose and Aleyamma). After his early education, he graduated in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram. Later he did M.B.A. from the University of Birmingham, UK and subsequently completed his M.Phil. from the University Panjab, Chandigarh.
He was awarded doctoral degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on Optimization of India’s Energy Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation.
Career.
Joy Vazhayil joined the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center as Scientist/Engineer in 1985 and worked on the control and guidance of launch vehicles.
Later he joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1987 and held various positions in the Government of Kerala and the Government of India.
Literary Contributions.
Joy Vazhayil has published ten poetic works and a novel in Malayalam namely:
Poems.
DC Books, Kerala
Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham(SPCS) National Bookstall, Kerala
Mathrubhumi Books, Kerala
Current Books, Thrissur
Jeevan Publications, Alappuzha
Media Book House, Delhi.
DeLight Books, Delhi.
Novel.
Media Book House, Delhi
Translations.
He has translated the following works to Malayalam, namely:
His book ‘"Raamanuthapam"’ has been translated to Hindi by Dr. H. Balasubramanian which has won the translation award of Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Multidisciplinary Works in English.
Joy Vazhayil has published the following multidisciplinary works in English: