After a distinguished career in the government service at Coimbatore Institute of Technology and Priyadharshini Engineering College as Principal, Professor Dr. Y. Robinson was appointed as Founder Director of the RVS Educational Trust's group of Institutions in 2009. He obtained both his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Bharathiar University, and Coimbatore.

Dr. Y. Robinson has put up a total of 24 years of experience both in industry, teaching and research. After getting his UG degree in Mechanical Engineering he joined in Sri Aarvee Industries and served as a Production Engineer for six years. Then he had taken up the teaching field and dedicated his service to the student community. His area of research is internal combustion engines and he has published many research papers in reputed international/ national journals. He was funded by various bodies like AICTE, UGC, DST, etc. to take part in international conferences held in various foreign countries to speak about his research findings. He has guided more than 15 M.E. Projects in thermal engineering and guiding 5 Ph.D. scholars and doctoral committee member for 5 Ph.D. scholars.

Dr. Y. Robinson was the Principal of a reputed Engineering College in which he gained knowledge in both administrative and academic side. In this role, he sought to contribute to better development outcomes through policy dialogue and institutional reform. He has served in the Coimbatore Institute of Technology for more than a decade and gained adequate knowledge in teaching and research. He has also served as the NCC officer as captain for a period of 10 years. He has membership in various professional bodies like ISTE, Institute of Engineers, Combustion Institute etc., and has actively involved himself in organizing various international and national level conferences, symposiums, seminars etc.