Training/Management development programmes

Conducted a training programme on Outcome based Education, Faculty Development Programme on Outcome based Education and Academic Quality Assurance, Mohandas Institute of Management, Anad, 17th April 2023.
Conducted a training programme on Marketing Analytics during the National Workshop on Business Analytics, IMK, University of Kerala in association with Yukta, KUBIIC FLY startup, 29th to 30th August 2022.
Inaugural address, Three days FDP on Data analytics for research, DC School of Management and Technology, Trivandrum, 26th August 2022.
Conducted a training programme on “Publication process of books and articles”, 29-12-2021, Two weeks capacity building programme for faculty of social sciences, MS University, Tirunelveli, 2021.
Conducted one month long induction programme for Management trainees for HLL Life care Limited, Trivandrum during 2012, 2013 and 2015.
Conducted six training/ management development programmes for State Bank of Travancore for Branch managers, probationary officere and fast channel officers during July 2017.
Coordinated refresher courses in Commerce and Management studies for teachers from across the country at UGC- HRDC: a. From 3-6-2015 to 23-6-2015 b. From 10-11-2016 to 30-11-2016
Conducted Faculty development programme on, “Quality in Higher Education”, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 19th May 2015.
Training on Sustainable development for social cause, Rotary Club of Trivandrum Suburban, 11th September 2015.

Editorial Adjudications

Editorial board Member, “Economic Challenger”, DCBM, Indore since 2022.
Adjudicating as Editorial board member of ICTACT journal of Management studies since 2015.
Adjudicated as an Editorial board member, The Journal of Business and Economic Management, Academia publishing, Europe and Africa, 2013.
Adjudicated as a jury in the second AIMS International summer internship Competition, The Association of Indian Management Scholars, 112436 FM 1960 W. PMB #140, Houston, TX 77065,2009.
Adjudicated as the Editorial reviewer for International Journal of Economics and Management, University of Putra, Malaysia.
Editorial review member- International journal of management (IJMT)
Adjudicated as the Editorial reviewer for Journal of Ecology and Natural environment (www.academicjournals.org)
Undertook a global survey among college students’ attitude towards globalization with Prof. Emanuel Gomez, Coventry University, UK, 2009.
Adjudicated as the Editorial reviewer for International journal of Emerging Business Issues, India
Adjudicated as the Editorial reviewer of papers submitted for the ANZIBA conference, New Zealand, 2006 (www.vuw.ac.nz/anziba06).
Editorial review member- Basic Research Journal of Social and Political Sciences (BRJSPS) (www.basicresearchjournals.org)

Membership in Editorial Boards

Chairman and Chief Editor, TMA News- a publication of the Trivandrum Management Association, Trivandrum, August 2015.
‘Journal of Management and Innovative information technology’, an annual publication of MIIT, Ayur
‘Business Horizons’, an annual publication of Department of Commerce, SRM University, Chennai
Member-International journal of Economics and Management Science, OMICS Group, USA
Member-Editorial board, Srusti Management Review, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Member-Advisory Board, International journal of Emerging Business Issues, Coimbatore
Cheif Editor, Management Innovator, IMK journal of Management, University of Kerala
Member- Editorial Board, “Management Trends”, a journal of the Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Member-Editorial Board, “KEEGEE Journal of Commerce”, KG College, Pampadi
Member- Editorial Board, “B-Researcher”, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil
Member-Editorial Board, “Vels journal of Management” Vels University,Chennai
Member, Editorial Board, i-manager’s international journal on Management (JMGT), 2010-12.
Editorial advisory board member, ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (APJRBM)
Editorial board member: International Journal of Emerging Business Issues (IJEBI), sree venkateswara group, Coimbatore.
Editorial Review committee member: African journal of Marketing (AJM)
Editorial Review committee member: Journal of Ecology and Natural Environment (JENE)
Editorial Board member: Journal of Financial Services and Management, Tamilnadu
Editorial Board member: Caarmel Journal of Management Research, Caarmel Engineering College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala

Membership in Academic bodies

Member- Board of studies in Commerce, Goa University, Goa since 8-12-2022 for three years.
Member- Board of studies in Business Management and Commerce, Padmavathi Mahila Vishvavidyalam, Tirupathi since 29-04-2022 for two years.
Member- Board of Studies in Management (CBCSS), MS University, Tirunelveli since February 2019.
Vice Chairman, Indian Society for Training and Development, Trivandrum since 30th November 2016.
Member, Board of studies in Business/Industrial Management, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi since 2020.
Member-Academic Council, Central University of Kerala since 2017.
Member- Academic Council, MG University, Kottayam since 2017.
Chairman, SRISHTI, KSCSTE, Trivandrum since 2015.
Member- Faculty of social sciences, CUSAT, Kochi since 2016.
Member- Board of studies in Business and Industrial Management (PG), University of Madras, Chennai since 2016.
Member-Academic council, Mar Ivaneos College, Trivandrum since 2016.
Member- Board of studies –BBA (CA), Rathinam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore since May 2016.
Member- Board of studies, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil since 2016.
Board of Studies in Management, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Member, Board of studies in Management, Anna University, Chennai April 2009- 2011, up to 7.5.2016
Board of studies and Doctoral Committee, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil
Board of studies in Management, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Bannari.
Curriculum Committee, Central University of Kerala, Kasargoad
Expert member, KAUSHAL, Mar Ivanios College, Bethany Hills, Nalanchira, Trivandrum since November 2015.
Expert member, Kerala Public Service Commission for various posts
Member- Advisory committee on Intellectual Property Rights, KSCSTE, Government of Kerala since 30-03-2015
Expert member, Union Public Service Commission for Assistant Director and above positions
Board of studies in Management, Texila American University, Guyana
Member-Advisory Council, Elijah Insitute of Management studies, Thrissur since September 2016.
Member- Academic Council, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore since 2017.
Departmental Promotional Committee, KSEB Ltd, Trivandrum
Member-Advisory committee on Patent Information Centre, KSCSTE, Trivandrum since May 2012.
Member- Consultancy Cell, University of Kerala since August 2011.
Member-Academic council, University of Kerala since April 2009.
Nominated to the Faculty of Management studies, University of Kerala from March 2011
Member- CSS committee, University of Kerala from 2009 to 2011.
Member - AIMS International Directory of Indian Management Educators
Joint Secretary –National HRD Network, Trivandrum chapter, 2005.
Member, Board of studies in Management (UG), PSG College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore since March 2008
Member, Board of studies in Management (CBCS), Periyar University, Salem since May 2008
Member, Board of studies in Management, Saveetha University, Chennai since March 2008
Member, Doctoral committee in Management, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur since May 2008
Member – Board of studies in Management, Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Vishwa Maha Vidhyala, Kanchipuram since March 2008.
Member –Board of studies in MBA(CBCS), Periyar University, Salem, 2008-10
Member- Board of Studies in BBA, PSG College of Arts and Science, (Autonomus), Coimbatore, 2008-10
Member- Board of studies in Management, Calicut University, 2008-10
Member- Board of studies in Hotel management, Calicut University, 2008-10
Member- Board of studies in Travel and Tourism, Calicut University, 2008-10
Member- Board of studies in Management and Public Administration (PG), M.S.University, Tirunelveli, 2005-08.
Member –Board of Studies in Management (CBCS), M.S.University, Tirunelveli, 2005-08.
Member-Board of studies in Cooperation (PG&UG), Periyar University, Salem, 2004-07.
Member –Board of Studies in Management, University of Kerala, 2003-06
Academic Coordinator –MBA (DLP), University of Kerala since 2005.
Chairman – Board of Question Paper setters in MBA in selected Universities
Chairman – Board of Evaluation, MBA, MTA, University of Kerala
Member –Doctoral Committee in Management studies, Sathyabama University, Chennai.
Member –Board of Studies in Management (DDE), Pondicherry University, 1998-2000.
Special Invitee- Board of Studies in Management(DDE), Alagappa University, 1999- 2000.
Chairman- Academic Committee, Govt. UPS, Chettikulangara, Trivandrum.

Membership in Professional bodies

Life Member- All India Management Association, New Delhi
Life Member- Higher Education Forum, Mumbai
Life Member- MTC Global, Bangalore
Life Member- Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
Life Member- Indian Society of Training and Development, New Delhi.
Life Member – Indian Sociological Sciences, New Delhi.
Life Member- Indian Commerce Association, New Delhi.
Life Member – National Institute of Personnel Management, Kolkatta.
Life Member- Association of Indian Management Scholars International, Ahmedabad
Life member, Indian Higher Education Forum (HEF)
Life member, Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS)
Member-Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India.
Member – Indian Society of Professional Psychologists, Mumbai.
Member- Trivandrum Management Association, Trivandrum.
Member- Rotaract Club in School, Nagercoil, 1984.
Member-Advisory Council, Human Resources Development of Digital Fantasy Pvt. Ltd, Trivandrum, 2003.
Member- Executive Council, Kunnumpuram Residents Association, Trivandrum, 2004.
Member – Training Division, Media mate Communications, Trivandrum

International Exposure

International visitor to Srilanka for chairing one session, ICME-14, International conference of Management and Economics, University of Ruhunu, Srilanka on 26th and 27th February, 2014.
Hosted a team of students and faculty from the Department of International Business, Coventry University, UK from 3rd April till 10th April, 2011.
International visitor to Srilanka for chairing two sessions in Organisational Behaviour and Management, ICSSL-08, International conference of social sciences, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka on 18th to 20th December, 2007.
International visitor to United Arab Emirates for presenting a paper on, “Marketing intelligence and its role in developing strategies- Case study of India”, Al-Khwarazhimi College, Al Ain on 14th December 2006.
International visitor to Kuwait for presenting a paper in the 2nd international conference on Managing Development on, “the need for assimilating the competitive advantage of FDI in ameliorating the standards of developing countries in the WTO era – case study of India” at Kuwait University from 12th December 2006 to 13th December 2006.
Reviewed two research papers for the Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA) international conference on Management studies, Wellington, New Zealand, 16th to 18th November 2006.
International visitor to Srilanka for presenting a paper in the 10th International conference on Srilankan Studies on “SAARC obligations and its impact on Kerala with emphasis on Srilankan Influence” at University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya from 16th December to 18th December 2005.
International visitor to Thailand and Singapore for presenting research paper in the 4th international conference on “Knowledge Management” at Siam University, Bangkok and for a collaborative assignment at Singapore Management University, Singapore from 27th September till 1st October 2005.
Organised an international workshop on ICT based Women Enterprises in collaboration with Manchester University, UK during August/September 2005 where there were participants from Costa Rica, Sudan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England Etc.
Continuous interaction with the officials of Commonwealth Open University at UK on the academic content for the Management programmes.
Interacted with Production and Marketing experts from Malaysia, Philippines and Australia during the tenure at Hindustan Latex Limited, Trivandrum.
Organised a talk on Tackling Chronic Poverty by Prof. David Hulme, Professor of Development Studies, University of Manchester at Centre for Management Development, Thycaud, Trivandrum on 23rd January 2006.

Administrative experience

Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, December 2011
Registrar in charge, University of Kerala from November 2011 to May 2012.
Campus Director, University of Kerala from May 2020 to May 2023.
Dean, Faculty of Management studies (Thrice nominated by the Governor).
Chairman, Board of studies in Business Management since May 2006.
Head of the Department of IMK (overall 1400 students/ year) from April 2009 to March 2012, April 2016 to January 2023.
Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, University of Kerala from January 2007 to July 2009.
Organising committee member, 97th Indian Science Congress, 2010
Organising committee member, XXXIII All India Accounting Conference,2010
Coordinator, Refresher Course in Commerce and Management studies, Academic Staff College, University of Kerala 23/02/2006 till 10/03/2006.
Academic Coordinator, IMK extension centre, ICM Poojapura, Trivandrum since 2003.
Academic Coordinator, MBA DLP programme, University of Kerala since 2005.
Regional Manager in charge of Maharashtra, Madhyapradesh, Gujarath and Goa during 1994-95.
Chairman, Distance Contact Programmes, Alagappa University at Coimbatore, Kochi, Chennai, New Delhi and Mumbai 1998-2002.
Revised the regulations, scheme and syllabi for MBA and BBA degree programmes of the University of Kerala during 2003, 2006 and 2009.
Revised the regulations, scheme and syllabi for MBA(CSS) and offered a new course MBA(Tourism), Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala during 2009.
IMK is rated as one of the 7 best b-schools in the University system by Competition Success Review, November 2009.
IMK was rated as the best business school apart from IIM-K in Kerala as per AIMA- Business Standard survey, January 2003. IMK was listed in the A- Category business schools and is in the top 30 business school out of 800 business schools in India as per their rating.
Start up work in establishing two extension centers of IMK – IMK Alappuzha and at Institute of Cooperative Management, Poojapura from 2003 admission onwards. Responsible for the academic activities of the Poojapura centre.
Start up work in establishing MBA (Evening) programme at Institute of Management in Kerala, Trivandrum from 2003 admission onwards.
Start up work in establishing MBA (Distance Education) programme for Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala from 2005 onwards.
Start up work in establishing two extension centers of IMK – IMK Adoor and IMK- Kundara from 2009 admission onwards.

Restructured the following courses of other universities:
- B.Com (Cooperation), Periyar University, Salem
- M.Com (Cooperation), Periyar University, Salem
- M.A (Public Administration), M.S.University, Tirunelveli
- M.B.A (CBCS), M.S.University, Tirunelveli
- M.B.A, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram
- M.B.A, Saveetha University, Chennai
- M.B.A, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai

Funds generated

Project	Funding Agency	Amount (in Rs.)
“Women entrepreneurship for poverty alleviation in Kerala- A study on evaluation of Kudumbasree and Janasree units”	University Grants Commission	5,29,000.00
Interuniversity centre for disaster management	Government of Kerala	1,00,00,000.00
“An evaluation of Women’s ICT based projects in Kerala and its viability in other states of India”	All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi	3,50,000.00
Entrepreneurship Development Cell	Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, NewDelhi	35,00,000.00 (over five years)
Entrepreneurship Development Cell	Awareness and Development programmes, DST with EDII, Ahmedabad	5,40,000.00
SBT Chair professorship in Management	State Bank of Travancore, Trivandrum	48,00,000.00
Consultancy on Customer satisfaction survey- All India	State Bank of Travancore, Trivandrum	3,85,000.00
Consultancy on setting up Kerala Construction Academy	Kerala Construction Academy	2,25,000.00
KMAT Kerala	ASC, Government of Kerala	5,09,000.00
KMAT Kerala	ASC, Government of Kerala	9,50,000.00
ASC consulting	ASC, Government of Kerala	57,62,000.00
KIIFB Proposal to Government of Kerala as coordinator	KIIFB, Government of Kerala	150,00,00,000.00
	Total (as on date)	152,75,41,000.00

( Rupees One hundred and fifty two crores seventy five lakhs and fortyone thousand only)

Consultancy Experience

“KMAT Kerala 2019”, Admissions Supervisory Committee, Government of Kerala for Rs.9,50,000/-. 2019.
“KMAT Kerala 2017”, Admissions Supervisory Committee, Government of Kerala for Rs.5,09,000/-. 2017.
“Setting up of Kerala Construction Academy”, Ministry of Labour, Government of Kerala for Rs.2,25,000/-, 2010.
“Customer satisfaction survey”, SBT on national basisRs.3,85,000/- , October, 2008.
“Feasibility study for jewellery retailing in Thiruvalla, Palakkad and Coimbatore”, Bheema jewellers, November, 2004.
“Human Resource Development system”, Digital Fantasy Communications, March 2003.
“Campaign planning for SBT”, Mediamate Communications, January 2003.
“Presentation techniques for social circle awards”, State Bank of Travancore, December 2002.
“Market potential for Fork Lifts in Kerala”, KSIDC, December 2001.
“Study on Handicrafts in Kerala”– Directorate of Industries and Commerce
“Market study” – Kerala State Beverages Corporation Limited
“Impact Assessment Studies of MORD, GOI at Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli Districts of Tamilnadu”– Ministry of Rural Development, GOI.
“Programme on Essential Knowledge & Skills for Corporate Governance” – MGP, Commonwealth Secretariat, Enterprise Reforms Committee and RIAB.

Following consultancy projects were initiated and completed as Vice Chairman, Centre for Management Development, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum during the tenure between 2015-16 to 2018-19:

Manpower assessment in manufacturing plants, COIRFED, Alappuzha, 2018-19
Project management on various upgradation projects, KIIFB, 2018-19
Organisational restructuring, Kerala Institute of Local Administration, 2018-19
HR policy manual for Kannur International Airport Limited, 2018-19
Feasibility study for setting up Wine manufacturing at Chittur, KSIDC, 2018-19
Impact assessment of Flood/Landslides on Biodiversity and Ecosystem, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State Biodiversity Board, 2018-19
Development of comprehensive agricultural market intelligence and information system for Kerala, State Agricultural Prices Board, 2018-19
Consultancy services for design and implementation of 5 year plan for Coir sector in Kerala, Coir Development Department, Government of Kerala, 2018-19
Preparation of HR policy for Kerala state Coir Corporation, 2018-19
Evaluation study for Pottery sector, Directorate of Industries and Commerce,2017-18
Preparation of DPR on Solid waste management under Swachh Bharath Mission, 2017-18
Preparation of Business Plan/Strategy Document, Travancore Titanium Products Limited, 2017-18
Preparation of concept note for the development of various infrastructure projects in the Emirates of Sharjah, 2017-18
Written tests for various public sector enterprises, Government of Kerala, 2018-19
Evaluation of Microfinance and interest free loan schemes, Matsyafed,2016-17
Manpower support, Suchitwa mission, LSGD,2016-17
Recruitment of Assistant Managers, Kerala livestock development Board, Kerala Medica services Corporation Ltd,2016-17
Recruitment of CEO, project managers and office staff, Kudumbasree kannur DMC,2016-17
Recruitment, KELTRON,2016-17
Recruitment of Sr.Lecturer (Nursing), SIMET, Trivandrum,2016-17
Re-organisation of Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra,2016-17
Various projects, State Planning Board, Government of Kerala,2016-17
Organisation study, The Gender Park,2016-17
Feasibility study for self employment ventures, NORKA, Government of Kerala,2016-17
Smart city challenge proposal for Trivandrum city, Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum,2016-17
Organistion study for Central and state public enterprises,2015-16
Concurrent monitoring and third party evaluation of Centrally sponsored projects,2015-16
Preparation of master plan for Hill areas of Idukki and Malappuram districts,2015-16
Training need analysis for public sectors,2015-16
Social auditing of National Health mission, Kerala,2015-16
Work study on cadre structure and personnel management in Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala,2015-16
SWOT analysis for Travancore Titanium Products Ltd, Trivandrum,2015- 16
Recruitment initiatives for KELTRON, KCCL, Malabar Cements, KSRTC, NORKA Roots, QCSML, SIDCO, Autokast and RCC,2015-16

Foreign Universities visited

Rungsit University, Bangkok (delivered a lecture)
Siam University, Bangkok
Singapore Management University
National University of Singapore
University of Kelaniya (delivered a lecture), Srilanka
University of Colombo, Srilanka
Ruhuna University, Matara, Srilanka (delivered a lecture)
University of Moratuwa, Srilanka
Srilankan Institute of Information Technology, Colombo(delivered a lecture)
Marga Institute, Colombo, Srilanka
Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Gulf University of Science and Technology, Kuwait (delivered a talk)
Al-Khwarazhimi College, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Workshop/ MDP’s/Seminars Developed and Conducted, Organised

List Of Workshop/ MDP’s/Seminars Developed and Conducted:

Following Management Development Programmes were initiated and completed as Vice Chairman, Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum from 2015-16 to 2018-19:

Motivation and team building for Senior officers, Public Sector Restructuring and Internal audit board, 2018-19
In house training programme for executives and supervisory officers, Kerala State Treasury Department, 2018-19
Brain storming on Service delivery and sustainable development, Administrative Reforms Commission, 2018-19
Training programmes for the Managerial and Supervisory personnel in SLPEs- 8 batches covering 221 participants, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Government of Kerala, 2017-18
Widow empowerment through capacity building (19 nos, 554 participants), Department of Social justice, Government of Kerala, 2017-18
Skill development training, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) ,2016-17
MDP’s on Finance for non finance managers, executive leadership with Ethics and morale, Stress management, Advanced Financial statement analysis for executives Smart city challenge proposal for Trivandrum city, Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum,2016-17
Training on new market structures, project appraisal and portfolio management, Department of Finance, Government of Kerala Smart city
challenge proposal for Trivandrum city, Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum,2016-17
Training on Communication and soft skills for job seekers undergoing skill development training in ITI’s, NORKA Roots, Government of Kerala Smart city challenge proposal for Trivandrum city, Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum,2016-17
MDP for officers, Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation Smart city challenge proposal for Trivandrum city, Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum,2016-17
Workplace dynamics, Purchase management, Marketing management for Travancore Titanium Products Ltd, Trivandrum,2015-16
MDP for National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation, 2015-16
Training of officers of Finance Department, Government of Kerala,2015-16
Training to the Managerial & Supervisory personnel in public sector undertaking,2015-16

Following Micro enterprise Development Programmes were initiated and completed as Vice Chairman, Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum from 2015-16 to 2018-19:

Food processing, Canteen catering, Cloth bags, Building materials and Tailoring in various block and village panchayats, 2018-19
Fruit processing, paper carry bags, fish processing, entrance coaching, Cloth bag, Advanced fashion technology, paper products, manufacturing of cloth, rexine, home made chocolate, garment making, tailoring in various block and village panchayats, 2017-18
Block panchayats of Vamanapuram, Varkala and Pothencode,2016-17
Village panchayats of Erattayar, Karakulam and Pariyaram, 2016-17
Fruit processing training, Kattapana Municipality, 2016-17
Block panchayats of Harippad, Varkala and Pothencode,2015-16
Village panchayats of Mala, Koratty, Pariyaram,2015-16
District Industries Centres, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur,2015-16
District Development Office for SC, Trivandrum, Kannur,2015-16

Other MDP’s conducted:

Design thinking pedagogy, AICTE-ATAL sponsored “Faculty Development Program on Pedagogical Design Thinking For Digital Employability”, Alagappa University, Karaikudi,10th December 2022.
Conducted a workshop, “Research problem and research design”, Department of Management studies, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod,13th July 2021.
Conducted a National workshop on “National Education Policy- Higher Education perspective”, Six day Executive Development programme, Nehru college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 28th June 2021.
Organised a National seminar on “Entrepreneurship and Employment- The Kerala scenario, alogn with Kerala Academy of Social Sciences, Trivandrum on 29th April 2017.
Organised one day national seminar on Emerging trends in Management and Entrepreneurship ( Student competition on waste management), Institute of Management in Kerala, Trivandrum, 17th March 2017.
Attended three day workshop in Administrative training for University Heads of Teaching department/ Directors, RUSA, UGC_HRDC, Trivandrum, 2nd March 2016 to 5th March 2016.
Attended one day International seminar on Attracting research funding: Opportunities and Approaches, IQAC, University of Kerala, DTE- Kerala, 29th August 2016.
Creation of syllabus for MBA programmes in Kerala for Admission Supervisory Committee workshop held on 10-11 November 2016 at KUFOS, Kochi.
Participated in the Workshop for the revision of MBA curriculum, University of Kerala, 5th to 7th May 2014.
Conducted a National seminar as organizing secretary of “Change 14: Social marketing: The role of Academics, Government, Public sector and NGO”, Corporate R &D Centre, HLL Lifecare Limited, Akkulam on 14th and 15th March 2014.
Conducted a training programme on, “Customer service management- Technology adoption” for the supervisory level of the Cooperative sector of the State Cooperative Union, KICMA, Neyyardam, 21st May 2013.
Conducted a training programme on “Human Resource Development”, Directorate of Ports, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum, 23rd August 2012.
Conducted a training programme on “Building team work in an organization”, Deshabhimani Publications, Trivandrum, 8th November 2011.
Conducted a training programme on “Importance of Branding in Marketing”, Awareness programme for Entrepreneurs on IPR, Priyadharsini Hall, Trivandrum, 31st March 2011.
Developed seminar series for the students of Management and Tourism since 2010 admission onwards at IMK, Trivandrum.
Organised a national seminar on “Entrepreneurial scene in India”, Hotel Prince Alappuzha, 2nd December 2010
Organised a national seminar on “Intellectual property rights in India”, Priyadarsini Auditorium, 10th November 2010
Organised national level workshop on “Statistical packages for researchers and management games”, 3rd December to 5th December 2010, Institute of Management in Kerala, Trivandrum.
Organised a national seminar on “Green management”, Priyadarsini Auditorium, 15th December 2010
Organising committee member, 97th Indian Science Congress
Organising committee member, XXXIII All India Accounting Conference
AICTE SPONSORED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON REVITALISATION IN MANAGEMENT TEACHING, 26-5-2008 TO 4-6-2008 AT MSN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY,CHAVARA
One day training programme on “Rural marketing” as a part of UGC-SAP of School of Business and Management studies, MG University, Kottayam on 17th March 2011.
Workshop on Marketing and Customer relationship management, Beautician course, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, March 2010.
Held a session on “Research publications” during the Faculty Development Programme, “Excellence in nurturing managerial skills: innovative approaches” on 4 December 2009, for teachers in Management Institutes in Kerala, M.G. University, Kottayam.
Conducted a training on “HR & Entrepreneurship”, National Institute of Personnel Management, Trivandrum chapter, 29th July 2009.
Conducted a training on “Retailing in the International context – learning for Indian Retailers”, Department of International Business, Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry, January 2009.
Conducted an one-day training programme on “Case study as a tool of management learning”, Bhavan’s Royal Institute of Management, Ernakulam, November 2008.
Conducted a training on “Marketing for MSME” at Hotel Horizon, Trivandrum Management Association, Trivandrum, November 2008.
As Programme director, conducted a one month training programme for newly inducted executive trainees of M/s Hindustan Latex Limited, Poojapura, July 2008.
“Marketing intelligence in the new era”, Special lecture at Xavier Vignan Jyothi Institute of Management and Technology, Hyderabad, 30th January 2007.
Delivered a series of lectures on Advertising to the Media students of DC School of Media, Kazhakuttam, April 2006.
Delivered a lecture on, “Marketing innovations”, Cosmic Business School, Newdelhi, March 2006.
Delivered a lecture on, “Marketing issues and challenges”, School of Business Management, GGS Indraprastha University, Newdelhi, March 2006.
Delivered a lecture on, “Marketing for the 21st Century”, Ishhan Institute of Management Technology, Noida, March 2006.
“Marketing models”, One day national training programme for faculty and professionals, DJ Academy of Managerial Excellence, Coimbatore, 9th November 2006.
“Branding and its significance to Management”, One day training for the MBA students of Department of Management Studies, Kannur University, Telicherry on 12th February 2005.
“The role of services in the Indian economy”, one day training programme for the students of MBA programme of MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara on 14th May 2005.
“Time management – the need of the hour”, Three days District Rotary Conference on Leadership, Hotel Residency Tower, Trivandrum on 4th June 2005.
“Customer Relationship in the new era”, Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, University of Kerala on 8th June 2005.
Conducted a National seminar on “Intellectual property rights and Bioinformatics”, Institute of Management in Kerala at Centre for Management Development, 18th March 2005.
“Marketing and Public Relations”, Induction Training programme for the officers of Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA), 1st and 2nd August 2005.
“Marketing challenges in the new millennium”, Training programme for the Faculty of Management studies, School of Business Administration, Annamalai University, 16th August 2005.
“Innovative Marketing strategies”, One day training programme for the MBA Students of Sri Sairam Engineering College, Leo Nagar, Chennai, 27th September 2005.
“Organizational Concepts and Organizational Development”, Lecture delivered to the MBA and M Com students of Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil, 28th Ocotber 2005.
“New trends in Career Guidance, Students Counselling and Placement”, Orientation programme for University and College Teachers on Career Guidance/Students counseling and placement, University of Kerala, 29th October 2005.
“Effective marketing of Kudumbasree.org, resume writing and interview techniques”, Training programme for the employees of placement portal of Kudumbasree across Kerala, Trivandrum, 8th November 2005.
“Introduction to Marketing Research and application of statistical tools”, One day Workshop at Department of Management Studies and Department of Statistics, M.S. University, Tirunelveli on 25th February 2004.
“Innovation in Management education- the need of the hour”, UGC refresher programme in Management, Annamalai University, 17th December 2004.
“Leadership strategies in competitive markets”, one day seminar at Department of Management Studies, Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Thuckalay, 12-02-2003.
“Globalisation and Work culture”, one day workshop organised by Travancore Foundation, Trivandrum on 16-05-2003.
“BBA Course restructuring”, two day workshop on Reviewing and Restructuring the BBA Curriculum organised by U.I.T, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 19th &20th May 2003.
“Public Enterprises Management Programme for the Senior officers”, Management Development programme for Senior officers of Kerala based public Sector, Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum, June 2003.
“Interpersonal Relations”, one day Management Development Programme for the Institute of Cooperative Management, Trivandrum on 07-06-2003.
“Management Career for the Information Technologists”, one day Workshop for Mount Xion Engineering College, Kadamanitta, 15-07-2003.
“Prognostic Marketing Strategies”, Presentation conducted at the Refresher Course in Commerce and Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 21-08-2003 and University of Kerala on 31-08-2003.
“Management Challenges in the twenty-first century”, one day workshop conducted for the students of University Institute of Technology, Neyyattinkara on 29-08-2003.
“Marketing management, survey techniques, costing and pricing”, two days training programme for SC/ST entrepreneurs for KITCO at Trivandrum on 3rd and 4th September 2003.
“Emerging specializations in Consumer oriented marketing strategies”, UGC refresher programme in Psychology, Annamalai University, 17th October 2003.
“Marketing orientation”, Two days training, Nirmal Webtec, 5th and 6th January, 2002.
“Trends in Services Marketing”, one day workshop for the students of School of Management, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 16-08-2002.
“Entrepreneurship Development Programme – Marketing and Operations Focus”, Entrepreneur Programmes of the Government of Kerala, Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum, September 2002.
“Emerging role of marketing in the Indian economy”, one day training programme for the students of MBA, Department of Management Studies, Kongu Engineering College, Erode on 11th September 2001.
“Promotion Strategies”, Two days MDP, Thermofab Engineers, Chennai on 22nd and 23rd September 2001.
“Market segmentation”, Two days MDP, E-Funds Software Development Centre, Chennai on 13th and 14th October 2001.
“Negotiation skills and sales strategies”, Two days MDP, Shri Bhagyam Auto Die Castings, Coimbatore on 15th and 16th December 2001.

List Of International Seminars/ Workshops Organised:

International conference on Business Management and Allied Disciplines in association with Maseno University, Kenya and Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology, Ethiopia, 22nd August to 24th August 2022, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
International webinar on Impact of COVID19 & Global work place scenario- Focus on higher education, online education and creative economy, IMK, 20th June 2020.
International webinar on Marketing challenges and Employee engagement, IMK, 30th July 2020.
Organised an one day international collaborative workshop on “Effective management teaching using e-resources”, Coventry University and University of Kerala, IMK Hall, 20th April 2011
Conducted an international seminar on “Management of R&D, Innovation and S&T institutions with a strategic perspective” at Senate Chamber, University of Kerala, 5th April 2011.
Conducted a joint lecture series along with Coventry University, Senate chamber, University of Kerala, 7th April 2011.
Conducted an international seminar on Management challenges and issues, Hotel Beach Orchid, MSNIMT, 23rd and 24th November 2009.
Conducted an international seminar on “Japanese management principles”, Hotel Regent Lake palace, Chavara, 24th October 2009.
Organised “Customer Relationship Management” International Seminar at Kesavan Memorial Hall, Kollam on 8th May 2008.
Organised Lustre 08: International conference held at Co-Bank Towers, Trivandrum, 19th January 2008.
Organised an international seminar on “Emerging Asia- Contemporary issues and Dilemmas”, August 30, 2008, International seminar at Contour Backwater resort, Changanaserry.

List of National seminars conducted:

Induction programme for ICAS, Trivandrum on “Motivation, Attitude and skilling for future business leaders”, 12th December 2020.
Professional lecture series 6, Sri.M.K.Nagaraj, 19th September 2020.
Professional lecture series 5, Sri Sureshkumar Pinglay, 18th September 2020.
Professional lecture series 4, Dr V.Ajithprabhu, 17th September 2020.
Professional lecture series 3, Dr A.Bijukumar, 16th September 2020.
Professional lecture series 2, Shri Raghuram Krishnan, 15th September 2020.
Professional lecture series 1, Dr G.Chandramohan, 14th September 2020.
One week long orientation for MBA Batch 2020, 7th September 2020.
National webinar, World tourism day celebrations 2020, 27th September 2020.
National webinar on financial losses and Automobile industry post COVID19, IMK, 3rd October 2020.
Organised a national seminar on “Entrepreneurial scene in India”, Hotel Prince Alappuzha, 2nd December 2010
Organised a national seminar on “Intellectual property rights in India”, Priyadarsini Auditorium, 10th November 2010
Organised national level workshop on “Statistical packages for researchers and management games”, 3rd December to 5th December 2010, Institute of Management in Kerala, Trivandrum.
Organised a national seminar on “Green management”, Priyadarsini Auditorium, 15th December 2010
Conducted a national seminar on “Competency mapping of brand Kerala”, 1st December 2009, Concor Convention Centre, Changanaserry.
Conducted a national seminar on “Resilience in turbulent times- challenges in marketing" 25/08/2009 at C Kesavan Memorial Town Hall, Kollam.
Conducted A National Level Workshop On "Business Ethics And Leadership" On 04/10/2008 At C Kesavan Memorial Town Hall, Kollam.
Conducted a national seminar on “Visionary management in the new era", 18th September 2009 at City centre, Varkala.

Major workshops/ refresher courses conducted:

Expert talk on “Pandemic marketing strategies”, College of Engineering, Trivandrum School of Management, Trivandrum, 23rd June 2021.
Conducted a workshop for AICTE STTP programme for Women entrepreneurs on “Marketing of upcycled products”, SCMS Institute of Management, Kochi,28th July 2020
AICTE sponsored Faculty development programme for MSN Institute of Management and Technology (affiliated college) for 14 days during 2008.
Induction and initiation into managerial talents for the Engineering recruits of HLL Life care limited during February 2011
Induction and initiation into managerial talents for the Engineering recruits of HLL Life care limited for 35 days during 2008
Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, Academic Staff college, University of Kerala during 2006, 2007 and 2008
Seminar on Project Management in association with CAD centre, Trivandrum, IMK, Trivandrum on 11th August 2003.
Seminar on the emerging role of agriculture in the Indian economy and its fallout on entrepreneurship, Institute of Cooperative Management- IMK extension centre, Poojapura on 28th July 2003.
One day workshop on “Personality Development” at IMK extension Centre, Alappuzha on 16th June 2003.
Two day inter school meet to nurture the Managerial potential of school children at IMK extension centre, Poojapura on 28th and 29th September 2003.
Talk by Mr.M.Ayyappan, Managing Director on the Challenges in marketing, IMK palayam campus on 29th September 2003.
Organised a National seminar on “Channels in IT and beyond”, Vyollopalli Samskrithi Bhavan, Trivandrum for IMK 18th December 2003.
Organised a National inter collegiate Management meet named, “Mania” during August 2004 & September 2005
Organised a National seminar on “Banking sector reforms in the new era” on 22nd April 2004.
Conducted a National seminar on “Intellectual property rights and Bioinformatics”, Institute of Management in Kerala at Centre for Management Development, 18th March 2005.
Organised an International Workshop on "Developing Women's ICT- Based Enterprises", Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram, from 30 August to 1 September 2005.
Organised a National seminar on “Destination Branding and Allied Services in Tourism”, IMK Extension centre, Alappuzha at Pagoda Resorts, September 2005.
Organised a National seminar on “Innovations in Management”, IMK Extension centre, ICM Poojpura at Hotel Residency Tower, October 2005.
Organised a National Seminar on “Retailing in the Indian Context”, MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara at Hotel Nila Palace, Kollam, December 2005.
Organised a National seminar on “Knowledge management” at Hotel Nila Palace, Kollam, November 2006.
“ Placement strategies” for the Principal’s workshop on placement strategies, CACEE, University of Kerala, October 2006.
“Customer Relationship managment”, Hindustan Latex Limited, Gurgaon, Newdelhi, March 2006.
“Marketing insights”, NI Engineering College, Kumarakoil, February 2006.
“Customer Relationship Management in Banking sector”, Training programme for the newly promoted Grade IV managers of State Bank of Travancore at the Training centre, Trivandrum on 9th February and 15th February, 2006.

Session chair/ special address in international seminars: (33)

Key note address on, “Digital Entrepreneurship-challenges and prospects”, International Conference on Skill development, Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies for International and Indian Youth”, MTN College (Autonomous), Madurai, 16th February 2024.
Key note address on, “Entrepreneurship in India vs other Asian countries: Challenges and issues”, International conference on Innovations and Transformations in Commerce, Marketing and Economics: An insight into the National and Global Scenario”, Mar Thoma College of Science and Technology, Chadayamangalam, 7th March 2023.
Chaired Ist Technical session, Three days International conference on Advanced Business Dynamics in Global market, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 20th January 2023
Thematic Address, 7th International Sports for All Conference, All India Association of Sports for All (AIASFA), Trivandrum, 18th December 2022.
Guest of Honour, Valedictory programme, International Conference on Emerging technological trends in Business, KL Deemed University, 17th December 2022.
Keynote address, 3rd International Conference on Marketing Management, Srilankan Institute of Marketing Management, 15th December 2022.
Moderator, IV International conference of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey, 28th May 2022.
Presidential address, International conference on business management and allied disciplines, IMK, University of Kerala in association with School of Distance Education, Maseno University, Kenya, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, 22nd August 2022.
Keynote address, International conference on Digital transformation in Commerce and Management, St.John’s College of Arts and Science, Ammandivilai, Tamilnadu, 29th April 2022.
Chaired a session on “Marketing, supply chain and Tourism” in the ICOME 2022 hosted by the Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka held on the 31st of March and 01st of April 2022.
Guest speaker on the topic, “Research scope of HR workplace in the new normal”, International webinar HR conclave, Department of Public policy and Governance, BK School of Management, Gujarat University, Ahmadabad, 15th May 2021.
Session Chair, International conference on Indian economy- Strengths and Weaknesses, Aiman College of Arts and Science for Women, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 8th August 2019.
Valedictory address, Three days International seminar on Infrastructure industrialization and development: Forward linkages drawing from Global models, Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, 18th February 2017.
Chairman, Technical track, International conference on Innovation and sustainability in Business and Management, Vels University, Chennai, 16th and 17th February 2017.
Chairman, Technical Session, International conference on Business Research- Exploring innovations in Service Sector, SRM University, Chennai,30th September 2015.
Delivered the key note address on “Participatory micro finance in India”, International seminar on Participatory finance –The emerging scenario, School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, 12th June 2015
Delivered the valedictory address during the International seminar at Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 10th January 2015.
Valedictory address, International conference on Equality and sustainable human development- Issues and policy implications, Development Research Foundation, Mysore, 24th May 2014.
Chairman, Technical session, International Conference on Management and Economics-ICME 2014, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Srilanka, 26-27th February 2014.
Inaugural address on, “Sustainable marketing-challenges”, International conference on sustainable marketing strategies-issues and challenges 2012”, Department of Management studies, MS University, Tirunelveli, 24th August 2012.
Special address on “New dimensions in Marketing” during the International seminar “Shifting paradigms in Business” VHNSN College (Autonomous), Virudunagar, 23rd July 2012.
Key note address during the ICSSR sponsored International seminar on “Financial inclusion: Beyond the dimensions”, MSNIMT, Chavara, 24th February 2012.
Valedictory address during the International Workshop on Graph products: Structure and Algorithms, Department of Futures studies, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 8th February 2012.
Chaired the Track-6, Marketing at the International seminar on Management challenges, Hotel Beach Orchid, MSNIMT, Chavara, 23-24 November 2009.
Chaired two sessions in “Organisational behavior and management” at the International conference on social sciences, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, 18-20 July 2008.
Chaired all the sessions of “Customer Relationship Management” international seminar at Kesavan Memorial Hall, Kollam on 8th May 2008.
Chaired a session on Development, Civil Society and Third Sector: Managerial Implications in the International seminar on Development, planning and management, Kannur University, 9-10 March 2008.
Chaired a session on Challenges before Global marketers in the International seminar on Development, planning and management, Kannur University, 9-10 March 2008.
Chaired all the sessions on Lustre 08: International conference held at Co-Bank Towers, Trivandrum, 19th January 2008.
Chaired the paper presentations on, “Systems thinking in management”, International seminar on systems thinking in management, M.G.University, Kottayam, 9th January 2008.
Chaired a session on “Media and advertising”, International seminar on Advertising, MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara at Kesavan Memorial Hall, Kollam 27th April 2007.
Chaired a session at the international conference on Brand management, UIT IMK CME, Adoor at Hotel Nila Palace, Kollam, 5th October 2007.
Chaired a session on “Strengthening Extension education”, International conference on strategies for strengthening Adult, Continuing Education and Extension in the 21st Century, University of Kerala, 30-31 August 2006.

Paper presentation

Presented a paper, “Workforce Engagement: Challenges faced by the life insurance sector of India“,International Conference on Skill development, Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies for International and Indian Youth”, MTN College (Autonomous), Madurai, 16th February 2024
Presented a paper, “Innovations in HRM: Green Human Resource Management to the fore“,International Conference on Skill development, Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies for International and Indian Youth”, MTN College (Autonomous), Madurai, 16th February 2024
Presented a paper, “Maximising talent: Driving organizational excellence through potential human resources in the job market“,International Conference on Skill development, Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies for International and Indian Youth”, MTN College (Autonomous), Madurai, 16th February 2024
Presented a paper, “Recent trends and innovations in the procurement and distribution of food grains in Food Corporation of India (FCI) “, International Conference on Skill development, Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies for International and Indian Youth”, MTN College (Autonomous), Madurai, 16th February 2024
Presented a paper online, “Employee engagement: Challenges in the life insurance sector of India”, International Financial and Accounting conference, IIM, Jammu, 8th and 9th September, 2023.
Presented a paper online,” Public distribution system: Anit-poverty program and food security in India”, IV International Istanbul current Scientific Research Congress, IKSAD institute, Istanbul, Turkey, 1st-2nd May 2023.
Presented a paper online, “ Greening of the Kerala university campus- Agriculture and Horticulture to the fore”, International conference on global practice of multidisciplinary scientific studies-IV, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 28th to 30th April, 2023.
Presented a paper, “ Employee engagement in life insurance sector”, International seminar on global issues in multidisciplinary academic research and innovations, Kishangarh Group of Institutions, Alwar, 15th and 16th April, 2023.
Presented a paper, “ Climate change and Advanced Business strategies”, Three days International conference on Advanced Business Dynamics in Global market, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 21st January 2023.
Presented a paper online, “Ecotourism and Indigenours community wellbeing: The case of Mannan and Paliyan in Periyar Tiger Reserve”, 3rd Asian Tourism Research Conference, Christ Deemed University in association with Far Eastern University and MG University, Kottayam, 17th November 2022.
Presented a paper online, “ A study on implementation of business process management in manufacturing industries”, International conference on stalwart management practices: Sustenance in COVID era”, Faculty of Management studies, Mohalal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 25th to 27th September 2022.
Presented a paper online, “COVID19 pandemic spillover challenges faced by the tourism sector regarding hospitality industries in Kerala, India”, III world conference on pandemic studies, Nevsehir, Turkey, 17th t0 18th June 2022.
Presented a paper online, “ Future of food supply chain management in Indian agriculture”, IV International conference of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Scinces, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey, 28th May 2022
Presented a paper online, “Augmented reality in education sector”, Virtual conference on Artificial intelligence and Robotics, Toyota Motor Corporation, Singapore, 29th April, 2022.
Presented a paper online, “Culture of innovation and customer centricity on Indian Telecom industries”, International AEGEAN symposium on Social sciences and Humanities, Izmir, Turkey, 25th February 2022.
Presented a paper, “Waste management in manufacturing industries in Kerala during COVID19”, International webinar on the Effect of global COVID pandemic and ecological crisis in business sectors: implications andsolutions, MG College, Trivandrum, 22nd February 2022.
Presented a paper online, “Study on worker participation in management among large scale manufacturing industries”, Oneday International virtual conference on “Human Resource strategies: Paradigm shift in the globalised scenario”, VVV College for Women, Virudhunagar, 18th February 2022.
Presented a paper online, “6G Communications: Visions and Requirements in 21st Century”, 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security conference, , American University in the Emirates (AUE), 10th -11th, November 2021.
Presented a paper online, “Responsibilities of water management in hotel industries with special reference to Kerala, India”, 3rd International conference on Food, agriculture and veterinary, EGE University, Turkey, 21st June 2021.
Presented a paper online, “Future aspects of solar farming in agriculture with reference to India”, 3rd International conference on Food, agriculture and veterinary, EGE University, Turkey, 20th June 2021.
Presented a paper online, “A study on agricultural banks in India”, 3rd International conference on food, agriculture and veterinary, EGE University, Turkey, 20th June 2021.
Presented a paper online, “Impact of artificial intelligence in health care industry”, International conference on Artificial intelligence and its impact on transforming business processes, Rathinam college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore in collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology, 21st May 2021.
Presented a paper online, “Covid 19 and its impact on sports management”, International webinar on Imbroglios in sports management:Covid19 lessons, All India Association of Sports for All, Newdelhi, 25th July 2020.
Presented a paper online, “Covid 19 and its impact on sports management”, International webinar on Imbroglios in sports management:Covid19 lessons”, All India Association of Sports for All, Newdelhi, 29th August 2020.
Presented a paper online, “Sports leadership during pandemic period”, International webinar on Pandemic lesson-Sports as a way of life , All India Association of Sports for All, Newdelhi, 26th September 2020.
Presented a paper online, “Global sports leadership- measures to counter issues”, International webinar on Global sports paradigms & opportunities amidst Covid 19, All India Association of Sports for All, Newdelhi, 24th October 2020.
Presented a paper online, “Strategic coaching leadership for facing volatality”, International webinar on Strategical approach of sports management during Covid19, All India Association of Sports for All, Newdelhi, 28th November 2020.
Presented a paper online, “An analysis on the role of product managers in Indian pharmaceutical industry”, 6th International conference in Advances in Management through Research, Innovation and Technology, Fortune Institute of International Business, Newdelhi, 18th December 2020.
Research track address on “COVID19 and its impact on climate change- case studies from developed and developing countries”, 15th ICA ASIA-PACIFIC CCR CONFERENCE, International Cooperative Alliance, Trivandrum through Zoom platform, 16th December 2020.
Invited address on “Student mobility, inclusivity, placements and quality of Management education in the post COVID19 era”, International webinar on “Impact of COVID19 on Human resources in Higher Education”, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, 24th to 25th June 2020.
Technical session on Indian Higher education scenario, International webinar on “innovating a new ecosystem in higher education”, TKM Institute of Management, Kollam, 5th June 2020.
Research paper on “Telecom Industry Post COVID19: Challenges And Innovations For Marketers”, International Webinar On “Resurgence Of Business Growth Post COVID19: Challenges And Strategies”, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 8-9 May 2020.
Research paper on “Challenges Post Covid 19 For Pharmaceutical Industry”, International Webinar On “Resurgence Of Business Growth Post COVID19: Challenges And Strategies”, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 8-9 May 2020.
Research paper on “ Role Of FINTECH in Pandemic Risk Management in view of COVID19”, International Webinar On “Resurgence Of Business Growth Post COVID19: Challenges And Strategies”, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 8-9 May 2020.
Presented a paper, “Factors influencing the practice of e-marketing through web channels in Ethiopia”, International conference on E-logistics and supply chain management (Sponsored by RUSA 2.0), Alagappa University, Karaikudi , 12th and 13th September 2019.
Presented a paper, “Logistics Management practices in FMCG and consumer durables sector in Kerala- an empirical study”, International conference on E- logistics and supply chain management (Sponsored by RUSA 2.0), Alagappa University, Karaikudi , 12th and 13th September 2019
Presented a paper, “Impact of green innovation and total quality management in pharmaceutical industry”, International conference on E- logistics and supply chain management (Sponsored by RUSA 2.0), Alagappa University, Karaikudi , 12th and 13th September 2019.
Presented a paper, “Supply chain management of fruits- A comparative study on the Kerala state and zidama zone, Ethiopia”, International conference on E-logistics and supply chain management (Sponsored by RUSA 2.0), Alagappa University, Karaikudi , 12th and 13th September 2019.
Presented a paper, “Innovations in Telecommunications industry in india”, International conference on E-logistics and supply chain management (Sponsored by RUSA 2.0), Alagappa University, Karaikudi , 12th and 13th September 2019.
Presented a paper “Marketing in the New Indian Economy”, International conference on Indian economy- Strengths and Weaknesses, Aiman College of Arts and Science for Women, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 8th August 2019.
Presented a paper “Marketing orientation-The focus for pharmaceutical companies in India”, International seminar on Innovative strategies of management in the globalised era-2019, MK University, 7th March 2019.
Presented a paper “Digital entrepreneurship in Ethiopia: Challenges and opportunities”, International conference on Digital entrepreneurship: Platform, process, people and Technology-ICDE 2019, Presidency University, Bengaluru, 8th to 9th February 2019.
Presented a paper “Corporate social responsibility and ethics in marketing”, International conference on “augmenting tourism infrastructure, Assurance of Quality standards in Tourist services and opportunities in the context of sustainable tourism in India”, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 23rd to 25th October 2018.
Presented a paper “Impact of quality circle on productivity of employees: A study of hotel industry in the districts of Kollam, Trivandrum and Alappuzha”, International conference on “augmenting tourism infrastructure, Assurance of Quality standards in Tourist services and opportunities in the context of sustainable tourism in India”, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 23rd to 25th October 2018.
Presented a paper “Corporate social responsibility in Tourism and Tourism marketing”, International conference on “augmenting tourism infrastructure, Assurance of Quality standards in Tourist services and opportunities in the context of sustainable tourism in India”, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 23rd to 25th October 2018.
Presented a paper “ A study on service gap of Indian railways using Kano analysis”, International conference on business, society and sustainability- Recent trends and innovations, BSMED, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 10th December 2018.
Presented a paper “ Women empowerment through social entrepreneurship activities in Kerala: A case study of She taxi”, International conference on business, society and sustainability- Recent trends and innovations, BSMED, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 10th December 2018.
Presented a paper “ Factors influencing the producer’s market channel choice in fruits supply chain: A study in Kerala state, India”, International conference on business, society and sustainability- Recent trends and innovations, BSMED, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 10th December 2018.
Presented a paper “Perception of Households on E-waste Management in Tamilnadu”, International conference on new frontiers of Engineering, Science, Management and Humanities, Conference Info with TIETE, 3rd September 2017.
Presented a paper “Advertising and promotional strategies for sustainable socio economic development- Focus on alternative finance”, International conference on alternative finance and sustainable socio-economic development, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 24th March 2017.
Presented a paper “A study on the employees opinion on the consequences of organizational climate in Kerala”, International conference on Innovation and sustainability in Business and Management, Vels University, Chennai, 16th and 17th February 2017.
Presented a paper “A comparative study of organisational climate between public and private organizations in Kerala”, International conference on Innovation and sustainability in Business and Management, Vels University, Chennai, 16th and 17th February 2017.
Presented a paper “Impact of visionary mentoring on organizational progress- The Bhagavad Gita from a CEO’s perspective”, International conferene Realm of Management in Bhagavad Gita, Nehru School of Management, Pampady, 4th and 5th November 2016.
Presented a paper “Exploring a reasonable higher level value for intellectual capital experienced by banks financial companies in South India”, International seminar on Emerging Business Opportunities- Global markets and the Indian potential, University of Kerala, 24th February 2016.
Presented a paper “Inclusive growth through women entrepreneurship- Case studies in Marketing success from Kerala”, International seminar on Inclusive Economic Growth, Jamal Mohamed College ( Autonomous), Trichy, 13th August 2015.
“Equality and sustainable human development- Issues and Policy implications”, International conference on Equality and sustainable human development- Issues and policy implications, Development Research Foundation, Mysore, 24th May 2014.
“Impact of World Trade Organisation on the Indian Pharmaceutical industry: An assessment from Manufacturer’s perspective”, International Conference on Management and Economics-ICME 2014, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Srilanka, 26-27 February 2014.
“Marine fisheries sector in Kerala, India: An analysis of the socio economic and feed marketing impact on the farmers”, International Conference on Management and Economics-ICME 2014, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Srilanka, 26-27 February 2014.
“Future of Accounting education in India- Prognosis and implications”, 35th International seminar on Accounting Education and Research, IAA- Rajkot branch, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 5th and 6th January 2013.
“Integrated mobile marketing”, Conference on Economics, Business and Marketing Management, CEBMM 2012, Singapore (paper accepted)
“Model to explain the process quality satisfaction- loyalty in Banking industry”, Third Annual Global Business, IT and Management for Economic Development conducted by Global Strategic Management Inc. USA & Madonna University USA and Bangalore University, India ,22nd -24th October 2011.
“An Empirical Study on Marketing Orientation Employed by Life Insurance Companies in Kerala- India”, Third Annual Global Business, IT and Management for Economic Development conducted by Global Strategic Management Inc. USA & Madonna University USA and Bangalore University, India ,22nd -24th October 2011.on 23rd October 2011.
Presented a paper titled, “Emotional intelligence and business ethics”, XXXIII All India Accounting conference and international seminar on accounting education and research, Indian Accounting Association, Kerala branch, November 13th-14th, 2011.
Presented a paper titled, “Emotional intelligence and conflict management styles: A study among nurses”, International conference on managerial challenges in contemporary business, The Oxford collge of Business Management, Bangalore, September 29th to 30th, 2011.
Presented a poster paper titled, “The study of banking system customers satisfaction: A case study of selected Iranian banks”, , Sixth international multidisciplinary conference: Knowledge in NewMillennium, 14th-15th January 2011, Mysore.
Presented a paper titled,” Introspection on the state of management education in India- Issues and problems”, International conference in Reengineering Management education, Karnataka state open university, Mysore, 8th -9th April 2011.
Presented a paper titled, “Women ICT based micro enterprises for women empowerment and poverty eradication: A Kerala Experience”, Fifth International conference on Management Research, 12th-13th February 2011, BIM, Trichy.
“Integration of emotional intelligence in the teacher education curriculum”, International conference on adaptability and responsiveness in Teacher Education, Trivandrum, 19th June 2010.
“Reverse brain drain and methods of leveraging in an advanced emerging economy”, Annual symposium on Managing across boundaries: decisions and performance in different institutions and cultural environments, Academy of International Business, Australia and New Zealand chapter, Flinders University, Adelaide, 8th November 2010.
“Energy conservation programmes in India in ameliorating the societal standards: a case study of Kerala”, International conference on social sciences, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, 18-20 July 2008.
“Quality of work life among women entrepreneurs in Kerala”, International conference on social sciences, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, 18-20 July 2008.
“”Evaluation of satisfaction among second generation entrepreneurs in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts of Kerala”, International conference on social sciences, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, 18-20 July 2008.
“Women entrepreneurs and economic development: opportunities and challenges”, International seminar on Development, planning and management, Kannur University, 9-10 March 2008.
“Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution in the workplace”, International seminar on Development, planning and management, Kannur University, 9-10 March 2008.
“Marketing and its role in second generation enterprises in India”, International seminar on Development, planning and management, Kannur University, 9-10 March 2008.
“Indian insurance sector : $ 60 billion industry by 2010 and a perspective of life insurance distribution in India”, paper presented in the 4th International Conference On Small And Medium Sized Enterprises, Athens Institute For Education And Research, Greece, 6-9 August 2007.
“Designing curriculum framework for international diploma in educational planning and administration”, Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada at Trivandrum, December 2006.
“The need for assimilating the competitive advantage of FDI in ameliorating the standards of developing countries in the WTO era – case study of India”, 2nd International conference on Managing Development, Kuwait University, Kuwait city, December 2006.
“The change face of public sector in India- transitions and reforms of Hindustan Latex Limited, Trivandrum” accepted for presentation in the International seminar on Public sector reforms at St.Petersburg University, St.Petersburg, Russia (invited with visa- presented in absentia), December 2006.
“Role played by Private Insurance Players in fostering Competition in India- growth Opportunities and Survival”, 2nd international conference on Reviewing the Past for Reshaping the Future - Addressing the Root Causes of Conflict and Environmental Hazards, Eastern University, Srilanka, December 2006 (presented in absentia).
“Influence of XI plan on the management of continuing education”, International seminar on Adult and Continuing Education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, November 2006.
“Marketing of insurance products in the Indian context- problems and challenges”, International conference on service industry: challenges and opportunities, Waljat colleges of Applied Sciences, Muscut, Oman, September 2006.
“Reverse Supply chain practices in the Indian pharmaceutical industry”, 15th International Conference on Management of Technology, "East Meets West: Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of Globalization", Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China, May 2006. (presented by Dr.M.Senthil, co-author)
“Indian MNC's - the future predators in the globalised environment”, French- Australian Workshop on Globalization, Mauritius University, January 2006 (paper accepted in absentia).
“SAARC obligations and its economic impact on Kerala with emphasis on Srilankan influence”, 10th International seminar on Srilankan Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Srilanka, December 2005.
“ICT in Higher Education – Knowledge management to the fore in ameliorating standards”, 4th International Conference on Knowledge Management, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2005.
“Competency mapping – intricacies in evaluation”, International Conference on Management principles, policies, processes and practices in the XXI century, Jansons School of Business, Coimbatore, May 2005.
“Ecotourism impacts in balancing Tourism potential”, International Seminar on Tourism and its fallouts, KITTS, Hotel Mascot, Trivandrum, January 2005.
“Problems and prospects of Eco-tourism”, International Conference on Tourism, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, December 2004.
“Relevance of Tourist influence and its impact from U.K”, International Conference on Tourism, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, December 2004.
“Economic Impact of Tourism –Use of multiplier effect as a tool for Kerala”, International Conference on Tourism, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, December 2004.
“Influence of Malayalam films in promoting tourism potential of Kerala”, International Conference on Tourism, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, December 2004.
“Retailing sector in India – sway towards MNC’s?” International Conference by AIMS international at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, December 2003.
“Global challenges facing the Indian pharmaceutical industry”, International Conference on Business and Management, Nirma institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, January 1998.
“The need to understand the marketing characteristics by an Indian MNC” International Management Research paper contest, IIFT, New Delhi and JIMS 8M, New Delhi, September 1997.

Key note and special addresses in National seminars: (102)

Inaugural address, One day Virtual National conference on Inclusive growth in the face of digital transformation & future of work, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women, Chennai, 16th June 2023.
Key note address, National Seminar, “Entrepreneurship in Industry 4.0: A glimpse”, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai, 16th December 2022.
Distinguished Speaker, National Seminar, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Kerala state branch, Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram, 22nd November 2022.
Valedictory address, IRCERCA National conference: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in sustainable research, St.Joseph’s college for women, Alapuzha, 18th October 2022.
Presidential address, YATRA 2K22, National Management Fest, IMK, University of Kerala, 9th August 2022.
Technical session speech, “Pharma Entrepreneurship and Management”, National Pharma innovation summit, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, 4th August 2022.
Presidential address, National research and collaborative colloquium, IMK, University of Kerala, 8th July 2022.
Thematic Address, National Management Day Webinar, IMK, University of Kerala, 20th February 2022.
Inaugural address, National Productivity Week, IMK, University of Kerala, 16th February 2022.
Keynote address, National seminar on Ethics and Values in the contemporary society, Central University of Kerala, 10th February 2022.
Moderator, National level webinar on budget analysis, IMK, University of Kerala, 3rd February 2022.
Keynote address, “One day online National conference on sustainability of Business during COVID-19”, Shri Chinai College of Commerce & Economics, Andheri East, Mumbai, 28th January 2022.
Presidential address, National Tourism Day celebrations on “Rural and Community centric Tourism”, IMK, University of Kerala, 26th January 2022.
Valedictory address, Two weeks National level capacity building programme for faculty of social sciences, MS University, Tirunelveli in association with ICSSR, 29th December 2021.
Plenary speaker, National Conference on Emerging Trends & Paradigm Shifts in Social Sciences: Issues and Challenges in online Mode, Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal, 26 June 2020
Invited paper, “ Leadership nuances and challenges in Indian organizations: Lessons from Western, Eastern and Indian context”, National workshop on Leadership, Department of Education, MS University, Tirunelveli, 19th December 2019.
Valedictory address, Three days International conference of IASP, Department of Demography, University of Kerala, 14th December 2019.
Invited paper, Five days National workshop on Documentation of Dravidian culture conservation process & Digital technology, Department of Tamil, University of Kerala, 4th December 2019
Invited paper, National conference on Fiscal stability and State Policy, Department of Economics, University of Kerala, 20th November 2019
Special address, ICSSR National conference on Depth and Expanse of Online Marketing Mettle, Alagappa University, Karaikudi,1st August 2019
Key note address, National seminar on Consumer rights, Ethics in Advertising, COINPAR, Trivandrum, 15th March 2017.
Valedictory address, One day national symposium on Financial Engineering, Department of Management Studies, M S University, Tirunelveli, 20th February 2017.
Thematic address, National seminar on Global strategies for inclusive growth, Department of Logistics Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 19th January 2017.
Inaugural address, National seminar on Online marketing: Opportunities and challenges, Department of Commerce, PKR Arts College for Women, Gobichettipalayam, 15th March 2016.
Inaugural address, National seminar on Revolution of online tech, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, 15th February 2016.
Presented an invited lecture on “ Retailing in the developing countries”, Iqbal College, Peringammala, 16th December 2015.
Delivered the valedictory address during the national management festival organized by ICM, Poojapura 14th December 2015.
Delivered the presidential address during the national management festival, “Avenir 2015” organized by KICMA, Neyyardam on 5th December 2015.
Delivered the key note address during the National seminar on Influence of E-Commerce in the Social Context, Government College, Kattappana, 13th November 2015.
Delivered an invited lecture on Emerging trends in People Management, UGC sponsored National seminar, PG Department of Commerce, NSS College, Pandalam, 29th September 2015.
Delivered an invited lecture on Emerging Marketing strategies and consumer insights, UGC sponsored National seminar on innovative management strategies for emerging business paradigms, PG Department of Commerce, SVR NSS College, Vazhoor, 17th September 2015.
Delivered the Key note address, National seminar on Innovative Management Strategies for Emerging Business Paradigms, PG Department of Commerce, SVR NSS College, Vazhoor, 17th September 2015.
Delivered the key note address during the National seminar on Emerging Dimensions in the Indian Business Scenario, Nirmala College for Women ( Autonomous), Coimbatore, 15th September 2015.
Delivered an invited lecture on CRM in Banking- issues, UGC sponsored National seminar on Modern trends in Banking, SBM College, Kottayam, 3rd September 2015.
Delivered an invited lecture on Sustainable development through public participation for inclusive growth: A case study of Indian companies, UGC sponsored National seminar on Corporate governance and Inclusive growth, PG Department of Commerce, St.Dominic’s College, Kanjirapally, 18th August 2015.
Delivered the felicitation address during the workshop on “Shaping focused research: Hands on training program on Research methods in Social sciences”, University of Kerala, 23rd July 2015.
“Participatory Micro Finance in India”, International seminar on Participatory Finance- The Emerging Scenario, University of Kerala, 12th June 2015.
Delivered a key note address on “Sustainable development- A general outlook”, National seminar on Sustainable development and the Kerala economy, Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, 9th June 2015.
Key note address,” Sustainable development- A general outlook”, National seminar on Sustainable development and Kerala economy, University of Kerala, 8th June 2015.
Delivered a special address on “Indian banking: Will if sustain the onslaught?”, UGC sponsored National seminar on Indian banking industry: issues and challenges, SBK College, Aruppukkottai, 20th February 2015.
Delivered a special address on “Recent amplification in services with emphasis on retail sector”, National seminar on Recent amplification in service sector, Dhanalakshmi Sreenivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Perambalur, 19th February 2015.
Delivered the Chief guest address on “"Strategies for Sustainable Development Practice in Indian Industries", National Conference of "Strategies for Sustainable Development Practice in Indian Industries", Sri Kaliswari College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, 18th February 2015.
Delivered a key note address on “Agriculture and women Entrepreneurship” during the National seminar on Women Entrepreneurship, Rathinam College of Management, Coimbatore, 23rd January 2015.
Delivered the inaugural address on “Make in India- issues and challenges”, National seminar on Make in India, Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy, 24th January 2015.
Delivered the key note address on “Life skills for the students”, National seminar on Life skills management, PG Department of Commerce, SN College, Chathannur, 10th December 2014.
Inaugural address during the National conference on management practices in Contemporary business era, St. Xaviers Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil 629003, 7th March 2014.
Inaugural address during the National conference on management practices in Technology and Management, Kongu Engineering College, Erode,4th March 2014.
Special address on, “Marketing insights in the Indian Context”, Department of Management studies, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, 26th November 2013.
Key note address on, “Emerging trends in Marketing”, National seminar- Avenir 2013, Kerala Institute of Cooperative Academy, Neyyardam, 20th November 2013.
Invited lecture on “Social media marketing- issues and challenges”, UGC Sponsored national seminar on Social media, Aditanar College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchendur, 19th October 2013.
Key note address on “CRM in Commercial banks: Trends and issues”, UGC Sponsored National seminar on “CRM in Commercial banks in the era of globalization” in collaboration with Canara Bank, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur, 17th August 2013.
Key note address on “Financial inclusion”, National seminar on Financial inclusion for Inclusive development, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi,15th March 2013.
Key note address on, “ICT for MSME- critical issues”, National seminar on the use of ICT for MSME, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, 1st March 2013.
Key note address on “Green marketing- An assessment and prognosis”, National seminar on Green marketing, Parks College (Autonomous), Tiruppur, Tamilnadu, 8th February 2013.
Presidential address during the valedictory of “National workshop on Research methodology for SC/ST students” sponsored by ICSSR and University of Kerala, 28th January2013.
Invited lecture on, “Fundamentals of Research”, National workshop on Research methodology for SC/ST students”, sponsored by ICSSR, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 17th January 2013.
Invited lecture on, “ Research problem formulation”, National workshop on Research methodology for SC/ST students”, sponsored by ICSSR, Cochin University of Science and Technology,Kochi 17th January 2013.
Invited lecture on “Trends in National and International retailing”, National level seminar on emerging trends in retail sector, Cooperative Institute of Management and Technology, Monvila, Trivandrum, 27th November 2012.
Special address on “Prospects of Multi level marketing”, National Workshop on Multi level marketing, Advanced Management College, Bangalore, 1st June 2012.
Valedictory address during the National Techfest- Aura2012, BM College of Engineering, Sasthamkotta, 25th February 2012.
Presidential address during the National workshop on paradigm shift in Management research, Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala, 25th February 2012.
Valedictory address at the National seminar on Financial reforms and Banking operations, UGC-SAP Department of Commerce, University of Kerala on 24th February 2012.
Keynote address on “ Marketing competence for the domestic players”, National seminar on Paradigm shift in marketing strategies- A game plan for domestic players for 21st Century, Government College for Women, Trivandrum on 8th February 2012.
Inaugural address on “The learning and teaching of classical Tamil literature”, National seminar on Learning and Teaching of Classical Tamil Literature, Department of Tamil, University College, Trivandrum on 8th February 2012.
Valedictory address at the National seminar conducted by the UGC-SAP Department of Commerce, University of Kerala on 4th February 2012.
Inaugural address on, “The need for training the trainers”, Indian Society for Training and Development, Trivandrum chapter on 25th August 2011.
Key note address on “Recent trends in Marketing”, Workshop on Contemporary issues in Management, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil on 17th August 2011.
Key note address on “Changing marketing environment and the strategies to tackle the same”, National seminar on Marketing, Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar, April 2011
Special address on, “The importance of branding”, National workshop on Entrepreneurship, KSCSTE, Trivandrum, April 2011.
Technical session speech on “Importance of Branding in Marketing”, Workshop on Intellectual property rights for entrepreneurs, KSSTM, PMG, Trivandrum on 31st March 2011,.
Thematic address on “Communication skills” in the National conference on “Enhancing skills” held at Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai on 2nd February 2011.
Thematic address on “Sales promotion strategies for the MSME’s”, National seminar on sales promotional strategies for MSME, VHNS Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 22nd December 2010.
Key note address on “Industry- academia partnership in education”, Project Management institute, Kerala chapter, 17th December 2010.
Technical session address on “ Marketing excellence”, Trends-2010 seminar series, SN College, Varkala, 14th December 2010.
Delivered the Presidential address on “Entrepreneurship in Kerala”, National seminar on Entrepreneurial scene in India, IMK Alappuzha, 10th November 2010
Presented a paper on “Emotional intelligence and business ethics”, XXXIII All India Accounting conference, University of Kerala, 13th November 2010.
Key note address on “Retailing in the International context vis a vis India”, National seminar on Retail management in India: Opportunities and challenges, Marian College, Kuttikanam on 15th September 2010.
Valedictory address on “Corporate social responsibility”, National seminar on Corporate social responsibility, SG College, Pulamon, Kottarakkara on 13th August 2010.
Key note address on “Placement scenario in India and the need for graduates to improve communication skills”, St Xaviers College, Tiruneveli 13th July 2010.
Key note address on “Emerging activities in education for Rotarians”, Rotary Club of Kayamkulam, 31st July 2010.
Key note address on, “TQM in management education: issues and challenges”, National seminar on TQM in Management education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, March 2010.
Invited lecture on, “FDI in Indian- Lessons drawn”, National seminar on Foreign Direct Investment, SVN College, Madurai, February 2010.
Inaugural address on “Learning to learn- skills needed for graduates”, UGC Supported State Level seminar on “Learning to learn”, Scott Christian college, Nagercoil, February 2010.
Resource person for the Beautician and Beauty parlour management course by ED Cell on “Introduction to Marketing”, January 2010
Key note address on “Entrepreneurship for the new generation”, National seminar cum workshop on Entrepreneurship, PRIST University, Thanjavur, December 2009.
Presidential address during the National seminar on Competency Tracing of Brand Kerala, Condor Convention centre, Changanaserry, December 2009.
Invited lecture on, “Second generation women entrepreneurs”, National seminar on Women entrepreneurship, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, September 2009.
Special address on, “Rural entrepreneurship – issues and challenges”, National workshop on rural entrepreneurship, Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam, Tamilnadu, April 2009.
Key note address on, “IT applications in Management”, National seminar on IT applications in Management, Anna University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, April 2009.
Theme presentation on, “The rise of medical tourism”, UGC Sponsored National seminar on prospects of health tourism in Kerala, Mannaniya College of Arts and Science, Pangode, March 2009.
Invited lecture on “Indian middle class- lessons for the Indian corporate”, UGC sponsored National seminar on Business and sustainable environment, PG Department of Commerce, Iqbal College, Peringammala, February 2009.
Invited lecture on “FDI in retailing in the Indian context”, National Seminar on FDI in retailing, St. Xaviers’ college (Autonomous), Tirunelveli, February, 2009.
Invited lecture on “Rural marketing challenges”, Seminar on Challenges in Marketing, Adhithanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchenthur, January 2009.
Invited lecture on “FDI in retailing in India vis a vis other countries”, National seminar on the impact of the entry of multinational corporations in the retailing scenario in Kerala, Government College, Attingal, November 2008.
Invited lecture on “Future of marketing in India”, National workshop on Marketing and Finance, TocH institute of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam, October 2008.
Key note address on “Research publications”, National seminar on management research, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 2008.
Special address on “Banking sector in India – issues and challenges”, National seminar on Banking and insurance, VPM College, Srivilliputhur, March 2008.
Key note address on “Small retailers in Indian Retail- implications for India”, National seminar on Retailing, Panampilly Government Arts College, Chalakkudy, February 2007.
Key note address on “Education and Women empowerment”, National seminar on Women Empowerment, Govindammal Arts College for Women, Tiruchendur, January 2007.
Delivered a key note address on, “Women Entrepreneurship and its significance to society”, National seminar on Women Entrepreneurship, All Saints College, Trivandrum, 27th September 2006.
Delivered the valedictory address, National seminar on Women Entrepreneurship, All Saints College, Trivandrum, 28th September 2006.
Delivered a key note address on “Professionalism and Globalisation – opportunities and threats for Company secretaries”, All India Company Secretary’s meet, Mascot Hotel, Trivandrum, 25th July 2006

Session chair in National seminars: (22)

Chairman- Technical track, National Conference on Responsible tourism, KITTS, Trivandrum 27th March 2017.
Chairman- Panel discussion, National seminar on Global strategies for inclusive growth, Department of Logistics Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 19th January 2017.
Member-Panel of Theme presentation in Local finance and Service Delivery, One day workship on an evaluation of local finance and service delivery in Kerala, GIFT, Trivandrum, 23rd June 2015.
Chairman, Inaugural session, National workshop on Human Rights Dimension of Intellectual Property Rights, University of Kerala, 11th June 2015.
Chairman, National workshop on cyber security and cyber law- issues and concerns, Department of Law, University of Kerala, 7th April 2015.
Member-Panel discussion, National seminar on Responsible tourism for sustainable development- issues and prospects, Sree Saraswathu Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, 26th March 2015.
Chairman, Technical session-III, National conference on Retailing in India and upcoming challenges, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode, 19-20 September 2014.
Chaired a technical session on “Software Applications For Information Management” during the National seminar on New Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres (NITILIC), University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 12th July 2013.
Chaired a technical session on “Green marketing challenges”, National seminar on Green marketing, Parks College (Autonomous), Tiruppur, Tamilnadu, 8th February 2013.
Chaired a technical session on Marketing strategies and Consumer behavior, National seminar on Marketing, Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar, April 2011.
Chaired a technical session on Management at the national conference on Entrepreneurship and Management (NCEM 2011), Anna University of Technology, Madurai, CED- TN and Technoforum, Tamilnadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Auditorium, Madurai, 18th March 2011.
Chaired a technical session on “Corporate governance, business ethics and GST”, Pre seminar session of XXXIII All India Accounting conference, Senate Chamber, University of Kerala, 6th November 2010.
Chaired the session on “Value based management”, National seminar on Value based management, Mangalam Management studies, Hotel Windsor Castle, Kottayam, 04 December 2009.
Chaired two sessions in “Competency tracing of brand Kerala”, National seminar on Competency tracing of brand Kerala, Condor convention centre, Changanaserry, 01 December 2009.
Chaired a session on “Banking”, National seminar on recent trends in service industries, VPMM College of Arts and Science, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur, March 2008.
Co-Chaired a session on, “Ethno tourism and culture”, National seminar on Ethno tourism, Kerala Institute of Travel and Tourism Studies, Trivandrum, February 2007.
National seminar on emerging trends in Advertising, TKM Institute of Management, Hotel Residency Tower , Trivandrum, 4th April 2007.
National seminar on Cross border acquisitions and Mergers, Indian Company Secretaries Association, Hotel Muscat, Trivandrum, 30th November 2007.
Chaired the sessions on Knowledge management in National seminar on Knowledge management, UIT-CME, University of Kerala, Kollam, November 2006.
Chaired the session on Marketing in the National Seminar on Management Research, GRG School of Management, Coimbatore, January 2006.
Chaired a session on “Issues in Eco-tourism” at the National Seminar on “Issues and Trends in Eco-tourism Development in India”, KITTS, Trivandrum, January 2006.
Chaired all the sessions of the National seminar on “ Retailing – The Indian Context”, MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara, December 2005.

Research paper presentations in National seminars: (84)

“The significance of location on the factors influencing quality of work life of women entrepreneurs in the small scale sector in Kerala”, National seminar on “Entrepreneurship in Industry 4.0: A glimpse”, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai, 16th December 2022.
“HRM practices in the insurance sector of India: Challenges and Opportunities”, National seminar on “Entrepreneurship in Industry 4.0: A glimpse”, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai, 16th December 2022.
“Role of Agro processing on Agribusiness Development in India”, National e- conference on Sustainable agricultural innovations and transformations in India: Challenges and Possibilities, MG Central University, Motihari, Bihar, 23rd April 2022.
“Impact of emerging trends on talent management practices in banking industry”, National econference on Advances in Business, Management and Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar, 25th to 26th June 2021.
“Impact of digital sales on automobile industry”, National econference on Advances in Business, Management and Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar, 25th to 26th June 2021.
“Reinventing public distribution system in India”, National econference on Advances in Business, Management and Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar, 25th to 26th June 2021.
Webinar on “Pandemic marketing strategies: Lessons and challenges”, Department of Management studies, Central University of Kerala, 22nd June 2020.
“Innovations in Telecom industry and budgetary practices in India”, National seminar on Budgetary practices in India, All Saints College, Trivandrum, 14th February 2021.
“Online marketing successes and failures”, ICSSR National conference on Depth and Expanse of Online Marketing Mettle, Alagappa University, Karaikudi,1st August 2019
“Trends in domestic and international market research”, National conference on Entrepreneurial eco system- Opportunities and challenges, Kannur University, Palayad, Telicherry, 21st and 22nd February 2019.
“Baby and child specific product markets in Asia pacific region- A comparison between India and China”, National seminar on opportunities and challenges in contemporary management practices, Gandhigram rural institute- Deemed to be university, Gandhigram, 20th and 21st February 2018.
“The role of information systems in management and marketing of the tourism sector”, National seminar on opportunities and challenges in contemporary management practices, Gandhigram rural institute- Deemed to be university, Gandhigram, 20th and 21st February 2018.
“Entrepreneurship in Kerala- issues”, National seminar on “Entrepreneurship and Employment- The Kerala scenario, KASS and IMK, 29th April 2017.
“The application of place marketing strategies for attracting the investors and visitors: A developing country perspective”, National seminar on Responsible tourism practices, KITTS, Trivandrum, 27th March 2017.
“Business development- case studies of various states in India”, National seminar on growth strategies for business development in India, PG Department of Commerce, Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy, 28th September 2016.
“Effective team management”, Induction programme for M Tech (Technology Management), 26th September 2016.
“Online courses and their implications”, National seminar on Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Higher Education- A current scenario, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi, 10th September 2016.
“Entrepreneurship for Youth- lessons from Kerala”, National seminar on youth for social transformation, Government College, Nedumangad, 11th March 2016.
“Middle class India”, Seminar on Middle class life of Kerala, KUTA, Trivandrum, 26th February 2016.
“Innovative practices and impact on business sustainability”, National seminar, Nanda Arts and Science College, Erode, 12th February 2016.
“An investigation into the divergent, convergent and transform fault boundaries in geology and its reference to management thinking”, National conference on Recent trends in the tectonics of peninsular India, University of Kerala, 5th February 2016.
“E-Commerce in societal context and development and impact of E- Commerce”, National seminar on influence of Electronic commerce in Societal context, Government College, Kattapana, 12th November 2015.
Presented a paper on “Marketing issues in Make in India”, National seminar on “Make in India –New Horizon of opportunities”, Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Trivandrum, 28th October 2015
“Emerging trends in people management”, National seminar on sustainable tourism and emerging trends, challenges and issues in HRM, NSS College, Pandalam, 29th September 2015.
“Emerging marketing strategies and consumer insights”, National seminar on innovative management strategies for emerging business paradigms, SVR NSS College, Vazhoor, 19th September 2015.
“CRM in Banking- issues”, National seminar on modern trends in banking, BCM College, Kottayam, 3rd September 2015.
“Sustainable development through public participation for inclusive growth- A case study of Indian companies”, National seminar on Corporate governance and inclusive growth, St.Dominic’s College, Kanjirapally, 18th August 2015.
“Online trading and its impact on Retail sector”, Inter collegiate seminar , VVV College for Women, Virudhunagar, 20th February 2015.
“Indian banking: Will it sustain the onslaught?”, National seminar on Indian banking industry: Issues and Challenges, PG Department of Commerce, Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai, 20th February 2015.
“Strategies for sustainable development”, National conference on Strategies for sustainable development practice in Indian industrie, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi, 18th February 2015.
“Women empowerment in rural areas with focus on agriculture”, National seminar on Rural empowerment in India through initiatives and innovations in Agriculture sector, Rathinam Institute of Management, Coimbatore,24th January 2015.
“Quality in Management education”, State Convention on Management Approach to quality enhancement in Education, CCEAM, Kerala Chapter, 18th August 2014.
“Green retailing as a sustainable strategy for Indian retailers”, National seminar on Green marketing, Parks College (Autonomous), Tiruppur, Tamilnadu, 8th February 2013.
“Green marketing- A pragmatic approach with respect to sustainable marketing”, National seminar on Green marketing, Parks College (Autonomous), Tiruppur, Tamilnadu, 8th February 2013.
“Life Insurance Marketing in India-The role of distribution channels for promoting financial status of India” in the National seminar on Financial inclusion organized by NABARD at S.D College Alappuzha sponsored by NABARD and organized by planning forum Kerala on 29th October 2010.
“Entrepreneurship as a remedy to counter recession and turbulent times”, 62nd Annual Indian Commerce Association conference, MDS University, Ajmer, October 10, 2009.
““Emotional Intelligence In The Business Curriculum”, National Seminar on the theme India 2050: Vision & Strategy, Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi, 5 September 2009.
“Medical tourism: An opportunity on a platter for India”, National seminar on Managing Economic recession: functional strategies revisited”, Srinivas Institute of Management studies, Pandheswar, Mangalore, April 3, 2009.
“WTO, IPR and its impact on the Indian pharmaceutical industry”, 61st annual Indian commerce association conference, Nagpur, December 26, 2008.
“Second generation entrepreneurs”, National seminar on emerging trends in entrepreneurship, Scott Christian college (Autonomous), Nagercoil, December 13, 2008.
“Recent trends in Banking in India”, National seminar on recent trends in service industries, VPMM College of Arts and Science, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur, March 15, 2008.
“Management education in India- Trends and Challenges”, 60th All India Commerce Conference, Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 27-29, 2007.
“A study on the impact of marketing on entrepreneurial ventures”, National seminar on promoting entrepreneurship at the gross root level in the liberalized era: challenges and dimensions, Pondicherry University, March 29 and 30, 2007.
“Toy Retailing in the Indian context”, National seminar in emerging trends in indian retailing-problems and prospects, Kakathiya University, Warangal, March 28, 2007
“Advertising industry and the role of creativity”, National conference on challenges to globalization and strategies to overcome them, MNM Jain Engineering college, Chennai, March 8, 2007.
“Marketing intelligence and its influence on organizations”, National seminar on Marketing, IMK, Kollam centre at Hotel Sudharsan, Kollam, 21st April 2007.
Presented a paper on, “Marketing intelligence in Indian context”, National seminar on Marketing, NI College of Arts and Science, Kumarakoil, 23rd March 2006.
“Branding of Retail sector – Indian experiences”, National Seminar on Management Research, GRG School of Management Studies, Coimbatore, January 2006.
“SERVQUAL- A potent tool for service quality – case study of State Bank of Travancore”, All India Commerce Conference, Kashi Vidhyapith, Varanasi, December 2005.
“Innovations in Consumer Response – Marketing and Operations Focus”, National Seminar on Innovations in Management, IMK Extension centre, Poojapura, November 2005.
“Globalisation and the Consumer Movement” (in Malayalam) National Seminar on Malayalam, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, November 2005.
“Customer Relationship Management and Operations Management in Tourism industry in Kerala”, National Seminar on Destination Branding and Tourism potential, IMK Extension Centre, Alappuzha, October 2005.
“An evaluation of characteristics of second generation entrepreneurs- case study of Trivandrum and Kollam Districts”, National seminar on emerging trends in Management, VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering, Coimbatore, October 2005.
“Marketing of life insurance products in Kerala – A case study of Kottayam”, National seminar on emerging trends in Management, VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering, Coimbatore, October 2005.
“Introduction to marketing research and application of statistical tools”, Workshop on Statistical Computations using softwares, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, February 2004.
“Emerging priorities and challenges in Institute perspective”, National seminar on strengthening industry-institute interaction, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, February 2004.
“WTO and its impact on the Indian pharmaceutical industry”, National Seminar on Globalisation, Institute of Technology, Mayyil, January 2004.
“Marketing intelligence”, National seminar on Business intelligence, Sri Ramakrishna College for Arts and Science for Women, Coimbatore, January 2004.
“Globalisation and its impact on the Indian Manufacturing sector”, National seminar on Globalisation, Institute of Technology, Mayyil, January 2004.
“Empirical research for legal profession”, Workshop on Legal Challenges, Kerala Law Academy, January 2004.
“The impact of globalisation on Indian manufacturing sector”, National seminar on Globalisation and Entrepreneurship, Erode Arts College, Erode, December 2003.
“The rationale for the development of rural and agricultural sector in India”, Seminar on the potential sectors for investment in agriculture and rural development in Kerala, Institute of Cooperative Management, Trivandrum, August 2003.
“The need for research in Marketing”, National level Workshop on Marketing Vs public Service for Transmission and Programme Executives of All India Radio, Prasar Bharathi Corporation, Trivandrum, March 2003.
“Modern marketing strategies”, Seminar on Management, as part of the Management Week organised by the British Library at Trivandrum, March 2003.
“Management profession and communication skills in the Internet Era”, National Seminar on Commerce Education in the new Millennium, Kannur University, December 2002.
“Corporate governance in the Indian pharmaceutical industry”, National Seminar on Commerce Education in the new Millennium, Kannur University, December 2002.
“Interactive home shopping- a prospect in electronic market place”, National conference on impact of information technology in industry and education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum m, November 2001.
“Impact of information technology in marketing communication”, National conference on impact of information technology in industry and education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, November 2001.
“Choice based credit system- use of information technology for creating niche”, National conference on impact of information technology in industry and education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, November 2001.
“Problems and prospects of Indian software industry in the wake of globalisation”, National seminar on Globalisation in the Third millennium, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, April 2001.
“Global options and strategies for the Indian software industry”, National seminar on Globalisation in the Third millennium, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, April 2001.
“Strategic options for the Indian advertising industry- post liberalisation”, National seminar on strategic options for Indian industry in the post liberalisation era, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, February, 2001.
“Imbroglios in Infrastructure in the Indian context”, National seminar on Development of infrastructure –Directions for the new millennium, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, September 2000.
“Pros and Cons of Private sector participate in infrastructure in India”, National seminar on Development of infrastructure –Directions for the new millennium”, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, September 2000.
“Problems and prospects of rural entrepreneurs”, National seminar on Institutional Support to Entrepreneurial Development”, Department of Commerce, Nehru Memorial college, Trichy, September 2000.
“Power shortage in India-Renewable energy to the fore”, National Seminar on infrastructure development and financing, Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, April 2000.
”Global marketing and the Indian Pharmaceutical industry”, National Seminar on management challenges and strategies for the new millennium, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, July 1999.
“Technology strategy for IT companies in the new millennium”, National Seminar on management challenges and strategies for the new millennium, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, July 1999.
“Strategic thrust on the effective brand building in the global context” Conference on globalisation, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, March 1998.
“Strategies in technical Entrepreneurship development to meet the LPG challenge” Conference on development of Technical Entrepreneurship, S.G.G.S. College of Engineering, Nanded, Maharashtra,June 1997.
“Techno MBA’s – Prospective Entrepreneurs” Conference on entrepreneurial thrust in Management Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, December 1996.
“Media explosion and its impact on the growing middle class in the Indian Context”, Seminar on recent trends in Sociology, Kerala sociological Society, Trivandrum, Kerala, December 1996.
“Developing global brand equity- lesson for the Indian MNC’s”, Conference on Globalisation, Kirloskar institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar, Karnataka, December 1996.
“Social marketing – a case study of Hindustan Latex Limited, Trivandrum”, Seminar on Services Marketing, Department of Management Studies, S.V. University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, December 1995.

Lectures delivered at the UGC-HRDC:

Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Leadership in the present context”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 16th January 2024
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building for success”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University,6th November 2023
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 2nd November 2023
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 26th July 2023
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building and Leadership”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 24th July 2023
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building for success”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University,5th December 2022.
Conducted Short-Term Course in Leadership Development Programme on, “Team building for success”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 14th November 2022.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Team building and Leadership”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 17th October 2022.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Leadership and Team building for academic success”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 2nd August 2022.
Coordinated Refresher Course in Commerce & Management (online mode) for College / University teachers for 14 days, UGC HRDC, University of Kerala from 13th July 2022 to 26th July 2022
Coordinated the Short-Term Course in Soft Skill Development Programme at UGC HRDC, University of Kerala from 23.03.2022 to 29.03.2022
Conducted XXIII Refresher Course in Education and Teaching Methods on, “Leadership through Team building”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 9th March 2022.
Conducted Short term course in techno managed pedagogies programme on, “Team building and Management”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 6th January 2022.
Conducted Faculty induction programme on, “Team building”, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 6th January 2022.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Professional Team building”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 15th November 2021.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Team building for business”, UGC-HRDC, Jainarayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, 12th November 2021
Conducted short term course in Leadership on, “Leadership through teamwork”, UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, 1st February 2021.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Team work”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, Kannur, 20th January 2021.
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Leadership”, UGC-HRDC, MK University, Madurai, 17th December 2020
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Trends in Marketing”, UGC- HRDC, Kannur University, 11th December 2018
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “New paradigms in Marketing”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, 18th January 2018
Conducted Faculty refresher programme on, “Latest trends in Management”, UGC-HRDC, Kannur University, Kannur, 8th December 2015
“Retailing- International vis a vis national”, Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, University of Kerala, June 20, 2013.
“Recent trends in retailing”, Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, University of Kerala, August 18, 2011.
“Panel discussion on entrepreneurship”, Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, University of Kerala, 2010.
“Retailing revolution”, Refresher course in Commerce and Management studies, University of Kerala, December 12, 2008.
“Marketing insights for dairy professionals”, Refresher course in Dairy and Veterinary sciences, Gandhigram Rural University, Dindigul, November 21, 2008.

List Of Workshops/MDP’s/ Seminars Attended

International:

Faculty Development Programme on Perceptor’s ethics-Redefining the value of education, TKM Institute of Management, 5th June 2021.
One week International Faculty Development Programme on Hybrid Teaching modalities: Educational strategies during COVID and beyond, GLS University, 1st to 6th November 2020.
“Innovative Practices & Strategies In Global Business And Enterprises”, Three Day International E- Conference On “Innovative Practices & Strategies In Global Business And Enterprises”, Kongunadu Arts And Science College, Coimbatore, 4th to 6th December 2020.
International Webinar on "Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Ownership, and Innovation", Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore, September 7, 2020
International webinar on Career and entrepreneurship Development, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 24th August 2020
International Webinar, ‘Portfolio Management in Derivatives and Commodities’, Bishop Moore College Mavelikara, 22nd August, 2020
Two days International Conference,“Rediscovering Management of Business post Covid 19” organized by CMS, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), 8th and 9th August 2020.
International webinar, Behavioural finance: an introduction, MG University, Kottayam, 8th August 2020.
International Webinar Programme on “Personal Financial Literacy”, Department of Commerce & Department of Accounting and Finance, MWCAS, Avadi, 31st July and 1st August 2020
Two days international webinar, “Entrepreneurship and startups: opportunities ahead”, SN College, Chempazhanthy, 29th to 30th July 2020.
International Webinar on ‘Financial Market Trends : Paradigm shift in the post pandemic scenario’, Department of Commerce, Sree Narayana College for Women , Kollam, 30th July 2020.
International Online Conference "Reinvent - Recent Developments In Commerce And Business In The RUPT World" (Rapid, Unpredictable, Paradoxical and Tangled), School of Commerce & Management, Garden City University, Bengaluru, 22nd July 2020.
International Webinar on FinTech and the Future of Banking, Christ Nagar College, Maranalloor, Trivandrum, 25th July 2020.
International Webinar, “Challenges faced by Women Leaders: Lessons learned and future strategies”,Centre for Women Empowerment and Women Studies, MS University, Tirunelveli, 21st July 2020.
International Webinar on Social Entrepreneurship, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, 16th July 2020.
International webinar, “Managing services in the Era of Reshaping Opportunities”, Acropolis Institute of Management studies and Research, Indore, 11th July 2020.
Virtual symposium,“COVID-19 Disease Control - Opportunities and Challenges for Vaccines, Bio-therapeutics and Diagnostics”, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 9th &10th July 2020.
International webinar, “Research indicators and predatory journals”, Dr MGR Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Chennai, 4th July 2020.
Two days international webinar,”Impact of COVID19 on human resources in Higher Education”, Gandhigram rural university, Dindigul, 24th to 25th June 2020.
International webinar, “Recent trends in supply chain management”, DMI College of Engineering, Chennai, 24th June 2020.
International webinar,” How do you write high impact factor paper?”, MG College, Trivandrum, 7th June 2020.

National:

National webinar on Research, innovation, collaboration and contribution, Garden City University, Bangaluru,26th March 2021.
Investor awareness program, MG College, Trivandrum, 22nd January 2021
Webinar on :Introduction to Density Functional Theory, Raman Optronics Webinar Series 2020: Virtual International Conference, University of Kerala, 1st October 2020
Embracing new normal with e-learning, ISTD, Trivandrum, 27th September 2020.
The Order Of Global Business In Post-Pandemic Era, Department of Commerce (PG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, 8th September, 2020
Webinar on Applications and tools in Next generation sequencing data analysis, Rai University, 28th August 2020.
National Webinar on “Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic And The Exigency To Revamp The Education System” organised by Christ College, Trivandrum, 28th August 2020.
National webinar on redefining sustainability, St.Mary’s College, Thrissur, 26th August 2020.
Webinar series on Research Methodology jointly organised by the Researchers’ Forum, Department of Commerce and IQAC, Government College, Attingal on the topic Academic Writing- Basics, 26th August, 2020.
National Webinar on How to be a Successful Online Learner- Do’s and Don'ts, Department of Commerce-Computer Applications in association with IQAC, St.Aloysius’ college Edathua, 24th August 2020
webinar on the topic “IKIGAI for Industry 4.0: Purpose, Profit and Preparing for the Future of Work” by Bian Li, Founder of “The Hungry Lab”, Lourdes Matha Institute of Management Studies (LMIMS), Trivandrum, 22nd August, 2020.
Webinar on “IPR Prospects In The World Of Entrepreneurship” organized by the Department of Commerce in association with IQAC of Saintgits College of Applied Sciences, Pathamattam, 19th August 2020
Webinar on NEP2020, Goa Business School, Goa, 16th August 2020.
One Day Webinar on ”Nuances in NAAC – Revised Accreditation Framework” held at Department of Management Studies, VTU Centre for Post Graduation Studies, Mysuru, 14th August, 2020.
National Webinar on ‘Changing Dimensions of Indian Banking Sector’ organised by the Department of Commerce in association with IQAC , Sankar Institute of Science Technology And Management , Chathannoor,14th August 2020.
National webinar, “Landslide disasters in Kerala”, University of Kerala, 13th August 2020.
Webinar on “N-LIST and Open Access Academic E- Resources for Research”,Mannaniya College of Arts & Science, 6th August 2020.
One Day National Webinar on Awareness about Innovation Voucher Programme (IVP) – Voucher ‘A’ and Voucher ‘B’, Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute Hub, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 5th August 2020
National Webinar on Future of Work: The Emerging Challenges for Business, Government and Society, P. B. Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada in association with NHRD Network, Vijayawada Chapter, 5th August, 2020
Webinar on Leading through crisis: How great leaders think, Goa Business School, 4th August 2020.
Webinar on “Idea to Commercialization: Challenges and Opportunities”, SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, 4th August 2020.
National level webinar, “How to Build a Product”, A J College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, 27th July 2020.
National webinar, “Challenges and prospects for Kerala economy- post COVID19”, Mar Atheneous College, Kothamangalam, 26th July 2020.
National webinar, “Management education & Covid19-An analysis”, Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science and Technology, Khammam, 25th July 2020.
National webinar, “Class room management tools”, SCMS School of Technology and Management, Kochi, 23rd July 2020.
Webinar, “New opportunities and challenges in Management education: Covid 19 pandemic scenario”, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Rajampet, 22nd July 2020.
National Level Webinar, “Banking Post Covid 19 Changes, Challenges &Strategies”, Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College, Minjur - 601203,21st July 2020.
National webinar, “Ethical Values of Superlative Leaders”, Gnanamani college of Technology,Namakkal, 20th July 2020.
National Webinar,Research and Career Development, Government College Tripunithura, 18th July 2020
National Webinar, “Cyber Sex Trafficking & Remedies under the Laws”, Centre for Women Empowerment and Women Studies MS University, Tirunelveli, 18th July 2020.
National level webinar, “Effective strategies for web information retrieval”, Mar Thoma college, Chungathara, 17th July 2020.
National Webinar,“Importance of Research and case study in Higher Education”, The American College, Madurai,16th July 2020.
National webinar, “Environment management systems & Contemporary laws”, MG University, Kottayam, 11th July 2020.
Webinar,“DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESS FUNCTIONS” Hindu College of Management, Guntur, 11th July 2020.
Webinar, “Impact of COVID19 on biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry”, DY Patil Deemed University, Navi Mumbai, 11th July 2020.
Webinar, “Tips for writing a high quality research paper”, FIIB, Newdelhi, 7th July 2020.
International webinar, “Research indicators and predatory journals”, Dr MGR Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Chennai, 4th July 2020.
National Webinar on “Protection of Inventions and Patent Rights”, Government Kaktiya PG College, Jagdalpur, and Government TCL PG College, Janjgir Chattisgarh, 4th July 2020.
Webinar, “Industry Insights On Post Covid 19 – Recruitment”, Department of Management Studies, Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies (SITAMS), Chittoor, 4th July 2020.
National webinar, “Social media marketing”, Alpha Arts and Science College, Porur, 2nd July 2020.
Webinar "Best Things First" - Covid Lockdown Exit - "The New Normal" Action Plan, Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, 30th June 2020.
National webinar,” Water resource management”, Sri DC College of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management studies, Bangarapet, 27th June 2020.
Two days international webinar,”Impact of COVID19 on human resources in Higher Education”, Gandhigram rural university, Dindigul, 24th to 25th June 2020.
International webinar, “Recent trends in supply chain management”, DMI College of Engineering, Chennai, 24th June 2020.
National webinar, “Understanding business analytics”, AMS Arts and Science College for Women, Hyderabad, 24th June 2020.
National webinar,“Challenges and Strategies in Commerce and Management, Post COVID Era”, Vindhya Institute of Management & Science, Rewa (M.P.) Karhi Road, Amoudha, Distt-Satna, 23rd & 24th June, 2020
National webinar, “Global trade challenges and opportunities in the current economic scenario”, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 22nd June 2020.
National webinar, “Artificial intelligence in Marketing- How? Why? What?”, NITTE School of Management, Bangalore, 21st June 2020.
National webinar, “Case analysis”, SDC College of Arts, Commerce Science and Management studies, Bangarpet, 20th June 2020.
National webinar, “Digital economy and its implications in Human Resources: Post Covid19”, Jain Deemed University, Bangalore, 19th June 2020.
National Webinar,“Customer Experience Management”, R V Institute of Management, Bangalore,19th June 2020.
Webinar on Brands in the Time of Corona: The New-Normal by Suresh Paul Antony, Professor, IIM – Trichy, Pearson India, 16th June 2020.
NATIONAL WEBINAR on "Tax Planning and Investment Strategies”, ST. Aloysius’ Institute Of Technology, Jabalpur, 13th June 2020.
National webinar, “NAAC-The new format-A paradigm shift”, NI Deemed University, Kuamarkoil, 12th June 2020.
International webinar,” How do you write high impact factor paper?”, MG College, Trivandrum, 7th June 2020.
Webinar, “Star Digital marketing”, Star Digital Certification, 30th May 2020.
Online Faculty development Programme,“Skill Development in Academic and Research”, Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College for Women, Warangal West, 14th, 17th and 18th August, 2020.
Online Faculty development Programme, Outcome based education, Rai University, Ahmadabad, 22nd to 24th July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, E Content Development and Tools for E Content Development, KSR College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengodu, 14th July 2020.
Online Faculty development Programme, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 8th to 11th July 2020.
Online Faculty development Programme, MSMEs: Threats, Challenges and Revival Measures, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) - Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) and Department of Management Studies, Central University of Kerala, 9th July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, Best practices of counselors and Digital learning, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru, 8th July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, UNDERSTANDING ANALYSIS IN RESEARCH, RR INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES, Bengaluru, 8th July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science, Kaliyakkavilai, 6th July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, ONLINE TEACHING TOOLS, Islamiah Women’s Arts And Science College, Vaniaymbadi, 1st July 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, "E-Faculty Development Programme - on Post Covid-19 Paradigms - Opportunites and Challenges", School Of Business, The Assam Kaziranga University, 25th - 27th JUNE 2020.
Online Student development programme on Challenges and opportunities for students in present COVID scenario and choosing MBA specialization based on aptitude, MILR Institute of Technology, Telangana, 18th June 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, Orientation session on “TRIZ and Design for patentability”, TRIA Association Asia, 18th June 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, International two days FDP, Rajapalayam Rajus college, 13th to 14th June 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, Two Days Online FDP on Pedagogy in Management and Computer Science Education in Post COVID era, INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, JALGAON, 12th to 13th June 2020.
Online Faculty Development Programme, Outcome based education, INPODS EDTECH, 29th April 2020
REAP International Online Conference, Assessment Design for Learner Responsibility, May 29-31, 2007.
Workshop on quality improvement in research, University of Kerala, September 28-29, 2007.
One day National seminar on Schooling in India: Development of Educational alternatives for the twenty first century at Trivandrum on 29th April 2004.
“Search engine optimization”, Webcasting conducted by Insight Express in collaboration with Marketingprofs.com on 19th November 2004.
“Killer web content: Make the sales and build the brand”, Webcasting conducted by Insight Express in collaboration with Marketingprofs.com on 8th December 2004.
“Blogs: What every marketer needs to know now”, Webcasting conducted by Insight Express in collaboration with Marketingprofs.com on 20th December 2004.
Workshop on Reviewing and Restructuring BBA Curriculum of University of Kerala on 19th and 20th May 2003 as Expert Board Member.
Two day policy workshop on organic sustainability of Kerala – a global model at Poabs Organic Estates Nellyampathy, Palakkad on 23rd and 24th August 2003.
National seminar on Emerging trends in Commerce Education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum on 2nd November 2002.
National Seminar on Administrative reforms organised by the Ministry of labour in Trivandrum, March 2001.
Refresher courses in Management studies sponsored by U.G.C. at Alagappa University and University of Kerala during 1999, 2001 & 2003.
Seminar on emerging trends in Hospital management at the Indian Hospital Association Premises, Salem, 2000.
Case workshop for management faculty at Alagappa Institute of Management, Karaikudi, 1997.
Understanding global aspects of marketing Management Development Programme at Anna Institute of Management, Chennai, 1996.
Public Speaking and Sales Management workshops at Hindustan Latex Limited, Trivandrum, 1993.

NEP SYLLABUS RESTRUCTURING

Four Year B Com, SPM Vishwavidyalaya, Tirupati
Four Year BBA & B Com, Goa University

CONTRIBUTIONS AS DEAN- FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Approved the scheme and syllabus of the following courses:
- BBA (Logistics Management)
- B.Sc (Hotel Management and Catering Technology)
- BHM (Hotel Management)
- BBA ( Travel and Tourism)
- B Voc ( Tourism and Hospitality)
- B Voc ( Food Processing & Management)
- B Voc ( Food Processing)

Involved in the faculty selection and training in the affiliated colleges except College of Engineering, Trivandrum

CONTRIBUTIONS AS CHAIRMAN- BOARD OF STUDIES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Structured the scheme and syllabus of the following courses under OBE pattern:
- Four Year BBA, MG University
- Four Year BBA, University of Kerala
- B.Sc (Hotel Management and Catering Science)
- BMS (Hotel Management)
- BHMCT
- B Voc ( Tourism and Hospitality)
- B Voc (Food Processing)
- BBA (Business Administration)
- BBA ( Logistics Management)
- MBA (Full time and Part time)
- MBA (Distance Education)
- MBA (Evening scheme)
- MBA (Travel and Tourism)
- M Com (Rural Management)
- M.Phil (Management)

Conducted admission regularities check in all affiliated colleges
Involved in the faculty selection and training in the affiliated colleges except College of Engineering, Trivandrum

CONTRIBUTIONS AS CHAIRMAN INCHARGE, CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, TRIVANDRUM:

Preparation of Review of public enterprises in Kerala,2016-17, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Government of Kerala, 2017
Diagnostic study on the issues of sand and granite mining in Kerala, Revenue Department, Government of Kerala, 2017
Organisational study, Women’s Development Corporation, Government of Kerala, 2017
Technical project appraisal, KIIFB, 2017
Study on Up-gradation of College of Engineering, Munnar, Government of Kerala,2017
Recruitment initiatives for Kerala Cashew Board limited, National institute of Fashion Technology, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Kerala Financial Corporation, KELTRON, KMML, 2017

CONTRIBUTIONS AS COORDINATOR-MBA IDE

Launched MBA (Distance Education) through Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala, Trivandrum since 2006.
Upgraded the course from Three years to Two years from 2009.
Conducted entrance examinations to MBA (IDE) since 2006.
Organised contact classes at Trivandrum, Kollam and Alappuzha
Conducted soft skills training and seminars for the MBA students
Overseen the project report preparation and presentation of 143 MBA students

Prepared study materials on:
- Business Environment
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Product Management
- Strategic Management
- International Marketing

Involved in timely completion of the examinations and course work

Dr KS Chandrasekar

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