Dr. P.S. MANJULA No.3, I Cross Street,

Gandhi Road, Mittinamalli, I.A.F, Avadi, Chennai- 600 055

Tamil Nadu, India Mobile: 9841125598

E-mail: write2profmanjula@gmail.com

EDUCATION Ph.D, Management 2011 Completed Ph.D (Full- Time) Thesis titled “Occupational Stress, Self-Leadership and

Psychological Well-Being of Information Systems Personnel” in November, 2011 from the

Department of Management Studies, University of Madras. Awarded UGC Project Fellowship

for UGC-MRP.

M.B.A, Marketing & Systems 1999 Department of Management Studies, Madras University First class with Distinction (OPM- 90.21). M.Sc, Mathematics 1996 College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University First Class. B.Sc, Mathematics 1994 All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University First Class. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION

Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship conducted by UGC, December 2003.

Qualified in State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship, August 2011.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications LIBA-IC, Chennai.

Bachelor of Education

N.K.T National College of Education for Women,

Madras University. MEMBERSHIP

Life time member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). Member of National HRD Network.

Member Madras Management Association.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, in Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai. 2014- Till Date

Professor and Director, in Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai. 2012- 2014

Associate Professor and Director, in Department of Business Administration, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Chennai. 2011-2012

UGC Project Fellow for Major Research Project titled “Occupational Stress among

Information Systems Personnel” in the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai. 2005-2007

Senior Lecturer in Department of Management Studies, Jaya Engineering College,

Chennai. 1999-2003

Academic Counsellor for IGNOU’s MBA programme (Part-Time) at Jaya College of Arts and Science, Chennai Study Centre. 2001-2004

AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST

Organizational Behaviour, Women Studies, Psychology of Every day Work Life, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Completed Research Project Titled, “A Study on the Attitude of Farmers of Tanjavur District towards Mobile Applications for Agricultural Development” under the UGC-UPE- Phase II-Centre for Rural Development and Strategic Studies Project for two years duration and budget of Rs. 5,23,000 /-.

AWARDS

OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN MANAGEMENT AWARD, 2018 by Venus International Foundation, India for initiatives and developments in the field of Organizational Behaviour on 3rd March, 2018.

Honored with BEST RESEARCHER AWARD, 2017 on the Teachers’ Day Celebrations by the Vice Chancellor, University of Madras, in appreciation of the research work during the academic years 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Best Teacher Award (Aasiriyar Thilagam Award) from Ilakkiyasolai, Chennai presented on 13th Sept, 2015.

Best Paper Award on 6th March, 2020 at International Conference- Business Next 2020 for the paper titled, ‘Measuring Organizational Performance- Problems and Solutions : A Systematic Review’, organized at PG & Research Department of Commerce, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai.

Best Paper Award on 21st Sept, 2015 at National Conference, INNOVATIO’15- ‘Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India’ for the paper titled, ‘Propagating Mobile Applications through Public Agro-Advisory Systems in Indian Agricultural Sector’, organized at Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai.

Best Paper Award and a Cash Prize of Rs1500/- on 22nd March, 2014 at 3rd National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Management towards Sustainable Development’ organized at Vel Tech Institute of Management, Chennai.

Awarded Best Management Ph.D Thesis Award and a Cash Prize of Rs10, 000/- on

Jan 31st, 2013 at the International Conference organized at Mohammed Sathak Arts and Science College, Chennai.

DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED

Established Women Empowerment Cell at Veltech Multi Tech Engineering College and worked on issues of Girl Student’s Safety apart from organizing programmes on Women Leadership.

LIST OF PAPERS PUBLISHED

Manjula, P.S., & Sindhura, K. (2021). Human Resource Coping Strategies in “New Normal”and their Impact on Work Places: Systematic Review, Journal of Contemporary Issues and Government, Volume 27, Issue 1, Pages 1746-1759, Online ISSN: 1323-6903, Web of Science Indexed

Manjula, P.S., & Sindhura, K.(2021). Leaderpower on employees' work engagement in Non- Governmental organisations. Kala-The Journal of Indian Art History Congress, 26, No.2(XIIV), 215-222. Web of Science Indexed

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “Lessons Learnt from Health Care Providers in the Crisis Management Situation-COVID 19”, European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Volume 7, Issue 7, Page-6946-6961, ISSN 2515-8260, Scopus Indexed, IF-0.2.

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “Psychological Well-Being and Resilience as Predictors of Entrepreneurial Success among Micro Enterprises”, Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 5, Page-6238-6250, ISSN 0038-111X, Scopus Indexed, IF- 0.3.

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “Self-Inspiration: Driving Force towards Successful Entrepreneurship”, Kala Sarovar, Volume 23, No.4 (VI), Oct-Dec 2020, Page 102-109, ISSN 0975-4520, (UGC Care List)

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “Entrepreneurship and Family Business: Do Conflict Resolution and Communication in the Family Influence Entrepreneurs’ Motivation?”, Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 2s, Page 6900-6911, ISSN 0038-111X, Scopus Indexed, IF- 0.3.

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “Influence of Leader Power on Organizational Trust: An Empirical Investigation in Non-Governmental Organizations”, Shodh Sarita, Volume 7, Issue 27, Page- 216-221 ISSN 2248-2397 UGC CARE Listed

Manjula, P.S., & Sindhura, K. (2020). Self-leadership and Psychological capital as Predictors of Entrepreneurial intentions of the Post Graduate Students, Sambodhi, Vol-43-No.04 (VII),1-8.

Manjula, P.S. and Sindhura, K. (2020). “A Systematic Review of Self-Leadership and its Impact on Individual and Organizationally Valued States”, TEST Engineering & Management, Volume 83, March-April, Page- 23433-23443, ISSN 0193-4120 Scopus Indexed

Manjula, P.S. and Nayakam, X.S.T. (2020). “Measuring Organizational Performance-

Problems and Solutions: A Systematic Review”, TEST Engineering & Management, Volume 83, March-April, Page- 9670-9674, ISSN 0193-4120.Scopus Indexed

Manjula, P.S. and Praveen Kumar, E. (2019). “Determinants of Internet of Things

Based Smart Medical Devices Adoption in the Healthcare Industry in Chennai”, Ajanta, Volume 8, Issue 1, Jan-March 2019, Page 91-100, ISSN 2277 5730 (UGC 40776), IF- 5.5

Chackochen, M., Pon Ramalingam, R. & Manjula. P.S. (2018). “An Empirical

Analysis Of Training In It Education: A Franchisor- Franchisee Perspective”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and

Development (IJMPERD) ISSN (P): 2249-6890; ISSN (E): 2249-8001 Special Issue, Jun 2018, 269-276. Scopus Indexed.IF-7.6197

Chackochen, M., Pon Ramalingam, R. & Manjula. P.S. (2018). “The Impact of Franchiser-Franchisee Relationship In Agency Performance”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN (P): 2249-6890; ISSN (E): 2249-8001 Special Issue, Jun 2018, 291-300. Scopus Indexed.IF-7.6197

Ravimohan, R. , Nandagopal, R., and Manjula, P.S. (2018). “Consumer Dissonance

and its Influence on Consumer Service Quality in Quick Service Restaurants in Chennai City”, SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management studies, Volume 5, Issue 5, May 2018, Page 19-24, ISSN 2393 9125, IF- 2.24.

Manjula, P.S. and Nayakam, S. T. (2018). “Technology Self-Efficacy of Customers

and Adoption of E-Banking Service”, Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research, Volume 4, Issue 3, March 2018, Page 1420-425, ISSN 2395 5929.IF-1.14.(UGC List No. 45308).

Manjula, P. S. (2017). “Behavioural Intention to Use Mobile Applications among

Farmers of Tanjavur District in Tamil Nadu”, KAAV International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Business Management, Volume 4, Issue 4, Dec 2017, Page 133-141, ISSN 2348-4969.

Manjula, P.S. (2017). “Organizational Role Stress and Its Relationship with Work

Exhaustion in the Indian Information Technology Industry”, International Journal of Research in Management, Economics and Commerce, , Volume 07 Issue 10, October 2017, Page 53-58 http://indusedu.org ISSN 2250-057X, Impact Factor: 6.

Manjula, P.S. (2017). “Behavioural Intention to Use Mobile Applications for Banking in

Chennai”, International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations, Special Volume, Issue 4, 129- 136, ISSN 2348 4705.

Manjula, P.S. (2016). “Self-Leadership and Individual Entrepreneurial Intention among

Management Students”. MIM International Journal of Management Research, Special Issue 2, 2, 41-46, ISSN 2394- 6997.

Manjula, P.S. and Subramanian, E. C. (2016). “Organizational Effectiveness through E- Hospital Management of Healthcare Industry in India”. International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations, Special Volume, 4, November, 59-65, ISSN 2348 4705.

Manjula, P.S. (2016). “Vistas of New Leadership: Practicing Self-Leadership”, International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations, Special Volume, 4, March, 187-196, ISSN 2348 4705.

Manjula, P.S. (2016). “Green Supply Chain Management as an Innovative Tool for Sustainable Development in Manufacturing”, International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations, Special Volume, 4, March, 269- 274, ISSN 2348 4705.

Manjula. P.S. and Vaneeta, A. (2016). “Human Resources Management- Challenges in the IT Industry”, Innovation in the Business- Harnessing Sustainability, MJP Publisher, Chennai, March, 495- 504, ISBN 978-81-8094-321-8.

Manjula. P.S. and Kaaviyashri, R. (2016). “Changing Attitude of Farmers towards using Mobile Technology for Sustainable Agricultural Practices”, Innovation in the Business- Harnessing Sustainability, MJP Publisher, Chennai, March, 505-514, ISBN 978-81-8094-321-8.

Vaneeta, A. and Manjula, P.S. (2016). “An Empirical Study on the Impact of Leadership Style on Sustainable Learning Organization”, Innovation in the Business- Harnessing Sustainability, MJP Publisher, Chennai, March, 621-632, ISBN 978-81-8094-321-8.

Manjula, P.S. and Srinivasan, P.T. (2016). “The Effect of Occupational Stress on Organizational Commitment”, MIM International Journal of Management Research, 2(1), Feb, 17-28, ISSN 2394-6997.

Manjula, P.S. and Srinivasan, P.T. (2015). “Occupational Stress and its Impact on Work Exhaustion- An Empirical Study among Information Systems Personnel”, International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research (Scopus Indexed), 13 (8), 6359-6371, ISSN 0972-7302.

Manjula, P.S. and Kaaviyashri, R. (2015). “Propagating Mobile Applications through Private Agro- Advisory Systems and its advantages in Indian Agricultural Sector”, International Journal of Business Quantitative Economics and Applied Research Management, 1, Dec, 323- 329, ISSN 2349-5677.

Manjula, P.S. and Srinivasan, P.T. (2015). “Self-Leadership as a Moderator on the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction”, International Journal of Business Quantitative Economics and Applied Research Management, 1, Dec, 268-274, ISSN 2349-5677.

Manjula, P.S. and Kaaviyashri, R. (2015). “Information and Communication Technology as an Enabler of Agricultural Progress”, Managing Human Resources at the Workplace-Proceedings of 4th International Conference SDMIMD, Dec, ISBN 978-93-83302-07-9.

Manjula, P.S. and Kaaviyashri, R. (2015). “Propagating Mobile Applications through Public Agro-Advisory Systems in Indian Agricultural Sector”, Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India, 138-140, ISBN 989-93-82570-66-0.

Manjula, P.S. (2015). “Green Recruitment Practices in Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services Companies- An Empirical Investigation”, Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India, 164-165, ISBN 989-93-82570-66-0.

Manjula. P.S. and Vaneeta, A. (2015). “Organizational Culture and its Effect on Organizational Commitment: An Empirical Study in Indian BPO Industry”, International Journal of Business Intelligence and Innovations, Vol. 1, No.2, 18-23, ISSN 2348 4705.

Vaneeta, A and Manjula. P.S. (2015). “A Study of Psychological Empowerment and its Effect on Employee Engagement in Telecom Sector”, International Journal of Business Intelligence and Innovations, Vol. 1, No. 2, 28-32, ISSN 2348 4705.

Vaneeta, A and Manjula. P.S. (2015). “Knowledge Management and its Applicability

in Universities”, International Journal of Business Intelligence and Innovations, Vol. 1, No. 2, 81-86, ISSN 2348 4705.

Manjula. P. S and Vaneeta, A. (2015). “Predictors of Team Satisfaction”, Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies and Research, Vol. 1, No.1, 6-10, ISSN 0975-749X.

Manjula, P.S and Vaneeta, A. (2014). “Job Satisfaction and its influence on Employee Engagement”, International Research Journal of Management and Humanities, Sept, Vol.2, No. 2, 559-563, ISSN 2347-3274.

Vaneeta, A and Manjula, P.S. (2014). “Issue of Cross-Cultural Adjustment”,

International Research Journal of Management and Humanities, Sept, Vol.2, No. 2, 553-558, ISSN 2347-3274.

Manjula, P.S and Srinivasan, P.T. (2013). “Occupational Stress among Information

Systems Personnel”, Golden Research Thoughts, Special Issue, Sept, Vol.2, 38-42, ISSN 2231-5063 (IF 1.2018).

Manjula, P.S. (2013). “Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Organization

Citizenship Behavior- An Empirical Investigation”, Golden Research Thoughts, Special Issue, Sept, Vol.2, 43-47, ISSN 2231-5063 (IF 1.2018).

Manjula, P.S. (2012). “Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Its

Significance in the Indian Banking Sector”, Journal of Management and Science, Special Issue VII, Vol.3, 4-9, ISSN 2249-1260.

Manjula, P.S. (2012). “Fostering Creative Problem Solving among Software Development Teams”, Journal of Exclusive Management Science, August, Vol. 1, Issue 7, ISSN 2277 – 5684.

Manjula, P.S and Srinivasan, P.T. (2011). “Self-Leadership: A New Leadership Perspective”, Conference Proceedings on Business Strategies on Corporate Race, Ed. Murugan, K., Sulthana, M.N., & Swaminathan, G., Scitech Publications (India) Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, 64-66, ISBN 978-81-8371-385-6.

Manjula, P.S and Srinivasan, P.T. (2009). “Knowledge Sharing in Software

Organizations”, Ed Sumati Reddy, The ICFAI University Press on Knowledge Management: HR Dimensions, 121-132, ISBN 978-81-314-2470-4.

Srinivasan, P.T and Manjula, P.S. (2008). “Gender Differences in Self-Leadership

among Management Students”, Organisational Management, Vol.24, No.3, 27-30.

Manjula, P.S and Srinivasan, P.T. (Sep 2007). “Knowledge Sharing in Software Organizations”, The ICFAI Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol.5, No.5, 48-56, ISSN 0972-9216.

Manjula, P.S and Srinivasan, P.T. (2007). “Occupational Stress and its Relationship

with Job Satisfaction among Information Systems Personnel” Ed Jawahar, P.D., and Venkatraman, R, Perspectives on HR and IT management, Excel Books, New Delhi, 65-78, ISBN 81-7446-533-2.

Srinivasan, P.T and Manjula, P.S. (Dec 2006). “Self-Leadership and Scholastic

Performance among Management Students”, Experiments in Education, SITU Council for Educational Research, 5- 8.

LIST OF BOOKS PUBLISHED

Statistics for Management, 2017 Ed., Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, ISBN 978-93-5273-585-3.

Organisational Behaviour (Text and Cases), 2017 Ed., Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, ISBN 978-93-5273-551-8.

LIST OF PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIA

INTERNATIONAL

“Marketing Innovations Post COVID: A Systematic Review”, presented in Vishleshan-International Conference on Post Covid Practices 1.0 organized by International School of Business & Research, Bangalore, India on 23rd Feb, 2021.

“Digital Divide in E-Learning Systems: The Indian Scenario during the Pandemic”, presented in the International E-Conference on ‘International Business Climate and Indian Strategy to Manage Turbulence’ conducted by MBA Department, School of Management Studies, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai on 11th Feb, 2021.

“Systematic Review: The Role Mindfulness in Employee Well-Being” presented in International e-conference Negotium Procuratio organised by St.Claret college, Bengaluru held on 5th Feb, 2021.

“Systematic review paper on HR coping strategies in the ‘New normal’ in various workplaces” presented in International youth symposium 2021 on Reinventing Business Management Practices for Sustainability and Growth organised by B.K. School of Professional Management held on 29th & 30th Jan, 2021.

“Relationship of Motivation on Entrepreneurs' Grit: Innovative behaviour as Mediator” presented in Virtual International Conference on “Reimagining Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance in the Digital Era (ICRECGDE)” organised by Samshodhana, School of Commerce, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) on 29th Jan, 2021.

“Psychological Well-Being and Resilience as Predictors of Entrepreneurial Success

among Micro Enterprises”, presented in ASPIRE- A Multidisciplinary International Conference organized by G. H.Raisoni College of Commerce, Science & Technology, Nagpur, in association with Ndejje University, Uganda on 20th and 21st Nov, 2020.

“Entrepreneurship and Family Business: Do Conflict Resolution and

Communication in the Family Influence Entrepreneurs’ Motivation? Presented in the International Conference on Emerging Approaches in Business Management – Divergent Perspectives and Dimensions (ICEABM-2020) organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani, Chennai on 16th Oct, 2020.

“Lessons Learnt from Healthcare Providers in Handling Crisis Management Situations -COVID19” presented in 10th International online conference on “Impact of COVID-19 on local and global economy and recovery strategies” organized by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai held on 16th & 17th June, 2020.

“Influence of Leader Power on Organisational Trust: An Empirical Investigation in Non-Governmental Organisations” presented in International web conference “Responding to Changing Business Challenges and Opportunities” organized by Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute University ,Chennai held on 21st May, 2020.

“Self-Efficacy in the Workplace: Implications for Work Motivation” presented in

International web conference “Responding to Changing Business Challenges and Opportunities” organised by Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai held on 21st May, 2020.

“A Systematic Review of Self-Leadership and its Impact on Individual and Organizationally Values States” presented in the One Day International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends & Practices of Business Leadership in the Digital Era’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 6th March, 2020.

“Measuring Organizational Performance- Problems and Solutions” presented in the

International Conference- BusinessNext 2020 organized by the PG & Research Department of Commerce, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai on 5th & 6th March, 2020.

“Influence of Leader Power on Employees’ Work Engagement in Non-Governmental Organizations’ presented in the International Conference- BusinessNext 2020 organized by the PG & Research Department of Commerce, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai on 5th & 6th March, 2020.

“Absorptive Capacity- Prelude to Innovative Capability of Organizations” presented

in the UGC Sponsored Two Days International Conference on ‘Business Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 8th & 9th Feb, 2019.

“Determinants of Internet of Things Based Smart Medical Devices Adoption in the Healthcare Industry in Chennai” presented in the UGC Sponsored Two Days International Conference on ‘Business Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 8th & 9th Feb, 2019.

“Technology self-efficacy and adoption of E-Banking Services” presented in the ICSSR Sponsored Two Day International Conference on ‘Economic Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Development’ organized by Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala in Collaboration with Indian Economic Association (IEA) on 16th & 17th March, 2018.

“A Study on Usage of Plastic Carry Bags among Residents of Avadi, Chennai” presented in Two day International Conference on ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Resource Management’ organized by Centre for Environmental Sciences and Centre for Water Resources Management on 12th & 13th March, 2018.

“Precision Farming and role of Data Analytics- A Conceptual Analysis of Future Directions in Farming Practices” presented in the ICSSR Sponsored Two Days International Conference on ‘Úrban Agriculture- Land, Food, People, Agriculture and City: A Geographical Perspective’ organized by Department of Geography, University of Madras as part of Post-Centenary Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on 14th & 15th Feb, 2018.

“Behavioural Intention to Adopt Banking Mobile Applications” presented in the UGC Sponsored International Conference on ‘Innovative and Sustainable Business Practices” organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 10th Feb, 2017.

“Managing Workforce in Globalised Era through Self-Leadership”, presented in the International Conference on ‘Management Perspectives on Globalisation, Technology and Innovation’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 18th & 19th March, 2016.

“Factors Influencing Adoption of Mobile Applications for Agriculture among

Farmers” presented in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ‘Management Perspectives on Globalisation, Technology and Innovation’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 18th & 19th March, 2016.

“Green Supply Chain Management: A Conceptual Model on its Applicability in

Business” presented in the International Conference on ‘Management Perspectives on Globalisation, Technology and Innovation’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 18th & 19th March, 2016.

“Human Resources Management- Challenges in the IT Industry” presented in the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Business Practices for Sustainable Development organized by Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai on 4th March, 2016.

“Changing Attitude of Farmers towards using Mobile Technology for Sustainable Agricultural Practices” presented in the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Business Practices for Sustainable Development organized by Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai on 4th March, 2016.

“An Empirical Study on the Impact of Leadership Style on Sustainable Learning Organization” presented in the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Business Practices for Sustainable Development organized by Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai on 4th March, 2016.

“Propagating Mobile Applications through Private Agro- Advisory Systems and its advantages in Indian Agricultural Sector” presented in the International Conference on Challenges and Emerging Trends in Management and Technology (ICCEMT-2015), organized by School of Management Sciences, Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions, Hyderabad on 12th Dec, 2015.

“Self-Leadership as a Moderator on the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction” presented in the International Conference on Challenges and Emerging Trends in Management and Technology (ICCEMT-2015), organized by School of Management Sciences, Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions, Hyderabad on 12th Dec, 2015.

“Information and Communication Technology as an Enabler of Agricultural Progress” presented in the 4th International Conference on Managing Human Resources at the Workplace, organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore on 4th& 5th Dec, 2015.

“A Conceptual Model on the Relationship between Organizational Culture and

Organizational Commitment” presented in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Business Paradigm’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur on 28th Aug, 2015.

“Linking Psychological Empowerment to Employee Engagement- A Conceptual Model” presented in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Business Paradigm’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur on 28th Aug, 2015.

“Predictors of Team Satisfaction” presented in the International Conference on

‘Enriching Employee Engagement in Organization- Role of Psychology’ organized by the Department of Psychology, University of Madras from 30th Jan to 1st Feb, 2015.

“Impact of Job Satisfaction and its dimensions on Employee Engagement in

Hospitality Industry” presented in the International Conference on ‘Enhanced Changes in Corporate Environment’ organized by Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science on 29th September, 2014.

“Global Leadership Development: Issue of Expatriate Adjustment” presented in the International Conference on ‘Enhanced Changes in Corporate Environment’ organized by Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science on 29th September, 2014.

“Self-Leadership : A New Leadership Perspective” presented in the International

Conference on ‘Business Strategies on Corporate Race – A Multidisciplinary Global Perspective-ICBSCR-2011’ at the Department of Management Studies, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology, Mahabalipuram on May 6th & 7th, 2011.

“E-Customer Relationship Management in the Indian Banking Sector” presented in the International Conference on ‘Emerging trends in E-Commerce’ at the Department of Commerce, University of Madras on March 16th & 17th, 2011.

NATIONAL “Efficacy of Ethnographic Approach in Business Management” presented in

Platinum Jubilee Two-Days National Seminar on ‘The Relevance of Anthropology and Inter-Disciplinary Research’ organized by the Department of Anthropology, University of Madras, Chennai on 24th & 25th March, 2021.

“The Impact of Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use on Attitude towards Mobile Applications for Farming” presented in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Management (NCETM 2017) with the theme ‘Innovation and Value Creation-Path to Success’ organized by School of Management, Veltech Dr. RR and Dr. SR University on 7th April, 2017.

“Willingness to Adopt Mobile Applications among Farmers: Evidence from

Tanjavur District” presented in the DST-Purse Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on ‘Geoinformatics for Rural Health and Environmental Sustainability: Problems and Perspectives’ organized by Department of Geography, University of Madras on 28th & 29th March, 2017.

“Self-leadership and Individual Entrepreneurial Intention among Management Students” presented in the ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Managerial Issues in Modern Business Environment organized by MEASI Institute of Management, New College, Chennai on 21st January, 2017.

“Digital Marketing- Changing Landscape of Marketing” presented in the ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Managerial Issues in Modern Business Environment organized by MEASI Institute of Management, New College, Chennai on 21st January, 2017.

“Organizational Effectiveness through E- Hospital Management of Healthcare Industry in India” presented in the National Conference on Lean Management and Organizational Effectiveness organized by PG Department of Human Resource Management, S.D. N. B. Vaishnav College for Women on 29th November, 2016.

“The Effect of Role Stress on Work Exhaustion” presented in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Life, Work and Leadership in Organisations organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Madras on 27th January, 2016.

“Effect of Quality of Work Life on Organization Commitment” presented in the UGC

Sponsored National Seminar on Life, Work and Leadership in Organisations organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Madras on 27th January, 2016.

“Self-Leadership Strategies for Personal and Organizational Excellence” presented in the National Seminar on Innovative Management Practices for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness organized by the Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University in association with ICSSR, New Delhi on 8th and 9th October, 2015.

“Strengthening Financial Inclusion in India” presented in the National Seminar on Innovative Management Practices for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness organized by the Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University in association with ICSSR, New Delhi on 8th and 9th October, 2015.

“Propagating Mobile Applications through Public Agro-Advisory Systems in Indian Agricultural Sector” presented in the National Conference on ‘INNOVATIO’ 15- Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India’ organized by Department of Business Administration, Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on 21st Sept, 2015.

“Green Recruitment Practices in Information Technology and Information

Technology Enabled Services Companies- An Empirical Investigation” presented in the National Conference on ‘INNOVATIO’ 15- Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India’ organized by Department of Business Administration, Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on 21st Sept, 2015.

“Human Resources Management- Challenges in the IT Industry” presented in the

National Seminar on ‘Human Resource Management: Issues and Perspectives for Sustainable Development and Excellence’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 6th and 7th March, 2015.

“Knowledge Management and its Applicability in Universities” presented in the National Seminar on ‘Human Resource Management: Issues and Perspectives for Sustainable Development and Excellence’ organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 6th and 7th March, 2015.

“Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Its influences on Employee Engagement” presented in the National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Management towards Sustainable Development’ at Vel Tech Institute of Management, Chennai on 21st and 22nd March, 2014.

“Green Recruitment as an Innovative Recruitment Tool” presented in the National Conference on ‘Paradigm Shifts in Management’ at S.A. Engineering College, Chennai on March 5th, 2014.

“Occupational Stress among Information Systems Personnel” presented in the

National Conference on ‘Innovation for Sustainable Growth of Business’ at the Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on Sept 28th, 2013.

“Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Organization Citizenship Behavior- An Empirical Investigation” presented in the National Conference on ‘Innovation for Sustainable Growth of Business’ at the Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on Sept 28th, 2013.

“Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Its Significance in the Indian

Banking Sector” presented in the National Conference on ‘Management Strategies for Changing Business Scenario’ at the Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on Sept 11th, 2012.

“Organizational Development and Its Influence on Job Satisfaction” presented in the

National Conference on ‘Managing Challenges for Sustainable Business Development’ at the Department of Management Studies, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur on March 2nd, 2012.

“Creative Problem Solving in Software Development Teams” presented in the

National Conference on ‘Creativity and Innovation for Challenging Times’ at Department of Management Studies, Jaya Engineering College, Chennai on November 25th, 2011.

“Corporate Social Responsibility- Initiatives and Challenges” presented in UGC

sponsored National Seminar on ‘Managing for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development’ at the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on March 4th & 5th, 2011.

“Occupational Stress and its relationship with Job Satisfaction among Information

Systems Personnel” presented in National Symposium (Athenaeum ’07) on ‘Bottomline-HR and IT in Business & IT as Business’ at Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy on March 17th & 18th, 2007.

“Occupational Stressors experienced by Information Systems Personnel” presented

in UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Management- Rhetoric to Research’ at The Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on February 22nd & 23rd, 2007.

“Turnover culture in IT Industry” presented in the Golden Jubilee National Seminar

on ‘Emerging Management Paradigms’ at Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on February 23rd & 24th, 2006.

“Self-Leadership: A paradigm shift in Leadership perspective within

Organizations” presented in Fourth National Conference on Business Research held at Department of Management Sciences, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on December 2nd & 3rd, 2005.

“People Management in IT Industry: The Road Ahead” presented in the National

Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Management’ at School of Management, VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore on October 7th, 2005.

LIST OF SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMMES PARTICIPATED

Participated in International Workshop on Integrating Talent Development into

Innovation Ecosystems in Higher Education conducted by INNOTAL project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, hosted by University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria and University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK from 25th-29th Jan, 2021.

Participated in National Level Webinar on ‘Yoga & Wellness’ organized by UGC-HRDC and National Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, University of Madras on 15th Aug, 2020.

Participated in National Level Webinar on ‘Plagiarism-An Opportunity to Learn, Teach & Excel’ conducted by Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir in Collaboration with Turnitin on 24th June, 2020.

Participated in National Level Webinar on ‘Startups to Uplift India’ conducted by Department of Commerce (Shift- II), St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 30th June, 2020.

Participated in Webinar on ‘Online Tools for Teachers and Administrators’ conducted by Centre for Special and Movement Education, School of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Educational Mission on Teachers and Teaching, MHRD on 27th June, 2020.

Participated in Online E-Quiz on Mathematics organized by the Department of

Mathematics, St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, Chennai in association with IQAC on 23rd May, 2020.

Participated in Two Days Online FDP on Virtual Teaching organized by Department of Computer Science & Centre for Web Based Learning, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai on 21st May, 2020 and 22nd May, 2020.

Participated in Online FDP on ‘Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques’ organized by IILM College of Engineering & Technology, from 18th May, 2020 to 22nd May, 2020.

Participated in One Week Online International FDP on 360 Degree Classroom Management- Teaching Methodology held from 16th May to 22nd May, 2020.

Participated in the Online FDP on ‘International Business & Economic Analysis’

organized by Department of Management Studies, SRM Valliammai Engineering College in association with IQAC and Institution’s Innovation Council from 11th May, 2020 to 15th May 2020.

Attended Online Three Days Workshop Organized By UGC-HRDC-University Of

Hyderabad on ‘Online Course Design, Development And Delivery’ from 6th May to 8th May, 2020.

Participated in two weeks Online Refresher Course on ‘E-Learning Resource & Teaching Methodology in Education and Research Development’ conducted by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies from 27th April to 9th May, 2020.

Participated in the Awareness Programme on ‘Foreign Trade and Export Business Opportunity’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras and Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Governement of India under Niryat Bandhu Scheme on 3rd March, 2020.

Participated in One day Workshop on ‘The Art of Preparing Manuscripts, Thesis and Project Proposals’, jointly organized by IDE, University of Madras and Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam, Chennai at University of Madras on 28th Jan, 2020.

Participated in one day Seminar, ‘HR Fusion: Industry 4.0- Preparing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence Era’, organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras at Hotel Hablis, Guindy on 4th Nov, 2019.

Participated in six days FDP on ‘Design, Develop and Deliver MOOC Courses through SWAYAM Platform’ at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi from 5th- 10th Aug, 2019.

Participated in the one day Workshop on ‘A Consultative Curriculum Development on Rural Entrepreneurship’ organized by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education in collaboration with University of Madras, Chennai on 25th April, 2019.

Participated in the Workshop on ‘Digital Marketing’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 4th April, 2018.

Participated in the Workshop on ‘R Programming- A Statistical Tool’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 15th and 16th March, 2018.

Participated in the Seminar titled, ‘Goods and Services Tax in India- A Paradigm Shift’ organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Madras on 13th Feb, 2018.

Participated in the Seminar titled ‘HR Fusion ’17- ‘Job Shoppers to Job Hoppers’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 17th Nov, 2017.

Participated in the Seminar titled ‘HR Fusion ’16- Employer Branding- Integrating People, Technology and Communities’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 18th Nov, 2016.

Participated in the Workshop on Digital Marketing organized by Synergy Management Club, Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 4th November, 2016.

Attended One Day Faculty Development Programme organized by University of Madras and Madras Management Association on the theme, ‘INSPIRE- Change the Learning Path’ on 19th August, 2016.

Attended One Day Faculty Development Programme organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on the theme, ‘Creative and Innovative Teaching Methods in Management Education’ on 5th August, 2016.

Participated in the convention on ‘Companies Act, 2013- Heralding New Era of

Corporate Governance’ organized by Department of Commerce, University of Madras in association with Southern India Regional Council of the The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI-SIRC) on 7th April, 2016.

Participated in Seminar titled ‘HR Fusion’ 15- V3- Vistas, Vibes & Values’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 13th November, 2015.

One day Faculty Development Programme on ‘Effective and Assertive Communication’ conducted by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 3rd November, 2015.

One day National Level Workshop on SEM & CFA using AMOS’ organized by the Department of Management Studies and PG Commerce, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur on 29th August, 2015.

Attended 21 days ‘Refresher Course’ at UGC- Human Resource Centre, University of Madras on ‘E-Commerce and Management’ from 4th August to 24th August, 2015.

Workshop on ‘Data Visualization and its Business Application’ conducted by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras in association with Wilson Consulting Private Ltd on 11th March, 2015.

Workshop on ‘Supply Chain Dynamics: Current and Future Trends’ conducted by the

Department of Management Studies, University of Madras in association with CII- Institute of Logistics on 11th Feb, 2015.

International Seminar titled ‘Religion and Gender: Interpreting the Interface’ organized

jointly by the Departments of Christian Studies and Women Studies, along with the University Centre for International Relations (UCIR), University of Madras on 12th Dec, 2014.

Workshop on ‘5 C Conversations for the Social Age’ organized by the Department of Human Resources Management, D.G. Vaishnav College on 29th Nov, 2014.

Seminar titled ‘HR Fusion-’14- RISE- Reaching Inclusion, Sustainability and Excellence’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 11th November, 2014.

Attended 28 days ‘Orientation Programme’ at UGC- Academic Staff College, University

of Madras from 2nd Sept to 29th Sept, 2014.

National Seminar on ‘Research in Management, Engineering & Science- Best Practices’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai on 7th March, 2014.

Faculty Development Programme on ‘Data Analysis and Business Modeling’ organized

by the Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Coimbatore from 27th January to 31st January, 2013.

Workshop on ‘How to Plan, Write and Publish Research Papers in Referreed Journals’ organized by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RMK Engineering College in association with Institution of Engineers on 7th December, 2013.

Seminar titled ‘HR Fusion-‘13- Exceeding Expectation’ organized by Department of

Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on 21st November, 2013.

Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Era’ organized by Department of Management Studies, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai on 20th September, 2013.

Workshop on ‘Structural Equation Modeling Using AMOS’ organized by VIT Business School, VIT Chennai on 20th and 21st May, 2013.

Workshop on ‘Optimisation Techniques for Managerial Decision Making’ organized by

Veltech Dr. RR Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai as the Knowledge Management Partner Institution of Consultancy Development Centre, New Delhi on March 27th & 28th, 2013.

National Level Workshop on ‘Innovations in Branding’ organized by Sai Ram Institute of

Management Studies, Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai on 28th July, 2012.

Faculty Development Programme on ‘Management Games’ conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, Chidambaram on March 2nd, 2011.

National Banking Conference and Research Seminar organized by Indian Bank in

Chennai on August 10th & 11th, 2007.

Faculty development workshop on ‘Personal Effectiveness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)’ at Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College, Chennai on November 6th & 7th, 2006.

HR fusion on “HR- From Best Practices to Next Practices” conducted by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai on September 9th, 2006.

NASSCOM HR Summit 2006- ‘The War for Talent: Building an HR eco-system’

organized at Chennai on July 18th & 19th, 2006.

Workshop on ‘IT and HR opportunities and challenges’ organized by Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies, Chennai on April 7th, 2006.

ICSSR sponsored Regional Workshop on ‘Women in Management and Ethics’ conducted by Department of Business Management, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on March 27th & 28th, 2006.

Workshop on ‘Quantitative Techniques and Computer Applications in Social Sciences’

organized by Department of Econometrics, University of Madras during November 28-30, 2005.

National Level Workshop on ‘Personality Development’ conducted by Sai Ram

Engineering College, Chennai on March 18th, 2005.

UGC sponsored faculty development workshop on ‘Games for Management Teaching’ conducted by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras during February 23-25, 2005.

Summer workshop on ‘Innovative Teaching in Management’ organized by Velammal

College of Management and Computer Studies on April 15th & 16th, 2002.

Short term course on ‘Effective Classroom Management for Engineering College Teachers’ conducted by ISTE-CAP, Anna University on February 15th & 16th, 2002.

Orientation programme for Academic Counsellors, IGNOU at SCS Kothari Academy,

Chennai on November 25th, 2001.

Summer workshop on ‘Current trends in E-Business & the emerging new economy’ organized by Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies on June 8th & 9th, 2001.

Orientation programme for Academic Counsellors for Management Programme, IGNOU

at IGNOU Regional Centre, Chennai on December 3rd & 4th, 1999. CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS/FDP ORGANIZED

Programme Convenor for Two Days Webinar on ‘Leadership’ organized by UGC- HRDC, University of Madras on 14th and 15th Sept, 2020.

Conducted Three Days Online Faculty Development Programme on the topic, ‘Digital Education Tools for Teachers’ from 18th June to 20th June, 2020.

Conference Director for Two Days UGC Sponsored International Conference on 'Business Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship' organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 8th and 9th Feb, 2019.

Conducted Validation Workshop for the UGC- UPE- Phase II Project titled, “A Study on the Attitude of Farmers of Tanjavur District towards Mobile Applications for Agricultural Development” as the Principal Investigator of the Project on 17th July, 2017.

Coordinated and conducted International Essay Writing Competition for students of colleges affiliated to the University of Madras on the theme ‘Best Business Practices for Sustainable Development’ along with University Student’s Advisory Bureau (USAB) as part of the ‘Global Education Fair-2017’ on 22nd Feb, 2017.

Seminar Director for Two Days UGC Sponsored International Seminar on ‘Management Perspectives on Globalisation, Technology and Innovation’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 18th and 19th March, 2016.

Coordinated one day Faculty Development Programme on ‘Effective and Assertive Communication’ conducted by the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 3rd November, 2015.

Organized Workshop on ‘Data Visualization and its Business Application’ for Faculty and Research Scholars in association with Wilson Consulting Private Ltd as Programme Co-ordinator on 11th March, 2015.

Organized Paper Presentation Contest for students on ‘Supply Chain Management, their

Trends and Progress’ in association with CII- Institute of Logistics as the Co-ordinator on 18th Feb, 2015.

Organized Workshop on ‘Supply Chain Dynamics: Current and Future Trends’ for Faculty in association with CII- Institute of Logistics as the Convenor on 11th Feb, 2015.

Organized and conducted a National Conference on ‘Innovation for Sustainable Growth

of Business’ at Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College as the Conference Convener on September 28th, 2013.

Organized and conducted a National Conference on ‘Management Strategies for

Changing Business Scenario’ at Department of Management Studies, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College as the Conference Convener on September 11th, 2012.

Organized and conducted a National Conference on ‘Managing Challenges for

Sustainable Business Development’ at Department of Management Studies, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur as the Conference Convener on March 2nd, 2012.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED

Resource person for the Online Workshop for the training programme organized by Sri Paramakalyani Schools. Alwarkurichi for School Teachers on the topic, ‘Open Source LMS Tools for Teachers’ on 24th June, 2020.

Resource person for the training session for teachers at National College of Education for Women, Triplicane, Chennai on the topic, ‘Managerial Skills Needed for Educators- Unleashing the Leader Within’ on 21st March, 2020.

Resource person for the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras Orientation course and

delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Educational Leadership- Unleashing the Leader Within’ on 13th Feb, 2020.

Resource person for the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras Orientation course and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Pragmatic Leadership- Unleashing the Leader Within’ on 22nd Nov, 2019.

Resource person for the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras Refresher Course in Computer Science on the topic, ‘SPSS and its Applications’ on 15th Nov, 2019.

Resource person for the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras Refresher Course in Library Science on the topic, ‘Personality Development and Leadership Qualities’ on 14th Nov, 2019.

Resource person for the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras Orientation course and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Pragmatic Leadership- Unleashing the Leader Within’ on 31st Oct, 2019.

Resource person for Short Term Course on MOOCs organized by the UGC-HRDC, University of Madras on the topic, “MOODLE MOOCs- An Introduction” on 25th Sept, 2019.

Resource person for Two Days National Symposium on Leadership Skills for Library & Information Professionals- DeLibEraTe organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras and delivered a talk on ‘Impact of Branding your Workplace’ on 13-14th Sept, 2019.

Resource person for Workshop on “Integrating Talent Development into Innovation Ecosystems in Higher Education” organized by the University of Madras and delivered a lecture on the topic, “Nurturing Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders” on 7th Sept, 2019.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, “Tools and Techniques of Ideation” for Refresher Course in Commerce and Management on 21st Aug, 2019.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Gender Sensitization-Challenges’ for Short Term Course on Gender Sensitization on 19thMarch, 2019.

Delivered Invited Talk on the topic “Artificial Intelligence and its Real Time

Applications in E-Commerce” in the National Seminar on “Innovative Practices in Modern Business” at Mazharul Ulloom College, Ambur on 7th March, 2019.

Chief Guest at the Intra-Collegiate Competitions of DRBCC Hindu College on 25th Feb, 2019.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Pragmatic Leadership- Unleashing the Leader Within’ for Orientation Course in Management on 6th Feb, 2019.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Questionnaire Construction’ for Research Methodology Workshop on 12th January, 2019.

Delivered a Special Lecture in the Department of Politics and Public Administration on

the topic, ‘Research Methodology’ on 17th Dec, 2018.

Resource person for two days Faculty Development Programme on ‘Statistical Analysis for Research Using SPSS & AMOS’ at St. Berchmans Institute of Management Studies, St. Berchmans College, Changanachery on 30th Nov & 1st Dec, 2018.

Resource person for UGC- HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic. ‘Exploring the Crossroads of Memory and Attention- Lessons for Learners and Educators’ for the Refresher Course on Education and Education Technologies on 9th Feb, 2018.

Conducted Counseling for X standard students appearing for Board Examinations at K.V.C.R.P.F, Avadi, Chennai on 18th Nov, 2017.

Resource person for UGC- HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic. ‘Factor Analysis’ for the Short Term Course on Research Methodology on 13th Nov, 2017.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the

topic, ‘Data and Analytics- Key to Data Driven Decisions’ for Refresher Course in Management on 8th Sept, 2017.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Leadership Skills’ for Orientation Course in Management on 22nd August, 2017.

Delivered guest lecture on the topic, ‘Data Analytics’ at Meenakshi Sundrarajan Engineering College on 2nd August, 2017.

Chaired a technical session for the Workshop on ‘Syllabus Revision for Vocational

Education in Tamil Nadu’ organized by The State Council Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Chennai on 28th July, 2017.

Delivered guest lecture on the topic, ‘Research Methods in Business’ at ASAN Institute of Management, Chennai on 4th July, 2017.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Inclusive Leadership for Educators in the Social Age’ for Orientation Programme on 16th & 17th May, 2017.

Conducted Career Development Counseling for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya C.R. P.F, Avadi who have written X Standard CBSE Examination as part of Tarunotsava, 2017 on 12th April, 2017.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Inclusive Leadership for Educators in the Social Age’ for Orientation Programme on 15th Feb, 2017.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Inclusive Leadership for Educators in the Social Age’ for Orientation Programme on 11th Nov, 2016.

Committee Member to conduct Internal Academic Audit of the Department of HRM, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, on 21st September, 2016.

Delivered guest lecture on the topic, ‘Data and Analytics- Key to Data Driven Decisions’ at MEASI Institute of Management on 30th August, 2016.

Resource person and delivered lecture on the topic, ‘Data Analytics’ at the two days National Seminar on ‘Business Analytics and Intelligence’ organized by the School of Business Studies, Dr. MGR- Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai on 18th August, 2016.

Resource person for UGC-HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lectures for Orientation Programme on 10th and 11th May, 2016.

Invited as speaker to deliver special lecture on the topic “Inclusive Leadership- Culture Change in Banks for Business Success” at the Business Conference of Faculty- 2016 organized by the Indian Bank Management Academy for Growth and Excellence (IMAGE) on the 16th April, 2016.

Resource person for UGC- HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture for Orientation Programme on the topic, “Self-Management: Progression from Good to Great” on 1st December, 2015 (Two Sessions).

Resource person for UGC- HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture for

Orientation Programme on the topic, “Educational Leadership Skills” on 24th November, 2015.

Resource person for UGC- HRDC, University of Madras and delivered lecture for Orientation Programme on the topic, “Educational Leadership Skills” on 17th November, 2015.

Acted as resource person for two sessions of UGC- NET aspirants coaching class

conducted at Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 31st October and 7th November, 2015.

Acted as resource person for UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Madras and delivered lecture for Orientation Programme on the topic ‘Managerial Skills Needed for Effective Classroom Management’ on 5th June, 2015.

Invited as resource person for UGC-sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Madras on the topic, ‘Self-Management: Progression from Good to Great’ on 1st June, 2015.

Acted as resource person for UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Madras and delivered lecture for Orientation Programme on the topic ‘Managerial Skills Needed for Effective Classroom Management’ on 29th May, 2015.

Invited as resource person for UGC-sponsored Special Summer School on ‘Research Methodology in Arts/ Humanities/ Social Sciences’, conducted by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Madras, on 26th May, 2015.

Resource person for UGC Sponsored Workshop on ‘Career Planning and Career

Advancement’ at Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam on the topic ‘Dare to Dream’ on 13th March, 2015.

Acted as a Panelist for a Panel Discussion on ‘Child Safety’ organized by Kendriya

Vidyalaya C.R. P.F, Avadi on 20th Dec, 2014.

Delivered Inaugural Address at ‘SPLASH 2014-15’, Inter and Intra Department Meet organized by Department of Corporate Secretaryship and Information Systems Management on 3rd Dec, 2014.

Acted as resource person for UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Madras and

delivered lecture for Orientation Programme (Three Batches) on the topic ‘Managerial

Skills Needed for Effective Classroom Management’ on 13th Nov, 2014 ; 28th Nov, 2014 and 23rd Feb, 2015.

Acted as resource person for UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Madras and

delivered lecture for Refresher Course on ‘Research Methodology for Social Sciences’ on 24th Nov, 2014.

Delivered Key Note Address in the One Day Seminar on ‘Becoming Better than the Best’

at Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kilambi, Kancheepuram on 4th Aug, 2014.

Acted as resource person for two sessions of UGC- NET aspirants coaching class

conducted at Department of Management Studies, University of Madras on 28th May & 3rd June, 2014.

Handled In-Service Training Session for Kendriya Vidyalaya Post Graduate Teachers

from all over India on ‘Communication Skill & Team Building’ on 26th December, 2013.

Conducted FDP for Engineering Faculty on ‘Team Building and Communication Skills’ at Veltech Multi Tech Dr. RR Dr. SR Engineering College on 26th March & 4th April, 2013.

Conducted training for Tamil Nadu State Police Personnel (officers in the rank of Sub Inspectors, Inspectors and DSP) on ‘Managerial Skills needed for Public Friendly approach- Introduction to the concept of Receptionists at Police Stations’ at District Police Office, Tiruvallur on 29th and 30th June, 2011. The training programme was appreciated by the IG, DIG, SP as well as Addl. SP.

Conducted orientation programme as resource person for newly appointed Assistant Professors of Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu through Tamil Nadu Recruitment Board at Department of Management Studies, University of Madras in the topic ‘Games in Management Education’ on 21st May, 2011.

Conducted workshops for employees in all cadres including Branch Managers,

Development Officers and Administrative Officers of ‘Oriental Insurance Company Limited’ between April 2001 & July 2002. The workshop titled ‘Striving for Excellence’ conducted at Regional Training Centre of Oriental Insurance was well received and appreciated by the participants.

Coordinated and conducted orientation programmes for newly appointed lecturers of Jaya Engineering College as well as L.C.R. Engineering College.

CONSULTANCY WORK

Successfully completed two consultancy projects on preparation of project proposal for ‘Waste land development and establishing farm forestry and horticulture orchards’ for Thotam Enterprises Private Limited, Chennai.

EDITOR / EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARDS FOR JOURNALS

Editor for International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations, Special Volume, 4, March Issue, ISSN 2348 4705.

Member Editorial Review Board of ‘Amity Journal of Management Research’- An International, Biannual, Refereed Journal of Management Research.

Member Editorial Review Board of ‘Horizon Research Publishing, USA (HRPUB)’-A worldwide open access publisher.

Member Editorial Committee of ‘MIM International Journal of Management Research’, Vol 2, Issue 2, 2016.

TECHNICAL SESSIONS CHAIRED IN CONFERENCES

Acted as Adjudicator in the Technical Session of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Management (NCETM 2017) with the theme ‘Innovation and Value Creation-Path to Success’ organized by School of Management, Veltech Dr. RR and Dr. SR University on 7th April, 2017.

Acted as Chairperson for the Technical Session in the ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on ‘Managerial Issues in Modern Business Environment’ organized by MEASI Institute of Management, New College, Chennai on 21st January, 2017.

Acted as Chairperson for the Technical Session in the National Conference, INNOVATIO’15- ‘Future Challenges and Innovative Trends in Make in India’ organized by Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai on 21st Sept, 2015.

Acted as Chairperson for the Technical Session in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Business Paradigm’ organized by the Department of Management Studies, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thiruninravur on 28th Aug, 2015.

Acted as Chairperson for the Technical Session of Human Resources Management in the National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Management towards Sustainable Development’ organized on 13th September, 2012 at School of Management Studies, Vel Tech Technical University, Chennai.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB

Faculty Coordinator for Entrepreneurship Cell, named ‘Entrepreneurship Development and Growth Establishment’ (EDGE) in Department of Management Studies, University of Madras. Inaugurated the Club Officially with student office bearers on 31st July, 2019.

First Entrepreneurial Talk Series, IGNITE 2019 was organized in the E-Cell and was

delivered by Mr. Sarath Babu, CEO –Food King on 31st July, 2019.

A logo designing competition- ‘Ensign’, for selecting the official logo for EDGE was organized and a logo selected- Sept, 2019.

Entrepreneurial Awareness Programme for MBA students was organized and a talk by Mr. A. Vijaya Kumar, Chairman and Chief Mentor, I.N.D.I.A Trust was arranged on 13th Sept, 2019.

Conducted Student Workshop on the topic, ‘Generation of Business Ideas’ at Alpha Arts and Science College on 9th Dec, 2019.

Online Quiz titled, ‘Start-Up India Quiz’ was conducted for students on 20th July, 2020. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CAREER HUB, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

Programme Convenor for Entrepreneurship and Career Hub, established under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), GOI in the University of Madras.

Organized and Conducted Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme for Students of Chepauk Campus on 25.02.2020.

Organized and Conducted Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme for Students of Guindy Campus on 03.03.2020.

Organized and Conducted Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme for Students of Taramani Campus on 04.03.2020.

Organized and Conducted Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme for Students of Marina Campus on 04.03.2020.

Organized and Conducted Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme for Students of Chepauk Campus on 06.03.2020.

As resource person conducted Webinar titled, ‘Nurturing Entrepreneurial Thought Leadership’ for Students on 15.05.2020.

As resource person conducted Webinar titled, ‘Business Ideation’ for Students on 16.05.2020.

Conducted Online One Day Skill Training Programme on ‘Life Skills’ for Students on 26.05.2020.

As resource person conducted Online One Day Skill Training Programme on ‘Leadership Skills’ for Students on 28.05.2020.

Conducted (as well as one of the resource persons) 3 Days Online Short Term Course on ‘Business Analytics’ for Students from 28.05.2020 to 30.05.2020.

As resource person conducted Online One Day Skill Training Programme on ‘Creating and Managing Brands’ for Students on 02.06.2020.

Conducted Online One Day Skill Training Programme on ‘Cyber Security for Entrepreneurs’ for Students on 05.06.2020.

Conducted Online One Day Skill Training Programme on ‘Banking Assistance for Entrepreneurs’ for Students on 13.06.2020.

Conducted 3 Days Online Short Term Course on ‘Digital Marketing’ for Students from 11.06.2020 to 13.06.2020.

Conducted 2 Days Online Training Programme on ‘High-End Scientific Equipments’ on 16.07.2020 and 17.07.2020.

Conducted One Day Online Skill Based Training Programme on ‘BlogSpot Creation’ on 20.07.2020.

Conducted One Day Online Skill Based Training Programme on ‘Communication Skill Training for Entrepreneurs’ on 21.07.2020.

Conducted Three Days Faculty Development Programme on ‘Digital Skills for Effective Teaching’ from 22.07.2020 to 24.07.2020.

Conducted Two Days Training Programme on ‘PCR Techniques for Young Entrepreneurs’ on 23.07.2020 and 24.07.2020.

Conducted One Day Online Training Programme for Student Entrepreneurs on ‘Psycho Social Challenges during a Pandemic’ on 27.07.2020.

Conducted One Day Online Training Series on ‘Lifecycle of an Entrepreneurial Journey-The Beginning-Overview of the Stages of the Entrepreneurial Journey’ on 30.07.2020.

Conducted Three Days Faculty Development Programme on ‘Application of Molecular Techniques on Biomedical Research’ from 29.07.2020 to 31.07.2020.

Conducted Three Days Faculty Development Programme on ‘Impact of COVID ’19 on Higher Education and Research’ from 29.07.2020 to 31.07.2020.

Conducted Five Days Online Training Programme on ‘Start, Run & Grow’- The Nitty Gritty of Entrepreneurship from 17.08.2020 to 21.08.2020.

Conducted One Day Online Skill Based Training Programme on ‘What Entrepreneurs Must Know about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?’ on 24.08.2020.

Conducted One Day Training Programme for Young Entrepreneurs on ‘The Exhilarating Journey of Entrepreneurship’ on 26.08.2020.

Organized Three Days Entrepreneurship Training Programme from 27.08.2020 to 29.08.2020.

Organized One Day Online Training on ‘Lifecycle of an Entrepreneurial Journey- Travelling the Business Tunnel’ on 31.08.2020.

Organized Three Days Online Entrepreneurship Training Programme titled ‘The Road Not Taken’ from 01.09.2020 to 03.09.2020.

Organized Three Days Training Programme for Aspiring Entrepreneurs on ‘Biofloc Fish Culture Training’ from 07.09.2020 to 09.09.2020.

Organized Two Days Entrepreneurship Training Programme on ‘Business Software Solutions & Financial Resources for StartUps’ on 11.09.2020 and 12.09.2020.

Organized One Day Online Talk on the topic ‘Art and Entrepreneurship’ on 14.10.2020.

Organized Three Days Online Training Programme for Young Entrepreneurs from 19.10.2020 to 21.10.2020.

Organized Three Days Online Training Programme for Young Entrepreneurs from 22.10.2020 to 24.10.2020.

Organized Three Days Online Training Programme for Young Entrepreneurs from 27.10.2020 to 29.10.2020.

Organized One Day Online Training on ‘Lifecycle of an Entrepreneurial Journey- Final Session- Meet the Entrepreneur’ on 30.10.2020.

Organized One Day Online Skill Development Training on ‘International Freight Forwarding’ on 03.12.2020

Organized One Day Online Seminar on Innovation and Entrepreneurship on 04.12.2020

Organized One Day Online Skill Development Training Programme on Honey Bee Farming on 18. 12.2020

Conducted One Day Online Seminar on Agripreneurship Opportunities on 19.12.2020.

Organized and Conducted 21 Days Skill Based Internship Programme on ‘Leadership & Development for Millennials’ from 10.12.2020 to 12.01.2021.

Organized and Conducted THULIR-2021, a StartUp competition for the Students of University of Madras.

Organized and Conducted ‘Three Days Workshop on Business Plan Development’ as part of the THULIR-2021 StartUP competition for Students from 17.03.021 to 19.03.2021.

OTHER CREDENTIALS

One Ph.D candidate completed Doctoral Programme.

Interview Panel Member as External Expert for Selection in Shasta Engineering College on 28th Sept, 2020.

Interview Panel Member as External Expert for Selection in Hindustan University on 25th Sept, 2020.

Interview Panel Member as External Expert for Selection of Department of Management

Studies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus on 21st July, 2020.

Member of Board entrusted with preparing the syllabus, course material, teaching method, scheme of evaluation, video lectures and on-line teaching materials etc., for the course on “Professional English for Commerce and Management” for Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) proposed to be introduced in common courses in UG level- Management and Commerce Courses in the first semester for all Arts and Science Colleges from the Academic Year 2020-21

External Examiner for Ph.D Viva-Voce Examination at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore on 21st Nov, 2019.

Interview Panel Member as External Expert for Selection of School of Management, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai on 26th April, 2019.

Organized Industrial Visit for MBA students to Hyundai Motors India Ltd.,

Sriperumbadur, Chennai on 30th March, 2019.

Ph.D thesis evaluator and adjudicator for Dr. MGR University, Vellore Institute of Technology & GITAM, University, Hyderabad.

External Examiner for Ph.D Viva-Voce Examination at Dr. MGR University, Chennai on 1st March, 2019.

Interview Panel Member as External Expert for Selection of Faculty for School of

Management, Hindustan University. Interviews were conducted on three days, 22.04.2017, 2.05.2017 and 3.05.2017 at the Corporate Office, Hindustan University, Guindy,Chennai.

Member Board of Examiners for MBA, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras.

Doctoral Committee Member for Ph.D Programme at Hindustan University, Vellore Institute of Technology, Telangana and Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai.

Faculty Alumni Coordinator in the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras. Responsible for organizing Annual Alumni Meet in the Department.

Organized Alumni Reunion for 1992-94 Batch on 19th July, 2019. The Alumni donated books worth Rupees Sixteen Thousand to the library and are working towards constituting an Endowment Lecture in the Department.

Awarded certificate as Senior Professional in First Aid by St. John Ambulance (India), Red Cross Society based on Examination Conducted on 25th April, 2015.

As the Head of the Department co-ordinated the NBA accreditation process as well as ISO audits in Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College.

Headed the key core process of ‘Handling Lecture Class’ as Process Director during ISO certification in Jaya Engineering College.

Secured distinction in ‘National Mathematics Olympiad Contest’, 1991.

Active NSS member while in College.

Participated and won prizes in English debate and Essay writing competitions at College

level. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 46yrs (D.O.B 12.02.1974) Nationality : Indian Marital Status : Married Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam Countries Visited : United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand Other Interests : Traveling & a Voracious Reader CHENNAI (P.S. MANJULA) 17.01.2021