Educational Qualification

•  MA. (Social Work), MBA. (HRM), M.Phil., PGDHRM., Ph.D

Area of Interest (Research /Teaching)

• Ethics and governance
• Gender studies
• Evidence-based HR

Research Projects

• Had been a Field Associate for a Plastic Paper Eradication Project funded by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Apr-May, 2013 
• Chronic Absenteeism Submitted To Roots Industries Limited, Coimbatore, 1998
• Human Resource Development Climate Of Lakshmi Mills, MSW Project Work Submitted To Bharathiar University, 1998        
• Induction As A Practice Of Human Resource Management In Hotel Taj Residency, Ernakulam Submitted To Hotel Taj Residency, Ernakulam, 1998
• Canteen Facilities As A Welfare Measure At Lakshmi Mills, Submitted To Lakshmi Mills, 1997

Consultancy

• Empaneled as Subject Expert for the AICTE-SLA project during 2021-2025
• Completed the translation (English to Tamil) project for 5 chapters of the Course Statistics for Data Science offered by IIT, Chennai during Aug & Sep 2020
• Empaneled as Academic Counselor for the MBA Program offered by IGNOU, Cochin chapter during 2020-2022
• Served as Primary Evaluator for the Startup Competition “TOYCATHON-2021” conducted by the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, Government of India  
• Official Translator for NPTEL / Swayam Online Course Contents. Translated around 16 chapters of 11 hours’ content for the Course “Training of Trainers”, moderated by the Department of Management Studies, IIT, Roorkee since 2019

Journal Publication

• Kumar, S.S., & Indiran, J. (2025). Relationship Between Negotiation And Communication Style: An Empirical Exploration, Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 29(1), 1-8, (ABDC-B).
• Socio-Economic Effects of Covid-19 in India and usage of online resources, Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, Vol. 25(4), May, 2021, Print ISSN: 1095-6298; Online ISSN: 1528-2678 - ABDC-B (3rd Author)
• Work-From-Home - Challenges and Opportunities during Covid-19, Weslayan Journal of Research, Vol. 13(8), August, 2020 ISSN: 0975-1386 – UGC Care (Single Author) published by Bankura Christian College
• Is your collar in? A critical analysis on the Indian Laws on Labour, SJCC Management Research Review, ISSN – 22494359, Vol: 6(1) June 2016
• Study on the Impact of Personal Efficacy on Job Motivation and Job Satisfaction among Working Women those who Stay Away from Home, International e-Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, published by Aligarh Muslim University. India. ISSN 0976 – 2183, April, 2015
• Health Focus - An Overview of Indian National Five-Year Plans, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, ISSN: 2277-7881, Vol-4, Issue 2(5) Impact Factor 2.972 IC Value 16 published by Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research & Andhra University, Feb, 2015

Book / Chapter(s) Published

• Academic Freedom and Governance: Insights and the Road Ahead, Chapter for the book titled Universities Without Walls: The Open Sustainable Autonomous University, MTC Global Publishers, September 2022
• Miscellaneous Perspectives on the New Normal Post Covid-19, edited book titled Advance in Commerce and Management (Asia Book of Records) published by ESN Publishers, Tamil Nadu, May, 2020
• Management Strategy, Jul, 2013, Kogent Learning Solutions, New Delhi is recommended as Course Material for Distance Learning for MBA (Hospital Administration), Department of Distance Education, Meghalaya University

Paper Presentation

• Presented an article on "Technology for Governance: A Boon or a Bane" at an AICTE sponsored International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Circular Economy held online and organized by Apeejay School of Management, Dwaraka, New Delhi, on May 26 and 27, 2023.
• Academic Governance: Insights and the Way Forward, International virtual Conference on Embracing Transformation: Innovation Creation organized by Kodolanyi Janos University, Hungary on 26, 27 and 28th of May, 2022.
• Miscellaneous Perspectives on the New Normal Post Covid-19, International Virtual Conference on the New Normal Business and Management organized by Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women, Coimbatore on October 20, 2020
• Work-From-Home - Challenges and Opportunities during Covid-19, AICTE Sponsored Two-day International Conference on Opportunities and Challenges of Online Business -Vision 2025 (ICOCOB -2020) held on 26th and 27th August, 2020 organized by the Chandigarh Business School of Administration, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Vs. Business Ethics, Paper Presented at the National Conference Organized by Department of Social Work, Sree Narayanaguru College, K.G. Chavadi, Coimbatore, Dec, 2011
• Pros and Cons of the Approaches of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Paper Presented in The National Conference Organized by Department of Social Work, Sree Narayanaguru College, K.G. Chavadi, Dec, 2011
• Role of Six Sigma in HRM, Paper Presented at the International Conference organized by the Department of Management, Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Arun Nagar, VallamThanjavur, Sep, 2011
• Study on The Impact of Organizational Culture and Personal Efficacy on Job Satisfaction and Job Motivation Among Working Women, PhD. Thesis Submitted to Bharathiar University, November, 2011

Workshops / Training Organised

• 24-hours “Barclays Life Skills and Placement Ready Training” Project for GTT Foundation for JDT Islam Polytechnic, Calicut during 27-09-2021 to 05-10-2021
• Career Guidance and Consultancy program for SSLC & HSC students, SN LP School, Koduvazhanga, Cochin, 2017
• Chaired a Session on Problems and Prospects in Social Science Research in a Workshop on Prospects and Perspectives of Multi-Disciplinary Research organized by AIMAN College of Arts & Science for Women, Trichirapally, Jan, 2016
• Chaired a Session on Talent Engagement in a National Seminar organized by Department of Busines Administration, Sree Nayana Guru College, Coimbatore, Sep, 2015 
• Chaired the Educators and Field Work Session in the Workshop on Field Work: Pros and Cons organized by Sree Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in 2006
• Conducted a Training Program on “Human Relations in Organisational Milieu” in a Workshop for Business Management students conducted by the Department of Business Management, Sree Narayanaguru College, Coimbatore, in 2006
• Conducted an Interactive session for NSS students of Sree Narayana Guru College on “The Necessity of Social Norms for Present Youth” at Chinnampathi Village via Walayar, in 2007
• Coordinated a Medical and Cancer Detection Camp at Chinne Gounden Pudur (Our department’s adopted village), K G Chavadi, Coimbatore in association with Aswin Hospital and P P G Cancer Hospital, Sathy Main road, Coimbatore covering around 8 villages (300 individuals) in  supporting the sufferers of Chickungunya Fever, in 2006
• Delivered an Expert Sharing Session on “Effective Usage of Defense Mechanisms” organized by Karpagam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore in 2004.
• Delivered Series of Guest Lectures on various concepts of “Medical Social Work” for a week organized by Amman Arts and Science College, Erode in 2005.
• Moderated a Workshop on 33 Per Cent Reservation For Women organized by YWCA Coimbatore in 1999
• Moderated a Workshop on Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Camp By Aravind Eye Hospital Coimbatore in 2001
• Moderated a Workshop on Magnitude And Management Of Diabetic Retinopathy Presented By Dr B Maheshwar, Arvind Eye Hospital Coimbatore in 2001
• Moderated a Workshop on Practical Issues In Ngo Management Presented By        Dr Aram Shanthi Ashram Kovaipudur Coimbatore in 2003
• Moderated a Workshop on Psychotherapies Presented By Dr K Ganesh K G Hospital in 2000
• Moderated a Workshop on Recent Amendments In Labour Laws With Special Reference To Provident Fund Act Presented By Mr Pande Provident Fund Officer  Coimbatore Organized in 2004
• Moderated a Workshop on Recent Trends In Human Resource Development Presented By Mr P M Jagadeesan DGM – Personel And HR Lakshmi Mills Coimbatore in 2000
• Moderated a Workshop on Rehabilitation In Psychiatry Presented By Ms Sangeetha Tutor K G Nursing College K G Hospital in 2000
• Moderated a Workshop on Sex And Sexuality Presented By Mr Sathish And Ms Latha YRG Care Chennai in 2001
• Organised MSW Students Educational Tour various parts of India during 2001, 2003 and 2006 
• Organized MSW Students Village Camps At Karamadai - Thaliyur Village, Navakarai - Mattuthambathi Village, Semmedu Thirumoorthy Downhills Village and Mudalaimadai Village, In 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2007 respectively
• Resource Person - in the National Level Seminar on Child Labour Issues organised by Sree Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in 2000

Certifications

• Design Thinking – Beginner to Practitioner (Crash Course) by Responsive Strategy Academy, Berlin (2022)
• Soft Skills - 11 Essential Career Skills offered by Walker TJ., Media Training Worldwide Digital, moderated Udemy (2022)
• Primary Evaluator for the Toycathon-2021 Start-up competition organized by the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, Government of India (2021) 
• Universal Human Values FDP organized by AICTE (2021)
• PoSH Trainer Certification by the Academy Division, TUV SUD, (2021) 
• Global Talent Track (GTT) Train the Trainers (TTT) Course Certification (2021) 
• Internship in HRBP (2020) from Ludifu- Internshala
• Understanding Open Educational Resources (2020) from Commonwealth of Learning  
• Global Career Counselor Certification with Green Belt (2017-2018) from University of California Los Angeles
• Certificate Course on the Legal provisions for the Protection of Women (2018) from the Law Learners
• Online Non-credit Course on Understanding Research Methods (2017) from University of London via Coursera
• Certificate course on Transactional Analysis TA-101 (2007) from The Training and Certification Council T&CC 
• Certificate on First Aid – Senior (2006) from the Ministry of Family and Health, St. John’s Ambulance Association, Coimbatore
• National Eligibility Test (NET) for Teachers (Since 1998) from the University Grants Commission (UGC)

Professional Memberships

MEMEBRSHIP IN ACADEMIC BODIES

• Member - Question Paper Setters Panel, UG / PG Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidhasan University
• Member – Question Paper Setters Panel, SLET Examinations, UG / PG Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidhasan University and Madurai Kamaraj University
• Member - Distance Education Centre Resource Persons Panel, Dept. of Sociology, Annamalai University and Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University 
• Member - Research Guides Panel, M Phil., Mother Terasa University, Kodaikanal, Bharathidasan University and Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• Member – Board of Studies, PG Dept. of Social Work, PSG College of Arts and Science and Karpagam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
• Member – Result Passing Board, M Phil., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• Member (OS) – PhD Board, Bharathidasan University, Trichrapally 

MEMEBRSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Life Member - PSG Social Work Forum 
• Associate Member – National Institute of Personnel Management, Coimbatore Chapter
• Member since 2000 – HRD Circle, Coimbatore Chapter
• Member since 2013 – Management Teachers Consortium (MTC) Global Teaching and Learning based Online ommunity
• Member since 2013 – Research Gate Research based Online Community
• Expert Profiled since 2012 - Linked in Professional Online Community  

Other Details

• Voracious Commentator on E-version of Times of India and The Hindu News Dailies.