Dr Sajan M

Accomplished academic and talent development professional with over a decade of experience spanning higher education, placement management, learning and development, corporate training, and academic leadership. Recognized for building strong industry partnerships, leading employability initiatives, mentoring students, and driving successful campus recruitment outcomes. A certified trainer with a deep commitment to lifelong learning, organizational development, and knowledge-driven excellence. Possessing a strong research orientation in Knowledge Management, with a particular interest in knowledge-sharing dynamics within Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs), and aspiring to bridge research, practice, and innovation in contemporary organizations.

• Research Methodology and Data analysis using SPSS and AMOS. St. Claret College, Bangalore. 2019
• Two days Training Programme on SPSS. Srinivas University. 2019
• Research Methodology one-day workshop. University College, Mangalore. 2019
• A one-day workshop on Research. Srinivas University, Mangalore. 2019
• 7 Days faculty development Programme. Department of Commerce, Manipal Institution. 2017
• Campus to Corporate Training for placement officer by Tata Consultancy Services. DOC, Manipal. 2017
• FEEL Certification course on communication development Programme. CLHRD, Mangalore. 2012
• Faculty development program on “Case studies and Writing”. St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore. 2017

• Placement officer of the Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Commerce since 2016.
• Fest coordinator of National level Management fest titled “E-revolution”.
• Convener of Lakshya 2018 and 2019, National level management fest for PG students.
• Convener of International conference on “Emerging Issues and Trends in Intellectual Capital and Innovative Management Practices in the Global Economy”.
• Moderator of the Webinar on “Learning in Digital Era-Opportunities and Challenges”
• Moderator of the session Inspire the Young Minds
• Moderator of the two-day national faculty development program at Govinda Dasa college
• Moderator of the two-day Student development Programme in GDC

NET Cleared from UGC

• Two days International Conference on “Emerging Issues and Trends in Intellectual Capital and Innovative Management Practices in the Global Economy”. Impact of professional development program on teachers- A study in and around Mangalore. UGC Care Approved International Indexed and Referred Journal Published in Vol-68-Iss-48-January2020 Heritage with ISSN:0474-9030
• National Seminar on Paryavaranam: A Journey Towards Environment Sustainability. Consumer perception towards electric vehicle industry- A study on the role of electric vehicles in environmental sustainability. “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology” UGC approval Number-47147 ISSN-23944099
• Knowledge management is an asset to build a career: A case study. Primax International Journal Volume No.9, Issue No.1, April-June 2021 ISSN:2321-3612
• A Case study on knowledge sharing attitude of employees in the banking industry. Primax International Journal Volume No.9, Issue No.2, July-September 2021 ISSN:2321-3612
• St. Agnes College, Dept. of Commerce and Business Administration in association with Origin IP Academy, Bengaluru. International Level Conference on “Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship”. Perception of Post Graduate Students towards Entrepreneurship - A Study in and around Mangalore Taluku. ISBN: 978-81910908-0-2
• Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Commerce Mangalore University Mangalagangot hri. A two-day International Conference on Contemporary Innovations in Industry and Commerce CIIC2019. Perception of People towards Digital Economy-A Study in and Around Mangalore. On process
• St. Mary's College, Shirva. National Conference on “Financial Sector Reforms”. A Study on Pit Fall of Gold Monetization Scheme in the Growth of the Indian Economy. NA
• Department of Commerce Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi in association with Mangalore University Commerce Teachers Association (MUCA). UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Financial Inclusion Opportunities and Challenges”. An Analysis of the Jana Dhan Yojana - A Move Towards Change. ISBN: 978-81929262-3-9 Published
• IQAC, Govinda Dasa College in association with Mangalore University Economic Teachers Association (MUEA). UGC Sponsored National Conference on Repositioning Quality Culture in Higher Education Concerns and Challenges. A Need for Skill Development in Educated Unemployed. NA
• Poornaprajna College and Post Graduate Centre, Udupi. National Level Conference on Innovation Banking in Digital Era. Perception of people towards Digital Banking Transaction -A study in and around Mangalore. NA
• St. Mary's College, Shirva. National-level conference on “Financial Sector Reforms”. A Study on Pit Fall of Gold Monetization Scheme in the Growth of the Indian Economy. NA

• Led institution-wide placement and employability strategies impacting 5,000+ students across multidisciplinary programs.
• Forged strategic industry-academia partnerships resulting in expanded recruitment opportunities, internships, and experiential learning initiatives.
• Developed and institutionalized competency-based training frameworks aligned with evolving workforce and industry demands.
• Earned a Ph.D. in Knowledge Management with research focused on knowledge-sharing dynamics within cross-functional teams in SaaS organizations.
• Established a strong academic and professional footprint through UGC-NET qualification, professional certifications, research publications, and leadership of national and international academic events.