An Accomplished Associate Professor with over 28 years of experience in Teaching, specializing in the field of Economics. Currently serving as the Associate Professor at Queen Mary's College (A), Mylapore, Chennai. I bring a strong focus on research in cognitive development and educational technology. I am recognized for my research on women studies with numerous publications in leading journals and successful grant acquisitions. My teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive and student-centered learning, and I am dedicated to creating an engaging and supportive academic environment. Proven leader in academic administration, NSS, Hostel Warden and mentoring junior faculty. Passionate about advancing research in Economics and improving educational outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Books:
* Elements of Micro Economics, Mathi Publications 2009 –ISBN No. 978-81-909094-0-2
* Environmental Economics-Problems and Policies. Mathi Publications 2009 ISBN No. 978-81-909094-2-6
* * Entrepreneurs - An Over view Mathi Publications 2009 ISBN No. 978-81-909094-1-9
* An Inter Disciplinary symposium organized in association with Central Institute of Classical Tamil and book editor (SevviyalElayaikkaingalilporuliyalsinthanaigal)
* An international seminar Organized member Leading Socio Economic Issues in the Making of New India
* Challenges Ways and Means and Editor for three journals
ISSN NO 2395-5929 UGC journal no 45308 (Sep 2017)
* State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) - Social Science (Economics) Authored (Book Reviewer) 2018-2019
*Urban Economics (May 2022) ISBN No: 978-93-5577-105-6
* Entrepreneurship Development book publication on Jan 2023 (ISBN: 978-93-5577-123-0)
Presented a paper in seminar and conferences.
Year 2006
· Women Empowerment at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, National Seminar 8-9 Mar’2006.
Year 2008
· Vaccination and its performance with special reference to Thiruvallur district. National seminar, Srivenkateswara University P.G. centre, KAVALI 524 201. Dec .2008
Year 2009
· A Study on the Exports of spices in India Since 1991,National Seminar at Periyar university, Salem-11, 29-30 Jan 2009
· Vaccination and its performance with special reference to thiruvallur district, National Seminar on Rural development: “The Role of government and the private sector” Department of Economics Sri Venkateswara University P.G.centre. 30&31 Dec 2009
· Industrial Transformation in Tamilnadu with special reference to Small Scale Industries., State level seminar. Quaid-E-Millath government college of women (A) 19thFeb 2009
· Empowerment of Dalit women in India and their progress in Education at Dr. Ambedkar Centre for economics studies University of Madras on 9 Mar 2009
· Women Entrepreneurs and legal protection with special reference to beauticians in Chennai at Anna Adarsh College for women 19, 20 & 21Aug 2009 International conference.
· Women Entrepreneurs and Financial crisis abstract and paper sent to I.E.A. conference to be held in November 2009.
· Women Entrepreneurs in India with Special reference to beautician, 92 Indian Economic Association, International Annual Conference on December 2009.
Year 2010
· Women Entrepreneurship Technology and its impact on Cosmetology in Chennai city, international Conference at Women Christian College, February 2010. ISBN NO.93.80043-76-7 (5th & 6th Feb 2010)
· Environmental Issues- Noise pollution and its evil effects- Indian Journal of science and technology 2010 - ISSN No. 0974-6846.
· Global environment and its sustainability: Implications and strategies organized by Indian society for education and environment (ISEE) 7th Nov 2010
· Health and Environment – Indian journal of science and technology – Bangkok –Thailand ISSN No. 0974-6846.
· Vehicular Pollution and Climate Change in India 93 rd Indian Economic Association. Annual Conference on 27-29 December 2010.
Year 2011
· Women in beauty industry towards economic growth - National Seminar at queen Mary’s college Chennai ISBN No. 978-93-80731-15-3 (16th Sep 2011)
· Role of Service sector in the post reform period with special reference to IT sector international conference Vivekananda College Chennai -4 October 2011
· Medical Tourism and Inclusive Growth in India 94th Indian Economic Association Annual Conference Pune 27-29 December 2011
· Impact of LPG in Indian business scenario in Annai mathammal Sheela engineering college on 26 Feb 2011 International seminar.
· Importance of Sound Industrial Relations – National Level at Institute of Tamilnadu Labour Studies
Year 2012
· Role of College Teachers in enhancing quality in higher education 29 Aug 2012
· Role of Yoga in Human resource Management National level Seminar at JHA Agarsen College Chennai and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Chennai October 2012
· The Impact of Change in Food Habits – National level Seminar at JHA Agarsen College Chennai and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Chennai October 2012
· Nutrition the basic requirement for healthy children -Shanlax International Journal of Commerce January 2013 Vol-I ISSN No. 2320-4168
· Environment and Economic development – Regal publication New Delhi ISBN-978-81-8484-151-0 - Edited book –Anil Kumar Thakur and S,S.Somra
Year 2013
· Status of Investment in Higher education Special reference to Tamilnadu-96thAnnual conference IEA. Meenakshi Medical College Kanchipuram December 2013
· Declining Trends of Infant mortality rate in India –A study -96th Annual conference IEA. Meenakshi Medical College Kanchipuram December 2013
Year 2014
· A study of anaemia prevalent among pregnant women with special reference to iron deficiency. Thiruvallur University call for paper October 2014.
· Maternal health status in India - A study Eduventure Journal ISSN No Queen Mary’s college ch-4
Year 2015
· Reproductive Tourism with special reference to Surrogacy treatment in Prashant hospitals – Chennai – Tamil Nadu Economic Association (TNEA) edited book Economic Development of Tamil Nadu a long term study since 1950s - ISBN N0. 978-81- 922828-3-1. 1st edition 2015.
· Reduction of maternal mortality to achieve MDG’s Target, 98th Annual Conference Indian Economic Association,-Kanchipuram.
· Food security and consumption awareness on 29th Jan 2015 Queen Mary’s College National conference.
· Infant mortality rate in Tamil Nadu on 19th Oct 2015 in Ethiraj College for women Annual conference.
· Factor determining women entering into business with special reference to beauty industry in Women entrepreneurs in the knowledge era national seminar on 5-6 Nov 2015
Year 2016
· Organic forming promoting by women. A case study in Anna Nagar-99th Annual Conference Indian Economic Association,-Sri Ventakeshwara University-Tirupathi.
· Effective Growth of Health Care infrastructure in India Tamil Nadu 99th Annual Conference Indian Economic Association,-Sri Ventakeshwara University-Tirupathi on 27-29 Dec 2016
Year 2017
· Participated and presented a paper on “Impact of demonetization among small in India “National seminars on MSME – Challengers & opportunities” held at Meenakshi College for women Chennai on 10th &12th February 2017.
· Sustainable consumption National seminar on 17th Feb 2017 in Queen Mary’s College.
· Participated and presented paper on “Negative Impact of Demonetization among flower vender in Vendors in T. Nagar - Chennai. One day international seminar on causes and consequence demonetization in India organized by post – graduate extension centre Thiruvallur, University, Department of Commerce, Villupuram Tamil Nadu. Volume I –ISBN 978-1-63535-204-7. International seminar 03rd Apr 2017.
· Dr. J. Jayalalitha’s Goods and Service tax implication and reservation against GST-Annai Velankani College-International Conference on 10th Aug 2017
· Participated and presented paper on “Farmer suicides crisis in India Tamil Nadu- A study – International Seminar on Leading socio- Economic Issues in the making of new India : Challengers, ways and means organized by Indian Economic Association on 13th & 15th September 2017.Volume III, ISSN :2395-5929.
· Quite crises in Indian Higher Education needs radical change – International Seminar Queen Mary’s College
· Modern diet – Junk food is a Impact on Human Health A Study- International Seminar Queen Mary’s College
· GST On Sanitary Napkin is a Bane – A Study - 99th Annual Conference Indian Economic Association – Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. On 27-30 Dec 2017
Year 2018
· GST a Wrong weapon in India - National level conference on Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai on 28th Feb 2018
· GST on Home Appliances curbs Women Emancipation - National level conference in Vels University, Pallavaram, Chennai on 3rd Mar 2018
· Agriculture – once fields are turning into plots – a study – International conference on Ethiraj college for women Sept 2018 ISBN:978-164370655-9
· Parents Role in Mentoring Male Child against Female Victimisation – International conference on Kanchipuram Pachaiyappa's College Sept 2018
· Private Banks dominate public banks in providing high quality customer’s satisfaction – International - 101st IEA conference sept 2018 Vellore
· Agriculture – challenges and strategies - National level conference in Ethiraj College for Women. ISBN 978-164370655-9 on 27 & 28thSep 2018
Year 2019
· Colossal Damage of Cyclone Gaja – An overview - National symposium in Loyola College(A) on Feb 14th2019
· Research Methodology and SPSS Workshop in Queen Mary’s College (A) State level workshop 7th & 8th Jan 2019
· Environmental challenges faced by koovam bed dwellers of Nochi and Nadukkuppam – Chennai - 102ndAnnual conference of the Indian Economic Association 27-29 Dec -2019.
Year 2020
· Workshop Preparedness for NAAC, conducted by IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 1st Feb 2020 in Queen Mary’s College (A)
· Journal Publication on Parishoth Journal UGC care List Group-I an ISO: 7021-2008 certified Journal the paper entitled “Relationship between Fertility Rate and Economic growth, Volume IX issue III March 2020.ISSN NO: 2347-6648.
· Science, Technology and Development – Journal Publication – Paper entitle “Fertility rate and Economic Growth in development countries” October 2020. STD Journal Volume IX issue X ISSN NO: 0950-0707.
Year 2021
· Balancing environment & Tourism for the Future – National Level Webinar on Queen Mary’s College (A) 11thJune 2021 Participated.
· Yoga for Mental peace – National Level Webinar on Queen Mary’s College (A) 21st June 2021 Participated.
· ‘Relevance of Gandhiji to Present day Youth’ – University of Madras National Service Scheme 2ndOct 2021 Participated.
Year 2022
· Socio-Economic impact of Covid-19 on Migrant Workers in Anna Nagar Chennai – Presidency College (A) Oct 13th & 14th 2022.
· A study on E-learning and educational productivity among Arts and Science Colleges in Chennai during Covid-19 pandemic – Nandanam Arts and Science College Oct 19th& 20th 2022.
Year 2023
· An Empirical Analysis on Cash to Cashless economy in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu 42nd Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu which will be held on 25th February 2023.
· Impact of Gig Economy on Food Delivery Workers in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu 42ndAnnual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu which will be held on 25th February 2023.
· Presented Webinar organised by Manarkeni publications on a topic Impact of online education during Covid-19 among Arts and Science College in Chennai on 29thApril 2023.
· Navigating talent management in the digital age: The Evolving Role of HR participated and presented in Southern regional conference by National Institute of Personnel management on 22nd July 2023.
Year 2024
Importance of Economics in Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women
Vaniyamabdi 20thApril 2024
· Won best pink coordinator Award for the year 2013- 2014 for creating Breast cancer Awareness sponsored by Chennai Turns Pink.
· Won the Best Government officer Award for creating speedy awareness among public Sponsored by Awareness Creating on Public Rights (ACPR).
· Won the title Best Responsible citizen 2016- sponsored by Awareness Creating on Public Rights (ACPR)
· Won the Best Women Economic Author 2017: Indian Economic Association (IEA) Andhra Pradesh, India.
· Life time women achiever award for Education department: G.K.Vasan, Leader of TMC (Tamizh Maanila Congress) March 2018.
· Note: Special Interview on Phoenix Manithargal News 7 on Feb 2018, link: http//.news7.com.
· Latchiya Magudum Award - Crescentia Educational Institute and Charitable Trust which will be held on 19th Mar 2022.
· Greater Chennai Corporation Appreciation Award for exemplary work people’s movement for clean cities 2022. On 4th Sep 2022.
· Rotary Club of Chennai Serenity and Rotary Club Chennai Millennium presented the Best Teacher Award.
· Lion’s club International district 324-k 2022-2023 Teacher’s Day Award.
· P. Kakkanji honesty Award 28th November 2022.
· Intergrated Law welfare foundation presents Best Professor Award (ILWF Indian Achievers Award 2023).
· Dream Kalam Green Environmentalist Award
· Dream Kalam International Award for Best Women Icon 2022-2023
· GST on Sanitary Napkin – A Bane
· Best Co-ordinator Award for 1 Crore Palm Seed Plantation
· Best Service of the Year Award
Research Guide for
2016 A. Brindha – Completed
2021 J. Sharmila
2021 C.S. Annaline
2024 K. Sivakumar
Vel’s University 3 students
Vivekananda College 1 student
Chellammal College 1 student
Queen Mary’s College 6 students
Vivekananda college Indian Economy B.Com
Principles of management B.A .Eco
Business Economics
Public Finance M.A. Eco
Guru Nanak College Principles of management B.A .Eco
Industrial Organization B.A. Eco
Thiruvallur University Women and Economy B.A. Eco
Agricultural Economics B.A. Eco
N.S.S. Programme Officer Unit V: 2011 Orientation 26th Sep -1 Oct
Conducted various campaigns
Regular activity UNIT V Eye awareness –Dr. Agarwal hospital
Cancer awareness Sundaram Medical Foundation., pollution control, anti-tobacco women trafficking, prevention from suicide, anti-drugs, awareness, on A.I.D.S, T.B.
Special Camp2011-12 UNIT V 7days at Ayothi Nagar Chennai 5from 7th to 13December 2011
RegularActivity2012 UNIT V Conducted various awareness Programmes
On pollution control, Female infanticide, Antidrug, Sanitary usage, Voters right,
Camps- Eye donation, Blood–donation, Tree Plantations, marina cleaning, stress
Management, anti-corruption, Human
Rights A.I.D.S, T.B. etc., Rally and Human chain formed.
Special camp 2012-13 UNIT IV 7 days from 3rd -9thmarch 2013 at
Ayothi Nagar Chennai 5
Social activitist2013 Pink Ambassador Breast Cancer Turns Pink
Eye-Ambassador-NayanaJothi Organization.
Regular Activity 2013-2014. Planned to Organize 100 Programmes being Centenary year of the College and completed 100 programmes on various social issues to the students community and the public
UNIT IV
Special Camp 2013 -14 at Ayothi Nagar from 3rd to 9thJanuary2014
Regular Activity 2021-2024
UNIT V Conducted various awareness Programmers
On pollution control, Antidrug Awareness, Trafficking Awareness, Voters right, Camps- Medical checkup, Blood–donation, Tree Plantations, Beach cleanup, stress Management.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Queen Mary’s College Chennai
Pachaiyappa’s College Chennai
Thalapathy Vinayagam College
Menstrual Awareness Queen Mary’s College Chennai
Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav
College for Women, Chrompet.
Pachaiyappa’s College for Women,
Kanchipuram.
Nazareth College of Arts & Science,
Thiruvallur district.
Government Programmes Leprosy Awareness Programme
TB and Dengue Awareness Programme
1 Crore palm tree sapling
Walkathon
Kalaignar Marathon
Rally and Human chain formed
Resource person:
· Resource person on child psychology in the event Prevention and Control on Drug Abuse Capacity building programme for teachers and counsellors – Arani -Thiruvannamalai District, supported by Government of India NAPDDR scheme and Department of Social Defence Tamil Nadu.
· NSS Day Celebration 28th Sep 2022 CKNC College for Men.
· NSS orientation & grant fest on 1st Oct 2022 Shri Krishnaswamy College for Women.
· International Day for the Violence against Women & Human Rights Day 0n 27th Dec 2022 Quaid-E-Millath College for Men.
· Resource person (virtual) Economics association Title on Indian Economy in post covid-19 opportunities and challenges - PG and Research Department of Economics National College (A) Tiruchirappalli – 620001.
· Resource person UGC – Human Resource development Centre of RASHTARASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ Nagpur University, Nagpur UGC sponsored Refresher course in Economics, Management and Commerce on Title Women Empowerment in Bihar and Kerala A comparative study.
· Resource person- Women’s Cell in association with IQAC organises Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science, Chennai. Celebrates International Women’s Day 8th March 2023.
· Resource Person – NSS (Unit 203,204,205 & 206) Special Camp 2023-24 Day 5 Topic : Not me But you organised by The Quaide Milleth College for Men, Medavakkam, Chennai
· Resource Person - Importance of Economics in Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyamabdi 20th April 2024
· Resource Person - in webinar organised by Manarkeni publications on a topic Impact of online education during Covid-19 among Arts and Science College in Chennai on 29th April 2023.
· Resource person – “Power of Education” Chennai Boys Higher Secondary School, G Kovil Chennai-84, 21st Birth Anniversary of Thiru K. Kamarajar 15 July 2023.
· Resource Person – “Roles and Responsibilities of NSS” Annai violet College 16th July 2024.
· Skill development in basic computer programme certificate course organized with Bhumi NGO.
· Organized various inter collegiate competitions in creating awareness programme (meendum manjai pai)
· Say no to drugs (enakku veandam namakku veandam with enforcement Bureau)
· Mensural wellness with dream kalam international foundation.
· Leprosy awareness.
· Queen Mary’s College Hostel Deputy Warden 2022-2023
· NSS Programme Officer 2021-2024
· SOSA Secretary since 2019
· National Service Scheme Empanelled Training Institution (ETI) at Madras School of Social Work from University of Madras Queen Mary’s College NSS Unit from 26.9.2011 to 1.10.2011
· Disaster management training programme 21.9.2022 to 23.9.2022 at Anna administrative Management Centre.
· 28th& 29th May 2024 Training on My Baharat portal and digital literacy training programme organized by Rajiv Gandhi national institute for youth development.
Husband’s Name : B.K. Ramesh
Date of Birth : 27-May-1968
Sex / Marital status : Female / Married
Nationality /Religion /Community : Indian / Hindu / B.C. Agamudiyar
Husband’s Occupation : Agriculturist
Employment Registration Details : WPE / 5359 / 93 - PG Registration
Languages Known : READ WRITE SPEAK
English: Yes Yes Yes
Tamil: Yes Yes Yes
Telugu: No No Yes
* Life member Indian Economic Association
* Tamil Nadu Economic association.
* Hostel warden since 2023
* Nominated as NSS Nodal Officer for CM Trophy Games 2024
* Zonal Officer for Parliamentary Elections April 2024, T Nagar Zone