Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Santhosh Kumar S. Professor (Finance) Year of Birth: 1969; Age 48

School of Management Studies

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin, Kerala. India. PIN 682311 Mob. +91 9446041325; Email: drsan@cusat.ac.in

Strengths

Two decades of Post Graduate Teaching experience

Ph.D. production

Post Doctoral Fellowship Award of ICSSR

Eighteen years of association with NAAC Accreditation and Reaccreditation process.

Seventy-plus national and international research publications.

Chief Editorship and Editorial Board Memberships of ISSN Journals.

Gold Medal for M.Com. degree examination (1991) from University of Kerala

Foreign country visits - Thailand, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka and UAE

Educational Qualifications:

Sl. No. Degree University % of Marks/Grade

1 Ph.D. Commerce University of Kerala -

2 M.Phil. ,, Grade A

3 M.Com. ,, First Rank with First

Class (63.25%)

4 M.B.A. (Finance) IGNOU Grade A (67%)

Area of Specialisation

Corporate Finance - Microfinance - Financial, Cost and Management Accounting

Academic Awards/Scholarships/Fellowships:

1. Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award of ICSSR (2013) to carry out the research work Financial

Management of Rural Women Micro Enterprises (RWMEs) in Kerala

2. Gold Medal for First Rank with First Class in M.com. Degree from University of Kerala,

Kerala, India (1991).

3. Row Memorial Prize for securing the highest mark in M.com. Degree from Fatima Mata

National College, Kollam, Kerala, India (1991).

4. First Best Paper Award for the paper ‘Problems in the Implementation of MGNREGA: An

Exploration at the Worksite Mates’ Level’, presented in the Annual International Seminar –

“Economy, Enterprises and Employment” Jan 3-4, 2014, organised by Delhi School of

Professional Studies and Research, New Delhi.

55.. Best Paper award for the paper Green Financing and Technology Upgradation of MSMES: A

Way Out for Sustenance during Globalisation, presented in the International Conference,

‘Globalisation is Irreversible: Need for Branding India Inc. and Making MSMEs’ organised by the

Department of Commerce and International Business, Sree Saraswathy Thyagaraja College,

Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Research Publications

11.. Development Financial Institutions and Industralisation: The Pathetic Case of Assisted Units in

Kerala, Finance India, Quarterly Journal of Indian Institute of Finance, December Vol. 26, No. 4.

(2012) (ABDC Rated Journal)

2. Problems faced in the implementation of Total Quality Management in higher secondary

schools in Kerala, India, Journal of Social and Economic Development (2015) (Springer

Journal) (ABDC Rated Journal).

33.. Brand Loyalty of Customers in Smartphone Brands, Indian Journal of Marketing, Vol. 47, No. 3.

(2017) (Scopus Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

44.. Impact of Micro Credit Dispensation on Economic Empowerment of Women in Kerala, Journal

of Rural Development, Vol. 35(1) (2016). (Scopus Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

55.. Access, Use and Repayment of Micro Credit in Kerala: An Analysis, Journal of Rural

Development, Vol. 32, No. 3. (2013). (Scopus Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

66.. Capacity Building through Women Groups, Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 31, No. 2.

(2012). (Scopus Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

77.. SHG Linked Micro Enterprises: The Kerala Experience, Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 30,

No. 3. (2011). (Scopus Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

88.. Cosy Auditor Management Relationships and Corporate Frauds in India, Prabandhan: Indian

Journal of Management, Vol. 7, No. 3. (2014) (Cabell’s Indexed) (UGC listed Journal).

99.. Growth in Income, Spread and Profit of Commercial Banks, Southern Economist, 52 (7): -15-18.

(2013) (UGC listed Journal).

1100.. Micro Credit Dispensation Models and Employment Generation, Southern Economist, 48 (17): -

9-10.(2010). (UGC listed Journal).

1111.. Cumbersome Institutional Credit for SMEs: The Indian Experience, IOSR Journal of Business

Management, International Organisation for Scientific Research, Vol. 6, No. 4. (2012). (UGC

listed Journal).

1122.. Indiscriminate River Sand Mining: A Manmade Disaster in Kerala, India, Bionano Frontier

(Special Issue 9), Published by International Society of Science and Technology, Mumbai (2012).

(UGC listed Journal).

1133.. Industrial Development of Kerala: The Deplorable Condition, Review of Social Sciences, 10 (1):

77-85. (2009). (UGC listed Journal)

1144.. Financial Literacy and Micro Credit Management: A Micro Study among Members of

Neighbourhood Groups of Kudumbashree (Kerala), International Journal of Microfinance, 1 (1):

70-77. (2011) (Pondicherry Central University Journal)

1155.. Kudumbashree: Empowering Beautifully, Kerala Calling, Government of Kerala Publication, 31

(1): 36-39. (2010).

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1166.. Country Risk and Risk Premium for Portfolio Investments: An Examination of BRICS Nations,

Economy and Business, Open Access Journal of International Scientific Publications owned by

International Scientific Events, Bulgaria. Vol. 8, (2014).

1177.. India Thailand Bilateral Trade: A Review Against the Backdrop of the Framework Agreement,

ABAC Journal, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand, Vol. 32, No. 3. (2012).

18. Quality Education through Continuous Improvement: Evidences for Application of TQM in

Higher Secondary Education in Kerala, India, International Journal in Commerce, IT & Social

Sciences (2015) Vol. 2 Issue 5, pp1-11.

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2211.. Women Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation during Globalisation: Empirical Evidences

from Kerala, India, Commerce and Management Explorer, Quarterly International Journal of

Social Science Research published by Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Vol. 3, No.

2. (2013).

2222.. Transition to IFRS: Practical Issues and Concerns in India, Commerce and Management

Explorer, Quarterly International Journal of Social Science Research published by Catholicate

College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Vol. 2, No. 2. (2012)

2233.. Financial Inclusion in India: A Critical Review., Commerce and Management Explorer,

Quarterly International Journal of Social Science Research published by Catholicate College,

Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Vol. 2, No. 1. (2012).

2244.. Port Evaluation Based on UNCTAD Benchmarks: A Case of Cochin Port Trust, Trade Winds,

10(1): 30-52 (2015) (ISSN 2320-5393).

2255.. Infrastructure Financing by HUDCO in Kerala, Journal of Social Welfare and Management,

July-September Volume 7 Number 3 2015 (ISSN 0975-0231).

26. Registration for Work, Worksite Facilities and Management of Worksites under the Mahatma

Gandhi NREGA in Kerala, Commerce Spectrum, Double Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly

Journal of St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Vol. 3, No. 2 December 2015.

2277.. Registration, Issue and Management of Job Cards under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in

Kerala, Commerce Spectrum, Double Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of St. Peter’s

College, Kolenchery, Vol. 3, No. 1, June 2015.

2288.. Structural Changes and Growth in Kerala Economy, Commerce Spectrum, Double Blind Peer

Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, June Vol. 2, No. 1 June 2014.

2299.. FDI and Gross Capital Formation among BRICS Nations, Contemporary Commerce Review,

Double Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of The Cochin College, Kochi. Vol.2, No.2.

(2014).

3300.. Changing Structure of India’s Foreign Trade, Caarmel Journal of Management Research, Vol. 2,

No. 1. (2014).

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31. Rural Self-employment Programmes – A Review, Commerce Spectrum, Double Blind Peer

Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Vol. 2, No. 2 December

2014.

3322.. Magic of Employment Generation through MNREGS: Evidences from Kerala, Journal of Social

Welfare and Management, October- December Vol. 5, No. 4. (2013).

3333.. Causes of Stress among IT-BPO Sector Employees: An Exploration, Commerce Spectrum,

Double Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, June Vol.

1, No. 1.(2013).

3344.. Infrastructure Financing in the Indian Context, Journal of Social Welfare and Management,

October- December Vol. 4, No. 4. (2012).

3355.. India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Trade: A Review in the Light of India-Lanka Free Trade Agreement

(ILFTA), Contemporary Commerce Review, Double Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of

The Cochin College, Kochi. Vol.1, No.1 (2012)

3366.. Performance, Facilities, Procedures and Issues: A Study About Cochin Special Economic Zone

(CSEZ), Managing the Future, Half Yearly Journal of Social Science Research published by

Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicadu, Kerala, Vol. 2, No. 1. (2012).

3377.. Indian Banking Sector and Global Meltdown: A Micro Analysis, Explorations (Journal of

Seminar Papers), Deva Matha College, Kuruvilangadu, Kerala, Vol. 2, No. 3. (2011).

3388.. Special Economic Zones: A Path for the Development of Kerala, Research Scholar, Scholars

Association of Kerala, Kottayam, Kerala. Vol. 1, No. 2. (2011).

3399.. Reverse Mortgage in India: Issues and Concerns: AUREOLE (A Journal of Multidisciplinary

Studies and Research), published by Research Cell, St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kottayam,

Kerala, Vol. II &III. (2011).

4400.. Tourism in Kerala: An Icon of Economic Growth, KEGEES Journal of Social Science, 3 (1): 166-

174. (2011).

4411.. Capital Swallowed: The Plight of KFC Assisted Units in Kerala, Trade Winds, 1(6): 9-13.

(2011).

4422.. Institutional Term Lending and Industrial Development of Kerala, KEGEES Journal of Social

Science, 2 (2): 360-368. (2010).

4433.. Micro Insurance and Financial Inclusion – The Realities, Indian Commerce Bulletin, 11 (1): 94-

102. (2009).

4444.. Institutional Finance For Industrialisation: A Vanishing Source in the Post Reform Era,

Managing for the Future, 1 (1): 1-7. (2008)

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4477.. Problems in the Implementation of MGNREGA: An Exploration at the Worksite Mates’ Level,

in Annual International Seminar Proceedings – “Economy, Enterprises and Employment” Jan 3-4,

2014, organised by Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, New Delhi. (ISBN 978-81-

923211-6-5).(2014).

4488.. Impact of Microcredit Dispensation in Kerala, in Kemthose P. Paul and Hari Sundar G. Ram

edited book “Paradigm Shift in Innovative Business Management” (International Conference

Outcome), Department of Management Studies, Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering

, Kolenchery, Kerala, India. (ISBN 978-93-80430-14-0). (2012).

4499.. Green Financing and Technology Upgradation of MSMES: A Way Out for Sustenance during

Globalisation, in Globalisation is Irreversible: Need for Branding India Inc. and Making MSMEs

Competitive (International Conference Proceedings), Department of Commerce and International

Business, Sree Saraswathy Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. (ISBN

978-81-910472-9-5) (2012)

5500.. Group Entrepreneurship of Women: Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Approach in

Kerala, India during Globalisation, in Asian Identities: Trends in a Globalised World

(International Conference Proceedings), Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University,

Bangkok, Thailand. (2011).

5511.. Identification of Financial Risk Factors of Petroleum Companies in India: An Exploration Based

on Alexander Bathory’s Model” in Kumar & Edward (eds) book Contemplations on New

Paradigms in Finance (ISBN 978-93-80095-99-8).(2017).

5522.. Capital Intensity and Firms’ Performance in India in Kumar & Edward (eds) book Emerging

Paradigms in Business: Marketing and HR Perspectives (ISBN 978-93-80095-99-8). (2017).

5533.. Retailing in Rural India, in ISBN Seminar Proceedings of Two Day UGC sponsored National

Seminar on “Retail Sector of India” organised by WMO Arts & Science College, Muttil,

Wayanadu on 20-21, Jan 2016 (ISBN 978-93-5254-808-8).

5544.. Is Basel Compliance or Recapitalisation the Real Challenge for Indian Banks, in ISBN

Conference Proceedings of the Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Modern Trends

in Banking” organised by the BCM College, Kottayam on 03-04 September, 2015 (ISBN 978-

93-5235-999-8).

5555.. Corporate Social Responsibility of Commercial Banks in India: A Review, in ISBN Conference

Proceedings of the Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Role of Corporate Social

Responsibility on Modern Business Era” organised by the Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College,

Perumbavoor 6th and 7th August, 2014 (ISBN 978-81-927911-5-9)

5566.. Corporate Social Responsibility among Indian Incorporates, in ISBN Conference Proceedings of

the Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Corporate Governance in India – Issues and

Concerns” organised by the St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor on 28th and 29th August, 2014

(ISBN 978-81-930000-1-4)

5577.. Measuring Country Risk in Equity Investment in Santhosh Kumar, S & others (eds) book Foreign

Direct Investment in India: Opportunities and Challenges (ISBN 978-93-5156-043-2). (2014)

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5588.. FDI in Indian Telecommunication Sector” in Santhosh Kumar, S & others (eds) book Foreign

Direct Investment in India: Opportunities and Challenges (ISBN 978-93-5156-043-2). (2014)

5599.. Giant Vs. Dragon: FDI in India and China” in Santhosh Kumar, S & others (eds) book Foreign

Direct Investment in India: Opportunities and Challenges (ISBN 978-93-5156-043-2). (2014).

60. Micro-insurance for Rural Lives: An Evaluative Study Based on the Perception of

Policyholders”, in Multivariate Analysis in Commerce and Management Research (Conference

Proceedings) published as part of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Multivariate Data

Analysis in Research”, organised by K.G. College, Pambadi on Dec.16-17, 2013.

61. Performance Management Practices in Public Sector Manufacturing Companies in Kerala”, in

Multivariate Analysis in Commerce and Management Research (Conference Proceedings)

published as part of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Multivariate Data Analysis in

Research”, organised by K.G. College, Pambadi on Dec.16-17, 2013.

6622.. Measurement and Scaling in Social Science Research in Research and Knowledge Management:

The Role of Industry and Academia (Conference Proceedings), published by Govt. College

Tripunithura, Kerala. (2012)

6633.. Plagiarism in Research Writing and Publishing: Understanding the Deceits and Threats in

Research and Knowledge Management: The Role of Industry and Academia (Conference

Proceedings), published by Govt. College Tripunithura, Kerala.(2012).

64. Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion in India: The Intra-national Disparity,’ in: Catherine,

B.S. and others (Eds.). Inclusive Growth in India: An Emphasis on Financial and Social

Inclusion, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. (2010)

65. Global Financial Crisis and Realty Sector in India, in Global Financial Crisis and Indian

Economy (Conference Proceedings), Post Graduate Department of Commerce, St. Peter’s

College, Kolenchery, Kerala, India. (2010).

Books Published

11.. CCoonntteemmppllaattiioonnss oonn NNeeww PPaarraaddiiggmmss iinn FFiinnaannccee ((EEddiitteedd VVoolluummee)),, DDiirreeccttoorraattee ooff PPuubblliicc RReellaattiioonnss

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55.. Micro Credit and Economic Empowerment of Women, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, India.

((wwiitthh IISSBBNN)) (National Edition).(2012)

66.. Institutional Finance for Industrialisation, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, India. ((wwiitthh IISSBBNN))

(National Edition).(2010).

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Resource Person for Academic Seminars/Workshops/Academic Staff Colleges

1. Two Day UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Science”

organised by IDE, University of Kerala (2017).

2. One-day seminar on “Methodology of Business Research organised by Newman College,

Thodupuzha on 04.11.2016.

3. One-day Workshop on “Visualising Research – A Guide for Under Graduate Students”

organised by The Cochin College, Kochi on 10.08.2016.

4. One-day workshop on “Research Methodology & Project Report Preparation” organised by

MES College, Marampally on 05.08.2016.

5. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Corporate Governance: Trends, Implications

and Challenges” organised by NMSM Govt. College, Kalpetta, Wayanad from 21-22 March,

2016.

6. Panel Discussion on “Myth and Realities in Academic Research” in relation to the Three-day

UGC sponsored national seminar “Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis in Social

Science Research” organised by Deva Matha College, Kuruvilangad, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

7. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Retail Sector of India” organised by WMO

Arts and Science College, Wayanad from 20-21 January, 2016.

8. Two Day National Seminar sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala,

on “Rural Development: Emerging Economic and Commercial Perspective” organised by

Government College, Thripunithura from 15-16 December, 2015.

9. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “India and Cross Boarder Capital Flows in the

Post Liberalised Era” organised by S.N. College, Cherthala from 3-4 December, 2015.

10. State Level Seminar on Preparation of Dissertation – A Practical Approach organised by M.A.

College, Ramapuram on 28th November 2015.

11. Three Day UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Research Methodology” organised by the

St. Thomas College, Pala, from 16-18 September, 2015.

12. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Banking and Finance”

organised by the BCM College, Kottayam, from 3-4 September, 2015

13. Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Science, conducted by the UGC-

Academic Staff College, University of Calicut from 05.08.2015 to 25.08.2015.

14. State Level Seminar of KAASS held as part of 17th Annual Day Celebrations of Kerala State

Poverty Eradication Mission, Kudumbashree, Govt. of Kerala on 20th August 2015.

15. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Role of Corporate Social Responsibility on

Modern Business Era” organised by the Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Perimbavoor from

6-7 August, 2015

16. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance:

Opportunities, Challenges and Responses” organised by the Newman College, Thodupuzha

from 30-31 July, 2015

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17. Two Day National Workshop on organised by the Research Forum, Department of Commerce

and Management Studies, University of Calicut on 22nd May 2015.

18. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Corporate Governance in India – Issues and

Concerns” organised by the St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor on 28th and 29th August, 2014.

19. Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Role of Primary Co-operative Societies in

Agricultural Finance with Special Reference to Kerala” organised by the Al-Ameen, Edathala,

Aluva, on 21st and 22nd August, 2014.

20. State Level Seminar “Urban Poverty Alleviation” organised by the Kudumbashree District

Mission, Kollam, Govt. of Kerala on 8th August 2014.

21. Two Day National Seminar on “Opportunities and Challenges in Industrial Financing”,

organised by the Mar Thoma College of Science and Technology, Ayur, on May 22-23, 2014.

22. Study Classes and Financial Literacy Programmes for Neighbourhood Groups Members (2012

onwards)

23. Interaction Programme for Ph.D. Scholars – Six Day National Workshop on Research

Methodology in Social Science, organised by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of

Calicut from 20.03.2013 to 26.03.2013.

24. Two-day National Conference on Inclusive Innovation and Sustainable Growth, organised by

the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi from 30.08.2013 to 31.08.2013.

25. National Level Seminar on “Infrastructure Financing in India: Opportunities and Challenges”

conducted by Al-Ameen College, Aluva, Kerala, India, Oct. 9, 2012.

26. National Level Workshop on “Perspectives and Methodology of Business Studies” conducted

jointly by the Kerala State Higher Education Council and St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor,

Kerala, India, Aug.19-20, 2011.

27. National Seminar on “Impact of Globalisation in the Capital Market in India”, conducted by

the Government College, Manjeswar, Kerala, India, Feb. 26, 2008.

Seminar/Conference Presentations (International)

1. Financial Risk Factors of Petroleum Companies in India: An Examination Based on Alexander

Bathory’s Model, paper presented in the International Conference “Entrepreneurship,

Innovation and Development – 2016, conducted by the Post Graduate and Research Department

of Commerce, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, from January 8-9, 2016.

22.. FFoorreeiiggnn SSoouurrcceess ooff FFiinnaannccee ffoorr IInnddiiaann CCoommppaanniieess,, ppaappeerr pprreesseenntteedd iinn tthhee IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall

CCoonnffeerreennccee ““TTrreennddss aanndd CChhaalllleennggeess iinn IInnddiiaann BBuussiinneessss MMaannaaggeemmeenntt””,, conducted by Department

of Management Studies, Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Kolenchery, Kerala,

India from 16-17th November 2014.

33.. GGoolldd IImmppoorrttss aanndd CCuurrrreenntt AAccccoouunntt DDeeffiicciitt iinn IInnddiiaa:: AA RReevviieeww,, ppaappeerr pprreesseenntteedd iinn tthhee

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55.. Country Risk and Risk Premium for Portfolio Investments: An Examination of BRICS Nations,

paper presented in the International Conference “Economy and Business”, organised by the

International Scientific Events, Bulgaria on September 1-5, 2014.

66.. Problems in the Implementation of MGNREGA: An Exploration at the Worksite Mates’ Level,

paper presented in the Annual International Seminar “Economy, Enterprises and Employment”

organised by Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, New Delhi on Jan 3-4, 2014.

77.. Impact of Microcredit Dispensation in Kerala, Paper presented in the International conference

“Paradigm Shift in Innovative Business Management” conducted by Department of Management

Studies, Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering , Kolenchery, Kerala, India from 16-

17th November 2012.

88.. Indiscriminate River Sand Mining: A Manmade Disaster in Kerala, India, Paper presented in

“International Conference on Environment and Humanities – Eco Revolution 2012” held at

Colombo, Sri Lanka from 18th to 20th Aug. 2012.

99.. Green Financing and Technology Upgradation of MSMES: A Way Out for Sustenance during

Globalisation, Paper presented in international conference “Globalisation is Irreversible: Need for

Branding India Inc. and Making MSMEs Competitive”, Department of Commerce and

International Business, Sree Saraswathy Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,

India.

1100.. Group Entrepreneurship of Women: Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Approach in

Kerala, India during Globalisation, Paper presented in “Asian Identities: Trends in a Globalised

World Conference, Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand,

Feb. 9-11, 2011.

11. Financial Literacy and Micro Credit Management: A Micro Study among Members of

Neighbourhood Groups of Kudumbashree (Kerala), Paper presented in International Conference

on Micro Finance – 2011, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India, Jan. 27 – 29, 2011.

12. Micro Insurance and Financial Inclusion – The Realities, Paper presented in International

Conference on Micro Finance – 2009, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India, Jan. 21–23,

2009.

Seminar/Conference Presentations (National)

11.. “Goods and Service Tax: Implications on Kerala”, paper presented in UGC sponsored national

seminar on “Impact of Goods and Service Tax on Trade and Commerce in India” organised by

St. Michael’s College, Cherthala on November 10-11, 2016.

22.. BBlluuee OOcceeaann SSttrraatteeggiieess aanndd IInnddiiaann CCoommppaanniieess””,, paper presented in the UGC Sponsored National

Seminar “Innovative Trends in the Changing Indian Scenario, organised by the Post Graduate

and Research Department of Commerce, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha from 10-11

September, 2015.

33.. ““CCSSRR SSppeennddiinngg bbyy CCoommmmeerrcciiaall BBaannkkss iinn IInnddiiaa:: AA RReevviieeww”” paper presented in the UGC

Sponsored National Conference “Role of Corporate Social responsibility on Modern Business

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Era, organised by the Department of Commerce, Sree Sankara Vidhyapeetom College,

Perumbavoor from 6-7 August , 2015.

44.. ““PPoorrtt PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee EEvvaalluuaattiioonn BBaasseedd oonn UUNNCCTTDD BBeenncchhmmaarrkkss””,, paper presented in the UGC

Sponsored National Conference “Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance: Opportunities,

Challenges and Responses, organised by the Postgraduate Department of Commerce, Newman

College, Thodupuzha from 30-31 July , 2015.

55.. ““IInnffrraassttrruuccttuurree FFiinnaanncciinngg bbyy HHUUDDCCOO iinn KKeerraallaa””,, paper presented in the UGC Sponsored

National Conference “Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance: Opportunities, Challenges and

Responses, organised by the Postgraduate Department of Commerce, Newman College,

Thodupuzha from 30-31 July , 2015.

66.. “Urban Poverty Alleviation and Kudumbashree” paper presented in the State Level Seminar

“Urban Poverty Alleviation” organised by the Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam on 8th

August 2014.

77.. “Measuring Country Risk in Equity Investment”, paper presented in the UGC Sponsored

National Conference “FDI in India: Opportunities and Challenges, organised by the Post

Graduate and Research Department of Commerce, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery on Jan 30-

31, 2014.

88.. “FDI in Indian Telecommunication Sector”, paper presented in the UGC Sponsored National

Conference “FDI in India: Opportunities and Challenges, organised by the Post Graduate and

Research Department of Commerce, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery on Jan 30-31, 2014.

99.. “Giant Vs. Dragon: FDI in India and China”, paper presented in the UGC Sponsored National

Conference “FDI in India: Opportunities and Challenges, organised by the Post Graduate and

Research Department of Commerce, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery on Jan 30-31, 2014.

10. Micro-insurance for Rural Lives: An Evaluative Study Based on the Perception of

Policyholders, Paper presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Multivariate Data

Analysis in Research”, organised by K.G. College, Pambadi on Dec.16-17, 2013.

11. Performance Management Practices in Public Sector Manufacturing Companies in Kerala,

Paper presented in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Multivariate Data Analysis in

Research”, organised by K.G. College, Pambadi on Dec.16-17, 2013

12. Infrastructure Marketing in the Indian Context, Paper presented in National Conference on

“Marketing Strategies for Corporate Sustainibility in the Information Age”, Caarmel

Engineering College, Kerala India, Nov. 9, 2013.

13. Performance of Equity Mutual Funds: Sample Evidences, Paper presented in UGC Sponsored

National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Capital Market and its Effect on Commerce, Industry

and Economy of India”, organised by St. Paul’s College, Kalamssery and Kerala Management

Association on Feb 2013.

14. Trends in Income, Spread and Profit of Commercial Banks in India, Paper presented in National

Seminar on Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance, Mar Athanasius College,

Kothamangalam, Kerala India, March. 14-15, 2012.

15. Rainwater Harvesting Scheme (Jalanidhi) of Government of KeralaA Study Based on the

Perception of Beneficiaries in Kadanadu Grama Panchayat, Paper presented in State Level

Seminar on Major Issues for Sustainable Economic Development of Kerala organised by the

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P.G. Department of Commerce and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Feb. 23-24, 2012.

16. Measurement and Scaling in Social Science Research, Paper presented in National Seminar on

Research and Knowledge Management – The Role of Industry and Academia, Government

College, Thripunithura, Kerala India, Jan. 19-20, 2012.

17. Plagiarism in Research Writing and Publishing, Paper presented in National Seminar on

Research and Knowledge Management – The Role of Industry and Academia, Government

College, Thripunithura, Kerala India, Jan. 19-20, 2012.

18. Transition to IFRS: Practical Issues and Concerns in India, Paper presented in National

Conference on International Financial Reporting Standards – Benefits and Challenges to the

Globalised Economy of India, Caarmel Engineering College, Kerala India, Oct. 28-29, 2011.

19. Indian Banking Sector and Global Meltdown: A Micro Analysis, Paper presented in UGC

Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Global Meltdown on Indian Banking Sector –

Challenges and Opportunities, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, Kerala India, Sept. 29-30, 2011.

20. Research Reporting: A Practical Understanding, Paper presented in a Two Day Seminar on

Research Methodology, Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala India, Aug. 25-26, 2011.

21. Research Methodology in Social Science: A Practical Understanding, Paper presented in a Two

Day Workshop on Perspectives and Methodology of Business Studies, St. Stephen’s College,

Uzhavoor, Kerala India, Aug. 19-20, 2011.

22. Infrastructure Finance in the Indian Context, Paper presented in National Seminar on Urban

Infrastructure Financing, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kerala India, Nov. 23-25, 2010.

23. Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion in India: The Intra-national Disparity, Paper presented in

National Seminar on Inclusive Growth in India, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India, Oct. 7-8, 2010.

24. SEZ: Is a Path to Development in the Kerala Context, Paper presented in National Seminar on

SEZ and Economic Development, The Cochin College, Kerala, India, Sep. 15-16, 2010.

25. SHGs and Economic Empowerment of Women in India: The Regional Paradox, Paper presented

in National Seminar on Women Empowerment, St. Peter’s College Kolenchery, Kerala, India,

July 8-9, 2010.

26. Reverse Mortgage: A Cash flow Source for the Elderly, Paper presented in National Seminar on

Financial Sector Reforms, St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva, Kerala, India, Sep. 25-26,

2008.

27. Micro Insurance in India – Issues and Concerns for Further Extension, Paper presented in

National Seminar on Opening Up Insurance Industry: Issues and Concerns, Baby John

Memmorial Government College, Chavara, Kerala, India, March 18-19, 2008.

28. Global Financial Crisis and Realty Sector in India, Paper presented in the National Seminar

Global Financial Crisis and Indian Economy Post Graduate Department of Commerce, St.

Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Kerala, India., August 2009, Pages 55-63.

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29. Globalisation: Promises and Pitfalls (Guest Lecture), Paper presented in National Seminar on

Impact of Globalisation in the Capital Market in India, Government College, Manjeswar,

Kerala, India, Feb. 26, 2008.

Major and Minor Research Projects Completed/Sanctioned: Sl.

No. Name of Project Major/Minor Duration Funding Agency

Year of

Completion

1 Microcredit and Economic

Empowerment of Women in Kerala Major 2 years UGC, New Delhi 2011

2

Microcredit Dispensation Models for the

Effective Self Employment of Women in

Kerala

Minor 1 year UGC, New Delhi 2008

3

Stock Price and Volume Movements

around Mergers and Acquisitions

Announcement in the Pharmaceutical

Industry in India

Minor 1 year UGC, New Delhi Not engaged

4

Socio-economic Survey of Dwellers in

the Ward IV and V of Aikkaranadu

Grama Panchayat, Ernakualm, Kerala

Minor 1 year

PG Dept. Fund

form UGC, New

Delhi

2009

Editorship of Journals

(a) Editor-in-Chief

Former Editor-in-Chief of the Double-blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Research Journal

“Commerce Spectrum” of the Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce, St. Peter’s

College, Kolenchery.

(b) Editorial Board Member

1. National Editorial Advisory Board Member of Journal of Social Welfare and Management

(ISSN 0975-0231) (Quarterly Peer Reviewed Journal of Red Flower Publications Pvt. Ltd.,

Delhi, India)

2. Editorial Board Member of Commerce and Management Explorer (ISSN 2230-9187)

(Quarterly International Journal of Social Science Research published by Catholicate

College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India)

3. Editorial Board Member of Contemporary Commerce Review (ISSN 2319 3638) (Double

Blind Peer Reviewed Half Yearly Journal of The Cochin College, Kochi, Kerala, India)

Kolenchery

30.09.2017 Dr. Santhosh Kumar S.