PROFILE 1. Name : T. KARUNAKARAN 2. Qualification : M.A., M

PROFILE

1. Name : T. KARUNAKARAN

2. Qualification : M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

3. Years of Service : 20 Years

4. Field of Specialisation : Environmental Sociology and Medical Sociology Rural Sociology.

5. Training Programme Attended

S. Nature of Training Theme

Name of the Duration

No. (Academic/Administratio

n)

Institutions

From

To

1. Workshop

2. Refresher Courses R 1. Referesher course in

S Sociology.

Ru 2. Rural Development-

An An Interdisciplinary

Ap Approach

Re 3.Referesher Course

for for NSS Programme

Of Officer

Gandhigram Rural

Institute,Gandhigram.

Shri Avinasilingam

Education Trust

Institutions, Coimbatore

Shri Avinasilingam

Education Trust

Institutions, Coimbatore

29.10.2003

08.09.2005

28.05.2003

18.11.2003

28.09.2005

29.08.2003

3. Orientation Courses

1. UGC Sponsored

Orientation Course

1. 2. Orientation Course

for NSS Programme

Officer

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore

Shri Avinasilingam

Education Trust

Institutions, Coimbatore.

26.04.2000

25.07.2001

23.05.2000

03.08.2001

Member

No.

1. Chairman / Member

Board of Studies

1. Department of

Sociology,

Periyar Universtiy.

Salem.

2. Rural Development,

Periyar Institute of

Distance Education,

Periyar University,

Salem.

3. Social Welfare

Administration ,

Periyar Institute of

Distance Education,

Periyar University,

Salem.

2. Chairman / Member

Question Paper setting

Board

1. Department of

Sociology,

Annamalai Universtiy.

Chidambaram.

2. Department of

Sociology

Madurai Kamaraj

Universtiy, Madurai.

:

Other Experiences :

S.No

Positions held Name of the Institution

1. NSS Officer/Co-ordinator

The Madura College,

Madurai

2. Member of

Govt. Bodies / Institution

Periyar University,

Salem.

( Observer)

Annamalai University,

Chidambaram.

( PCP Member)

Periyar University,

Salem.

( Examinar)

Periyar University,

Salem.

( Examinar)


Chidambaram.

( PCP Member)


Chidambaram.

( PCP Member)

Periyar University,

Salem.

( Chief Suprintent)

Periyar University,

Salem.

( Chief Suprintent)

Don Bosco College,

Dharmapuri.

( External Examinar)

Papers presented in conference proceedings

1. ICSSR sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ Development at Margins: Marginality and

Marginalisation In India’s Growth Story” Department of Sociology, Periyar University,

Salem-11 Date: 22.01.2015 – 23.01.2015

Title : Child Rearing Practices among Marginalised Communities

2. ICSSR sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ Development at Margins: Marginality and

Marginalisation In India’s Growth Story” Department of Sociology, Periyar University,

Salem-11 Date: 22.01.2015 – 23.01.2015

Title : Parenting Girls : A Study among the Daughters of Migrants Parents.

3. ICMR, ICSSR- SRC, Hyderabad sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ Social and

Economic Dimensions of Medical Tourism in India: Opportunities, Challenges and Progress ”

Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem-11 Date: 08.01.2015 – 09.01.2015

Title : Role of Medical Tourism in Social Development

4. Periyar University sponsored One Day National seminar on “ Changing Status of Rural

Women in India ” Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem-11 Date: 28.03.2014

Title : Antenatal Health Practices among the Rural Women .



Title : Women Empowerment in Government Sector .



Served As a Chairperson of the National Seminar.

7. Periyar University College of Arts & Science, Pennagaram sponsored One Day National

seminar on “Entrepreneurial Development in Modern Days Prospects and Challeges” on

PPr

or

22.08.2014

Title : Rural Entrepreneurship – An Overview


seminar on “Entrepreneurial Development in Modern Days Prospects and Challenges”

on 22.08.2014

Title : Problems of Indian Women Entrepreneurs.


seminar on “ English Language Teaching and Learning – Problems and Prospects”

a. on 25.07.2014

b. Title : Students – Cantered Learning – With Reference to English Language.


seminar on ““ English Language Teaching and Learning – Problems and Prospects” on

25.07.2014

a. Title : Factors Influencing English Language Learning .


seminar on “ English Language Teaching and Learning – Problems and Prospects”

a. on 25.07.2014

b. Title : Social Factors Affecting Learning English Language .

12. CICT sponsored Three Day National seminar on “ Perspectives from Ancient and Modern

Tamil Literature “ Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem-11 Date: 13.02.2015

– 15.02.2015

a. Title : Child Rearing Practices among Rural Families



– 15.02.2015

a. Title : Education Status of Children.



– 15.02.2015

a. Title : Education Status of Narikurava Children.

15. ICSSR sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ Development and Social Issues ”


a. Title : Postnatal Health Practices among the Rural women Omalur Taluk, Salem

District.

16. Padmavani Arts and Science College for Women sponsored One Day National Symposium

on “ Advanced Trends in Data Mining ” Date : 03.01.2014

a. Title : Impact of Social Networking Services on Society – A Study.

17. International Journal of Research & Business Innovation (IJRBI) TamilNadu sponsored one

day International conference on “Business Innovation ” Date : 21.12.2013

a. Title : Attitude of Consumers Towards Environment Friendly Product – A Study

With Reference to Green Marketing .

18. UGC sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ Contemporary Social Problems in India ”


a. Title : Early Marriage- An Unavoidable Phenomenon.



a. Title : Nutritional Status of Rural Pregnant Women .



a. Title : Reproductive Health Problems among Rural Women .


seminar on “ Social Networks and Cyber Crimes” Date 15.02.2013

a. Title : Use of Green Computing in Saving the Energy .


seminar on “ Social Networks and Cyber Crimes” Date 15.02.2013

a. Title : Influence of Information Technology on Society .

23. Ayyan Thiruvalluvar College of Arts & Science, P. Puliyampatti sponsored Two Day

International Conference on “ Enjoyable Programming & IT Trends “ Date 19.12.2012 –

20.12.2012.

a. Title : Green Computing – A Study with reference to Energy Saving

24. Ayyan Thiruvalluvar College of Arts & Science, P. Puliyampatti sponsored Two Day

International Conference on“ Enjoyable Programming & IT Trends “ Date 19.12.2012 –

20.12.2012.

a. Title : “ Impact of Information Technology on Society “

25. J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts & Science, Komarapalyam sponsored One Day National

Conference on“ Changing Scenario of Corporate Management “ Date 31.08.2012.

a. Title : “ Green Consumerism – A Sociological analysis with special reference to

environmental Protection “

26. Arul Anandar College, Madurai sponsored One day State Level Seminar on “ Women’s

Participation in Local Governance “ Date 29.02.2012.

a. Title : “ Women’s Participation in PRI – With special reference to Gross Root Level”

27. ICMR and TNMST sponsored Two day International National Seminar on “ Health

Economics & Management “ Date 15.12.2011 – 16.11.2011 Department of Economic PG

& Research, Rajah Serfoji Government College ( Autonomous) .

a. Title : “ Child Bearing and Child Rearing Practices Among Tribal Women in

Kodaikanal Hills .

b. ICMR and TNMST sponsored Two day International National Seminar on “ Health

Economics & Management “ Date 15.12.2011 – 16.11.2011 Department of

Economic PG & Research, Rajah Serfoji Government College ( Autonomous) .

Title : “ Reproductive Health of Tribal Women – A Study with Reference to Salem

District.




Title : “ Health Condition of Adolescent Girls in Omalur Taluk, Salem District.




Title : “ Reproductive Health Practices of Women in Rural Areas in Salem District.




Title : “ Food and dieting habits of Pregnant Women in Salem District.

31. Annamalai University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Women Empowerment :

Issues & Strategies “Department of Sociology, Annamalai University Date 01.04.2010 –

2.04.2010.

Title : “ Health as an Indicator for Women Empowerment “

32. ICSSR sponsored Two Day National seminar on “ New Human Rights – Dimensions,

Obstacles and Challenges “ Department of Sociology, and Department of Journalism and

Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem-11 Date: 22.10.2009 – 23.10.2009

Title : Deprived Rights of People Living with HIV/ AIDS( PLHA)

33. Periyar University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Social Development in Post

Independent Era: Status and Strategies “Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem

Date 24.03.2009 – 25.03.2009.

Title : “ A Sociological Study of Second Childhood.


Independent Era: Status and Strategies “ Department of Sociology, Periyar University,

Salem Date 24.03.2009 – 25.03.2009.

Title : “ Family Counselling Centres and Social Development


Independent Era: Status and Strategies “ Department of Sociology, Periyar University,

Salem Date 24.03.2009 – 25.03.2009.

Title : “ The forgotten children – The need for Remembering


Independent Era: Status and Strategies “Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem

Date 24.03.2009 – 25.03.2009.

Title : “ Environmental Awareness for Social Development.

37. UGC sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Female Infanticide is Genocide – Possible

Strategies & Interventions “ Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University,

Trichy Date 20.03.2009 – 21.03.2009 .

Title : “ IEC as a Tool for change of Cultural Practices Towards Protecting Girl

Babies”

38. Annamalai University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Globalization and

Development Issues “ Department of Sociology, Annamalai University Date 18.03.2009 –

29.03.2009

Title : “ Globalization and Indian Agriculture “

39. Annamalai University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Globalization and

Development Issues “ Department of Sociology, Annamalai University Date 18.03.2009 –

29.03.2009

a. Title : “ Impact of Globalization on Migrants – A Sociological Analysis “

40. Periyar University sponsored One day National Seminar on “ Nutritional Challenges-

Past, Present and Future “ Department of Food Science, Periyar University, Salem Date

27.02.2009

a. Title : “ Nutritional Status of Tribal Women.

41. Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Empowerment

Models of Women Construction and Reconstruction “ Department of Sociology, Madurai

Kamaraj University Date 09.02.2009 – 10.02.2009

Title : “ Traditional Practices as Barriers for Women’s Education.

42. Madurai Kamaraj University and Directorate of Census Operations Tamilnadu Chennai

sponsored one day Workshop on “ Census Data Dissemination “ participated on

12.07.2006.

43. UGC sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Issues in Higher Education “ Department

of Sociology, Bharathidasan University Date 23.03.2005

Title : “ Prospects and Problems of Distance Education System .

44. Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Marginal Groups:

Political Participation and Social Development “ Department of Sociology, Madurai

Kamaraj University Date 06.01.2005 – 07.01.2005

Title : “ Role of SSA in promoting Education among the Marginalised Group “

45. The Indian Philosophical Congress sponsored Four Day 79th Session on “ The Indian

Philosophical Congress “ The Madura College ( Autonomous), Madurai Date 16.12.2004 –

19.12.2004

Title : “ Environmental Protection with Special Reference of Ecosophy.

46. Bharathidasan University & Jamal Mohamed College sponsored Two day National

Seminar on “ Recent Trends in NSS Projects and Programmes “ participated on 13.03.2004

and 14.03.2004.

47. Urumu Dhanalakshmi College & TANSEED Tiruchirapalli sponsored Two day State Seminar

on “ Environment Conservation and Protection -2004 “ Date 12.03.2004 – 13.03.2004

Title : “Noise Pollution as a Menace in Human Development “

48. UGC sponsored One day National Seminar on “ Rights of the Children” Department of

Sociology, Bharathidasan University Date 05.03.2004 Participated.

49. Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Communication

and Media – Challenges and Responses “ Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj

University Date 29.01.2004 – 30.01.2004

Title : “ Role of Mass Media in Developing Village India – A Case Study.

50. Mother Teresa Women's University organised a symposium on " Promoting Women

Leaders in Management & Entrepreneurship on 15.10.2004

51. Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored One Day Seminar on " Statistical Methods for

Social Scientists" Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, School of

Mathematics , Madurai Kamaraj University Date 31.03.2004

52. Mother Teresa Women's University organised a symposium on " Promoting Women

Leaders in Management & Entrepreneurship on 15.10.2004

53. IASSI sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Changing Social Institutions and Its

Impact on Quality of Life “ Department of Sociology, Mother Teresa Women’s University ,

Kodaikanal Date 06.03.2002 – 7.03.2002.

Title : The Role of Family in Emergence of Street Children .

54. IASSI sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Changing Social Institutions and Its

Impact on Quality of Life “ Department of Sociology, Mother Teresa Women’s University ,

Kodaikanal Date 06.03.2002 – 7.03.2002.

Title : Contemporary Marriage as a Stepping Stone for Women’s Development

55. Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored Two day Work shop on “ Health and Society

communication and Media – Challenges and Responses: Community Based Health Care “

Date 05.03.2003 – 06.03.2003 Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University .

56. UGC sponsored Three day National Seminar on “ Effect of Satellite Communication on

Society “ Department of Sociology, Mother Teresa Women’s University , Kodaikanal Date

20.02.2002 – 22.02.2002.

Title : Sociological Study of Satellite Communication and Social Change.

57. UGC sponsored Three day National Seminar on “ Effect of Satellite Communication on

Society “ Department of Sociology, Mother Teresa Women’s University , Kodaikanal Date

20.02.2002 – 22.02.2002.

Title : Social Responsibility of Satellite Communication with Special Reference to

Terrorism

58. Bharathiar University sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Environmental

Protection Movements and Counter Movements “ Department of Sociology, Bharathiar

University Date 08.09.2002 – 09.09.2002.

Title : “ Human Ecology and Environmental Ethics for Environmental Protection”

59. UGC sponsored Two day National Seminar on “ Interdisciplinary Approach to Women

Empowerment “ Department of Sociology and Social Work,PSG College of Arts & Science,

Coimbatore Date 10.01.2002 – 11.01.2002.

Title : Social Conditions of Women: A Review

60. Centre for Research in Social Sciences Technology and Culture (CRSTC) organised the "XV

Annual Conference " of the Indian Social Science Association held at Coimbatore on

11.06.1993 - 13.06.1993

Title : “ AIDS in Global Perspective - A Review & Noise Pollution in An Industry - A

Sociological Study .

61. Arul Anandar College, Madurai sponsored Two Day National Seminar on " Towards a Just

World Order " Date 30.01.1997 - 31.01.1997

62. Osmania University Sponsored the "XXIV All India Sociological Conference " held at

Hyderabad on 22.12.1997 - 24.12.1997.

Title : “ A Sociological Study on the Senior Citizens.

63. XXXIX - Indian Labour Economics Conference held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on

2.01.1998 - 4.1.1998 .

Title : “ Denied Childhood - A Sociological Survey"

64. XXV All Kerala Sociological Conference held at Vimala College, Trichur on 23.01.1998 -

25.01.1998

Title : “ Effects of Noise on Industrial Workers- A Sociological Survey.

65. Bharathiar University sponsored One day Seminar on “ Urbanization Trends in Tamilnadu

“ Department of Sociology, Bharathiar University Date 02.02.1998

Title : “Globalization of Environmental Issues"

66. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati sponsored Two day Seminar on “ Social Problems

india - A Multi Disciplinary Vision " Date 27.03.1998 - 28.03.1998

Title : “Relationship Between Sex Roles and Mental Disorders. "

67. UGC sponsored One day National Seminar on “ Rural Entrepreneurship Development"

Department of Rural Industries and Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed

University Gandhigram Date 15.10.1998 .

Title : Entrepreneurs- A Conceptual Analysis and the Case Studies of Rural Women

Entrepreneurs

68. UGC and Madurai Kamaraj University sponsored Three day National Seminar on “ Human

Rights and Marginal Groups" “ Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj University

Date 16.12.1999 – 18.12.1999

Title : “ The Rights of Children and the defective Living Environment (SLUM) "

69. Gurunanak Devji Laboratory - Thirukkural Laboratory -Madurai Kamaraj University organised

a conference on 27.09.2000 participated on Thirukkural.

70. UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on " Information Technology and Society" Department

of Social Sciences, Lady Doak College, Madurai on 15.01.2001 -16.01.2001.

71. UGC sponsored National Seminar on " Globalisation and Rural Development" Department

of Rural Development Science, Arul Anandar College, Madurai on 01.03.2001 - 02.03.2001.

Book Published

Sl.No. Title of the Book Name of the Author

Name of the Publisher Year of the Publication

1. Medical Tourism Dr. T. Karunakaran Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai-600 078

2008

2. Eco Tourism Dr. T. Karunakaran Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai-600 078

2009

3. Sociological

Dimensions of

Human Rights

Dr. T. Karunakaran Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2010

4. Reproductive Health

of Rural Women


Chennai- 600 078

2011

5. Social Networks and

Cyber Crimes

Dr. T. Karunakaran Sekar Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2013

6. Penniya Sinthanaigal

( In Tamil)


Chennai- 600 078

2013

7. Medical Sociology Dr. T. Karunakaran Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2013

8. Contemporary Social

Problems in India

Dr.C.

Venkatachalam

Dr. T.Karunakaran

Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2013

9. Modern Trends in

Business

Communication

Dr. T.Karunakaran Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2013

10. Big Data Analysis Dr. T. Karunakaran

A. Sakthivel

G. Thiruvenkadam

Prucas Publications

Periyar University College

of Arts & Science,

Pennagaram

Dharmapuri Dt.

2014

11. Thirukkuralum Illara

Vaalviyalum

( In Tamil)

Dr. T. Karunakaran

Dr. V. Muniyandi

Publication Department


of Arts & Science,

Pennagaram

Dharmapuri Dt.

2014

12. Thirukkuralum Pothu

Vaalviyalum

( In Tamil)

Dr. T. Karunakaran

Dr. V. Muniyandi

Publication Department


of Arts & Science,

Pennagaram

Dharmapuri Dt.

2014

13. Entrepreneurial

Development –

Prospects and

Challanges

Dr. T. Karunakaran

A. Sakthivel

S.Vijayakumar

Prucas Publications


of Arts & Science,

Pennagaram

Dharmapuri Dt.

2014

14. Social Factors in

English Language

Teaching and

Learning

Dr. T. Karunakaran

Dr. K. Sivaprakasam

Thirukkural Pathipagam,

Chennai- 600 078

2014

Paper Published in Journal

Sl.No. Title of the Paper Name of the Author

Title of the Journal Year of the Journal

1. Condition of

Srilankan Refugees in

Tamilnadu

Dr. T. Karunakaran AAivagam – An Internation

Journal of Multi

March 2013

2. Child Rearing and

Child Bearing

Practices among

Tribal Women in

Kodaikanal Hills

M. Pandiswari

And

Dr. T. Karunakaran

International Journal of

Applied Management

Research

December

2011

3. The Rights of

Children and the

Defective

Rnvironment

Dr. T. Karunakaran Environment and People June 2002

4. Environmental

Pollution

Dr. T. Karunakaran Quarterly International

Journal of Ecology

Environmental and

Conservation

1999

5 A Sociological Study

on Environmental

Pollution

Dr. T. Karunakaran 1992

6. Ideology in

preserving in

Environment

Dr. T. Karunakaran Environment and People 2000

Chapters Published in Books

1. Book : Transition in Rural Livelihood Chapter : Sustainable Rural Development Author : Anil Muhamathu and Dr. T. Karunakaran 2. Book : Transition in Rural Livelihood Chapter : Transition in Antinatal Health care among Rural Women. Author : S. Murugan and Dr. T. Karunakaran 3. Book : Women Education and Women Empowerment Chapter : Post natal Health Practices among the among Rural Women in Omalur Taluk, Salem District, Tamilnadu. Author : S. Murugan and Dr. T. Karunakaran 4. Book : Advance Trends Data mining Chapter : Impact in Social Networking Services on Society – A Study. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and L. Jayaseelan 5. Book : Social Factor in English Language Teaching and Learning. Chapter : Factor influencing English Language Learning Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 6. Book : Social Factor in English Language Teaching and Learning. Chapter : student centred learning – with reference to English language learning. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 7. Book : Social Factor in English Language Teaching and Learning. Chapter : Social factors affecting Learning English Languge. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and S. Murugan 8. Book : Entrepreneurial Development P- Prospects Challenges. Chapter : Problems of Indian Women and Entrepreneurs . Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 9. Book : Entrepreneurial Development - Prospects Challenges. Chapter : Rural Entrepreneurship- An Overview . Author : . T. Karunakaran 10. Book : Social Factor in English Language Teaching and Learning. Chapter : Social factors affecting Learning English Languge. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and S. Murugan

11. Book : Modern Trends in Business Communication. Chapter : Importance of Intercultural Business Communication. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and M. Pandiswari. 12. Book : Modern Trends in Business Communication. Chapter : Grapevine Communication in Business Organisation. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 13. Book : Contemporary Social Problems in India Chapter : Early Marriage – Unavoidable Phenomenon Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 14. Book : Contemporary Social Problems in India Chapter : Nutritional Status of Rural Pregnant Women Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and M. Pandiswari 15. Book : Contemporary Social Problems in India Chapter : Reproductive Health Problem among Rural Women Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and S. Murugan 16. Book : Penniya Sinthanaigal ( in Tamil) Chapter : Impact of Early Marriage Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 17.

Book : Social Network and Cyber Crimes Chapter : Influence of Information Technology on Society. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran 18. Book : Social Network and Cyber Crimes Chapter : Use of Green Computing in Saving the Energy Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran

19. Book : Business Analytics and Economics Intelligence Chapter : Better Research Instrument for Better Statistical Analysis Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran and Dr. RM Muthu

20. Book : Ageing Indian Perspective Chapter : The Influence of Environment At Later Life of Environment. Author : Dr. T. Karunakaran

Award Received

1. Professor RadhaKamal Mukerji Memorial award for young Social

Scientist

2.Best Paper Award – 2009

Abroad Visit - Sri Lanka

Membership / Fellowship

1.Indian Sociological Society

2. Indian Social Science Association.

3.Indian Philosophical Congress

4.Indian Writer’s Association

Documents

PROFILE 1. Name : T. KARUNAKARAN 2. Qualification : M.A., M