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THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE' Deemed University

- Its contributions to Rural India . . .

Prime Minister Rajiv Gandtii’s visit to GRI (2"“ October 1988)

Tlie founder and the first Vice-Chanceilor Dr.G.Ramaciiandran with

Shri.Devendra Kumar - 3' '' Vice-Chancellor, GRI

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First Vice-Chancellor Dr.G.Ramachandran leading the

first convocation procession

Ninth Vice-Chancellor Dr.SM.Ramasamy leading the XXVII convocation orocession

Gandhigram was founded in 1947 by a team of dedicated disciples of Gandhiji led

by Dr.T.S.Soundaram and Dr.G.Ramachandran. Situated very close to the southern tip of

the Indian Peninsula, 55 km north of Madurai, Gandhigram is nestled in sylvan

surroundings in the shadow of the salubrious Sirumalai hills. It is a purposively created

village dedicated to the Gandhian ideals and the home of many rural development

programmes and experiments.

Dr 6 Rarnachandran

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) Gandhigram - 624 302

Dindigul District Tamil Nadu

INDIA

Dr T S. Scxrtdram

www.ruraluniv.ac.in

http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in

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The Institute’s emblem is rich in symbolism for it integrates

intellectual, emotional, artistic and spiritual dimensions. The lotus at

the centre stands for enlightenment and the kolam bordering it

represents art. The Institute’s vision and four-fold mission is reflected

through the lamp which is traditionally associated with knowledge and

education. The plough and the charka which represent agriculture

and village industries respectively reflect the rural character of the

Institute and the rod of Asclepius stands for health.

Dr. SM. RAMASAMY Vice-Chancellor The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University) Gandhigram - 624 302 Tamil Nadu

FOREWORD

The Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRl), established in 1956 by the disciples of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.T.S.Soundram and Dr.G.Ramachandran with the quest to providing rural empowerment, has emerged as one of the centres of repute, attracting the attention of national and international scientists, planners, administrators, rural development professionals, NGOs and other sections of the society. The Institute has made very impressive progress in all the three facets of academia viz., teaching, research and extension. Started in a small way, the Institute has provided higher education including pre- doctoral and doctoral studies to over 25,000 rural students. Besides, the Institute has undertaken sponsored and action research projects funded by various national and international funding agencies. The extension academia and outreach activities of the Institute are given a major thrust by all the departments and they conduct a lot of extension programmes in different domains of rural development. The Institute has thus engineered a silent, but phenomenal revolution in the transformation of rural India.

Duly recognizing the merits of GRl, the Government of India conferred the Deemed University status on the Institute in 1976 and the NAAC accredited the Institute with the Five Star status in 2002 and re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade in 2010. This booklet illustrates the path- breaking journey and the contributions made by GRl and its faculty members during the last three and a half decades. I am confident that with such a scintillating track record, the Institute will scale greater heights in the years to come. I congratulate the teaching and nonteaching staff and the students of this university for their excellent contributions to build this Institute.

I appreciate the efforts taken by the team in compiling this booklet. In particular, I place on record the tireless efforts taken by Dr. S. Ramaswamy, Dr. S. Manivel, Dr. K. Manikandan and Dr. S. Abraham John in collecting information and compiling this booklet. The overall support rendered by Dr.M.G.Sethuraman, Director of IQAC, other members of IQAC and Dr.N.Narayanasamy, Registrar, needs to be acknowledged. I also appreciate Shri. V. Pechi, Shri. P. Maruthai Pandian and Shri. P. Sellachamy for neat typesetting and designing of this book.

SM. RAMASAMYVice-Chancellor

Contents

A. Profile of GRI1.0 Academic Programmes ... 1

2.0 Doctoral Research ... 14

3.0 Sponsored and Action Research Projects ... 16

4.0 Publications ... 20

5.0 Innovative Extension Academia ... 24

6.0 Special Development Grants Received ... 37

B. Contributions by Faculty members

1.0 Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts ... 41

❖ Department of Tamil ... 42

❖ Department of Hindi ... 54

2.0 Faculty of English and Foreign Languages ... 57

3.0 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences ... 65

Department of Cooperation ... 66

Department of Economics ... 76

Department of Political Science and Development Administration 80

Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science ... 86

Department of Sociology ... 93

Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy ... 98

Department of Rural Industries and Management ... 103

Department of Education ... 112

Dr.G.Ramachandran Library ... 117

Department of Physical Education ... 122

4.0 Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences ... 125

❖ Department of Mathematics ... 126

❖ Department of Physics ... 134

❖ Department of Chemistry ... 146

❖ Department of Home Science ... 161

❖ Department of Biology

❖ Department of Computer Science and Applications

❖ Rural Technology Centre

<* Rural Energy Centre

❖ Centre for Applied Geology

5.0 Faculty of Rural Development

❖ Department of Rural Development

❖ Department of Applied Research

❖ Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension

❖ Department of Extension Education

❖ Centre for Future Studies

6.0 Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

7.0 Faculty of Rural Health and Sanitation

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1.0 Academic Programmes

1.1 Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural

M.1.1 Department of Tamil (Estd. 1956)Programmes offered:

Tamii and Core Tamil for DRS Programme (1956-1975)

Malayalam - Part One: UG for DRS Programme (1956-1975)

Programmes ongoing:

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Core Courses in Malayalam in all UG Programmes (since 1976)

Malayalam - Elective course for UG/PG

Certificate Course in Functional Malayalam - Evening Course

(since 1999)

Core Courses in Tamil for all UG Programmes (since 1976)

M.A. Tamil and Indian Literature (since 1984)

M. Phil, (since 2008)

Ph.D. Tamil (since 1992)

Ph.D. Malayalam (since 1999)

1.1.3 Department of Hindi (Estd. 2004)Programmes offered:

Hindi and Core Hindi for DRS Programme (1956-1975)

Programmes ongoing:^ Core Courses in Hindi for all UG Programmes (since 1976)

^ Certificate Course: Spoken Hindi-Evening Programme for

Staff and Students (since 1976)

Summer Hindi Programme for Children (since 1991)

M.A. (since 2004)

^ Ph.D. (since 1997).

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1.2 Faculty of English and Foreign Languages

epartment of English (Estd. 1956)

Programmes offered:English (Core Course) for DRS Programme (1956-1976)

Certificate Course in Arabic (1976-1996)

iVI.A. Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (2005-2010)

Programmes ongoing:

Certificate Course in French (since 2005)

Core Course m EngWsh for aW UG PTOQTammes (s'mce "^976)

M.A. English and Communicative Studies (since 1984)

M.Phil. English and Communicative Studies (since 1994)

Ph.D. (since 1990)

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1.3 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences

1.3.1 Department of Cooperation (Estd.1956) Programmes offered:

# DRS Cooperation (1965-1976)^ B.A. Cooperation (1976-2000)4 B.Cop. (2001-2005)# M.A. Cooperation (1982-2001)# M.A. Cooperative Management (2001-2005)

Programmes ongomg:

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Diploma in Cooperation - Distance Mode (since 2003) Diploma in Insurance Business (since 2005)B.Com. Cooperation (since 2005)

M.B.A. Cooperative Management (since 2005)Ph.D. (since 1983)Post Doctoral Research (since 2001)

1.3 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences ... contd.

1.3.2 Department of Economics: (Estd. 1956)Programmes offered:

^ Courses in Economics for DRS Programmes (1965-1976)Courses in Economics for UG and PG Programmes (1976-1981) M.A. Rural Economics & Extension Education (1981-1996) M.Phil. Economics (1991-2005)

i f M.A. Business Economics (1997-2005)

Programmes ongoing:

i f M.B.A. Small Business Management (since 2005)

M.Phil. (since 2009) i f Ph.D. (since 1989)

3 Departmen^^PoMtica^cienc^n^Developmen^dministratio^^^ (Est.1976)

Programmes offered:^ B.D.A. (1989-1997)i f M.A. Development Administration (1997-2000)

Programmes ongoing: i f M.A. Development Administration - 5 Year Integrated (since 1996) i f M.A. Governance and Development (since 2008) i f M.Phil. Development Administration (since 2009)♦ Ph.D. (since 1989)

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1.3 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences ... contd.

1.3.4 Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science (Estd. 1993)(Erstwhile Centre for Gandhian Thought and Peace Science: 1983-1984)

Programmes offered:# B.A. Rural Reconstruction (1996-2005)

# M.Phil. Gandhian Thought and Peace Science (1983-1992)

Programmes ongoing:^ B.A. Gandhian Social Work (since 2005)

^ M.A. Human Resource and Conflict Management (since 2003)

Ph.D. (since 1998)

If1.3.5 Department of Sociology (Estd. 1976)Programmes offered:

^ M.A. Rural Services (1976-1984)

^ M. A. Rural Sociology and Panchayati Raj (1984-1996)

♦ M.A. Rural Sociology (1996-1999)

M.Phil. Sociology - Distance mode (since 2008 - 2009)

Programmes ongoing:M.A. Sociology (since 1999)

M.Phil. Development Sociology (since 1998)

•¥ PG Diploma in Sustainable Development (since 2008)

Ph.D. (since 1988)

1.3 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences ... Contd.

1.3.6 Department of Rural Industries and Management: (Estd.1956) Programmes offered:

DRS Rural Industries and Management (1965-1976)

B.A. Rural Industries and Management (1976-2005)

M.A. Rural Industries and Management (1991-2005)

M.Phil. Rural Industries and Management (1993-2001)

Diploma in Khadi and Handloom Technology (1987-2011)

Programmes ongoing:Diploma in Textile Technology (since 2011)

Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery (since 1998)

B.B.A. Rural Industries and Management (since 2005)

M.B.A. Rural Industries and Management (since 2005)

Diploma in Labour Management - Evening Programme (since 2005)

Certificate Course in Salesmanship - Evening Programme

(since 2006)

Ph.D. (since 1992)

Department of Education: (Estd. 2007)Programmes ongoing:

Pre - B.Ed. (Integrated) (since 2002)

•¥ B.Ed. Integrated Programme (since 2003)

M.Ed. Programme (since 2008)

<► P.G. Diploma in Educational Technology and Action Research

(since 2008)

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1.3 Faculty of Rural Social Sciences ... Contd

8 Library: (Estd. 1956) - Dr.G.Ramachandran Library

Programmes offered:^ Bachelor of Library and Information Science (1993-1996) & (1999-2002)

♦ Post Graduate Diploma in Archives and Documentation

Management (1990-1995)

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9 Physical Education: (Estd. 1976)Programmes offered:

# Certificate Course in Yoga (2002-2007)

Programmes ongoing:^ Sports and Games - Foundation course in all UG programmes

(since 1995)

1.4 Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences

1.4.1 Department of Mathematics: (Estd. 1965)Programmes offered:

DRS Mathematics (1965-1975)

M.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Applications (1989-2005)

M.Sc. Tech.-Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications

(2005-2010)

Programmes ongoing:

♦ B.Sc. Mathematics (since 1976)

M.Sc. Mathematics (since 2008)

M.Phil. Mathematics - Self supported (since 2005)

<¥ Ph.D. (since 1991)

^ A .2 Department of Physics: (Estd.1965 )^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Programmes offered:

DRS. Physics (1965-1976)

Programmes ongoing;^ B.Sc. Physics (since 1979)

# M.Sc. Physics (since 1987)

^ M.Phil. Physics - Self supported (since 2009)

1.4.3 Department of Chemistry: (Estd.1965)

Programmes offered:^ DRS Chemistry (1965-1976)

Programmes ongoing:B.Sc. Chemistry (since 1976)

•¥ M.Sc. Chemistry (since 1982)

M.Phil. Chemistry - Self supported (since 2007)

Ph.D. (since 1993)

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1.4 Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences.

M.4.4 Department of Home Science: (Estd. 1956)H Programmes offered:

^ DRS. Home Science (1965-1976)

B.Sc. Home Science (1976)

^ M.Sc. Home Science Extension (1984)

B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition (1999)

# P.G. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (2002)

Programmes ongoing:

B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition (since 2008)

M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition (since 2003)

B.Sc. Composite Home Science (since 2005)

M.Sc. Extension and Community Development (since 2008)

M.Phil. Food Science and Nutrition - Self supported

(since 2009)

Ph.D. (since 1989)

1.4.5 Department of Biology: (Estd.1978)Programmes offered:

^ P.G. Diploma in Biogas & Renewable Energy (1983-1989)

^ M.Sc. Applied Biology (1993-2007)

Programmes ongoing:•¥ M.Sc. Microbiology - Self supported (since 2002)

# M.Sc. Zoology (since 2007)

# M.Sc. Botany (since 2007)

^ Ph.D. (since 1989)

1.4 Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences.

^A ^D ep artm ^ of Compute^ci^ce and Applications: (Estd.1996)^

Programmes ongoing:MCA (since 1995)

^ M.Sc (IT) - Self supported (since 2000)

Ph.D (since 1996)

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1.4.7 Rural Technology Centre (Estd. 1988)Programmes offered:

B.Sc. Rural Technology (1994-2005)

^ B.Sc. Sustainable Technology Management (2002-2005)

Programmes ongoing:B.Tech. Civil Engineering (siince 2005)

Ph.D. (since 2001)

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Rural Energy C e n tre T (E ^ ^ 9 9 8 )^Programmes ongoing:

M.Phil. Energy Studies (since 2008)

4 M.Phil. Energy Studies - Distance Mode (since 2008)

•¥ Certificate Course in Energy Auditing (since 2008)

♦ Ph.D. (since 2008)

1.4.9 Centre for Futures Studies: (Est. 1989)

Programmes ongoing:^ M.Phil. (since 1989)

Ph.D. (since 1994)

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1.5 Faculty of Rural Development

1.5.1 Department of Rural Development: (Estd. 1987)[Erstwhile Centre for Integrated Rural Development (1976-1987) Programmes offered:

^ M.A. Rural Services (1976-1980)^ M.A. Rural Development (1981-1984)

M.A. Rural Development and Management (1985-2008)^ Certificate course in Micro Finance and Micro Enterprise

(2002-2008)Programmes ongoing:

^ M.Phil. Micro Level Planning (since 1983)♦ M.A. Rural Development (since 2009)♦ M.Sc. Geoinformatics (since 2002)♦ PG. Diploma in Spatial Technologies (since 2007)^ Diploma in Micro Finance Management (since 2008)♦ Certificate course in Rural Banking and Micro Finance

Management (since 2009)Ph.D. (since 1991)

1.5.2 Department of Applied Research: (Estd.1976) Programmes ongoing:

^ PG Diploma in Applied Population Research (since 2004) ^ Diploma in Applied Population Research (since 2005)^ M.Phil. Research and Development (since 1997)

1.5.3 Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension (Estd. 1984):

Programmes ongoing:

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Certificate Course in Population Education (since 1988) Certificate Course in Personality Development (since 2002) Certificate Course in Guidance and Counseling (since 2002) National Institute of Open Schooling (10‘* Std. & 12* Std.) (since 2003)Ph.D (since 1990)

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c 1.5 Faculty of Rural Development.....contd.

1.5.4 Department of Extension Education: (Est. 1988)

Programmes offered;PG. Diploma in Rural Project Management (1992-1996)

^ M.A. Rural Project Management (1997-2004)Programmes ongoing:

^ M.B.A. Rural Project Management (since 2005)M.Phil. Extension Education and Communication -Distance mode (since 2008)M.Phil. Extension Teaching and Training -Distance mode (since 2008) Ph.D. (since 1994)

1.6 Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

rogrammes offered:Two Year Certificate Programme in Agriculture (1956-1980)

^ PG Diploma in Dairy Science (2000-2004)

^ Post Diploma in Commercial Horticulture (1992-2000)

Programmes ongoing:Two Year Diploma in Agriculture (since 1980)

PG Diploma in Seed Production Technology (since 1992)

^ M.Sc. Dairy Science (since 2004)

^ Certificate Programme on Maintenance of Farm Power & Equipment (since 2007)

Certificate Programme on Value Addition of Milk and Milk Products (since 2008)

Ph.D. (since 1989)

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1.7 Faculty of Rural Health and Sanitation

rogrammes offered:

Diploma in Sanitary Science (1961-1999)

Programmes ongoing:

PG Diploma in Sanitary Inspector (since 1999)

1.8 Distance Education Centre

Programmes ongoing:M.Phil English (2004-2009)

M.Phil Futures Studies (2004 - 2009)

M.Phil Mathematics (2008 - 2009)M.Phil Sociology (2008 - 2009)

M.Phil Environment Management (2008 - 2009)

M.Phil Bio Diversity Conservation (2008 - 2009)M.Phil Extension Education and Communication (2008 - 2009)

M.Phil Extension Teaching and Training (2008 - 2009)

M.Phil Energy Studies (2008 - 2009)Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass

Communication (2004 - 2010)

Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Research and Applications (2004 - 2010)

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Population Research(2004 - 2010)

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (2004 - 2010)Diploma in Micro Credit Management (2004 - 2010)

Diploma in Panchayati Raj Administration) (2004 - 2010)

Diploma in Cooperation (2004-2010)

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2.0 Doctoral Research

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Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages

and Rural Arts

As on 31-12-2011

3. SPONSORED AND ACTION RESEARCH PROJECTS

3.1 FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES AND RURAL ARTS

Departments Duration No. of Projects Grant Received (Rs. in lakhs)

Tamil 2004-2010 2 1. 15

Maiayalam 2004-2010 2 1. 03

Total 4 2.18

3.2 FACULTY OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Department Duration No. of Projects Grant Received (Rs. in lakhs)

Department of English 1995-2009 4 13.13

Total 4 13.13

3.3 FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES


Department of Economics 1997-2009 14 25.55

Department of Cooperation 1992-2009 15 105.87

Department of Political Science and Development Administration

2009 57 455.00

Department of Sociology 1996-2009 10 14.24

Department of Rural Industries and Management 1998-2009 42 31.16

Dr.G.Ramachandran Library 1996-2008 5 17.17

Physical Education 2002-2007 1 1.65

Total 144 650.64

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3.4 FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES


Department of Mathematics 1992-2008 9 56.59

Department of Physics 1993-2012 9 29.77

Department of Chemistry 1997-2012 19 255.22

Department of Computer Science and Applications 1996-2012 8 212.17

Department of Biology 1991-2007 6 35.90

Department of Home Science 1987-2009 24 35.47

Rural Technology Centre 1998-2008 22 161.17

Rural Energy Centre 1988-2008 19 51.49

Centre for Futures Studies 1989 3 8.25

Total 116 846.03

3.5 FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT


Department of Rural Development 1998-2011 49 141.00

Department of Applied Research 1983-2011 48 57.05

Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension

2006-2011 14 4.50

Department of Extension Education 1996-2011 17 95.65

Total 127 298.20

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3.6 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Faculty Duration No. of Projects Grant Receive (Rs. in lakhs

Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry 1994-2011 22 367.53

Total 22 367.53

3.7 FACULTY RURAL HEALTH AND SANITATION

Faculty Duration No. of Projects Grant Receive (Rs. in lakhs

Faculty Rurai HeaHh and Sanitation 1995-2011 4 83.21

Total 4 83.21

3.8 DISTANCE EDUCATION CENTRE

Project Duration No. of Projects Grant Receivc (Rs. in lakhs

People Education Wing 2005-06 onwards 1 57.5

Total 1 57.5

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JAVA2

4.0 PublicationsBooks - 421

Journals - 3245Conference Proceedings - 895

Monographs - 135

Rural ■ ■ Development in India4illt

SEMBlssues and Trends

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RURAL e n e rijYI MANAGEMENT

GrassrootsEntrepreneurship

lurpficrofinanceJb n te rv e n tio n

andEoipowennent

Women

Energy,Environment andSustainableDevelopmentIttUMVldPsfciM

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4.1. Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts

4.1.1 Department of Tamil (1993-2009) - 22 Books / 357Papers

4.1.2 Department of Hindi (2002-2009) - 5 Books / 9 Papers

4.2. Faculty of English and Foreign Languages

^•2 S n t a n g S e r " (1976-2009) - 19 Books / 79 Papers

4.3. Faculty of Rural Social Sciences

4.3.1 Department Cooperation (1976-2009)

4.3.2 Department of Economics

4.3.3 Department of Political Science and Development Administration

4.3.4 Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science

4.3.5 Department of Sociology

4.3.6 Department of Rural Industries and Management

(1976-2009)

(1976-2009)

(1993-2009)

(1976-2009)

(1997-2009)

31 Books/ 214 Papers

8 Books / 54 Papers / 74 proceedings

67 Books / 266 papers / 87 Monographs / 5 proceedings

21 Books /138 Papers

11 Books / 87 Papers

30 Books / 237 Papers /24 proceedings

4.3.7 Dr.G.RamachandranLibrary (2003-2009) - 23 Papers /1 proceedings

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4.4. Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences

(1976-2009)^ ^ Department of Mathematics

4.4.2 Department of Physics (1976-2009)

. . « Department of Chemistry (1976-2009)

4.4.4 Department of Home (1976.2009) wcisnc©

4.4.5 Department of Biology (1976-2009)

Department of4.4.6 Computer Science and

Applications

4 4 7 TechnologyCentre

(1980-2009)

(1994-2009)

4.4.8 Rural Energy Centre (1998-2009)

4.4.9 Centre for Futures Studies 1989

4.5. Faculty of Rural Development

(1976 -2009 )

4.5.2 Department of Applied (1976.2009) Research ' '

Department of Adult4.5.3 Continuing Education & (1988-2009)

Extension

4.5.4 Department of (1976-2009) Extension Education ' ’

8 Books/146 Papers/77 Proceedings

1 Book/251 Papers/117 Proceedings

3 monographs / 320 Papers / 217 Proceedings

14 Books/59 Papers/11 Proceedings

12 Books / 209 Papers / 174 Proceedings

4 Books / 47 Papers / 27 Proceedings

2 Papers / 24 Proceedings

2 Books /15 Papers/33 Proceedings

5 Books / 24 Papers /12 Proceedings

21 Books/6 Monographs / 99 Papers

25 Books /128 Papers /13 Research Monographs

26 Books/169 Papers/9 monographs

42 Books /140 Papers /17 Monographs

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4.6. Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

4.6 Faculty of Agriculture MQ7R-9nnQ . 37 Books/237 and Animal Husbandry i " Papers

4.7. Faculty of Rural Health and Sanitation

. 7 Faculty of Rural Health /^q7« 9 nQ ^ Books / 36 and Sanitation

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5.0 Innovative Extension Academ ia

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Innovative Extension Academia: VPPI VSR Activities

Introduction‘Extension’ is ainned at developing self-reliant, informed and autonomous rural community

and forms the nerve centre and integral part of all academic and research programmes of GRI.

Approaches and MethodsAfter experimenting various people-centric, region-specific and issue-based

approaches and methods of extension work, GRI now has anchored its extension programmes

of various departments under following six categories.

❖ Village Placement Programmes (VPP);

❖ General Extension Intervention and Subject Specific Intervention;

❖ Capacity Building of Local Institutions;

❖ Sector Specific Extension;

❖ Service Oriented Extension Camps;

»:♦ Action Research towards Development of Appropriate Rural Technologies; and

On-Campus Extension

Village Placement ProgrammeSince inception, the GRI has been effectively involving the teachers and students in

extension programmes. One of the latest versions of the Extension Programme is the Village

Placement Programme popularly known as VPP. The objectives of VPP are four fold. These

are:

❖ providing opportunities for the students to understand the different facets of the rural community by employing participatory-learning methods;

❖ enabling the students to relate classroom learning to field realities;

❖ sharing development information with people; and

❖ facilitating the initiation and sustenance of socially relevant programmes and projects that will benefit the rural community.

And in innovative VPP activities, different departments focus on their respective fields of specialization.

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5.1. FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES AND

RURAL ARTS

5.1.1. Department of Tamil

Understanding culture, unearthing vanisliing folk arts and providing knowledge in these areas to the villagers for their revival Tamil literacy programmes Tree plantingAwareness on Health and Sanitation Awareness on Female Infanticide

5.1.2.Department of Hindi

“ o ----------------------------------Functional Hindi Classes Tree Planting Rural Games Cultural Programmes

5.2. FACULTY OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Teaching English to the chilc Primary/High school level students by’ studentsConducting Training for P.G. Teachers in

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5.3. FACULTY OF RURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

5.3.1 Department of Cooperation

Membership drive and awareness programmes on cooperatives in the service villagesOrganization of dairy cooperatives in service villagesOrganization and management of campus cooperatives Promotion of self help associations among coconut growers in service villagesPromotion of tiny and small scale entrepreneurs on coconut Socio economic survey Soda) awareness campaign Consumer Awareness drives Tree plantation

5.3.2 Department of Economics

Micro Level Data GenerationFarm Management Practices Awareness andObservational study on village lifeIdentification of Market traps in vegetablemarketingMedical CampsMeeting with Rural Banks villages and regulated marketsExhibition of Renewable Energy Devices Awareness on Energy use Sanitation Awareness campaigns Identification and dissemination of Small Business Opportunities Small Enterprises Awareness Awareness on Organic Farming Awareness generation on business opportunities based on local resources Formation of self help groups and youth groupsTree Plantation and its need

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5.3.3 Department of Sociology

Conducting village survey and preparing village profilesCreating awareness among the rural children about the future course of education Conducting literacy classes Sensitizing the village women and youth on social evils and instilling positive attitude in their minds (through individual and collective contact and village camp),Awareness generation on income generating activities, and social welfare programmes Conducting village games, sports Cultural programmes and cycle rallies to create awareness on communal harmony, conflict solution methods, etc.Conducting awareness programmes on the evil effects of alcoholMeeting with village elders and planning forvillage developmentPromotion of literacy among the peopleConstruction of library building for thevillagersDiscussion on personal hygiene Promotion of reverse adoption extension method among the villagers Awareness creation on MDGs among the villagersForming social action groups involving village elders and non-officials Shramdhan

5.3.4 Department of Political Science and Development Administration

Awareness creation among voters Panchayat Raj Training Media sensitization on decentralization of powerMicro Level Planning exercises and preparation of reports for Village Panchayats Creating Networks of NGOs for Panchayati Raj SystemNetworking of Women Leaders Federation Online service to Panchayat Leaders and to Service VillagesProgrammes on women and dalit participation

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5.3.5 Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science

Taking Gandhi to villages and schools Organizing youth peace brigades and making youth clubs as peace clubs Inter-religious prayer meetings Cycle rally against social evils Awareness generation programmes through different methods AIDS awareness programmes Medical camps, eye camps and veterinary campsVahana Yatra for communal harmony 75* Year Salt Satyagraha Yatra during 2005 Rally against Alcoholism Campaign for zero noise pollutionGandhi summer Department programmes Assisting NGOs to organize programmes under Gandhian frame work Tsunami Reconstruction Relief and Counseling Programmes Human Chain for Peace and Harmony Organizing cultural programmes and documentary movies for imbibing Gandhian ValuesSamaj Shilpi - Change Agents as part of Extension WorkTraining in Non-violence, peace, conflict resolution and rural reconstruction

5.3.6 Department of Rural Industries and Management

Bakery Training to SHG Weavers TrainingConduct of village meetings on Rural IndustrializationPreparation of Village Development plan Awareness Programmes and Work EducationTraining to SHGs on soap making Technical guidance for construction of biogas plantSkill training on paper and paper products Rural entrepreneurship programmes

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5.3.7 Department of Education

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ZLiteracy camps Tree plantation Cultural programmes

5.3.8 Dr.G.Ramachandran LibraryUser awareness programme on INFLIBNET, e-journal access for scholars, students and staff of the InstituteUser training programme on e- resources of JCCC @ ugc infornet conducted In collaboration with Informatics India, Bangalore7

5.3.9 Physical EducationDivisional level Coaching Camp for Secondary and Higher Secondary Girl students on Volleyball and Athletics Organization of Rural Sports meets Assessment of sports facilities and sports needs in 10 rural villages Cycle Rally, Peace runs and cross country race for village youth.Organizing Inter village competitions inKabaddi, ThrowballOrganizing sports meet for childrenOrganizing friendly matches in the villagesTeaching basic skills in volleyball, hockey,Kabaddi and Organising mass physicaltraining programmesLaying of Volleyball and Kabaddiplayfields and issue of sports and gamesmaterials to each village Rural SportsCentresOrganised Sports for Handicapped ChildrenOrganising Yoga awareness programme Organizing District level Non- Students Youth Sports Mela

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5.4. FACULTY OF RURAL ORIENTED SCIENCES

5.4.1. Department of Mathematics

• Socio-economic survey IHeaith and sanitation camps

• Teaching mathematics to Rural students

5.4.2. Department of Physics

Imparting Science to Rural children Survey work for implementing development schemes and programmes Soak pit construction and Shramdhan workReviewing schemes of the SHGs Measuring the efficiency of the improved chulhas installed by the department Installation of Domestic and community chulhas, and propagation of alternate energy sourcesTraining to Potters and masons inmanufacturing chulhasChulha users Training programmes withDRDA and KVIC fundsIntegrated Development of a Village :RamaiyanpattiDemonstration of Physics Experiments in rural schoolsEstablishing Physics/Science labs in rural schools

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5.4.3. Department of Chemistry

Water Quality Research and dissemination of findings among villagers Inculcation of scientific knowledge among rural childrenPopularization of Science among villagers through street plays/video clippings/cycle rallyOrganization of health (dental) and veterinary campsFabrication of low cost science teaching aids Service training in provision of safe drinking water to personnel like Engineers and In-service training for SriLankan Tea Plantation Tamil teachers in basic sciences

5.4.4. Department of Computer Science and Applications

Computer literacy to village students Awareness programmes on Health, sanitation, social issues and evils Shramdhan WorkConducting sports events for village students and medical camps Tree plantation

5.4.5. Department of Biology

Training village women on Mushroom CultivationConsultancy on Fruit preservation to entrepreneursTechnology transfer of Spirulina culture Imparting training to TWAD Board Engineers on water quality and Biogas TechnologyAwareness on Science and Development to the villagers through video show Training village women on Sericulture & Vermicomposting

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5.4.6. Department of Home Science

Awareness on Diabetics to rural mass Assessment of dietary pattern of the rural communityAssessment of nutritional status of different age groupsIntervention for micro nutrient deficiencies Value added food products, Geriatric NutritionPopularization of energy conservation technologiesPopularization of water and sanitation technologiesReproductive and child health education,Life Skill EducationVocational Training Programme forEmployment GenerationApparel Designing- Khadi (Apparels)Occupational and Health problems ofworkersTaking schemes to door steps of villagesEducation and services for prevention ofalcoholism and drug abuseGender issues - Occupational healthproblems of womenStatus of Women and Violence againstwomen

5.4.7. Rural Technology Centre

Training on Cost effective building technologiesTraining on Cost effective Building Technologies for Tsunami affected area with aid from UNDP Training on fruit processing to entrepreneurs, women SHGs, students in collaboration with government and NGOs

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5.4.8. Rural Energy Centre

Door-to-Door canvassing on Fuel Conservation- LPG, Kerosene etc. Training programme on LPG usage Information, Education and Communication Campaigns and Programmes on Energy Conservation Bio mass assessment survey Awareness on Solar Energy devices

5.5. FACULTY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

5.5.1. Department of Rural Development

Socio economic surveysAwareness generation on Govt. RDschemesFacilitating the rural community to plan for its development and lend a helping hand in getting assistance under government schemes Formation of SHGs Livelihood activities for SHGs Programmes on empowerment of rural women and micro finance Cultural programmes on rural issues and prospectsConsultancy to NGOs in their development project cycle___________

5.5.2. Department of Applied Research

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Environmental surveys and action plan Alternative and Remedial Education SHGs and empowerment of Rural women ICT Intervention and capacity building for marginalized Care and Welfare of Aged Empowerment of rural labour force

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5.5.3. Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension

Running village extension CentresAwareness training, meetings and culturalprogrammes, Cycle Rallies and YatrasCapacity Building and TrainingProgrammesAction Research SurveysCareer GuidanceAwareness and Skill development for the neo-literatesOrganizing and running Adult Education CentresLegal Literacy ProgrammesWomen related and SHG activities andMathar Sangam meetingAll India Radio programmes on AdultPopulation & Legal LiteracyMedical campsCelebration of days of National importanceReproductive Health Camps and meetingsCreche Teachers trainingValue Education programmesBlood Donation CampsAnimal Husbandry CampsSummer Holiday CampsCounseling and Career GuidanceYoga & Meditation campsInteraction with different sections of theCommunity - SHG Women, Village youthMonitoring J.S.N. ProgrammeConsultancy to NGOs

5.5.4. Department of Extension Education

Catering to the co-curricular and extracurricular requirements of the student community of GRI.Providing extension services, the third- dimension advocated by the UGC Serving as the pivotal point of Extension Programmes of various departments of GRICoordinating the V.P.P. for the students of all the programmes of the Institute since 1988, besides, conducting VPP to the postgraduate students of the department

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5.6. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Regular interventions in the rural areas on• Agricultural Engineering• Horticulture• Dairy Science• Plant Pathology• Agricultural Extension• Agronomy• Veterinary Surgery• Radiology and Agronomy

ruralTraining and demonstrations to popular on

• Organic manure preparation• Indigenous technical knowledge• Promotion of bio-fuel• Value added milk products• Maintenance of farm implements and

machineries• Mushroom cultivation and Nursery

maintenance• Student farmers enterprise

5.7. FACULTY OF RURAL HEALTH AND SANITATION

Construction of househofc Construction of Soak Pits people’s participation Health Education to individuals and communitiesFood Handlers Training and Training on TSC for State officials PHED Engineers, Coordinators, Project officers - PRI Functionaries/women Block Development Officers-and NGO Staff on rural Health & Sanitation

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6.0 Special Development Grants Received

6.0 Special Development Grants Received (Rs. 390.58 lakhs)

SI. No Title of the Project Department Period of the project Funding AgencyAmount

sanctioned (In Lakhs)

UGC-SAP

1

D.R.S. -1 UGC SAP

D.R.S. - II UGC SAP

Mathematics

D.R.S.-I 5 years (2004-2009)

D.R.S.-II 5 years (2009-2014)

UGC - SAP

26.00

41.00

2 D.R.S. -1 UGC SAP ChemistryD.R.S.-I 5 Years (2009-2014) UGC - SAP 36.25

3 D.R.S. -1 UGC SAPPolitical Science andDevelopmentAdministration

D.R.S-1 5 Years (2009-2014)

UGC - SAP 39.00

UGC - NON SAP

4UGC - NON SAP - For Strengthening infrastructure in terms of power supply, water supply etc.

Chemistry N on-SAP UGC - NON SAP 20.00

5 UGC - NON SAP Infrastructure Grant Mathematics 2007-2008 UGC - NON SAP 20.00

FIST and others

6To strengthen Teaching facilities in Dept, of Chemistry

Chemistry 5 years (2007-2012) DST, GOI 15,00

7

To Augment the teaching facilities the M.Sc. Programme of the Dept, of Mathematics Mathematics

5 years (2007-2012) DST, GOI 10.48

Department Library Book Grant(1999-2010) NBHM 21.10

UGC INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES - GRANT

8Medium Term course in Science Communication

English 5 years (2006-2011)DSTGOI 2.00

9M.A. in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies English 5 years (2005-2010) UGC 12.00

10 M.A. in Governance and DevelopmentPolitical Science andDevelopmentAdministration

5 year (2008-2013) UGC 41.00

11 PG Diploma in Spatial Technology Rural Development 5 year (2007-2012) UGC 36.00

S¥:

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Part - B Contributions by Faculty members

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Faculty o f Tamil, Indian Languages _ _ and Rural Arts_ _ _ _ _

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Department of Tamil

Profile

The Department of Tamil has been functioning since the establishment of the Institute. When the Institute was declared as Deemed University in 1976, the Department of Tamil was upgraded into a Faculty of Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts. Part-1 Tamil is being offered as a compulsory subject to students of all Degree programmes of the Institute. PG Programme in Tamil and Indian Literature is also being offered from 1984. Comparative Indian Literature, Translation, Folklore and Media Studies are the thrust areas of research and instruction.

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Dr. A. PitchaiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D.

MA (Tamil), MA (Psy.), PhD (Tamil). D. Ling., D.H.Ed.31 years

Comparative Indian Literature, Tamil Folklore, Modern Tamil Literature and Cankam Literature [email protected]

Professor

2 3 / 09

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of projects / Total funds Received - 01 / Rs.1.00 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project FundingAgency Duration

TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 Bharathiar Fellowship Programme Govt, of Tamil Nadu Permanent 1.00

PublicationsBooks

Selected Publications

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SI.No. Publications1. History of Tamil Research - A Hand book, Kapilan Pathippakam, Gandhigram, 2008.

2. Bharathikku pin Pennum Kavithaiyum ( Post Bharathi: Women and Poetry) September 2008

3. Oppiyal nokkil Bharathiyum bakthi illakkiyamum (A Comparative view on Bharathi’s Devotional literature) March 2004.

4. Comparative Indian Literature, Kapilan Pathippakkam, Gandhigram, 2003.

5. History of Folklore Research in Tamil, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2003

6. Bharathiin Panchali Sabatham (The vow of Panchali of Bharathi), December 2002.7. Bharathiyum Kuzhanthai illakkiyamum (Bharathi and children literature), April 2002

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 12/16

Awards & Recognitions❖ Second prize for research article, Academy of Tamil Scholars, Tamil Nadu, Trichi -08

(1977/78)❖ Silver Jubilee Award for Regular and Continuous Participation and presentation of

research articles in the Annual conferences of Indian Tamil Teachers Association at MKU May 27/29, 1994, honoured by Education Minister of Tamil Nadu.

❖ Fellowship received: JRF (1974 - 78), MKU, Madurai.

Membership in Professional Bodies<* Life member, Dravidian Linguistics Association.❖ Executive member, Indian University Tamil Teachers Association, Madurai and

International Society for Tamil culture, Madurai.❖ Life Member, Journal of Asian Studies and Journal of Tamil Studies, Chennai.

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mailto:[email protected]

Dr.M.Kuruvammal

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor

M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.

36 Years

Sangam Literature, Comparative Literature, Bakthi Literature, Journalism, Feminism, Folklore, Kavya Literature, Journalism and Media. [email protected]


PublicationsBooks I Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in refereed journals


02 /08

03 / -\00

SI.No. Publications1. Theeratha Vilayattu - Drama Collection2. Panbu Paaraattum Ulagu -Collection of Research articles3. Jayakanthan, Mulkraj Anand Novel’s Social Protest of Change

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended 08

Awards & Recognitions❖ Academic Excellence Award, Institute of International Educational Services, Madras,

1995.❖ Art Award, Federation of Indian Tamil Associations, Palani, 1997.❖ Ellakkia Emayam Award, Edhaya Geethan Elakkia Sangam, Dindigul, 1998.❖ Kalai Sirpi’98 Vaigai cultural Associations, Madurai, 1998.❖ Best Performer’ 98, Gangai Cultural Academy, Madurai, 1999.❖ Best Service’98, Tamil Nadu Cultural Academy, Chennai, 1999.❖ Kalai llakkiaya Chemmal, Tamil Nadu Cinema Kalai Mandram, Chennai, 1999.❖ Mangaiyar Maamani Award, Thavathiru Sangaradoss Swamikal lyal Isai Nadaga

Mandram, Pondicherry, 1999.❖ Sathanai Semmal, Ulaga Kavinkarkkal, Thanjavur, 2000.❖ llakkiya Viruthugal, Tiruppur Tamil Sangam, Tiruppur, 2000.❖ Best Tamil Professor Award from India Society Cultural Academy. Madurai, 2001.❖ Award of Excellence from Rengaprabhath Alumthara, Thiruvananthapuram, 2002.❖ Award of Kalai Gnana Varihi from Mahalakshmi Women’s College, Thoothukudi, 2009.❖ Award of Eyattramizh Vitthahar from Anaithulaga Tamil Mamandram, Chinnalapatty,

2009.Membership in Professional Bodies

❖ Life Member, Centre for Promotion of Inter Religious and Social Harmony, Gandhi Museum, Madurai

❖ Life Member, Tamil Maarutham, Madurai<* Vice President, Progressive Writer’s Association, Dindigul❖ Executive Member, International Skantha Muruga Studies, Chennai

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Dr.B.Padmanabha PillaiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A. (Tamil), M.A. (Linguistics), Ph.D.

22 Years

Linguistics, Grammar (Phonology & Morphology) and Modern Literature

[email protected]

Professor and Dean

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D .


0 2 / 0 5


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Linguistic Study of Agricultural Terms in Nanjilnad Tamil Dialect UGC 1 year 0.15

2 Simple Sanskrit Speaking Centre UGC 1 year 1 .0 0

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in refereed journals


12 /4 0

SI.No. Publications

1. Valar Tamil Aayvu, 2004, Vol. 1 & II (Co-editor)

2. Valar Tamil Aayvu, 2005 (Co-editor)

3. Anaphora in Tamil

4. Valar Tamil Aayvu, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Vols.l and Vols. II (Co-editor)

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized 06

Membership in Professional Bodies• Treasurer, Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram.

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Dr.V.RajarathnamDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

email

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

20 Years

Comparative Literature and Modern [email protected].

Professor

Research GuidanceM .PIiil/Ph.D . - 0 3 / 0 2

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in refereed journals - 12 /3 5

Selected PublicationsSI.No. Publications

1. Tamizh Telungu PunaikataikaLil PeN Pativukal, 2007

2. Baratiyaarum Krittava Meyyiyalum, Oppiyal Nookkil Bhathiyum Bhakti llakkiyamum, Pp.172-179, 2004

3. Varalarru Nookkil Paarikathai Makavitvaan R.Ragavaiyankaar, Pp. 48-61

4. Paavannan Tonmak kataikaLil Taayurimal Viilcciyum Miitciyum, Tamil Cirukataikalil Penniyam, Pp. 63-73, 2008

5. EeriyamataltiRam peruntiniaiyaa Aintinaiyaa, Tamil llakkanak Katturaikal, Pp. 130- 142,2007

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended

Membership in Professional Bodies• Joint-Secretary, Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram.

0 6 / 3 5

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Dr.P.Ananda KumarDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A., M.Phil., PhD. Dip. In Malayalam, Dip. In Telugu., Cert, in Russian 18 Years

Professor

Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation and Literary Criticism. [email protected]




0 5 /0 4

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1Bharathi, Asan, Apparoa Kavithaikalil Punaiviyal (A comparative study on Romanticism in the poetry Subramania Bharathi (Tamil) Kumaran Asam (Malayalam) Gurazada, Appa Rao (Telugu) poetry, Muthumeena Publications, Madurai, 2000

2 lyathiram ( A Malayalam novel translated in to Tamil) -National book Trust, December 2002.

3 Inthiya oppilakkiam - Susan Bassnettai Munvaithu (Indian comparative literature - preambling with Susan Bassnett), Meenakshi puthaka nilayam, Madurai, April 2003.

4 Kunjunni Kavitalu’ (Telugu translation of kunjunni poems), Prakesh publications, Madurai, April 2003.

5 Kunjunni Kavitalu (Selected poems of Kunjunni translated in to Tamil), Bharathi book house, Madurai, Second enlarged edition May 2004.

6 Illakkiammum panpattu marapukalum (Literature and cultural traditions), A collection of articles, New Century Book House, Chennai, July 2004.

Awards & Recognitions❖ N. Vanamamalai Memorial Prize, 2003.❖ Sudar Research Prize, 2004.❖ Kasiyoor Rangamal Literary Prize, 2005.❖ Pazani Gnanashirama Guru Literary Achievement Award, 2007.❖ Sahitya Academy Award for Translation, 2008 (Tamil Translation of ‘Malayatoor

Ramakrishnan’s Malayalam novel ‘Yantram’❖ Rajapalayam Manimekalai Mandram Literary Achievement Award, 2009.

Membership in Profession Bodies❖ Member, Editorial Board, New Century Book House, Chennai❖ District Secretary, Tamil Nadu Art & Literary Society

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Dr.V.Nirmala RaniDesignation

Qualification

Experience


16 years

Professor

Specialization Modern Tamil Literature and Feminism

e-mail [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 0 3 /0 2

PublicationsBooks 'i Papers in Edited Vo), and Papers in refereed journals 0 3 / 10


1 “Rasul Kavithaigalil Nigaramai llyallbu Navirchi" International Society for Tamil cultural Studies, Madurai, 1998

2Vazhkai Oru Nadagam - Oru Aaayvu” Indian Comparative Literature - News Letter, July 2002 Language; 7 Literature: 3 Gandhigram

3 “Krishna Katvaniyin Kadhalin Ninaivugal - Oru Aayvu” Indian Comparative Literature - News Letter, January 2003 Language: 8 Literature: 1

4 “Vithai Sholam - Dalit Literature” Thamarai, June 2003, Malar: 44, Journal: 10

5 “Kavithaigalil Thalithiyam” Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram, Dindigul, May, 2009

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended

Membership in Professional BodiesExecutive Member, Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram.

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Dr.O.Muthiah

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D .

Associate Professor

M A.M .Phil., Ph.D.,

11 Years

Folklore, Modern Literature and Mass Communication.

[email protected]

- 02 / 02

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in refereed journals 09 / 35 / 05


1Nattuppura Kathai Kalangiam (Vol.6), (Folk Tales Collections) Editor, Maiyappan Aaivaham, Chidambaram, 2004

2Nattuppura Kathai Kalangiam (Vol.7), (Folk Tales Collections) Editor, Maiyappan Aaivaham, Chidambaram, 2004

3 Candanam Pattu (Folk Ballad) Editor, Published by Kaavya, Chennai, 2005.

4 Panpattu Pathivukal, (Folklore Research Articles), Kaavya, Chennai, 2007.

5Cumbum Pallathakku Devendrar Valakkarugal, Devendrar Thannarva Arakkattalai, Madurai, 2009.

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 1 / 2 5

Awards & Recognitions❖ Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award, SAVE-IVES, Voluntary Blood Donor’s

Association, Madurai, 1999.

❖ Best NSS Programme Officer, State Award, Government of Tamllnadu, 2001.

❖ Post Doctoral Research Award, UGC, New Delhi, 2009.

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Folklore Society of South Indian Languages, (FOSSILS)

❖ Life Member, Dravidian Linguistics Association

❖ Executive Member, Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram

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Dr.K.SundarDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.A., PhD.

4 Years

Cultural Studies, Anthropological History and Perfornnance Studies. [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in refereed journals


01

0 6 / 1 5 / 0 5

1

“Masquerading Death: Aspects of Ritual Masking in the Community Theatres of Thanjavur”, in David Shulman and Deborah Thiagarajan, eds. Masked Ritual and Performance in South India: Dance, Healing and Possession. Anu Arbor: The University of Michigan.

2 “Aracanmutal Atimairarai; Vettiyan Patti Muncittue Cila Kurippukal”, Vallinam, Nos.15- 16, Dec.2006-May 2007

3 “Iraniya Natakattil Konankiyum Naracimmamum”, in K. Palani, Ed., Kirikki : Kuttut Totarpana Katturaikal. Chennai: Marru. 2007

4 “Natakattin Marrukal: Cila Kotpattup Piraccinaikal”, in K.A.Gunasekaran, Ed., Tamil Arankiyal. Chennai: Kavya. 2008

5 Bharatikkup Pin Pennum Kavitaiyum. Gandhigram ; Bharati Fellowship Programme, Gandhigram Rural Institute. 2008

6 (with T. Paramasivan) Camayam. Chennai: Tenticaip Patippakam. 2008

7“Natakam Payilutal : Putiya Puritalkalai Nokki", in A.Karunanidhi, Ed., Uyarkalvit Turaiyil Tamil llakkiyam Karpittalil Putiya Anukumuraiyum Payanpatum. Tiruchirappalli : Urumu Dhanalakshmi College.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 04 /1 4

Countries visited USA

Awards and Recognitions> Awardof JRF, UGC-NET> Visiting Faculty Assistant, Department of South Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin-

Madison, USA (1993)> Visiting Lecturer in Tamil Languages and Literature, Department of South Asian

Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago, USA (2002)

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Dr K. Kesava Rajarajan alias R.K.K. Rajarajan

E|2

Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor in Fine Arts

IVI.A., IVI.Phil., Ph.D.,

12 Years

Cultural History, Art & Architectural History

[email protected]

01Research Guidance

M.Phil

Publications

Books1. Art of the Vijayanagara-Nayakas: Architecture and Iconography. 2 Vols., Sharada

Publishing House, New Delhi. Pages xxxii + 248 with 25 plans, 350 plates, ISBN: 81- 88934-30-5. (2006)

2. Studies in Art History of India. Eds. R.K.K. R a ja ra ja n & S. Ganeshram, Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi. Pages, xxv + 157, color + black & white photos = 23 + 43, ISBN: 978-8188934-70-6. (2010)

Selected Publications1 (2008) Identification of Portrait Sculptures of the Nagesvara Temple, Kumbhakonam.

East and West, Rome, Vol. 58: 1-4, pp. 405-414.___________________________________(2001) STtapatiaranam : Changing thematic Idioms in Sanskrit and Tamil. In Dirk W.Lonne ed. Tofha-e-Dil: Festschrift Helmut Nespital, Relnbeck, 2 vols., pp. 783-97.______(2000) Dance of ArdhanarT as PattinT-Kaonaki: With special reference to the Cilappatikaram. Berliner Indologische Studien, Berlin, Vol. 13/14, pp. 401-14.__________

Seminars/Conferences/workshopS: Papers presented in Conferences 12 + 3

Awards & Recognition

1. (1996) Travel cum-study grant for M.Phil, granted by ICHR.2. (1998) Junior Research Fellowship for Ph.D., granted by ICHR.3. (1999) Alexander von Humboldt Post-doctoral Fellowship, Institut fur Indische Philologie

und Kunstgeschichte, Berlin Freie Universitat, Berlin, Germany.

Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Life Member in Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Bonn, Germany.

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Dr.S.ChidambaramDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. PGDTA., (PDF).,

6 years

Sangam Literature, Temple Arts, Tamil Computing and e-Content Development, Internet Tamil, Testing & Evaluation Concepts. [email protected]

Assistant Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil - 02

PublicationsBooks / Articles

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsAttended

Awards & Recognitions

03/41

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M.Phil - University First Rank (GOLD MEDAL ), 1999, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, TN.SLET Passed - The State Level Educational Test and Eligibility for Lecturership in March 1998.UGC (NET) - JRF & L Passed - The Award of Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lecturership in December 1998.PDF - The Award of Post Doctoral Fellowship From National Testing Service - India (C IIL-NTS), Mysore, 2010.

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Dr.S.ShajiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

Associate Professor

M.A., PhD.

20 Years

Literacy Criticism, Comparative Study and Translation

Research GuidancePh.D. 02



TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 Subramanya Bharathi and Kumaran Asan: A Comparative Study UGC 1 year 0.15

2 Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru - A Comparative Study UGC 2 years 0.88



0 4 /5 4

1 Apoorvamaya Oru Sahityasauhruthathinte Churul Azhiunnu Yoganadam, 2008 November 16-30

2 Devano Manushyno, Samashti, 2008 December3 Antharjanathinu Snehapoorvam K.M. Panicker,Samashti, 2009 March4 Guruvine Manasilakkate Poya Mahatmave,Yoganadam, 2009 August 16-315 Basheer Antharjanathinu Eghuthiya kathukal,Samashti, 2009 October

Seminars I Conferences I workshopsAttended : 2

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Asan Memorial Association

❖ Research Forum-Varkala

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■oc

Dr.M.Saleem BaigDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor and Head

M.A., Ph. D„ PG.Dip. In FHT

16 Years

• Comparative Literature• Translation• Language teaching [email protected]

Research GuidancePh.D.



02

0 4 /0 6

Swatantrottar Hindi Kahani Sahitya Mein Yuva Chetana- Swarna Saurabh -2004, Page No. 46-50.

Rajendra Yadav Ki Kahaniyon Mein Yatharth - Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad Patrika- May, 2007, Page No. 22-23.

Dr.Balashauri Reddy Ki Kahaniyon Mein Manavata Ka S w a r- Surabhi Samagra - June 2008 page no. 25-26

Krishna Myth In Modern Hindi Literature - Bharathiyin Kannan Pattu, India llaikkiyathil Krishnan Thanman - Page No. 201-210

Samasamayik Kahani Mein Nari Ka Sashakteekaran - Sangrathan - Hindi Vidyapeeth (Kerala), Tiruvanantapuram - April, 2009 - Page No. 19-21.

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Participated 01 107

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Dr.K.SubramaniDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A., Ph. D.(Hindi), IVl.A. (Sanskrit), Parangath Vidyabhooshanan 14 Years

• Fiction• Language Teaching

[email protected]

Assistant Professor



01 /03

Hindi Mozhiyil Kulandai llakkiyam (Hindi Mein Bal Sahitya) - Bharathium Kuzhandai llakkivamum - Avpvil 2002, Page No.U9-153.

Surdasin Krishnan Bhakti - Bharathiyin Kannan Pattu, India llaikkiyathil Krishnan Thonman - Page No. 145-156

Karaikal Ammaiyar ki Bhakti Bhavana- Pathinoram Thirumarai Aaivu Maiar- Varanasi- 2008- Page No. 334-340.Siva Prasad Singh ki kahaniyon mein Gram Jeevan - 2009 - Raka Publication, Allahabad

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsParticipated 02

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Dr.Khandare Chandu LaxmanDesignation Assistant Professor

Qualification M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDTSH.

Experience 1 Year

Specialization • Fiction


PublicationsBook 01

Selected Publications1 Chandrakant Devtale ki kavya chetana - Jawahar Publications, Mathura

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsParticipated 03

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Faculty of English and Foreign Languages

Profile

The Department of English was born with the rural institute in 1956 and became the Faculty of English and Foreign Languages when the Institute attained the status of a Deemed University in 1976.

The Faculty pioneered the discipline of English and Communicative Studies in the country and provided consultancy services at the national level in this domain. Today, besides supporting every other department of the Institute by offering courses in English and French, the Faculty offers Doctoral, MPhil, and Master’s programmes in English. Earlier, it also offered a UGC Innovative Programme in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies. It had also offered part-time courses in Russian and Arabic.

The Faculty has produced more than 30 PhDs in such choice areas as Indian English Literature, Commonwealth Literature, English Language Teaching and Theory and contributes to the rural development efforts of the Institute by helping nearby schools to fine- tune their teaching of English. Its members serve on various academic and research boards and committees at the national and regional level.

The Faculty has a state-of-the-art CALL laboratory and a Media Studio to train the students in Phonetics and preparation of audio and video material for the teaching and learning of English. Several of the alumni of the Faculty have distinguished themselves as teachers and media personnel.

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Dr.M.R.KubendranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

30 Years

Indian English Literature Comparative Literature [email protected]

Professor

M.A., M.Phil., PhD.

Research GuidanceM .Phil/Ph.D.



3 0 /0 4

01 / 17

1 Gandhian concept of Ahimsa - Article - Journal of Extension and Research, GRI

2 A write-up: The proceedings of the Annual Conference on Science Fiction studies. Journal of Extension and Research, GRI

3 Joanna Russ; The Female Man, Indian Association for Science Fiction studies.

4 English Prose for Communication Skill


Awards and Recognitions• Chairman lAC GRI Gandhigram, July 2007-March 2009.

Membership in Professional bodies• Member, English Language Teaching Association of India

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Dr.A.Joseph DorairajDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

24 years

Modern Literary Theory and Criticism; Philosophy and Literature; Myth and Literature; and English Language Teaching. [email protected]

Professor and Dean

M.A., M.Phil., PhD.



6 0 /0 6

81.No. Title of the Project Funding

Agency Duration TotalA.mountin Lakhs

1 Hermeneutics & Deconstruction: Gadamer and Derrida UGC 2000-02 0.092 HEPSN UGC 2000-05 8.27

3 Post-structuralism, Post-modernism and Postcolonialism - A synopstic study UGC 2007-09 0.46

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals


0 5 /2 9

1 Myth and Literature, FRRC, 2003

2 Interventions: Essays in Philosophy and Literary Theory, FRRC, 2006

3 “Enhancing the Quality of PhD Theses in English” University News. 14 (2009): 16-18.

4 “A De Manian Deconstructive Reading of Nissim Ezekiel’s “ Night of the Scorpion”. Journal of Extension and Research. 12.1 (2009); 3-6.

5 “A Profile of the Disadvantaged Learners in the Context of Teaching English to the Disadvantaged”. Indian Voices in ELI. Ed. Francis Peter. New Delhi: Viva, 2010: 1-19.

6 Philosophical Hermeneutics. 2011

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended 07 /40

Countries visited Sri Lanka

Awards & Recognitions❖ Member of the Research Council of IGNOU, New Delhi❖ Textbook Writer for Tamil Nadu Government❖ NAAC Peer Team Member / Assessor

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ ELTAI❖ A3RC

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Dr. G. BaskaranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


24 Years

Indian English Literature Comparative&Commonwealth Literatures [email protected]

- 71/18

Associate Professor of English

M.A., IVI.Phil., PhD.


S.No. Title of the Project Funding

Agency DurationTotal

Amount (in lakhs)

1. Gender Relations in Mahesh Dattani’s Plays UGC 2006-07 0.60

2. Post Rushdie Fiction: Displacement, Biculture and Diasporic Situations UGC 2011-13 5.03



07/5 7

1 Dispellinq the Silence: Stories from the Commonwealth Countries. Hyderabad: OrientBlack Swan Private Limited, 2009.ISBN:978-81-250-3704-0

2 Alternate Identities: Essays on Commonwealth Literature. Jaipur: YKinq Books,2010.ISBN:978-81-910588-0-2Girish Karnad and Mahesh Dattani: Methods and Motives. Jaipur: YKinq Books,3 2012.ISBN:978-93-80930-43-5.

A Dramatic Discourses: Commonwealth Plays in English. Virudhunaqar: V H N4 Senthikumara Nadar College, 2012. ISBN: 978-81-910588-7-9

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Attended - 05/51

Awards and RecognitionsChairman, BOS - PG Program at M. S. University, Tirunelveli 2003 - 06.

• Academic Council Member, Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal 2009 -11.

Membership in Professional bodies1. Life Member, American Studies Research Centre.2. Life Member, Indian Association of Canadian Studies.3. Member, All Indian English Teachers Association.4. Indian Association of American Studies.5. English Language Teacher’s Association of India.6. Life Member, Society for Educational Technology, Research & Development.7. Life Member, South Indian American Studies Network.

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Mrs. S. Balasundari

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research GuidancePG

10 years

English Language Teaching

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.A., MPhil., MEd.

21

Seminars I Conferences I WorlcsliopsAttended - 14

IVIembership in Professional Bodies

❖ Member, English Language Teachers’ Association

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Mrs. N. SuganthiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Researchi GuidancePG

PublicationsBooks (Edited)Language through Literature. Chennai: Paavai Publishers, 2008

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Assistant Professor

M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.

10 years

Children’s Literature

[email protected]

21

01

Attended 08

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Dr. T. Anantha VijayahDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

MA., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

12 years

Native Canadian Literature

[email protected]

Seminars I Conferences I Workshops attended

Countries Visited Singapore

Mrs. G. VidyaDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor in French

M.A

6 years

French as a foreign language

[email protected]

Awards & Recognitions• Lectureship in French awarded by UGC

Membersllip in Professional Bodies• Association of Indian Teachers of French (AITF)

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Mr. T. David Jeyaraj FranklinDesignation Assistant Professor

Qualification MA

Experience 6/4 years

Specialization Native Literatures, Communication Studies


Seminars I Conferences I Workshops attended : 4

Publications“Pudumaipittan’s “Deliverance from the Curse": The Emergence of the New Woman from Mythology” in Gender and Development in Asian Literature. Madurai; SCILET, 2009.

Awards• NCC ‘C’ Cerificate with ‘A’ Grade, 2001

• Madurai Kamaraj University ‘Maveeran Sundarallngam Award’ for Academic Excellence, 2001

GuidancePG Projects: 4

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^Department of Gandhian Thought ' Science

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£ntre for the Study of Social JjQclusive Policy

Department of Rural Industries [anagement

Department of Education A

Dr.,(j,Ramachandran Library A

^^epartment of Physical ^ iiuaation j

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Department of Cooperation

Profile

The Department of Cooperation was established in 1956 with the aim of offering Cooperation as an academic discipline at University level with the basic objective of developing manpower with updated knowledge and skills in managing, facilitating, organizing and revitalizing the cooperatives and other self help organizations particularly in rural areas.

Thrust Areas are:Leadership and Cooperative Management Rural Finance and Cooperative Banking Agro-processing and Marketing Cooperatives Cooperative Governance and Empowerment Consumerism and Consumer Protection

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Dr.B.SubburajDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


P.G. Dip. In Rural Eco.& M.Coop., Ph.D.

27 Years

Cooperative Mgt. & Administration Cooperative LawProduction / Operations Management Marketing Management Social Science Research Methods [email protected]

Professor

15 /0 9

Sponsored and Action Research Projects : 10 / Rs. 134.99 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project1

Funding AgencyTotalAmountin Lakhs

1. A Survey on Marketing of Coconuts in Tamil Nadu (1999)

Min. of Rural Areas & Employment, 001, New Delhi

2.35

2. Impact Assessment of Cooperatives in TN (2001)

TN Coop. Union, Chennai 1.77

3.Demand, Cost and Supply of Non- Traditional Coconut Products in Tamil Nadu (2002)

CoconutDevelopment Board, GOI, Kochi

5.28

4.Demonstration and Adoption of Technologies on Coconuts in Dindigul Districts in TN (2003)


39.20

5.An Assessment of the Impact of State on Cooperative Movement in TN (2003)

UGC, New Delhi 2.89

6.New Generation Cooperatives - Participatory Planning and Action in Dindigul District, TN

PlanningCommission, New Delhi

66.00

7. Programme on Knowledge Beliefs and Institutions (2005)

Standford University, USA

Collaborativeresearch

8. Baseline Survey of DPAP Watershed area in Dindigul District (2007) DRDA, Dindigul 1.50

9.Promotion of off-farm technologies on Coconut among coconut farmers associations (2008)

PlanningCommission, New Delhi

11.40

10. A Survey on Marketing of Tender Coconuts in TN (2009)


4.60

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals 07/39

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1 Legal Crises of Cooperatives with reference to Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Journal of Cooperation, Chennai.

2 Technology Transfer on Coconut - A methodology for group approach, September 2005.

3 The Law and the Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu, Government of India, New Delhi, August 2005

4 Management of Coconut farms (Tamil handout), RSVY-IDC, Union Planning Commission, New Delhi: September 2004.

5 Each for All and All for Each, Cooperative Research and Development Fund (CRDF) Committee, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Union, Chennai, 2003.

6 Marketing of Coconuts and Coconut Products in Tamil Nadu, Kochi. 1999 (Edited).

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / participated - 44 /126

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Dr.B.TamilmaniDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M A , M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.

20 Years

Cooperative Management Cooperative Credit and Banking Services Marketing, Capital Budgeting dr_tamilmani@rediffmai!.conn

Professor and Head

Research GuidanceM.PIiil 07

Sponsored and Action Research Projects : o i / rs . o.15 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. A study on Capital Investment practices in Cooperative Spinning Mills in TN (2003) UGC 2 years 0.15

PublicationsBooks / Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


02 / 24 / 35

1 Rural Women Micro Entrepreneurs: An Empirical Study on their Social Profile, Business Aspects and Economic Impact, Entrepreneurship Development Vol 6 No.2 June 2009

2 Current Purchase Management Practices in Cooperative stores in Tami Nadu A critical Review, Indian Cooperative Review, July 2008.

3 Organisation of Coir Cooperative society for Rural masses in Natham Block in Tamil Nadu : A feasibility study, NCDC Bulletin, Dec 2007 Vol 41 No 5

4Formulation, Appraisal and Implementation and Evaluation of Capital Budgeting and Its Performance in Cooperative Spinning Mills; An Analytical Study, Journal of Accounting and Finance, Oct 2006-Mar 2007, Vol.21, No.I.Pp. 81-94

5 Management of Consumers’ Cooperatives, Serials publishers. New Delhi, 2007

6 Capital Budgeting: Decision, Implementation and Evaluation, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2004

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 3 /7 8

IVIembership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Indian Society for Studies in Cooperation.❖ Life Member, Indian Society of Labour Economics❖ Life Member, Tamil Nadu Economists Association.

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Dr.K.Ravichandranc

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

Experience 13 Years

Specialization Rural Finance & Banking, CooperativeIVIanagement & Law, Insurance, MIS


Designation Associate Professor


Sponsored and Action Research Projects: 02 / rs . 2 65 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project FundingAgency

Total Amountin Lakhs

1.A Study on the Marketing Practices and Problems of Cardamom Growers in TN (2004)

UGC 0.15

2.Preparation of Draft Project Report for the Implementation of ICDP in Dindigul District (2008)

ICDP, Govt, ofTN 2.50



14/14

1. Principles of Management, Abhijeet Publications, Delhi 2009.

2. Research Methods in Social Sciences, 2009, Abhijeet Publications, Delhi 2009.

3. Functional Areas of Management, 2009, Abhijeet Publications, Delhi.

4. Cooperation in Theory and Practice, 2009, Abhijeet Publications, Delhi.

5. Rehabilitation programme for Weak DCCBs, Indian Cooperative Review, Vol. 45 , No 2 October 2007.

6. Functional Management, 2006, Himalaya Publishing House, Bangalore.


Awards & Recognitions❖ Recognition from Government of Tamil Nadu for serving as Coordinating Agency for

Consumer Clubs in Dindigul DistrictAppreciation from District Collector, Dindigul for having organized Bogus Family Card Identification Camp at Dindigul, 2008

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Dr.S.ManivelDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

13 Years

Management Accounting

[email protected]

Associate Professor

M.A., Ph.D.

Research GuidanceM .Phil./P li.D . 11/01

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 05 / Rs. 28.35 Lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.

Status and Prospects of Micro Credit Driven Micro Enterprises among the SHGs in Theni District in TN - Team Member

TNSGST 2002-04 1.00

2.Preparation of Micro Plan for Mandapam Block in Ramanathapuram District in TN - Team Member

NIRD,Hyderabad 2003-04 1.00

3.

Monitoring and Documentation of Backward Regional Development Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme in Dindigul District - Team Member

PlanningCommission 2005-08 18.00

4.Performance of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Kerala - An Appraisal - Team Member

Min. of RD, Govt, of India 2009 8.23

5Evaluation of the Anti-child Trafficking Programme of the World Vision India, Office at Salem

World Vision India, Salem ADP

2 months 0.15

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals 0 2 / 1 0 /18

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1. Profit Planning of an NGO Run Enterprise Using Linear Programming Approach, International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, Issue No.23, 2009

2. Cooperatives: An Effective Means for Rural Development. The Cooperator Vol 44 (6) December, 2006.

3. Predicting Financial soundness of a village Industrial Unit: An Empirical Study. Journal of Management Research . Vol 1. (3), July - September, 2006

4. Micro Credit Driven Rural Enterprises - lessons from SHGs assisted under SGSY Scheme Journal of Rural Development, Vol .24 (3), 2005

5.Financial Accounting: Fundamentals and SHG Accounting in Narayanasamy.N et.al. (Ed.)., Manual on Micro-Credit Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigrarn -2000

6.Corruption at the Grassroots: The Shades and Shadows in Narayanasamy.N. et al. (Eds), Corruption at the Grassroots: The Shades and Shadows, The Concept Publishing House, New Delhi, 2000

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized/ attended - 09 /22

Awards and Recognitions❖ UGC NET - JRF in Management

❖ UGC NET - Lectureship in Cooperative Management

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences

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Dr.C.PitchaiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A.(Coop. Mgmt.)., Ph.D.,FDPM (IIMA)19 Years

Cooperative Management, Marketing Management, Services Marketing'S Rural Marketingcpitchai@gmai!.com

Associate Professor

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of projects - 14

PublicationsBooks I Papers in Edited Voi. and Papers in Refereed Journals


05/-\9

1 Annals of Cooperative Movement in India, Shanlax Publications, 2010.2 “Marketing Information Systems for Cooperatives” Shanlax Publications, 2011.

3 “Sale of Doty Tea through PDS Shops in Tamil Nadu” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, 2011.

4 “Paradigm of Women Empowerment and Cooperatives in India”, Khadi gramodyog, March 2002.

5 “Innovation: A Panacea for Cooperatives in India” , Souvenir on Reforms Initiative - Vision for Autonomous & Competitive Cooperatives, 15* Indian Cooperative Congress 21-22 January 2008, Published by National Cooperative Union of India, New Delhi.

6 “Revitalisation of Cooperative Credit Structure - Business Expansion and Diversification Strategy”, Silver Jubilee Souvenir 2008, Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai, 2008.


Countries visited Ethiopia, Dubai and Sharjah

Awards & Recognitions❖ Passed UGC’s Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) - NET in the subject Cooperative

Management (1986).❖ Gold Medallist for BA Cooperation for securing First Rank at GRI, Gandhigram (1984).

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Indian Society for Studies in Cooperation (ISSC), Pune❖ All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi

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Dr.B.BaskarDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.A. (Coop. Mg t . ) P h . D .

5 Years

Cooperative Accounting Organizational Behavior [email protected]

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals 02 / 03 / 05

Selected PublicationsMaterials Management Practices in District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Stores: A study In the book on “Management of Consumer Cooperatives” in Tamilmani. B. et.al.(Ed.), Serial Publications, December, 2007

Micro-Credit -Driven Rural Enterprises- Lessons from SHGs Assisted under SGSY Scheme Journal of Rural Development, Vol.24(3) July-Sept. 2005

Networking SHGs and Cooperatives-An Analysis of Strengths and Weakness, Journal of Rural Development, Vo! 22(3), July-September, 2003

Efficacy of Participatory Methods: A Micro Probe in a Rural Cluster, Journal of Rural Development, Vol.20 (2) April-June 2001

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsParticipated - 16

Awards & Recognitions*> Appreciation from the District Collector, Dindigul District for the identification of Bogus

Family Cards at Dindigul, 2008

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Dr.K. DhevanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

PublicationsBooks/ Journals

2 Years

Cooperative Credit and Banking, [email protected]

Assistant Professor


04

Selected PublicationsChallenges Faced by Entrepreneurs in Infornnal Sector Enterprises in Dindigul District, Tamilnadu-A Micro Level Study, Published in book titled Impact of Globilisation and Retaining Strategies for Labour and Employment, edited by Dr. A. Balakrishnan (2007), Kalpaz Publications, Delhi.

‘Present Trends in Insurance Industry in India’ Published in the book titled ‘Recent Trends in Insurance Sector in India’ edited by Dr. K. Ravichandran (2007), Abhijith Publication, New Delhi.

‘A Study on Customer Satisfaction on the Service Provided by LIC of India, Namakkal Branch’ Published in the book titled ‘Recent Trends in Insurance Sector in India’ edited by Dr. K. Ravichandran (2007), Abhijith Publication, New Delhi.

Bank Marketing Strategies (A Study with Special Reference to Business Information System in Central Cooperative Banks in Tamilnadu), published in the book titled ‘Information Technology - Its Application on the Small Scale Industries Sector’, edited by Maria John, S (2003), Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi.

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsPresented / Participated - 19 /05

Awards & Recognitions• ICSSR Sponsored Doctoral Fellowship 2004-05 from 23 February 2005 to 22 February 2007.

Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Doctoral Fellowship from May 2004 to February 2005

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Department of Economics

Profile

Established in the year 1956, the department has the vision of Excellence in Education, Research and Extension towards integrated and prosperous rural economy. The department offers programmes and courses in Economics and its branches, conducts need based rural economic research surveys and studies, organizes seminars and workshops and undertakes outreach and consultancy activities in economics. The thrust areas include of Academic Rural Finance and Banking. Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Resource Economics, Development Economics, International Economics, Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, Gender Economics and Demographic Studies

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Dr.S.RamaswamyDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

26 Years

Energy Economics, Environmental Economicssrsmother@gmai!.com.

Professor and Head

M.A., MBA., M.Phil., PhD.,

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 4 5 / 0 5

Sponsored and Action Research Projects

No. of Proiects / Total funds Received Q4 / Rs, 29,80 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project Funding Agency Total Amountin Lakhs

1. Bio-Mass Assessment Study (Co-PI) (A Series of 12 Studies) MNES & TEDA 16.05

2. Renewable Energy Park (Co-PI) MNES&TEDA 4.25

3. Capacity Building Programme on Environmental Economics

World Bank and Madras School of Economics

1.50

4. Rural-Urban Disparities in Tamil Nadu (Joint Co-ordinator) NIRD, Hyderabad 8.00

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings


0 4 / 1 5 / 1 3 / 7 0

1. Environmental Sustainability: Approaches and Policy Options (Regal Publication, New Delhi, 2010)

2. Energy Environment and Sustainable Development: Issues and Policies (Regal Publication, New Delhi, 2009)

3. Rural Energy IVIanagement (Reliance Publication, New Delhi, 2005)

4.“Three-tier Participatory Global Environmental Governance (TPGEG) Mechanism

for Sustainable Society” , Journal of Research and Extension, Vol.1. Nos.1&2, July- 2008& January-2009

5. “ Water for Sustainable Livelihood: Principles and Challenges” Vikas Vani Journal, XIDCOM Publications, April - June, 2008, Vol.II, Issue, II

6. “ Economic Valuation of Environmental Damage: A Case of CV Method” Journal of Research and Extension, Vol.5, No: 2, July 2003

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized I Participated - 0 8 /7 0

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Awards and RecognitionsMember, Working Group on Non Conventional Energy Sources, Eleventh Five Year Plan, Planning Commission, Govt, of Tamil Nadu.

County visited: Nepal

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member, Indian Economic Association

• Life Member, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu

Dr.S.NehruDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Associate Professor

M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D.

11 Years

International Economics

[email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil 15

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals 0 5 /1 3

Selectted Publications1. Performance of India’s Agricultural Exports under the WTO Regime. International

Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 26(3-4), 2008

2. Trends in Educational Development in Tamil Nadu. International Educator, Vol. 20 (1), 58-64, 2008

3. A Study on Farmers’ Awareness about the WTO’s Implications for Indian Agriculture. InternationalJournal of Tropical Agriculture, 26(3-4), 2008

4.Need for Intellectual Property Management in Indian Agriculture in Raja Mohan Rao.K. (ed.) Emerging issues in Intellectuai Property Rights: Role of Universities, NewDelhi: Serials Publications: 191 - 196, 2006

5.Impact of Globalisation on Indian Agriculture: Threats and Opportunities, Flandra K, Sudan (ed.) Globalisation and Liberalisation Nature and Consequences, NewDelhi: Serials Publications:” 46-54, 2005

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsParticipated - 42

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Indian Economic Association (lEA)❖ Life Member, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu. (AET)

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Dr.K.ManikandanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.A., Ph.D.

6 Years

Agricultural Economics

[email protected].

Research GuidancePG - 08

PublicationsBooks / Papers ia Edited Vol. / Papers ia Refereed Journals / Proceedings


03 / 02 /04 / 05

1. Water Poverty Reduction, Journal of Extension & Research, Gandhigram Rural University, Vol. X (1 & 2), January 2008.

2. Management of Self Help Group” (in Tamil), New Century Book House, Chennai, May 2007.

3. Solar Disinfection of Water: A Simple Method, Tamil, Vignana Sudar, Vol 33, No.1, January 2006.

4. Tamil Nadu Comprehensive Wasteland Programme : A Handbook for Trainers, Department of Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2002. (One of the authors)

5. Mid - Term Evaluation Report of 14 DPAP Watersheds, District Collectorate, Dindigul, 1998. (co-author).


Awards and Recognitions

❖ Award of Junior Research Fellowship - NET, UGC, 1989

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Department of Political Science and Development

Administration

Profile

The Department started in 1956 has its focus on democratic decentralization and development administration. The department has got support under UGC-special assistance programme for research on Decentralization and Women Empowerment. The Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayati Raj Studies of the Department is nationally known for its contribution in the field of Panchayati Raj. Ford Foundation supports a Major Research Project on Globalization and Local Governance.

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Dr.G.PalanithuraiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor

M.A., PhD.

25 Years

Grassroots Democracy, Decentralized Governance and Development Management gpgri [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 07 /10

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 56 / Rs. 411 lakhs

Selected Projects

SI.No. Title of the Project Funding Agency Duration Amount in Lakhs

1 Globalization and Decentralization (Phase 1 and Phase II)

The Ford Foundation, New Delhi

2005-10 111.30

2Tracking Panchayat Resources in Three Indian States (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa)

Min. of Panchayati Raj, GOI 2007-08 14.00

3Micro Level Planning in 17 Gram Panchayats of Nagapattinam District to reconstruct Tsunami affected areas

The Hunger Project 2000-08 151.00

4

Role of Panchayats in Disaster preparedness and Management in the States of Gujarat, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

The Action Aid India International 2007-09 16.00

5 Poverty Reduction and Empowerment The World Bank 2005-07 56.00

PublicationsBooks/Papers in Edited Vol./Papers in Refereed Journals/Monographs Popular Articles


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1. Globalization : Issues at Grassroots, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi 2009.

2. Panchayats in Disaster prepandress and management. Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2009

3. Dynamics of New Panchayati Raj System in India Vol. I1,III,IV,V,VI,VII, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2008.

4. Net Working & Elected Women Representatives at Grassroots New Delhi: Concept Publiship Company, 2008

5. Decentralization in India: Oriented Issues from the Field, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2010.

6. Planning at Grassroots: Governments Participation in Peoples Plan, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2008.

7. Rajiv Gandhiji’s Vision on Local Governance, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2008

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Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / participated - 75 /2 10

Awards & RecognitionRepublic Day Award for the best contribution made in the field of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj given on 26** January 2005.Best Service Award given by the District Administration for the services rendered to Panchayat in the year 2006.

• Seven Generations Award in recognition of the initiatives taken for the uplift of the less fortunate In India by the Rural Development Mission of the US, 2007.

Countries visited: USA, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Senegal and Malaysia

Membership inLife Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Life Member,

Professional BodiesIndian Political Science Association.

Indian Association for American Studies.

American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad.

Indian Association for Canadian Studies.

Social Science Research Council.

Indian Academy of Social Sciences.

Tamil Nadu Academy of Political Science.

Indian Public Administration Association.

Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

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Dr.V.RagupathyDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.

22 years

Decentralization, Common Property [email protected]

Professor

0 8 /0 3

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received 02 / Rs. 6.65 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project Funding Agency DurationTotal

Amountin Lakhs

1.Status and Process of Women Empowerment in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

UGC 2009-10 5.85

2. Training in Secularism and Inclusive Development

Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai

2010 0.80

PublicationsBool<s / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals / Monographs


03/08/09/04

1. Communities, Panchayats and Governance at Grassroots, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi. 2007

2. Functional Efficiency of Gram Sabha in Tamil Nadu, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi. 2005

3. Participatory Management of Natural Resources in Tamil Nadu, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2003

4. Building Alliances and Capacities among the Elected Women Representatives of Grassroots, Gandhigram, Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayati Raj Studies, 2003.

5. One Step Forward and Two Steps Backward - Status of Panchayati Raj in Tamil Nadu, Gandhigram, 1999.

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 10 /3 0

Countries visited - United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, Malaysia and Sri Lanka

Awards and Recognitions• Ford Foundation grant to participate in Summer Institute on Challenging Globalization in

Schumacher College U.K, 2003• HB Foundation support to visit Institute of Social Sciences, University Hidelsheim

Germany, 2009

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Dr.A.Celine RaniDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Associate Professor and Head

M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.,

19 Years

Women and Panchayati Raj Leadership in Local Governance celineamaladoss@gmaiLcom

03/01

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals Papers in PTOceedings I Training mobuie


01 / 01/11 05/01

1 “Emerging Pattern of Rural Women Leadership in India”, Kalpaz Publications, New- Delhi, 2002-03

2 “Role of Dairy Cooperatives for Rural Women”, NCDC Bulletin, Vol.43, No.1, April 2009, Pp. 2-7.

3“Dairy Cooperatives and Development of Rural Women in the Globalization Environment”, Indian Cooperative Review, October- December, Vol.46 (2), 2008, Pp.127-136.

4 “Problems and Strategies of Women Panchayat Presidents” (Tamil), Thittam, Vol.32 (7), March 2001.

5“Emerging Pattern of Rural Women Leadership in Tamil Nadu” in Palanithurai. G.(Ed.)Dynamics of Panchayati Raj system in India: Empowering Women, Vol. IV, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2000

6 “Manavargalum Samaya Nallinakkamum”, Thittam, Vol. 28 (3), November, 1996.

7 “Panchayatu Arasu Amaippum Mahalir Kaiyil Aatchiporuppum”, Thittam Vol.27 (7), March 1996.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / participated - 09/31

Membership in Professional Bodies• Member, Indian Society of Gandhian Studies.

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Dr.K.S.NakkeeranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Associate Professor

M.A., Ph.D.

15 Years

Human Rights

[email protected]

0 5 /0 3

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs. 5.85 lakhs

Si.No. Title of the Project Funding


Amountin Lakhs

1Status and Process of Women Empowerment in Tamil Nadu and Kerala (CO PI) UGC 2009-10 5.85

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals 08

Selectted Publications1.

“The Current Scenario of Social Development through Self Help Groups” in Dr.Lalitha, Readings in Micro Finance, New Delhi, Dominant Publishers, 2008.

2. “Concrete Platform for Good Governance”, Journal of Integration Studies Vol IX-XI, July, 2007.

3. “Good Governance at Grassroots: A case analysis of Dindigul District” , Grassroots Governance Journal, Vol V (1), June, 2007.

4. Public Policy Analysis, Chennai, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, 2006.

5. India Arsankamum Arasialum, Chennai: Tholaithoora Kaivi Niruvanam, University of Madras, 2006

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / participated - 0 4 /3 2

Sri. Sonkhogin HaokipDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Awards and Recognitions• Qualified UGC NET

Assistant Professor

M.A.(Pol.Sa)

5 years

Western Political

[email protected]



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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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M.A. (RS), M.A. (GT), Ph.D.,

30 Years

Gandhian Studies, Peace Science, Youth Development, Disability Issues, Rural [email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 11 /0 3Sponsored and Action Researcfi Projects

No. of projects / Total funds received 0 2 / Rs. 17.82 lakhs


Amountin Lakhs

1Women to Women Project, Netherlands BENG, Netherlands 2004-2012 16.00

2Trainers Training on Child Labour

Dept, of Labour, Govt, of Tamil Nadu 2008 1.82

PublicationsBooks / Papers in refereed journals and edited volumns: 12 / 96

Selected Publications1 World Crisis and Gandhian Way, Concept Publishers, New Delhi, 2009

2 Religious Pluralism and Peace Culture, (Edited) ISBN 978-81-9046680-6, Emerald Publishers, Chennai, 2007

3Hospice Movement for Peace, Sarvodaya Talisman, Vol.2 (6), Ma '^pril, 2009, Pp.83- 93

4 Gandhigram Experiments with Villages, Anasakti Darshan, International Journal of Non-violence in Action, Vol.4 (1), January-June, 2008

5 The Crusader of the Rural Poor, Jagriti, Vol.11, Oct. 2006, Pp.33-35Seminars I Conferences I Workshops

Organized / attended - 82 /192

Countries visited Sri Lanka, Italy, Mauritius, Netherlands, Germany and Belgium

Awards & Recognitions❖ Best Social Service Award, CHDP- Community Health and Development Programme,

Udumalpet, 2009.❖ Defender of Peace Award, Gandhi Educational Trust, Erode, 2009❖ Seva Rathna Award, Bharathiyar Social Cultural Academy, Erode, 2008❖ The Seven Generations Award from the Members of the group from USA, First Rural

India Learning Journey, 2007.

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences❖ Life member, Indian Society of Gandhian Studies.❖ Life Member, Dharma Bharathi Mission❖ Member, Peoples Movement against Alcoholism


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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor

M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.

21 years

Shanti Sena, Conflict Resolution, Counseling, Gandhian Thought and Peace Science [email protected]


PublicationsBooks I Papers in refereed journals


0 3 /0 3

02 /1 7

1 Shanti Sena: The Post Gandhian Development 1948 - 1990, Ahimsa Nonviolence Vol. IV. (2), March-April, 2008.

2 Indian Perspective on Conflict Resolution, Gandhi Media Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, 2004.

3 Terrorism and Nonviolent Responses", Gandhi Marg, Vol.25 (1), April-June 2003

4 “Shanti Sena: The Gandhian Vision”, Gandhi Media Centre & Madurai Institute of Peace Science, Madurai, Dec. 1999.

5 Gandhi’s Peace Army", Gandhi Marg, Vol.24 (4), Jan.-March 2002

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 3 8 /9 8

Country visited: Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Indian Society of Gandhian Studies.

❖ President, Madurai Institute of Peace Science, Gandhi Museum, Madurai since 1987.

❖ Joint Secretary cum Treasurer (till 1995) presently Board Member, Centre for the Promotion of Communal Harmony and Inter Religious Amity, Gandhi Museum, Madurai.

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor and Head

M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.

20 Years

Gandhian Thought, Peace-making and Rural Reconstruction [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phll / Ph.D.

PublicationsBool(s / Papers in Edited Vol. and refereed journals: 02 / 07


04/04

1 The Life & Philosophy of SLRamalingam Non-Violence, (IGINP), CESCI, Madurai, Vol.4 (1). Jan- Feb.. 2008

2 Relevance of Satyagraha in the 21” Century, Joumal of Extension and Research Vol,5 (1),Juty, 2002

3 Gandhian way to Communal Harmony, Yojana, Vol.45 (10), Oct., 2001

4 Plight of Quany Workers in Tamil Nadu, Joumal of Extension and Research, VolJV (1&2). January. 2000

5 SL Ramalingam and Mahatma Gandhi, Valliammal Institute, Gandhi Museum complex, Madurai. 1992

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 01 /48

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Memt)er, Indian Society of Gandhian Studies.

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Qualification M.A.(RD), M.A.(GT), M.Phil., Ph.D.

Experience 11 Years

Specialization Rural Development, RuralReconstruction, Watershed Planning and Gandhian Thought




PublicationsBooks / Papers In Edited Vol./ Papers In Refereed Journals 01 / 0 3 / 08


1Role of NSS Volunteers in HIV/AIDS Awareness - A model, in S.K.Bhanj and R. Chinnadural (Eds.), Issues related to Planning Sustainable Livelihood Settlement for HIV/AIDS Affected People in Rural Areas, NIRD, Hyderabad, July 2008

2A Study on Livelihood Status of the Tribals in the Lower Palani Hills of Dindigul District, in K.Velumani (Ed.), Tribals, Forests and Futures, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, 2007

3 Palani Malail Paguthiyil Kodayil Ela Sedikalai Pathukakkum Muraihal- Valarum Velanmai, (Tamil), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Vol. 33 (11), November 2007

4 “Socio Economic status of the plantation workers among the Tribals in the Lower Pulney Hills”-A Case Study, Jagriti, Vol.56 (9), August 2006

5 Watershed Planning and Employment Generation, Mittal Publication, New Delhi, 2006


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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Assistant Professor

M.A., M.Phil, B.Ed., Ph.D.

26 Years

Management of Khadi and Village Industries, Gandhian Thought and Peace [email protected]

02

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and in Refereed Journals I Proceedings

Selected publications

04 / 06 i 01

1The Light House of Peace and Harmony - Vadaloor Saint Ramalinga Adigal Religious in Narayanasamy.S.(Ed.), Pluralism and Peace Culture ICSA Books, Educational Development Services of India, Chennai, Pp. 77-84, 2007.

2Input Output Analysis in Khadi and Village Industries, in Soundrapandiyan.M (Ed.), Industrial, Resurgence in Rural India- Scope and Strategies, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 1997, Pp. 105-109

3Khadi and Village Industries Commission on Rural Industrialisation in Soundrapandiyan.M (Ed.), Industrial, Resurgence in Rural India- Scope and Strategies, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 1997, Pp.197-207

4Management of Working Capital in Tiny sector- A Study, in Meenashisundram.N. (Ed.), Financial Management in Small Enterprises, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2000, Pp.85-95

5 Growth and Susceptibility of Bakery Industry, in Soundrapandian.M.(Ed.) Rural Industries in India, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, Pp.158-167

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 10 / 59

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Tamil Nadu Bakers Federation

❖ Member, Sarvodayamandal,Gandhi Narpani Mandram

❖ Member, Peoples Movement Against Alcoholism

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A(G.T.), M.A.(Eng.Litt.), M.Phil., Ph.D

14 Years

Gandhian Thought & Peace Science, Inter-religious Dialogue, Museology, Yoga and Stress Management, Communalism

[email protected]

Assistant Professor


PublicationsBooks/Papers in referred Journals and edited volumes: 6/10

Selected Publications:1. Practical Yoga, Mahatma Gandhi Yoga Institute, Madurai, 2002.

2. Communalism in India and the Way Out, Gandhi Media Centre, Madurai, 2000

3. 73 " Constitutional Amendment - A Giant Step Leaping Towards Participatory

Democracy, (Jointly with Dr.M.Aram) in Kurukshetra, Govt, of India7995

4. Inter-religious Dialogue, jointly ed., Centre for Communal Harmony, Madurai, 1994.

5. Studies in Peace Making, jointly ed., Madurai Institute of Peace Science, Madurai,

1983.

6. Executive Editor, NCRI News, Hyderabad, 1996.

Seminars I Conferences I WokshopsOrganized/Attended 25/75

Countries Visited South Korea, Hong Kong, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia, Italy (2 times), Vatican City (2 times) Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Malaysia.

Awards & Recognitions• “Best Youth Award” from The Gandhigram Rural University, 2002• “International Peace Award” , Lions Club International, 2006.• “Best Gandhian Award” , Bharathi Yuva Kendra, 2002

Membership in Professional Bodies• Hony. Chairperson, “Mahatma Gandhi Yoga Institute”.• Board Member, Centre for Communal Harmony & Inter-religious Amity• Board Member, “Madurai Green”.

External Member, IQAC, Lady Doak College, Madurai

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Dr.S.GurusamyDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A (Soc), M.A (RS), M.Phil, PGDHE,Ph.D25 Years

Development Sociology, Inclusive Policy [email protected]@gmail.com

Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 50/08

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received 08 / Rs. 12.09 lakhs


Amountin Lakhs

1 Status of Girl Child and Female Infanctide in Tamil Nadu UGC 1997-98 0.10

2Campaign against Female Infanticide in Tamil Nadu (CAFIT)

MHRD, GOI 1998-99 1.10

3.Campaign againt Female Infanticide in Tamil Nadu (CAFIT)

MHRD, GOI 1999-2000 1.75

4Female Infanticide in Periyakulam Block-A Diagnostic Study

CAFIT 1999-2000 0.10

5 NGO Training Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS TNSACS 2000-01 2.00

6Social Structure and Religious Conversion in Two Districts of Tamil Nadu - Dianostic Study

NFCH New/ Delhi 2002-04 1.30

7Social Structure and the Plight of Girl Child: A Study in Selected District of Tamil Nadu

UGC 2002-05 2.60

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Social Exclusion and Community Preparedness in Disaster Management: A Study in Coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu

UGC 2007-09 3.14

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals 0 6 /5 6

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1. Peasant Politics in South India: A Socio-Political Analysis of a Pressure Group, Kanishka Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.

2. Development Sociology- A Reader, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.

3. Social Demography: Processes and Perspectives, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.

4. Status of Girl Child: Female Infanticide in Tamil Nadu, GRI, Gandhigram.

5. Girl Child, APH Publishers, New Delhi.

6. Human Rights and Gender Justice, APH Publishers, New Delhi

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended

Country visited Sri Lanka

07 / More than 100

Awards and RecognitionsServed as subject expert, J&K Public Service Connmission, 2008 and 2010.

Membership in Professions BodiesExecutive Board Member, R.C 13 of International Sociological Association, Madrid, Spain.

• Life Member, Indian Sociological Society• Convener, R.C.7 Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi, 2002 to 2009.

96

Dr.T.RajendranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor and Head, Dean

MA (RS), MA (GT), MA (Soc.), Ph.D

27 Years

Gerontology and Rural Development

[email protected]


Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs.2.05 lakhs


Amountin Lakhs

1

Value of Child and Fertility Behaviour Among Rural Women: A study in Authur Block of Tamil Nadu

UGC 2005-06 2.05

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals


02 / 05 / 09

1 Mainstreaming of Differently Abled Children. Journal of Research Vol. 1 (1), July 2002

2Women Leadership at Grass Roots Level: A Case Study of Elected Women Leaders in Tamil Nadu. Quarterly Journal of the Institute for the Study of Developing Areas. Vol II No. 2, April-June 2001

3 An Evaluation of Self and Wage Employment Programmes in Rural Areas of Tamil Nadu, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol II (1), July 1999.

4 Child Labour in Dindigul Restaurants-An Incidence, Quarterly Journal of the Institute for the Study of Developing Areas, Vol. 9 (3&4), July - December 1999.


Country visited UK

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi.

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Mr.R.KumaranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

4 Years

Sociology of Marginalised Communities and Media Studies. [email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.A., M.Phil.


PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals 0 3 /0 9 / 08

Selected Publications1 Listening to People Living in Poverty. Book for Change, Bangalore, 2003

2 Eclipsed Moons: Stories of People from Other Side. (Mimeograph), Action Aid India, 2003

3Listening as a Radical Art, in Alternative Methodologies, Action Aid India, (IVlimeograph) Swing O f The Pendulum: Deinstitutionalising m ental Health Care, (IVIimeograph), Action Aid India, 2003

4 Film Music and Tamil Society, (Mimeograph) Heart’s / Eye and its Reasoning: Action Aid’s Work against Adverse Child Sex Ratio, Action Aid India, 2006

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsParticipated - 13

Countries vis ited: Senegal and Morocco (North West Africa)

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, CODESRIA, Dakar, Senegal

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Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy

The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) was

established by University Grants Connmission vide its letter No.F.319/2008 (SCT) dated 26*

March 2008. It started to function in June 2010 after appointment of the staff initially. Its

objectives are to conceptualizing the discrimination, exclusion and inclusion based on caste /

ethnicity and religion; understanding the nature and dynamics of discrimination and exclusion at

an empirical level and formulating policies for protecting the rights of these groups and

eradicating the problem of exclusion and discrimination.

Thrust Areas of CSSEIP

• Social Groups like studies on the Phenomenan of Social Exclusion to enforce Inclusive

Policy on Dalits, Adivasis, Women, Backward Classes, Religious, Ethnic and Linguistic

Minorities, Transgenders, People with HIV/AIDS, Differentially-able, Population Ageing and

other social ‘misfits’; and

Sectoral Groups like Subaltern groups and (Marginal farmers. Agricultural laborers, bonded

labors, Informal and Unorganized sector on workers, Manual scavengers etc). Child

workers. Sex workers. Single woman etc.

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

35 Years

Statistics, Population studies, Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy [email protected]

Associate Professor cum Deputy Director

IVl.Sc., Ph.D.,


PublicationsBooks / Journals

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsAttended - 44

11/03

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Countries visited USA, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Ethiopia

Awards & Recognitions❖ Fellowship from International Development Research Centre, Canada.

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member in East West Centre, Honolulu

❖ Indian Association for Studies in Population

❖ Steering Committee of Population Policy and Research Advisory Group Unit, Centre for

Policy Research, Govt, of India.

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Qualification IVI.A., M.Sc., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D

Experience 06 Years

Specialization Sociology of Religion, Rural Sociology,Social Psychology



PublicationsBooks / Journals - 02

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended - 12


• M.A Gold Medalist

• National foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) an autonomous organization under Home Ministry, Govt, of India has awarded a “Fellowship” for Ph.D programme

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Mr.P.A. Sam Velladhurai

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Quaiiflcatlon

Experience

Speciaiization

e-mail

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04 Years

Indian Society, Dalit Studies and Movements, Subaltern Studies, Dalit Studies and Movements, Population Ageing, Globalization and its Impact on Excluded Communities, Issues of [email protected]

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsAttended - 03


Unviersity Research Fellowship (URF) by University of Madras

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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Assistant Professor cum AssistantDirectorM.Sc., Ph.D

03 Years

Social Anthropology, Environmental Anthropology and Tribal Studies [email protected]


Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsAttended


• D.Phil scholarship under UGC scheme

05

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Department of Rural Industries and Management

Profile

The Department of Rural Industries and Managennent was established in 1955 in order to give skill based training in Rural Industries and Management. It also aims at developing man power required for promotion of SMEs. The most important feature of the development is that It encourages the students to become entrepreneurs.

The thrust areas are:o Rural Industries and Managemento Textile Technology and Managemento Human Resource Managemento Development Planningo Environmental Economicso Rural Entrepreneurship and Rural Marketing

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Quaiification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


M.A., M.B.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., PhD.

25 Years

Rural Management, Entrepreneurship

[email protected]

Professor (on lien)

63/14

Sponsored and Action Researcli ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 17 / Rs. 12 lakhs

Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Female Low Literacy Rate in Villlupuram District - a Study on Causes and Remedies

SRC 2009 0.15

2 Impact of Leather Tannery Industries on Rural Poverty in Tamil Nadu

UGCNew Delhi 2006-2008 2.86

3 Determinants of successful Entrepreneurship in Dindigul District of TN

UGCNew Delhi 2006 0.35

4 A Study on Utilisation of Newspapers in Continuing Education Centres SRC 2004 0.20

5Impact of New Economic Policy on Small Scale Enterprises: A Micro Level Study in Tamil Nadu

ICSSR New Delhi 2003-2005 2.77

6Environmental Degradation and Rural Poverty in Backward Regions in Tamil Nadu

UGCNew Delhi 2000-2002 2.11

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals

Selected Publications23 / 59 / 59

1 New Economic Policy and Rural Development, ISBN:81-8387-006-6, Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2006

2 Environment for Entrepreneurship ISBN-81-7888-515-8, Dominant Publications, New Delhi, 2007

3 Green Productivity in Small and Medium Enterprises Vol-I (Industries and Agriculture) ISBN-13-978-81-8069-371-7, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007

4Green Productivity in Small and Medium Enterprises Vol-ll (Environment, Health and Waste Management) ISBN-30-978-81-8069-372-4, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007

5 Beekeeping Industry in Rural Industrialization, ISBN - 81-7888-563-8, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2008

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Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 29 /133

Countries Visited: South Africa and IVIalaysia

Awards and Recognitions❖ Young Economist Award (2002), Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu

❖ Bharat Jyoti Award (2005), India International Friendship Society

IVIembersllip in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu

❖ Life Member, Indian Economic Association

❖ Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics

❖ Life Member, Indian Society of Labour Economics

❖ Life Member, Indian Adult Education Association

❖ Life Member, Indian Academy of Social Science

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Dr.R.SeerangarajanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

22 Years

Operations Management, Business Mathematics, Fiber Science and Textile Technology, Entrepreneurship development. Organizational Behaviour [email protected]

Professor and Head

B.Tech., MBA., PhD.


Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 03 / Rs. 1.72 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 .Development of Improved Hook Lifting System for Jacquard Looms UGC 2002 0.20

2. Development of New Varieties of Art Silk Sarees for Rural Weavers

Dept, of Textiles, Govt, of Tamil Nadu

2006-2008 1.42

3 Development of Banana-Sisal Fibre Composites for Rural Applications GRI 2008 0.10

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in refereed journals 05 /1 4 /09

Selected Publications1. Developmental Strategies for Small Enterprises, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2000

2 Manual for Handloom Weavers, GRI, 2004

3 Managerial Guide for Executives of Handloom Society, GRI, 2007

4 Dyeing Hand Book for Weavers, GRI, 2006

5 Design Hand Book for Weavers, GRI, 2006

Membership in Professional BodiesMember, Textile AssociationMember, Indian Society for Technical Education

• Member, Indian Association of Social Sciences• Member, Institution of Engineers

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.

15 Years

Rural Industries and Management, Environmental Economics, Human Resource Management [email protected]

Professor


PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


02 / 31 / 04

1 Small and Medium Enterprises under Globalisation: Challenges and Opportunities, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi, 2009.

2 “Appropriateness of Micro Insurance for the Rural Poor”, Journal of Extension and Research, XI (1&2), 2009

3 Empowerment of Women through Entrepreneurship, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, January 2008

4 “Waste Management Technology”, Ushus Journal of Business Management, 3(1), 2004

5Contribution of Forest to the Economic Development of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 4 (1), 2002


Country visited United Kingdom

Awards & Recognitions❖ Overseas Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) on Evironmental Economics

under World Bank Project❖ Award of Junior Research Fellowship, UGC-NET❖ Honorary Fellowship, Society of Environmental Sciences (F.S.E.Sc.)❖ Honorary member. Research Board of Advisors in the American Biographical Institute

(ABI)USA in 2001.

Life Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Indian Management Association❖ Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu❖ Indian Academy of Social Sciences❖ The Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE)❖ Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development, New Delhi❖ Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), New Delhi❖ International Association for the Study of Common Property❖ Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)❖ The Common Wealth Forestry Association (CFA)

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

14 Years

Rural Industries and Management, Business Law [email protected]

Associate Professor

M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.

Research GuidanceM.Phil. 10


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PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and refereed Journals


01 /06

1 The Role of Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation in Madurai District Financial Management in Small Enterprises, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2001

2 Rural Industries for Social Development, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.5 No.2 January 2003, Pp. 68-76.

3 Non-conventional Energy Schemes in India: A Training Manual for Women on Non- Conventional Energy Instruments, 2003, Pp.75-89

4Performance of Tamil Nadu Industrial Cooperative Bank, Chennai - A Case study, in Meenakshisundaram.N. (Ed.), Rural Industries Management, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2006

5 Gandhiji and Khadi and Village Industries, Khadi Gramodyag, Vol.49 (3), Dec.2002

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / participated - 02/25

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Dindigul District Small and Tiny Industries Association❖ Member, Indian Economic Association

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Specialization Economic Development and Planning,Operation Management,


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Publications

1. “BPO: a New Revenue Strategy” in Balakrishnan.A. (Ed.), Impact of Globalization and Retaining Strategy for Labour and Employment 2007, Chpt.43_______________________

Seminars I Conferences / Worl^sliopsAttended - 15


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14 Years

Marketing and Human Resource [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.S.A projects.


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"A Discriminant Analysis on Entrepreneurship: A Psychological Approach”, SEDME,

Volume 32,pp. 47-52, March 2006

“Emotional Intelligence among Practicing Cost and Management Accountants in

Tamilnadu”, The Management Accountant, Volume 42 No. 10, October 2007, pp 817 - 819.

“Emotional Intelligence - The Training has to open the Third Eye”, FOCUS - A half-yearly house journal from Postal Training Centre, April 2008, pp 12 - 15.

Seminars / Conferences / WorltsiiopsParticipated - 14

Countries Visited❖ Srilanka

Awards and Recognitions❖ B.B.A - Madurai Kamaraj University Rank Holder - 12” Rank❖ Serving Indian Railways on Invitation as RPF - MITRAS - Madurai Division

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Speciaiizationd Fibre science, Textile ChemicalProcessing & Finishing, Technical textiles, Garment Technology




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Implementation of “Lean Manufacturing Process in Apparel Industry-Published at Fibre 2 fashion article source.

Seminars I Conferences I WorksliopsParticipated - 14

Awards and Recognitions• Best Spinning Student Award by “Precites Industries”• GATE Scorer in the year of 2004 with 89 percentile (52 All India Rank).• Goldmedalist in UG-under MK University.

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Department of Education

Profile

Established in the year 2007, the department coordinates the first ever integrated B.Ed. programme introduced in the country by GRI in the year 2003-04. It is an innovative teacher education programme open to all final year UG and PG students of the institute. The department also offers M.Ed. programme. The Department has introduced PG Dip. progamme on Educational Technology and Applied Research during the year 2008-09. The thrust areas include Teacher Education and Training, Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Counselling and Guidance.

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M .A., M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D

19 Years

Cognitive Science, Communicative Competence and ICT [email protected]

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1.Begum Jahitha, A. (2004) “The Effect of Mediated Learning Experience On Communicative Competence of Primary Teachers. (Researcii)” The Primary Teacher (NCERT Journal), Vol.XXIX No.1, ISSN-0970 9282 Page No

2. Begum Jahitha, A. (2004) “What Makes Pupils to Misbehave? (Review)” The Educational Review, Vol:47, No.1, ISSN-0013

3. Begum Jahitha, A. and Lokanatha Reddy (2006) “Community Development: Role of Universities and NGOs”. (Review) University News Vol: 44, No; 47 Nov: 20-26, 2006. ISSN No: 05662257

4. Begum Jahitha, A. and M. Vakkil (2007) “A test on humor among the University Students”. (Researcii) Indian Journal of Psychometry and Education, Vol.38 (1) January, 2007. ISSN No: 03781003

5. Begum Jahitha, A. and Lokanatha Reddy (2007) “Role of Metacognitive & Self - Regulatory Strategy on Enhancing Life skills Among the Students (international) (Review), New Frontiers in Education, New Delhi Vol:XXXVII, No:1 January-March 2007. ISSN No: 09721231

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended I Organized - 47 /06

Countries Visited• England, Scotland and Srilanka

Awards and Recognitions2010 Dr.Rajamanickam Memorial Award for Best Psychologist,Rajpur 2009 Prerak Vyaktitva Award, K.M.Shanthi Foundation, Agra.2009 Hindi Manasvi Award, Hindi Sahithya Sabha, Agra.2009 Prof S.D.Kapoor Award of Best Researcher, IPERA, Agra.2009 Anand Award of Best Cognitive Psychologist, IPERA, Agra 2008 Akhil Bharathi Vaicharik Kranthi Manch, Certificate of Appreciation, Luknow. 2008 Prof. K. Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Lecture Award, Council of Teacher Education, Bhopal.

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2008 Air India BOLT District Award.2008 Professional commitment Award, lAlP, Indore 2008 Hindi Manasvi Award, Hindi Sagithya Sabha, Agra,2007 Akhil Bharathi Agith Parishat Certificate of Appreciation, Luknow,2007 Prof. Uma Nag Lecture Award, Psycholingulstic Association of India, Agra, 2003-04 NCERT National Award for Innovative Practices,2002-03 NCERT National Award for Innovative Practice Lectureship- UGC-NET

Membership in Professional Bodies• Member, Psychollnguistic Association, Agra,• Member, All India Association for Educational Research,• Tamil Nadu Vice PreskJent For Council of Teacher Educatk)n Bhopal (CTE)«• Member English Language Teacher Association of India, (ELTAI), Chennai,

Ms.P.S.SrideviDesignation

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PtryikM Sdonco, Rosoirdi MottiocMogy, Teacher Education dovidhiran gniid/oom

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Experience 9 Years

Specialization Psychology of Education, Teacher

Education and Peace Education



Research GuidanceM.Ed. 08

Research papers/articles in edited books/refereed journals; 7/4

Selected Publications1 “Value Based Teacher Education: Implications of Sri Sathya Sai Educational Philosophy”, in

R. Venkateswaran (ed) Proceedings of International Conference on Enhancement of Strategies in Teacher Education in Present Scenario, Kasthooribha College of Education, Athanur, Namakkal, 2011, pp. 299 - 301, (ISBN No: 978-93-80624-29-7)

2 "Peace Education: Contemporary Perspective”,The Progress of Education, Pune, Vol.LXVII, No.1, Aug.1992, pp.14-19."Scientific Temper and Nation - Building Process; An Indian Perspective”, The Progress of Education, Pune, Vol.LXIX, No.6, Jan.95, pp.109-115.

4 "Human Resource Development: A Gandhian Perspective”, in B.S.BhatIa, H.L.Verma (eds) Readings in Human Resource Development Vol-I, Deep & Deep Publication, New Delhi, 1996 pp. 18-34.

5 "Principles and Features of Cooperative Movement in India, Metaphysics of Cooperative Movement, Vol-I, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1994 pp.201-211.

6 “Basic Education and Its Contemporary Relevance, in A.D. Mishra(ed) Gandhism After Gandhi”, Mittal Publication, New Delhi, 1999, pp.255-256.

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14 Years

Assistant Professor

Educational Psychology,

Language Teaching.

[email protected]

English

Research GuidanceM.Phil:

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Seminars I Workshops /Symposiums attended: iVlembership in Professional Bodies

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English Language Teacher Association of India (ELTAI) Chennai. Membership No.

20062024

Countries Visited Sri Lanka.

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Dr.G.Ramaehandran Library

Profile

Efftab)ifft«d In 19H , 111# Ubrwy If namtd tihm tfw f0u r ^ Vl6t>Chtn«tl(er Dr,0,RimidNMidran, tti idd«d during 1996, Th« total book# In Hi tloek, Th« Ubfify hat b««n eomputfflffd SOUL (Softwar# for Unlvariify Ubrarlaf), davafo^ by INFUiNfT Cantra (Aff lUC af tha Unlvaffky Oranti CcmmlNlon), AhmadalMPd, Tha ^IgM utlon of Ifbrmy dccwrm d la afaa umfar pfogra#* Tha Ubrary haa UOCWNFONiT f^rrnN a aeaaN faailK ^ 2 M tP f MfTfractMty pfovldad by UOC' (NFUSNET Cantra, AhmadaNd t ow0h iR N fT India, Naw DaIN, Tha Knowladga Cantra far a*|aufnal aaeaaa la aataMahad wHh mafa aompvtar tarm nala In Fatofi^ 2007,

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

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Library and Information Systenn & Services, LibraryAutomation, IT based Library and Information Services

[email protected]

Deputy Librarian and Library i/c

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals


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SI.No. Title of the publications

“Strategies for Collection Management/ Development during Economic recession in Library and Information Centres” in Ramesh Babu.B. et.al.(Ed.) Information Management, Trends and Issues, ISBN:81-901-785-0-4, New Delhi: Researchco Book Centre, 2003

“Cost-effective Vs Cost-benefit Analysis: The Financial Management Perspectives in Library and Information Systems and Services”, in Ramesh Babu.B,et.al.(Ed.) Information Management, Trends and Issues, ISBN:81-901-785-0-4, New Delhi: Researchco Book Centre, 2003

“Information Access and Community Development" in Ramesh Babu.B. and Gopalakrishnan.S. et.al. (Ed.), Information, Communication, Library and Community Development. Ed by 2 Vols. ISBN:81-7646-434-1, New Delhi: B.R.Publishing, 2004

“Information Networking and resource sharing in the Internet Era” In Nagarajan et.al (Ed.) Procedlngs of the National Seminar on Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era, 26 - 27 Mar 2009. ISBN: 978-81-908455-0-2, Annamalainagar:Annamalai University, 2009

Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information Seeking and Use pattern of the Industrial Information System with reference to Small Scale Industries, in Dantrlta,J et.al. (Ed.) Future Concept of Library and Information Services:Changes, Challenges and role of Library Professionals, New Delhi, Ess Ess Publications, 2009

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Indian Library Association (ILA)

❖ Member, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres

❖ Member, Indian Academic Library Association (lALA)

❖ Life Member, Foundation for Information Communication (FCI), Madras Chapter

❖ Member, Tamilnadu Library Association (TLA)

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

B.Sc., M.L.I.S., M.A. PGDCA, Ph.D.

24 years

Automation, Digital Library

[email protected]

Deputy Librarian

Research GuidanceM.Phll/Ph.D.

Sponsored Projects18/06

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Funding Agency1

Duration Total Amount in Lakhs

1. NISSAT project for Folk Wisdom in Andhra Pradesh Govt, of India, DST 6 months 0.90 Lakh

2. Interactive e-learning portal http://www.salisonline.org UNESCO 1 year 2.0 Lakh

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals I Papers in Proceedings I Edited Volumes

Selected Publications- 05/40/04

1. An Investigation in to the Features of OPACs in Tamil Nadu, Library F - /\ew , Vol. 52 no. 5&5, April 7, 2003. pp. 257 - 267 (UK) (Co-author; Dr. B. Ramesh Babu) (ISSN 0024-2535)

2. The Changing Face of India. Parti: Bridging the Digital Divide, Library Review, Vol. 53 no. A, pp. 213-219 (UK) (Co-authors: A C Ganesh, Khaiser Nikam). (ISSN 0024-2535)

3.The Changing Face of India (2): Knowledge Management for Digital Preservation, Library Review, Vol. 53 no. 5, pp. 309 - 312 (UK) (Co-authors: A C Ganesh, Khaiser Nikam).(ISSN 0024-2535)

4.E-Learning initiative in Engineering College: a Study of SKCET, SALIS Journal of M anagem ent and Information Technology, June-December, 2010, Vol. 1(2) pp: 12-21 (ISSN: 0975-4105)

5.Implementation of NPTEL material using Open Source Software, Indian Journal o f Information Science and Service, June - December, 2010, 4(2): pp.11-16. (ISSN: 0973- 8967)

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended 06/40

01Best Paper award Membership in Professional Bodies

• Madras Library Association• Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS)• Alumni Association of Library and Information Science (AALIS)• Foundation for Information and Communication (FIC)

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

IVIA, IVILISC., DCP., DGT.,

24 years

Library and Information System and Services, LibraryAutomation, IT based Library and Information Services [email protected]

Assistant Librarian (SI.Gr.)

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. / Proceedings


04/01

1 Digital Libraries: An Overview. In Danrita et al(Ed) Future Concept of Library and Information Services; Changes, Challenges and Role of Library Professionals (ISBN:978-81-7000-558-2), ESS ESS Publications,New Delhi, 2009.

2 Collection Developm ent and Issues in University Librairies. in Ramesh Babu(B) and Rajendran (P)(Ed) Library Resources and Services in the Digital Era. (ISBN:978-81-7525-948-5) SRM University, 2008.

3 E-Journal and Peer Review -E-Resources in Higher Education; Issues, Developments, Opportunities and Challenges, edited by S.Srinivasa Raghavan and Ramganesh-Bharathidasan University,Trichirappalli, p787

4 Professional Competencies and Skills in Digital Era Librarians and Information Professionals, Digital Vision 2020, Golden Net Publishers,Trichy, Pp.-286-289


Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Indian Academic Library Association (lALA)

❖ Member, Madras Library Association

❖ Member, Tamil Nadu Library Association (TLA)

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Qualification M.A. B.Ed. D.LL.M.L.I.S., M.Phil., Ph.D

Experience 24 years

Specialization Automation, Networking

e-maii [email protected]

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings / Edited Volumes -14/17/01


1.Awareness of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Tools Among Library Professionals in Tamil Nadu, Pakistan journal o f Library and Information Science, ISSN 1680-4465,No.9 (2008) p 83-97

2. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal “The Indian Journal of Agronomy” 1996-2006, Library Progress (International), ISSN-0970-1052, Vol.27 No. 2p73-84

3. A Study of the Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Tools by Librarians, Library Philosophy and Practice, ISSN 1522-0222, August 2008

4. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal “ACM Transactions on Information Systems”1997- 2006, Library Progress (International), ISSN-0970-1052,Vol.28 No. 2p189-202

5. Internet-Based Resources and Services among Librarians in Tamil Nadu,India, Library philosophy and Practice, ISSN 1522-0222, Jan 2011

6.Information Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure Facilities in Self Financing Enqineerinq College Libraries in Tamil Nadu, Library philosophy and Practice, ISSN 1522- 0222, March 2011

7.The Use Pattern of Information by Computer Science Engineers in Engineering Colleges: A Study in Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu., Pearl: A Journal o f Library and Information Science, ISSN 0973-7081 Vol. 1 No.1 P 6-12.

8.Searching of Information from the Internet: A Study among the Engineering College Students in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, Indian Journal o f Information Science and Services, ISSN 0973-8967,Vol.1 No.1, P6-12

9.Use of Internet by Engineering College Students in Tiruvannamalai District(TN) - A Study, Indian Journal o f Information Library & Society, ISSN 0971-4286, Vol.23,No.1-2 Jan-June 2010

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended 26

Membership in Professional Bodies• Madras Library Association

Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS)

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Department of Physical Education

Profile

The Department of Physical Education was established in the year 1976. Since inception the department has been functioning with the prime objective of creation of sports awareness among the students of GRI, as most of them hail from the remote rural regions of Tamilnadu and other states. With the view to promote the standards of sports the department facilitates and provides the students with training facilities in almost all major sports and track events. Trained teams of GRI have made remarkable achievements in district and state level competitions. The yoga centre mends the young minds of GRI and promotes self discipline and yogic order of life through its yoga awareness programmes.

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

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27 years

Exercise PhysiologySports Physiology and [email protected]

Deputy Directress


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1 Yoga centre UGC 2004-07 1.65

PublicationsPhysical Education and Health Education


Awards & Recognitions❖ Best Physical Director Award in 2004 by District Collector, Dindigul

IVIembership in Professional Bodies❖ Executive Member, District Volleyball Association❖ Vice President, Dindigul District Fencing Association❖ Member, Advisory Committee for Sports Development in Dindigul District

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Dr.C.SUGUMAR

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

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M.P.E.S., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

12 years

Exercise Physiology & Hockey

gripetcs@gmai!.com

Selected Publication - Articles; 21

1 (2010) Enhancement of Academic Achievement through Attainment of Excellence in Sports, in New Horizons in Educational Research, Vol. 3: 1, pp. 20-26.

2 (2010) Effect of Pranayama Practice on Selected Variables, in Yoga Mimamsa, Vol. XHl'. 2, pp. 103-8.

3 (2010) Lactate Threshold Prediction and Endurance Training, in Indian Journal for Research in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Vol.5:1, pp. 69-72.

4 (2009) Predictors of Repeated Sprint Ability on Soccer Players, Research Bi-annual for Movement, Vol.25;2, pp.36-40.

5 (2009), Analysis of Volleyball Match Performance Statistics between Indian Stars and National League Winners (lOB), in IJRPES, Vol.4:1, pp. 47-51.

Seminars/Conferences/workshopS: Papers presented in Conferences 21+ 7

Awards & RecognitionOrganizing member, Indian Senior Men Volleyball Coaching Camp-Preparation of Doha, SAP, Games 2010, Organized by VFl, Venue- Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Physical Education, Tiruchendur.

• Member of the Senate Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. (2003-2007)

• Selector Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports (TNPESU) University Hockey Men Team (2007-2010)

• Selector TNPES University Volleyball Men Team (2006-07).

• Selector Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Hockey Men Team (2004-05).


Athletic Coaching Expert in Indian Sports Promotion Academy (ISPA), Chennai, 2011.

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ProfileThe most significant research contributions of the Department of Mathematics established as a full-fledged Department are:

Neural networks Fuzzy Sets & Applications Operation Research Cryptography Control Theory Fractal Theory

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

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Differential Equations (Control Theory),Neural Networks and Fuzzy [email protected]

Professor and Head

M.Sc., M.Phil., M.C.A., Ph.D.

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 14/ 08

Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 06 / Rs. 42.46 lakhs


TotalAmount

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1 Controllabiltiy of Second Order Integrodifferential System in Banach Space DST 1996 1.68

2 Studies on Fuzzy Control Systems CSIR 1999 4.50

3 Neural Networks for Nonlinear Control Systems and Dynamical Systems DST 2003 3.48

4 Approximations of Solutions to Stochastic Functional Differential Equations NBHM 2007 8.67

5 Studies on Qualitative Properties of Stochastic Partial Differential Equations CSIR 2008 8.01

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Studies on Modeling for Stochastic Differential Equations and their Optimal Control using Neural Networks, Genetic Programming and Simulink Approaches

DST 2008 16.12

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals/ Proceedings


05/71/40

1Delay-Dependent Robust Stability Analysis of Uncertain Stochastic Neural Networks with Discrete Interval and Distributed Time-varying Delays, Neurocomputing, 72 (2009) 3231-3237. (Impact Factor: 1.234)

2LMI Conditions for Stability of Stochastic Recurrent Neural Networks with Distributed Delays, Chaos Solitons and Fractals, 40 (2009) 1688-1696. (Impact Factor: 2.98)

3Faedo-Galerkin Approximate Solutions for Stochastic Semilinear Integrodifferential Equations, Comput. Math. Appl. 58 (2009) 48-57. (Impact Factor: 0.997)

4 Approximate Controllability for Semi-linear Retarded Stochastic Systems in Hilbert Space, IMA J. Math. Control Information, 26 (2009) 131-140. (Impact Factor: 0.586)

5Solution of Generalized Matrix Riccati Differential Equation for Indefinite Stochastic Linear Quadratic Singular System using Neural Networks, Appl. Math. Comput. 204 (2008) 671-679. (Impact Factor: 0.961)

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Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated : 08 / 27

Countries visitedSouth Korea and Sri Lanka

Awards & Recognitions• Bharat Jyoti Award 2005, India, International Friendship Society• Best Scientist Award (TANSA)-2005, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology• International Visiting Professor under UGC-SAP (DRS) for doing collaborative research

works with the Department of Mathematics, University of loanninna, Greece, February to July 2008Visiting Professor under Korean Scientific Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) at the Department of Mathematics, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea under Prof. J. Y. Park from June to Sept. 2001

• Visiting Professor under Korean Scientific Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) at the Department of Mathematics, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea under Prof. J. Y. Park from August 2005 to July 2006

iVlembership in Professional Bodies❖ American Mathematics Society, U.S.A., membership code: BPLXXA

❖ Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), U.S.A.

❖ Indian Society for Technical Education. Membership No GM41307 dated 20-08.1996

❖ Life member in Cryptology Research Society of India, Indian Statistical Institute

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Qualification

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e-mail


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Applied Statistics and Operations Research

[email protected]

Associate Professor

M.Sc., M.Phil.

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Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Ramanujan Mathematical Society

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed., PGDCA., Ph.D.

20 years

Optimization, Fractal Theory

uthayagri@[email protected]

Associate Professor


Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 01 / Rs.7.26 lakhs

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1.Estimating the Chaotic Dynamics in the Human Brain via Fractual Dimensions

UGC 2008 7.26

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals/ Proceedings


02/31/20

1 An Algorithm for Computing the Fractal Dimension of Waveforms, Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2008, 195(2), 598- 603.

2 A Two Level Supply Chain with Partial Backordering and Approximated Poisson Demand, European Journal of Operational Research, 2008, 187, 228-242.

3Evaluation of Supply Chain Structures using a Delayed Product Differentiation Process, International Journal on Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, 2008, 39,401-408.

4 Size Measure Relationship Method for Fractal Analysis of Signals, Fractals, 2008, 16(3), 235-241.

5 Application of Fractal Theory in Analysis of Human Electroencephalogram Signals, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 2008, 38(3), 372-378.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 03/02


Awards and Recognitions❖ Best Paper Award for Young Mathematicians in the Xllth Annual Conference of the

Ramanujan Mathematical Society held at Shimoga, Karnataka, during May 22-24, 1997.❖ Medal for the first rank in B.Sc., Mathematics

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life member, Ramanujam Mathematical Society

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M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.

7 years

Specialization Control Theory / Differential Equations

e-mail pearlkumarl [email protected]

Publica tionsInternational / National


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P. Balasubramaniam and P. Muthukumar, Approximate Controllability of Second Order Stochastic Distributed Implicit Functional Differential Systems with Infinite Delay, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 143(2009), 225-244.P. Muthukumar and P. Balasubramaniam, Approximate Controllability of Nonlinear Stochastic Evolution Systems with Time-varying Delays, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 346(2009), 65-80.P. Muthukumar and P. Balasubramaniam, Approximate Controllability for Semi-linear Retarded Stochastic Systems in Hilbert Spaces, IMA Journal of Mathematical Control and Information, 26(2009), 131-140.P. Balasubramaniam, J. Y. Park and P.Muthukumar, Approximate Controllability of Neutral Stochastic Functional Differential Systems with Infinite Delay, Stochastic Analysis and Applications, 28(2010), 389-400.P. Muthukumar and P. Balasubramaniam, Approximate Controllability of Second-order Damped McKean-Vlasov Stochastic Evolution Equations, Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 60(2010), 2788-2796_____________________________________________________

Seminars I Conferences / W orkshopsPresented / Participated - 02 /11

C ountries v is ited : sh Lanka

Awards & Recognitions❖ Selected as Project Fellow by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt, of India, New

Delhi, INDIA under Special Assistance Programme (SAP) DRS-I, Grant No. F.510/6/DRS/2004

(SAP-1).

❖ Selected as Senior Research Fellow under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

(CSIR), New Delhi, INDIA (Grant No. 09/715(0012)/2009-EMR-l).

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Qualification

Experience 2 years

Specialization Coding Theory, Graps and Networks


Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

PublicationsJournal / Book

Selected Publications- 09

1 W,B. Vasantha aad R. Rajkumar, Some Metrical Problems on Svmmetrlc Groups Rosenbloom-Tsfasman Metric, Ultra Sci. Phys. Sci., 291-294, 2010.

2 W.B. Vasantha and R. Rajkumar, Distance Graphs on Constant Weight Metric Spaces with Rosenbloom-Tsfasman Metric, Ultra Sci. Phys. Sci., 102-111, 2010.

3 W.B. Vasantha and R. Rajkumar, On the Minimum Distance of Circulant RT Distance Codes, Ultra Sci. Phys. Sci., 725-730, 2009.

4 W.B. Vasantha and R. Rajkumar, Use of Best Biapproximation in Bicoding Theory, VarahmihirJ. Math. Sci., 509- 516, 2006.

5 W.B. Vasantha and R. Rajkumar, A Class of Cayley Graph Interconnection Networks based on Rosenbloom-Tsfasman Metric, Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Computers and Network Technology, World Scientific Publishing, 2009, pp. 66-72.

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsPresented / Participated - 09

Countries visited : Sri Lanka

Awards & Recognitions• Received Fellowship (JRF/SRF) in IIT Madras during Aug. 2004 - July 2009.

• Qualified in GATE 2004 with 92.90 percentile.

• Qualified in CSIR-UGC NET for Lectureship in December 2007.

Membership in Professional Bodies• Member of International Assosication of Computer Science and Information Technology

(lACSIT), Singapore

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Dr.G. NagamaniDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

7 >2 years

Neural NetworksStochastic Differential [email protected]

Assistant Professor

PublicationsJournal / Book


- 0 9 / -

1 Global passivity analysis ot interval neural networks with discvete and distributed delays of neutral type, Neural Processing Letters, 32(2) (2010) 109-130. (Impact factor:1.015)

2 Robust passivity analysis for Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy stochastic Cohen-Grossberg interval neural networks with time-varying delays, Physica Scripta, 83 (2011) 1-8 (Impact factor: 1.088)

3 Global robust passivity analysis for stochastic interval neural networks with interval time-varying delays and Markovian jumping parameters, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 149 (1) (2011) 197-215 (Impact factor:0.996)

4 Passivity analysis for neural networks of neutral type with Markovian jumping parameters and time delay in the leakage term. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulations, D0l:10.1016/j.cnsns.2011.03.028 (Impact factor:2.612)

5 A delay decomposition approach to delay-dependent passivity analysis for interval neural networks with time-varying delay. Neurocomputing, 74(10) (2011) 1646-1653 (Impact factor: 1.44)

6 Global robust passivity analysis for stochastic fuzzy interval neural networks with time-varying delays. Expert Systems with Applications, Doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2011.07.066 (Impact factor: 2.908)

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsPresented / Participated - 05

Awards & Recognitions• Qualified CSIR-UGC Test for JRF and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET)

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Department of Physics

Profile

The Department of Physics had its origin in the Department of Home Science as a supporting faculty. In 1965, the department blossomed in to an independent entity. It was offering a Diploma course in Rural Services with Mathematics and Chemistry as optional subjects with Physics as core subject. From 1970 onwards the department was offering Diploma in Rural Services (DRS-Physics main with Chemistry and Mathematics as ancillary subjects).

In 1976, when the institute was elevated to the status of a Deemed University, the Department started offering B.Sc. programme in Physics with Chemistry and Mathematics as allied subjects. Considering the need for offering the PG programme, the department went in for a M.Sc. programme in Applied Physics in 1987. This programme was renamed as M.Sc. (Physics) in 1994. The Department started admitting students to the Ph.D. programme in 1991. M.Phil in Physics was started during the academic year 2009-10.

Thrust areas of the department:

Spectroscopy Thin Film Devices Luminescence Materials Low Dimensional Semiconductors Plasma Physics Solar Thermal Utilization High Pressure Physics Fast Iron Conductors and Batteries

135

Dr.G. MuralidharanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc., Ph.D.,

21 years

LuminescenceThin Films, [email protected]

Professor


Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs. 0.10 lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project FundingAgency Duration Total Amount

in LaKhs

1 Design and Fabrication of a Dip Coating Unit and study of Electrochromic Thin Films L-RAMP 2006-07 0.10

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings


29/26

1 The Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Electrochromic Properties of Nanostructured NiO Films, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 93,1195-1201 (Impact factor-2.788), 2009

2 Optical, Structural and Electrochromic Studies of Molybdenum Oxide Thin films with Nanorod Structure, Solid State Sciences 12, 246-251 (impact factor-1.742), 2010

3 Effect of Tungsten on the Electrochromic Behaviour of sol-gel Dip Coated Molybdenum Oxide Thin Films, Materials Research Bulletin 45 (2010) 542-545 (Impact factor-1.812).

4 Chermoluminescence and Optical Studies on x-irradiated Terbium Doped Potassium Bromide Crystals, Journal of Luminescence, 130(2010) 618-622

(Impact factor-1.628).

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 05125

Countries visited : Spain and Sri Lanka

Awards & Recognitions1 JRF of CSIR, New Delhi2 SRF of CSIR, New Delhi

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers• Life member, Instrument Society of India• Life member. Luminescence Society of India

136


Dr. K. Jayakumar

Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor and Head

M.Sc., Ph.D. Dip.in German

22 Years

Semiconductor Nanostructure

[email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D : 02/02

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs. 6.88 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.Investigations on the Electronic and Impurity Status in Semi Magnetic Nanostructured Systems

UGC 2007-10 6 .8 8

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


03 / 25 / 32

1 Effect of Magnetic Field on the Laser-Dressed Donor in a Semimagnetic Quantum Well, International Conference on Advances in Nanotechnology-ICANAT 2008, MATS University, Raipur (CG), India (2008)

2 Shape Effect of Semimagnetic Quantum Dot on the Bound Magnetic Polaron, International Conference on Nano Science and Technolgy-ICONSAT2010 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India Feb 17-20, (2010)

3 Laser Induced Semiconductor -Metal Transition in a Semimagnetic Quantum Well, International Conference on Nano Science and Technology- ICONSAT2010 Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay, Mumbai, India, Feb 17-20, (2010)

4 Laser-Dressed Spin Polaron in CdTe-Cdi.xnxTe Quantum Well, Proc. of the International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pp291 (2010), Allied Publishers, ISBN:978-81-8424-578-3

5 Spin-Polaron in a Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Quantum Wire, Proc. of the International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2010) Pp311 (2010), Allied Publishers, ISBN:978-81-8424-578-3


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Awards & Recognitions1 Pressure Study on the Semiconductor-Metal Transition in a Quantum Well,

P.Nithiananthi and K.Jayakumar, Rhys. Stat. Sol. (b), 246 (2009) 246 - One of the top 10 most accessed early view articles in April 2009.

2 National❖ Invited to participate in the Young Indian Scientists’ Colloquium 2009 by T.I.F.R,

Mumbai❖ Research Consultancy Collaboration with Dept, of Physics, D.A.Univ. Indore

3 International❖ Research Consultancy with Dept, of Physics, Yasouj University, Iran❖ Research Consultancy with Dept, of Electrical Engg. I-Shou Univ, Taiwan

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Indian Chapter of International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy

#338• Life Member, lAPT # L1844• Member, \nsMute of Physics, UK # 1084753• Life Member, Semiconductor Society of India # 2009 08 596

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Dr.P.SubramanianDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc., Ph.D

Teaching : 22 years Research : 29 years Electron paramagnetic Resonance

[email protected]

Professor




23/17

1 EPR studies of Cu(ll) Doped in Glycine Lithium Sulfate Single Crystal, Crystal Research Technology, 43, 857, 2008

2 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance and Optical Studies of Cu "" in bis (thiourea) Cadmium Chloride Single Crystal, Solid State Sciences 9 961, 2007

3 EPR study of Cu " in Glycine Zinc Sulfate Single Crystal, Solid State Communications 143, 277, 2007

4 Theoretical Studies of EPR Site Centre for Mn " Doped Potassium Thiourea Bromide Single Crystal, Physica B 399, 143, 2007

5 An EPR and Optical Study on Vo2+ in bis(glycine) Cadmium Chloride Single Crystals, 62a, 462, 2007

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Attended - 0 3 1 07

Countries visited Sri Lanka

Awards and Recognitions• SERC Visiting Fellowship, supported by DST, 1993-94.• Best Paper Award - International Conference on Optoelectronics, Fibre Optics and

Photonics, 2006, Hyderabad• Reviewer for Elsevier Journals

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Life member. Instrument Society of India• Life member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


MSc., PGDCM., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

30 years

Spectroscopy and Plasnna Physics

[email protected]

Professor (on Lien)

02/04

PublicationsBooks I Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals


01 /06

1 Viscous Damping of Alfven Surface Waves in the Solar Atmosphere, Plasma Physics Reports 35, 976, 2009

2 Viscous Damping of Alfven Surface Waves in the Magnetic Interface, Journal of Phy: Conference Series, 208, 012071, 2010

3 Viscous Damping of Alfven Surface Waves at a Tangential Discontinuity with Steady Flows in the Solar Atmosphere, Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings, Magnetic Coupling Between the Interior and Atmosphere of the Sun, 10.1007/978-3-642-02859-5-48, 429, 2010

4 Study on MOHD surface waves along the interfaces of the Magnetosheath, Boundary layer and Magnetosphere with the effect of solar wind, Bull. Astr. Soc. India (BASI) 35, 481, 2007

5 Hydrodynamic surface waves along a compressible cylindrical plasma column surrounded by a neutral gas. Journal of Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 43, 39, 2001


Awards and Recognitions• “Best Paper Award” - Presented in Plasma 2002, National Symposium on

Plasma Science and Technology conducted at Department of Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore by Plasma Science Society of India during December 16-19, 2002.

Membership in Professional BodiesLife and Executive Council Member, Plasma Science Society of India.Life Member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers.

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Dr. P. VickramanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D

20 years

Solid State Ionics, Semiconducting Oxide Materials, Li-ion Batteries [email protected]

Professor

08/04

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funded received - 02 / Rs. 10.91 lakhs

SI.No.1

Title of the Project FundingAgency Duration

Tota\Amount

in Lakhs

1Characterization of Solvent Free PVC based Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

UGC 2 years 0.35

2.

Preparation Characterization and optimization of super acid fillers based PVDF -HFP/PVE blend Polymer nanocomposite electrolytes by phase inversion technique for lithium ion batteries

UGC3 years

(01.02.2011-31.1.2013)

10.56



21/17

1 A Study on the Blending Effect of PVDF in the Ionic Transport Mechanism of Plasticized PVC-LiBF4 Polymer Electrolyte, Materials Letters 60 (2006) 3431, 2006

2 A Study on the Blending Effect of Polyvinyledene Fluoride in the Ionic Transport Mechanism of Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride + Lithium Perchlorate Gel Polymer Electrolytes, Ionics 13 (2007) 355, 2007

3 A Study on LiBoB-based Nanocomposite Gel Polymer Electrolytes (NCGPE) for Lithium-ion Batteries, Ionics 13 (2007) 277, 2007

4 Polyvinylidenefluoride based Novel Polymer Electrolytes Complexed with Mg(CI04)2, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 45 (2009) 11101, 2009

5 Synthesis and Characterization of LiBoB-based Pvdf/PVC-Ti02 Composite Polymer Electrolytes, Polymer Engineering and Science, 2009


Country visited - Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional Bodies• Ultrasonic Society of India• The Indian Science Congress Association

141


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Dr.S.ArumugamDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research Guidance

M.Phil/Ph.D.

M.Sc, M.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D

28 years

Solar Thermal, Solar Photovoltaic and Semiconductor Physics

saruguam,[email protected]

Professor

12/03

Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs.0.05 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 Solar Pond Transmission Studies TNSCST 1 year 0.05


Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganised/attended 1/12

Countries visited: Sri Lanka

06/14

Awards and Recognitions• Consultant, Pondicherry Experimental Solar Pond Power Project, Electricity

Department, Government of Pondicherry, Pondicherry.

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers, New Delhi.

• Life Member and Governing Council Member, Solar Energy Society of India, New Delhi

• Life Member, Luminescence Society of India

142


Dr.S.Ariponnammal

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

13 Years

High Pressure Physics

[email protected]

Associate Professor

M.Sc., P.G.D.C.A., Ph.D.


PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals


03

05

1 FTIR Spectroscopic Analysis on Dentrifrices, Asian Journal of Spectroscopy, Vol. 13, No.1-3, Pp.41-42

2 High Pressure Electrical Resistivity Study on Non Linear Single Crystal Zinc Thiourea Sulphate (ZTS), J.Crystal Research Technology, 2005, Vol.40, No.8, Pp.786 - 788

3 Study of Charge Transfer and Structure Factor Calculation in Ytterbium Selenide, Modern Physics Letter B, 2006, Vol.20, No. 12, Pp.691- 696

4 High Pressure Electrical Resistivity Study On Non Linear Bis Thiourea Cadmium Chloride (BTCC) Single Crystal, J.Crystal Research Technology, 2005, Vol.40, No.9, Pp.896 - 897

5 High Pressure Electrical Resistivity Study on Non Linear Single Crystal Zinc Thiourea Chloride, Modern Physics Letters B, 2007, Vol.21, No.11, Pp.675- 678


Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers - 6804: L3717

143


Dr.K.Marimuthu

‘5

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.Sc, Ph.D

6 years

Luminescence, Glasses and Ceramics

[email protected]

Research Guidance

Ph.D. 04 (guiding)

Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs. 10,000/-


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.

Preparation, Structural and Optical Characterization of Europium Doped Alkali Borate Glasses

L-RAMP 2006-07 0 . 1 0

Publicatlons

Papers in Refereed Journals


14

1 Structural and Optical Studies of Eu3+ in Alkali Borate Glasses. Physica Status Solidi (a), 206, 131, 2009

2. Structural and Spectroscopic Investigations on Eu3+ Doped Alkali Fluoroborate Glasses. Solid State Sciences 11, 1297, 2009

3 Structural, Optical and Thermal Investigations on Dy3+ Doped NaF-Li2-B203 Glasses. Physica B, 404, 3995, 2009

4 Dysprosium Doped Alkali Fluoroborate Glasses-Thermal, Structural and Optical Investigations, Journal of Luminescence, 130, 1067, 2010

5 Structural, Optical and Thermal Studies of Eu3+ ions in Lithium Fluoroborate Glasses. Solid State Sciences, 11, 1882, 2009

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganised / Participated 1/11


Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Luminescence Society of India

Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education

144


Dr.P. Nithiananthi(0o

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.Sc, Ph.D

4 years

Semiconductor Nanostructures

[email protected]

Publications

Journals / Conferences


20/21

1 “Effect o1 Temperature on the Binding Energy of Low Lying Excited States in a Quantum Well”, P. Nithiananthi and K. Jayakumar, Int. J. Mod Phys. B30, 5811 (2003)

2. “Effect of r- X crossover on the Donor Binding Energy in a Quantum Well”, P. Nithiananthi and K. Jayakumar, Int. J. Mod. Phys. 819, 3861 (2005).

3 “Diamagnetic Susceptibility of Hydrogenic Donor Impurity in Low Dimensional Semiconducting Systems”, P. Nithiananthi and K. Jayakumar, Solid State Commun. 137,427 (2006).

4 “Effect of r - X band Crossover and Impurity Location on the Diamagnetic Susceptibility of a Donor in a Quantum Well”, P. Nithiananthi and K. Jayakumar, Solid State Commun. 138, 305 (2006).

5 “Diamagnetic Susceptibility of a Hydrogenic Donor in Low Lying Excited States in a Quantum Well”, P. Nithiananthi and K. Jayakumar, Superlattices and Microstructures 40, 174 (2006).



Membership in Professional BodiesLife member of Semicoductor Society of India. Reg.No.201002607

• Life member of lAPT, IndiaLife member of Luminescence Society of India

145


Lalrinsanga Hnamte

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

6 Months

Fiber Optics

[email protected] / [email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc.,

Awards & Recognitions1 Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by UGC (2010)

Membership in Professional BodiesMember, Optical Society of America

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Department of Chemistry

Profile

The Department of Chemistry had its origin in the Department of Home Science as a supporting faculty. In 1976, the Department started B.Sc.Programme in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as allied subjects. The Department started offering M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from 1987 to 1994 and this programme was renamed as M.Sc. Chemistry in 1994. The Department started admitting students to the Ph.D. programme in 1991 and M.Phil. Chemistry from the academic year of 2007-08.

Thrust areas of departmentNaturally Occuring Biologically Active Molecules Fluoride Toxicity and Defluoridation Pollution ControlCharge Transfer Complexes of Drugs Nanomaterials Based Biosensors Green Corrosion Inhibitors Conducting Polymers

147

Dr. N.S. NagarajanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research Guidance

M.Phil/Ph.D.

Chemistry of Natural Products (Isolation, Characterization and Pharmacological examination of medicinal plants) [email protected]

Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D

37 years

4/6



-16/40

1 Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipemic Effects of Clemeo felina, Fitoterapia, 76, 2005, 310- 315

2 Dalsympathetin, a New Isoflavone Gentiobioside from Dalbergia sympathetica, Natural Product Research, 20(2), 2006, 195-196

3 Two New Isoflavonoids from the Roots of Dalbergia congesta (Grah), Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 8(1-2), 2006, 143- 48

4 Studies on the Antihyperlipidemic Properties Averrhoa M/mfa/fruit in rats, Planta Med., 75 (2009) 55.

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized/Participated - 05/10

Countries visited : Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member of Indian Pharmacy Association

148


Dr. M. SundaravadiveluDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

29 years

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

[email protected]

Professor and Head

M.Sc., M.A (GT). Ph.D.

Research Gu idancePh.D. - 05

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received: 01/ Rs.0.3 lakhs

S.No. Title of the Project FundingAgency Duration Total Amount

in Lakhs

1. Air Pollution Study in Dindigul UGC-MRP 2 years 0.30

Publications

Papers In Refereed Journals/Papers in Proceedings-


28/26

1Removal of Basic and Acidic Dyes from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption on a Low Cost Activated Carbon: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study, Ind. J. Chem. Tech.,15, 130, 2008.

2 Synthesis and Study on 2,4,6,8-tetraaryl-3,7-diazobicyclo-[3.3-1]nonanes and its Derivatives, Mag. Reson. Chem. 43, 479, 2005

3 XRD Study of ethyl-4-oxo-2,6-diphenyl-4-pieperidine-3-carboxylate, Acta. Cryst. E59, 1672,2003

4 Corrosion Behavior of Carbon Steel in Polyvinylalcohol, Anticorrosion Methods and Materials, 52,102, 2005

5 Influence of chloride ion Concentration on the Inhibition Efficiency of HEDP-Zn^'" system, J. Electrochem. Soc. (India) 38, 11, 2003.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized - 2

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Fellow of Indian Chemical Society

❖ Fellow of Indian Council of Chemists

149


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Dr.M.G.SethuramanDesignation

Quailfication

Experience

Speciaiization

e-maii

Research Guidance

M.Phil/Ph.D.

22 years

Natural Products Chemistry, Corrosion Science and Surface Coating Formulations [email protected]

Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D,

06/08

Sponsored and Action Researcli ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 06 Z35.24 lal<hs

SI.No. Title of tiie Project FundingAgency Duration

TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Development of Green Inhibitors for Acid Corrosion of Mild Steel from Apocyanaceae and Cactaceae

UGC 3 years 5.92

2Phytoconstituents of Asclepiadeceae and Sloa naceae as Eco-Friendly and Cost Effective Corrosion Inhibitors for Mild Steel in Acid Media

UGC 3 years 3.47

3 Analgesic Agents from Plant Sources UGC 1 year 0.10

4 Development of Wood Varnishes from Biomaterial Wastes

TNSCST 3 years 1.95

5 Development of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs from Natural Sources

UGC 1 year 0.12

6Development of Sol-gel Derived Organosilicate Hybrid Coatings Preloaded with Organic Corrosion inhibitor for metallic substrates

BRNS 3 Years 23.68



69/54

1 Anti-inflammatory Activity of Roots of Ecbolium viride (Forsk) Merrill, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 128 (2010) 248-250 (Impact Factor-2.260).

2 Volatile Constituents from the Rhizomes of Curcuma haritha Mangaly and Sabu from Southern India, Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 23 (2008) 348. (Impact Factor- 0.882).

3 Natural Products as Corrosion Inhibitor for Metals in Corrosive Media - A Review. Materials Letters, 62 (2008) 113 (Impact Factor - 1.748; Citation Index-100).

4 Piperidone Derivative from Dalbergia sympathetica, Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, 43 (2005) 264. (Impact Factor - 2.438).

5 Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Rhizome Oil of Hedychium larsenii, Acta Pharmaceutica, 55 (2005) 315 (Impact Factor-1.676).

150


Seminars / Conferences / Workshops

Organized / Participated - 07 / Above 100

Countriesvisited - Sh Lanka, Malaysia

Awards and Recognitions• Research Article on “Strychnos nux-vomica” was adjudged as the most

accessed article in September 2008 in Materials and Corrosion.• Article on “Natural Products as Corrosion Inhibitors” published in Materials

Letters was selected as one of the twenty five hottest articles published in Materials Letters in 2008.

• Research Presentation on “Chemical Investigation of Pittosporum virudulum, an Endemic Species” has been awarded the Best Poster Award at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, presented at the Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Species and Other Natural Products (ASOMPS) XIII on Nov.2008.

Menxbership in Professional Bodies• Fellow of Indian Chemical Society• Fellow of Indian Council of Chemists• Life Active Fellow of Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and

Technology, India

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-maii

M.Sc., Ph.D

18 years

Water Research

[email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Pli.D. - 05/03Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received 04/Rs. 61.42 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Development of Eco-friendly and Cost effective Biosorption and Photodegradation Methods for the Reversal of Textile Effluents

UGC 3 years 6.70

2Feasibility Studies of a Few Developed and Experimential Defluoridation Technologies in Selected Fluorotic Villages of Dindigul District in Tamilnadu

DST 3 years 27.60

3Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Resins and Nanocomposites for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water and Development of Viable Technology

DRDO 3 years 14.80

4 Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Compounds and their Defluoridation Studies

UGC 3 years 9.20

5 Defluoridation of water using burnt clay UGC 1 year 0.12


Selected Publications30/15

1 Sorption of chromium(VI) using Modified Forms of Chitosan Beads. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2010.03.010 (Impact Factor: 1.867), 2010

2 Removal of Fluoride from Aqueous Solution using Protonated Chitosan Beads. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 161, 443-450 (Impact Factor: 2.975), 2009

3 Synthesis of Zr(IV) Entrapped Chitosan Polymeric Matrix for Selective Fluoride Sorption. Colloids Surf B: Biointerfaces, 72, 88-93 (Impact Factor: 2.593), 2009

4 Enhanced and Selective fluoride sorption on Ce (III) Encapsulated Chitosan Polymeric Matrix. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112, 1114-1121 (Impact Factor: 1.187), 2009

5 Uptake of Fluoride by nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan, a Bioinorganic Composite. Bioresource Technology, 99, 8226-8230 (Impact Factor: 4.453), 2008

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 02/05Country visited - Sri Lanka Awards and Recognitions

• Resource Person for In-service Teachers Training Programme organized by Asst. High Commission of India, Kandy and the Ministry of Education Central Province, SriLanka from 22 to 31 August 2007 at Hatton, SriLanka.

152


Dr.S.Ramesh

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Associate Professor

M.Sc. (Hons.), Ph.D.

24 years

Corrosion

[email protected]


Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects


Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Attended

02/01

01

03/07

01 /03

Membership in Professional BodiesMember, Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology

153


Dr.P. Anitha PiusDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Environmental Chemistry, Applied [email protected]

Associate Professor

M.Sc.,Ph.D

18 Years

02

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 03 / Rs.9.1 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Study on the Contribution of Fluoride through Water Food to the Prevalence of Fluorosis and its Interaction with Selected Elements

UGC 3 years 5.65

2Assessment of Ecological/Environmental Loss caused by Tanneries in and around Dindigul (Prevention and Payment of compensation).

Loss of Ecology Authority of India

- 3.5

3Minor Research Project: A Study on the Levels of Fluoride in Commercially Available and Locally Grown Tea and Coffee Samples.

UGC -- Co-PI



15/17

1 Determination of Calcium Dose for Minimizing Fluride Bioavailability in Rabbits. Current Science. Vol;95,No.6, Sep 2008

2 Transport of Methyl Methacrylate Monomer through Natural Rubber. J. Mater. Sci (Springer Science), 45 (2010) 409-417

3 Morphology, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nano-structured Fill IPN’s based on Polyisoprene and PMMA, J. Mater. Sci. Springer Science, Published on line February 18, 2010

4 Main Chain and Segmental Dynamics of Semi Interpenetratory Polymer Networks based on Polyisoprene and Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymer, Elsevier (in press)

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 02 /16

154


Dr. K.P. ElangoDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


11 years

Coordination Chemistry, Charge Transfer [email protected]

Associate Professor

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D..

04

Sponsored & Action Research Projects

No. of PT0)ec\s/T0\a\^unds Received - 03 / Rs.23.87 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1

Studies on the Molecular Complexes of Drugs with Biologically Significant Acceptors: A Tool to Unravel the Mechanisms of Drug-receptor Interactions.

CSIR 3 years 13.0

2Chemometric Techniques for Rationalization of the Solvent Effect on the Photoreduction of cobalt(lll) Complexes UGC 3 years 4.61

3

Correlation Studies of Groundwater Quality Variables with Special Reference to Fluoride in Ten Blocks of Dindigul District and Development of a Viable Eco-friendly Polymer based Defluoridation Medium

RGNDWM 3 years 6.96



95/20

1 Defluoridation of Water via Doping of Polyanilines. J. Hazard. Mater., 163, 1026-1032 (Impact Factor;2.975), 2009

2Electronic, Raman and FT-IR Spectral Investigations of the Charge Transfer Interactions between Ketoconazole and Povidone Drugs with iodine, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, 72, 789-795 (Impact Factor: 1.51), 2009

3 Removal of Fluoride Ions from Aqueous Solution by Conducting Polypyrrole. J. Hazard. Mater 167. 300-305, 2009

4Correlation Analysis of Reactivity in the photo- and electro-reduction of cobalt(lll) Complexes in Aquo-organic Solvent Medium, Z. Naturforsch. 63a, 482-492. (Impact Factor:0.737), 2008

5Solvent and Structural Effects on the electro- and photo-reduction of cis-p- [Co(trien)(RC6H5NH2)CI]Cl2 Type Complexes in Water/1,4-dioxane media. J. Coord. Chem., 61, 3008-3020. (Impact Factor:0.732 ), 2008

155


Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganised / Participated - 01/14

Awards & Recognitions> Reviewer in Elsevier, Wiiey-lnterscience, Springer and Taylor & Francis Journals> Member in Scientific and Technical Committee, National Conference on Recent Trends in

Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry held at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore during 17-18*' July 2008.

IVIembership in Professional Bodies> Life Member (F/3266), Indian Chemical Society

156

Dr. S. Abraham John

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Qualification M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Eng. (Japan)

Experience 9 years

Specialization Electrochemistry, Nanomaterials,Biosensors



Sponsored & Action Researchs ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 05 / Rs.74 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 Self-Assembled Aromatic Thiol Monolayers and Mixed Monolayers for Biosensors DST 3 years 9.55

2Electrocatalytic and Electrochromic Properties of Bis(phthalocyaninato) Lanthanide Complexes Modified Electrodes

CSIR 3 years 8.83

3 Electrodes Coated with Monolayer Protected Metal Particles for Electrocatalytic Applications UGC 3 years 5.21

4Synthesis of Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles and Their Self-Assembly on Electrode Substrates for Sensing of Biomolecules

DST 3 years 35.52

5Optochemicai Sensing of Toxic Gases Using Thin Films of Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Derivatives on Solid Substrates

DRDO 3 years 14.91

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


02 / 57 / 40

1 Highly Sensitive Determination of Hydroxylamine using Fused Gold Nanoparticles Immobilized on sol-gel Film Modified Gold Electrode Anal. Chim. Acta 663, 158 (Impact Factor: 3.146), 2010

2 Leaflike Structured Multilayer Assembly of Dimercaptothiadiazole on Gold Electrode, J.Phys. Chem. C 113, 10176 (Impact Factor:3.396), 2009

3 Selective Electrochemical Sensor for Folic Acid at Physiological pH using Ultrathin Electropolymerized Film of Functionalized Thiadiazole Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode , Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 24, 3575 (Impact Factor: 5.33), 2009

4 Nanostructured Aggregates of meso-tetramesitylporphyrin on Solid Substrate, Langmuir 25, 12414 (Impact Factor: 4.097), 2009

5 Amino Group Position Dependent Orientation of Self-assembled Monomolecular Films tetraaminophthalocyanatocobalt(ll) on Au surfaces Langmuir 24, 2186, 2008

157


Seminars I Conferences I Workshops

Organized/ Participated - 01/22

Countries visited : Japan and Sri Lanka

Awards & Recognitions❖ JSPS Post-doctoral Fellowship, Awarded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

(JSPS), Govt, of Japan, 1999-2001, Tokyo University of AgrI & Tech, Japan

❖ Young Scientists’ Project - Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi

❖ JSPS Visiting Fellowship for Foreign Researchers, Nagasaki University, June- November 2006

❖ Electrochemical Sensors Developed for Folic Acid and Paracetamol were highlighted in Nature India, 2009 & 2010

❖ Recognized as a potential reviewer for many international journals including American Chemical Society, Elsevier and Wiley-lnterscience Publishers

IVIembership in Professional Bodies❖ Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)

❖ Life member, Indian Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry (ISEAC)

❖ Member, Society for the Advancement of Science & Technology (SAEST)

158

Dr. K. K. Satheesh Kumar

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Conducting Polymers

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D

3 years

Research GuidanceM.Phil -1

PublicationsPapers In Refereed Journals / Papers In Proceedings


17/08

1 Process for the Preparation of Flexible and Free Standing Conducting Polyaniline Film, U.S. Patent 6,402,992 (June 2002)

2 Development of an Efficient Anode Backfill based on Ion Conducting Paste for cathodic Protection of Iron and Steel Structures and Pipelines buried under the Soli, Indian Patent Appl. No. 2536/DEL/2008

3 Conducting Polymer/alumia Composites as Viable Adsorbents for the Removal of Fluoride Ions from Aqueous Solution, J. Fluorine Chemistry, 130, 894-901, 2009

4 EMI Shielding Methods and Materlals-A Review, Journal of Applied Polymer Science - 112, 2073-2086, 2009

5 Removal of Fluoride Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Conducting Polypyrrole, J. Hazardous Materials, 165, 300-305, 2009

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsParticipated - 08

159


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Dr. P. KalimuthuDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Porphyrin Chemistry and Molecular Electronics

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D

5 years


SI.No Publications

1. In-situ Fabrication of meso-Tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin Nanostructures with Excitonic Absorption on Glass Substrate ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2010, 2, 3348- 3351.

2. Nanostructured Aggregates of meso-Tetramesitylporphyrin on Solid Substrate. Langmuir 2009, 25, 12414-12418.

3. Leaf like Structured Multilayer Assembly of Dimercaptothiadiazole on Gold Surface J. Phys. Chem.C 2009, 113, 10176-10184.

4. Optochemical sensing of HCI gas using meso-tetramesitylporphyrin deposited glass plate. Analytica Chimica Acta 627, 2008, 247-253.

5. Charge-Transfer Interaction of Aromatic Thiols with 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p- benzoquinone; Spectral and Quantum Mechanical Studies. J. Phys. Chem. A 2007, 111, 12086-12092.

Seminars I Conferences I Workshops

Participated - 10

Awards & Recognitions

1. CSIR-UGC (NET) - Junior Research Fellowship.2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) - 90.70 percentile.3. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship - Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.

Countries visited1.2 .

Japan Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional Bodies1. Membership in Chemical Society of Japan.

160


Dr. M. Seenlvasaperumal

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-maii

Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal chemistry

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D

10 years



08/04

1 Mechanism of the Asymmetric Sulfoxidation in the Esomepyrazole Process: Effects of the Imidazole Back Bone for the Enantioselection. M. Seenlvasaperumal, H-J. Federsel, K. J. Szabo. Adv. Synth. Catal. Commun, 2009, 903-919

2 Factors Influencing the Selectivity in Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfides Attached to Nitrogen Containing Heterocycles, M. Seenlvasaperumal, H-J. Federsel, A. Ertan, K. J. Szabo Chem. Commun, 2007, 2787-2189

3 Boraxanes: Preparation and Applications, M. Periasamy, M. Seenlvasaperumal, S. Sivakumar Science of Synthesis, Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, Volume 6, 2005, 301-320

4 Synthesis of Chiral Amino Ether Derivatives: Synthetic Applications of Aziridinium ions, M. Periasamy, M. Seenlvasaperumal, V. D. Rao Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 2004, 15, 3847-3852

5 Convenient Procedures for Asymmetric Reduction of 1,4-Diphenylbutane-1,4-dione and Synthesis of 2,5-diphenylpyrrolidine Derivatives, M. Periasamy, M. Seenlvasaperumal, V. D. Rao Synthesis 2003, 2507-2510


Countries vis ited: Sweden, USA

Awards & Recognitions• Post Doctoral Fellowship-Stockholm University, Sweden. Sponsored by Astra-Zeneca-

Sweden.• Junior Research Fellowship awarded by CSIR, New Delhi.• Senior Research Fellowship awarded by CSIR, New Delhi.• Qualified in GATE 1999 examination at National Level.• Obtained Central University (Hyderabad) Medal in M.Sc. for securing 1®' rank among the

SC/ST students.

Members in professional bodies:1. Member in American Chemical Society in the year of 2007-2008.

161


Department of Home Science

Profile

The Department of Home Science has been in existence from the Inception of the institute in 1956, offering a three year course on Diploma in Rural Services. Later it was replaced as B.Sc. Programme in Home Science in 1976 followed by M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Home Science.

Thrust areas of the department• Nutritional Status - Promotion• Appropriate Technologies - Dissemination• Women Empowerment• Promotion of Literacy

162

Dr. K.P. Vasantha DeviDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

34 years

Food and Nutrition

[email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 0 2 / 0 2



TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.Development of Appropriate Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Non Communicable Nutrition Related Disorders among Worming Post Reproductive Period - A Multi-site Study

DST 3 years 10.70

2.Prevention and Control of Anemia among Adolescent Girls, through Food Supplementation and Educational Intervention

UGC 3 years 7.81



01 /07

1 Impact of Diabetes Education Intervention Among Adolescents of Selected Schools Journal of Extension and Research Nov. 2009,

2 Diabetic Diet, Dindigul Diabetic Education and Research Centre, Vijaya Clinic, Dindigul. 2002

3 Factors Contributing to Type 1 Diabetes: A study. Journal of Extension and Research Vol. V, No.1, July Pp.85-89,2002

4 Health and Nutritional Problems of the aged. Ageing in Rural India Perspective and Prospects. Pp. 33-43, 2000

5 Health and Nutritional Problems of the Aged, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, P. 35, Vol.317, 1998,


Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Nutrition Society of India• Life Member, Home Science Association of India• Life Member, All India Science Congress

163

Dr. K.S. Pushpa

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Designation Professor and Head

M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D

20 years

Home Science Extension

l<[email protected]

05

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 06 / Rs.9.79 lakhs

SI.No.......


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.Preparation of lEC materials for Functional Education on Programmes for Women’s Development

UGC 2 years 0.20

2. Fuel Energy concerns of Rural Families and their Intervention at Micro level TNSCST 1 year 0.04

3. Determinants of Age at Marriage of Rural Women in Dindigul District TNSCST 1 year 0.04

4.Preparation and Use of lEC materials for Functional Education on Schemes for Differently-Abled

TNSCST 1 year 0.05

5. Total Literacy in a Selected Panchayat through School Children as literacy educators TNSCST 1 year 0.05

6.

Developing a Model for Educational Empowerment of Women (35-55) Years through Literacy Facilitators - a Rural Experience

UGC 2 years 9.41

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


1 1 / I / 6 / 1 1

1 Smokeless Chulhas turning to Smoky Chulhas, EEC NEWS (April,1991) .2 User’s Views on Smokeless Chulha, Changing Villages Vol.15,No.1-2, January - June

19963 Drinking Husband, Weeping Wife, Social Welfare.Vol.43, No.12, March 19974 Determinants of the Age at Marriage of Rural Women In India. Family and Consumer

Sciences Research Journal, Vol.37, No.2, December 2008.5 Internet Utilization Pattern of Students at University level-Journal of Extension

Education, Vol.20, January 2009.


Country visited China

164


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Dr. R.l. Sathya__________ , Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Textiles and Clothing

[email protected]

Associate Professor

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D

16 years



Dr. S.S. VijayanchaliDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D

13 years.

Food and Nutrition

[email protected]


165



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Mrs. S. Kavitha @ MaithilyDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Home Science Extension

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., M.A., M.Phil

4 years

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds Received - 02 / Rs. 0.09 lakhs

Sl.No. Title of the Project FundingAgency Duration

TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Profile of Rural Wonnen with Disabilities TNSCST 1 year 0.04

2.Developing a Multi media Educational Package on Menstrual Hygiene Management

TNSCST 1 year 0.05

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals 02 / 01 /01

Selected Publications1 Vuyirai Parikkum Bothai Porulkalai Pattri, Gandhigram: Department of Home

Science, 1997 .

2A Child-centered Rural Outreach Experiments by Home Science in Boraian.M.P. (Ed.), Community Development: An Outreach Approach, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, 2008.

3 Peer Leaders Handbook, Gandhigram. TANSACS & NSS, RRC, GRU, 2009.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated 01 /18

166


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Ms. Somishon Keishingv/'iaMMiai.M'wwjta Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

1 year

Foods and Nutrition

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsAttended

Paper presented

07

02

Awards

UGC Net exam for Lectureship, June 2009

167


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Dr. A. Thahira BanuDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Food Service IVIanagement and Dietetics

[email protected]

Assistant Professor


14 years

PublicationsBooks / Journals 04

Seminars / Conferences ( WorkshopsAttended 23

Selected Publications1 Acceptability of Enteromorpha Tarta Incorporated Recipes, Vol.1, Journal of

Seaweed Research Utilization and Association, Jan 2007-2008

2 ICT in Higher Education - a Study - Canadian Journal of Data Information and Knowledge Engineering, Vol.1, No.1, April 2010

3Microbial assay of Different Brands of Packed Milk Available in and around Madurai - Published in Indian Journal of Dairying Sciences, Home Science and Food Science, Vol.27, No.8, and Sep - Dec. 2007

4. Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Green Seaweeds, Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.47, No.521, Dec. 2010

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Life member of Indian Dietetic Association of India

• Life Member of Breast Feeding Promotion Network of India

168


Dr. R. Shahul Hameedoocoo

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Q ua lifica tion

Experience

Specia liza tion

e-m ail

3 years

Food Analysis, IVIeat Processing and Preservation and Functional and Nutritional Properties of Food Proteins

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D., PDF (Canada)



19

1. Alternative Techniques for Defatting Soy: a Practical Review. Food and Bioprocess Technology.

DOI: 10.1007/si 1947-010-0367-8.

2. Comparison of the Functional Properties of Pea, Chickpea and Lentil Protein Concentrates Processed using Ultrafiltration and Isoelectric Precipitation Techniques. Food Research

International, 43(2): 537-546.

3. Storage Stability of Dehydrated Chicken Chunks in Different Packaging Materials. The Indian

Journal of Veterinary Science, 84(12): 285-288.

4. Processing Foods without Peanuts and Tree Nuts. In Allergen Management in Food Industry,

Boye, J.l. and Godefroy, S. (Edts.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA, p. 289-332.

5. Processing Foods Free from Dairy Proteins. In Allergen Management in Food Industry, Boye, J.l. and Godefroy, S. (Edts.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA, p. 207-258.

6. Processing Foods without Soybean Ingredients. In Allergen Management in the Food Industry,

Boye, J.l. and Godefroy, S. (Edts.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA, p. 355-392.

7. Novel Techniques for the Processing of Soybeans. In Novel Food Processing: Effects on

Rheological and Functional Properties, Ahmed, J., Ramaswamy, H.S., Kasapis, S. and Boye, J.l. (Edts.), CRC Press LLC, USA, pp: 373-402.

Seminars/Symposiums I Conferences Presentations and participations -11 International visits - Canada

169



1. Recipient of Home Science Staff and Dr. S. Kannaiyan Award Medal for the Best Ph.D.

Student in Food Science and Nutrition for the year 2009.

2. Awarded as Best Outgoing Student of the year 2009 by the Dean of Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai.

3. Received Ph.D. Research Assistantship from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

Coimbatore.


1. Life Member in Nutrition Society of India (NSI)

2. Full member in Association of Food Scientists and Technologists

3. Annual member in Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology

170

Department of Biology

Profile

Origin of the department - 1978; offering PG, Ph.D. programmes; carrying out research in the field of aquaculture, mushroom culture, vermiculture, composting, pest control, ethnobotony, solid waste recycling, biodiversity, environmental studies; transforming technologies for rural development through extension.

171

Dr.Thilagavathy DanielDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Professor

M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D

36 years

Zoology

[email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D, 14/09

Sponsored & Action Research projectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 08 / Rs.36.44 lakhs

Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Transfer of Technology and Research on the Production of Enriched Vermicompost for Preparation of Plant Growth Medium

UGC 3 years 1 0 .2 0

2 Preparation of Vermicompost using Kitchen Wastes and Vegetable Wastes TNSCST 1 year 0 .1 0

3 Interactive Meeting of Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi DBT 1 year 0.73

4Transfer of Technology on Sustainable Agriculture to the Weaker Section and SC/ST Youth in Dindigul Anna Dist.

DBT 3 years 7.25

5 Popular Lecture Series DBT 1 year 0 .2 1

PublicationsBooks / Papers In Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings


7/4/62/90

1 Indigenous Plant Extracts as Larvicidal Agents against Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Bioresource Technology, 59 (2&3), 1997, Pp. 137-140

2 Effect of vermicompost on the Growth and Yield of Green Gram Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Tropical Agriculture, 76(2), 1999, Pp. 143-146

3Larvicidal and Chemosterilant Activity of the Leaves of Sapium indicum Wild against Culex quinquefasciatus say. Asian journal of Microbiol.Biotech.Env.Sc. 9(1), 2007, Pp.201-203

4 Isolation and Mass Multiplication of Rhizobium sp. for Nitrogen Enrichment of Vermicompost. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 1(2), 2007, Pp.251-254

5 A study on Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms of an Orchard Ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2(1), 2008, Pp. 219-222

172


Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 1 3 /44

Countries visited Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka

Awards and Recognitions• Awarded Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellowship, London (1996-97)

IVIembership in Professional BodiesLife Member, National Academy of Vector Borne Diseases

• Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association• Life Member, Society of Environmental Sciences• Member, Indian Society of Life Sciences

173

Dr. R.KumuthakalavalliDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. - 03/07

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 13 / Rs. 21.6 lakhs

M.Sc., M.A (G.T), B.Ed., M.Phil.,Ph.D

33 years

Botany

[email protected]

Professor and Dean


TotalAmount

In Lakhs

1

Technology Transfer for SC/ST Youth on Recycling Agro Residues for Income Generation and Production of Organic Manure through Mushroom Cultivation

DBT 4 years 3.92

2 Promotion of Oyster Milky Mushroom Technology for Income Generation among SC/ST population DBT 3 years 10.04

3 Transfer of Technology of Mushroom Cultivation to Rural Women CAPART 5 years 5.41

4

Maintenance of Established Centre to Disseminate the Mushroom Cultivation Technology and Continue to Training and Supply of Spawn to the Mushroom Growers

CAPART 3 years 1.75

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings


03 / 06 / 30 / 40

1Evaluation of Saw Dusts as Alternative Substrate for Cultivation of Oyster mushroom {Pleurotus citrinopileatus), International Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol.2(2), 2008, Pp.543-546

2 Study on Amylolytic Activity of Bacteria Isolated from SMS. International Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol.2(2), 2008, Pp.559-561

3 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants, Swamy Botanical Club, Vol.2, 2008, Pp.121-122

4 Some Traditional Folk Formularies against Fertility in Kerala, J. Human Ecology, 13 (4), 2002, Pp.335-336

5 Genetic variation in Pleurotus spedes, Mushroom Research, 11 (2), 2002, Pp.65-73


Countries visited USA and Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, Journal of Swamy Botanical Club

Life member, Mushroom Society of India

174


Dr.A.David Ravindran

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Research GuidanceM.Phii/Ph.D.

Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

22 Yrs

Agriculture, Microbiology

[email protected]

Professor and Head

M.Sc., Ph.D.

10/06

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total Amount Received - 12 / Rs.21.61 lakhs

Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1 Evaluation of Institutional Biogas Plants in Three Districts of Tamil Nadu

TEDA 1 year 0.35

2 Biomass Assessment Studies in Nine Taluks TEDA 5 years 8.253 Evaluation Study on Solar Water Heaters and Air

Heaters Installed in Tamil NaduMNRE&TEDA 6 months 1.15

4Evaluation of Solar Street and Home Lighting Systems Installed in Remote Habitations in Tamil Nadu

MNRE & TEDA 6 months 6.45

5 Evaluation of Solar Lightings in Remote Habitations of Theni District

MNRE&TEDA 3 months 0.85

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings

02 /06 /19/25

Selected Publications1 Occurrence of a lysogenic Streptomyces sp. On the Nodule Surface of Black Gram

(Vigna mungo (L) Hepper), Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 48, 1984, Pp.1114-11152 Biotechnological Process for the Treatment of Fleshing from Tannery Industries for

Methane Generation, Current Science, 93 (11), 2007, Pp.1492-1494

3Impact of Phosphate Stabilizing Microorganism and Rhizobium on Growth, Nutrition and Microbial Load of Cowpea (Vigna unguicuata (L.)walp) Fertilized with Rock Phosphate, Asian Journal of Microbial. Biotech. Env. Sc. 10 (3), 2008, Pp.621-624

4Utilization of Various Industrial Wastes for Production of poly-p-hydroxy butyrate (PHB) by Alacligenes eutrophus, African Journal of Biotechnology, 17(5), 2009, Pp.1524-1527

5 Effect of Organic Substrates (neem cake) on the Growth of Spirulina, J. Ecobiol. 24 (4), 2009, Pp.369-372

175


Seminars/Conferences/WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 7 /2 6

Country visited Malaysia

Awards and Recognitions• UNDP/ICAR Fellowship for Ph.D.

IVIembership in Professional BodiesNational Geographic Society, U.S.A Indian Yeast Group, India.All India Microbiologist Association, India President, Palani Hills Bird Watchers Society Perumparai Environmental Centre

176

Dr.M.R.Rajan

Qualification M.Sc., MPhil. M.Ed., Ph.D.

Experience 17 years

Specialization Zoology- Aquaculture and Environment





Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Tannery Effluent-Utilization through Tree Plantation

TNSCST 3 years 1.57

2 Probiotic Effect of Intestinal Bacteria on Growth and Disease Resistance of Gold Fish

UGC 2 years 0.15

3Tannery Effluent Utilization through Tree Plantation

UGC 2 years 0 .1 0

4Eco-Friendly Utilization of Heavy Metal Zinc from Electroplating Industry Effluent through Vegetable Cultivation

TNSCST 1 year 0 .1 0

PublicationsPapers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings


10/ 69/17

1 Effect of Treated Tannery Effluent on Biochemical Characteristics of Certain Tree Species, Pollution Research, 28 (3), 2009, Pp. 449-454

2 Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Water Quality Index of Electroplating Industry Effluent, J. of Industrial Pollution Control, 25 (1), 2009, Pp.29-32

3Survey of Vegetation in and around Tannery Polluted Soil and Isolation of Bioindicators for Phyto-remediation, J. of Industrial Pollution Control, 23 (1), 2007, Pp. 32- 36

4Development of a Low Cost Technology for the Treatment and Purification of Tannery Effluent, Recent Trends in Biotechnology, Edited by V.S. Harikumar, Agrobios (India), Jodhpur, 2002, Pp.241-244

5 Recycling of Tannery Effluent for Growing Selected Tree Species, International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 6(3), 2000, Pp.319-322

177


Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated 01 /38


Awards & Recognitions• Gene sequencing was carried out for one microbe Aneurinibacillus neurinilyticus

(ID.7988010) Isolated from Tannery effluent and the same was deposited in the AMERICAN GENE BANK

• Ten salinity tolerant multipurpose non-edible tree Species belonging to Family Leguminaceae with high biomass were identified for growing in tannery polluted Soil

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Life member, Bio-Energy Society of India, New Delhi• Member, National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi• Life member. Association of Zoologists, Madhya Pradesh

Life member. Journal of Environment and Eco planning, Dumka, Jharkand• Member, Indian Environment Network• Member, National Wild-Life Federation

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Dr. P.U. MahalingamDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Microbiology-Microbial Technology

[email protected]

Assistant Professor


12 years

03

Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 02 / Rs.11.08 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Promotion of Oyster Milky Mushroom Technology for Income Generation among SC/ST Population

DBT 3 years 10.98

2A Study on Preparation of an Effective Microbial Consortium for Rapid Composting Process

L-RAMP 6 months 0 .1 0



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1 Gut micro flora of earthworm, Eisenia fedita. J.Environment and Ecology. 26(1 A), 2008, Pp.297-299

2 A Study on Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms of an Orchard Eco-system in Tamilnadu. J. Pure & Appl. Micro. 2(1), 2008, Pp.219-222

3 A Study on Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms of an Orchard Ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2(1), 2008, Pp.219-222

4Organic Farming with vermicompost as a Way of Sustainable Agriculture. Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Organic Farming: Trends and Challenges” Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai, Tamilnadu, 2006, Pp.82-84

5Microbiological Evaluation of Agrowaste Compost, Proceedings of National Conference on Environmental Pollution, Management and Sustainable Development, Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamilnadu (2008), Pp.75-79

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsParticipated - 29

Country visited - Sri Lanka

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life time Member, Biotechnology Association, Cochin, Kerala

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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Botany (Plant Reproductive Biology, Taxonomy, Tissue culture. Biodiversity conservation and Forestry) [email protected] [email protected]

Assistant Professor


7 years

Publication; 45

Journals: 29, Book; 1, Book chapters: 5 Articles: 3. Proceedings:?.

Selected publicationRamasubbu, R., Sreekala, A.K., Pandurangan, A.G., and Kulloli, S.K. 2011. Reproductive Ecology of Impatiens platyadena Fischer- A Critically Endangered Balsam of Western Ghats. Curr. ScL, 100(10):1551-1554.Ramasubbu, R., Chandra Prabha, A. and Sevugaperumal, R., 2008. In vitro Clonal Propagation of Saraca asoca (Roxb) de wild: A Vulnerable medicinal plant from Western Ghats. - Natural Product Radiance, 7(4):338-341.Sreekala, A.K., Pandurangan, A.G., Ramasubbu, R. and Kulloli, S.K. and.2008. Reproductive Biology of Impatiens coelotropis.-a Critically Endangered Balsam from the Southern Western Ghats Curr Sci., 95(3): 386-388Ramasubbu, R. 2009. Micropropagation and Estimation of Biochemical Constituents in Pedalium murex L. and Physalis angulata L. J. Sci. Trans. Environ Technov. 2(4):226-230. Ramasubbu, R., Kulloli, S.K., Sreekala, A .K and Pandurangan, A.G. 2009. Reproductive Ecology and Breeding Systems of Impatiens phoenicea Bedd., a Critically Endangered Balsam of Western Ghats. Adv. Pollen Spor Res., 27:218-224.___________________________

Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops Participated : i6 / 07 nos.

Awards & recognitions• Maveeran Sundaralingam Endownment Scholarship awarded by MKU for Merit,

2004.Received Ayya Nadar Gold Medal for having secured the first Place in Tamil (BA/BSc)

• Received Cash Award for Article Publications in Science Reporter Magazine, NISCAIR (CSIR), New Delhi

• First Rank in MPhil. Botany and Second rank in MSc./ BSc. Botany courses

Membership in professional bodies• Member, Society of Plant Reproductive Biologists

• Honorary Editor, Journal of Biosciences Research

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Department of Computer Science and Applications

Profile

The Department of Computer Science and Applications was established in 1996 with the vision of providing education in the area of Computer Applications and Information Technology for meeting the demand for software professionals in India. As such, it offers MCA and M.Sc.-IT programmes. The department has created a pool of faculties to do research and guide Ph.D. scholars in IT and IT enabled services. The thrust areas of research are Image Compression, Image Enhancement, Image Segmentation, Medical Image Processing and Image Restoration. The department undertakes computer literacy, training and consultancy programmes as part of its extension programmes.

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Dr.K.SomasundaramDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

34 years

Image-Compression, Enhancement and Segmentation, Java, JSP, Servlet, [email protected]

Professor and Head

M.Sc., PG.D.C.M., Ph.D.,


Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects - 05


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Studies on Modeling for Stochastic Differential Equations and their Optical Control using Neural Networks, Genetic Programming and Simulink Approaches

DST 3 years16.12

2Automatic Skull Stripping and 3D-rendering of Brain from T1 Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI)

UGC 3 years 7.80

3 Multimedia for Teaching ACU, UK 1 year £5000

4 Study of MHD Surface Waves on Solar Atmosphere

DST 4 years 1.92

5 PC based Spectral Analyses UGC 1 year 0.10


Selected Publications1 Extended Golomb Code for integer Representation, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia,

Vo. 9, 2007, Pp. 239-246

2 Madhuram: A Simulation Model for Sweet Potato Growth, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, 2008, Pp.241-254

3Adaptive Index Coding Scheme for VQ Indices Compression, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing: Theory and Applications, (ICCT’07), IEEE Computer Society, Kolkatta, 2007

4 A Linear Programming Model to Compute the Optimum Yield of Sweet Potato at various Locations, Agricultural Journal Vol. 2., 2007, Pp. 160-167

5 Impulsive Noise Detection by Second-order Differential Image and Noise Removal using Adaptive nearest Neighborhood Filter, AEU-lnternational Journal of Electronics and Communications, Vol. 62, 2008, Pp. 472 -477

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Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 7 / 2 3

Countries visited Italy, Australia, Singapore, Hungary and USA

Awards & Recognitions• Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, Govt, of India.• Association of Commonwealth University Development Fellowship, 1998-99.• Listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World.

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi.• Member, World Enformatika Society (www.enformatika.org)• Member, ACM. USA

Member, IEEE, Computer Society, USA

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Dr. P. Shanmugavadivu

Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.C.A., Ph.D., UGC-NET, SLET

21 Years

Image Processing

[email protected]

Associate Professor


Sponsored & Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs.6.23 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1Development of Adaptive Noise Filters for Restoration of Digital Images Corrupted by Impulse and Gaussian Noise

UGC 3 years 6.23

PublicationsEdited Volumes / Papers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings 02 / 06 / 48

Selected Publications1 Adaptive Iterative Order Statistics Filter, ICGST, International Journal on Graphics,

Vision and Image Processing, Vol.09 (IV), 2009, Pp. 23-32Impulsive Noise Detection by Second Order Differential Image and Noise Removal using Adaptive Nearest Neighborhood Filters, International Journal of Electronics and Communications (AEU), Elsevier, Vol.62, 2007, Pp. 472-477Image Inversion and Bi-Level Histogram Equalization for Contrast Enhancement, International Journal of Computer Applications, 1, 2010, Pp.69-73.__________________

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganised / Participated - 04/20

Membership in Professional Bodies> Life Member, ISTE

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Mrs. P. KalavathiDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


8 years

Image Processing and Software Metrics

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.C.A., M.Phil.

01

PublicationsPapers in Proceedings 02

Selected PublicationsAutomatic Skull Stripping of Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) of Human Head Scans Using Image Contour, Proceedings of National Conference on Image Processing, Department of Computer Science and Applications, GRI, Gandhigram, Pp.147-151.___________________________________________________________________


Awards & Recognitions• University Gold Medalist for UG Degree

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

8 years

Image Compression

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.C.A., M.Phil.

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals / Papers in Proceedings 01 /03

Adaptive Classified Pattern Matching Vector Quantization Approach for compressing images, The 2009 International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition Proceedings, ISBN 1-60132-117-1 Pp.532-538, July 13-16, Las Vegas, USA


Country visited USA

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education

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Dr. T. KalaiseiviDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

MCA, Ph.D

15 Years

Digital Image Processing, Medical Image Analysis

[email protected]

Sponsored & Action Research Projects: 1

SI.No Title of Project Funding


Amount(Lakhs)

1 Development of an Automatic Tool for Brain Image Extraction and Brain Tumor Detection from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Head scans

DST 3 years 10.5

Publications:Books / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Referred Journals:

Selected Publications:

1 / 4 / 3

SI.No Description1 “Automatic Brain Extraction Methods for T1 Magnetic Resonance Images using Region

Labeling and Morphological Operations”, Computers in Biology and Medicine, vol. 41, no. 8, pp. 716-725, August 2011.

2 “Fully Automatic Brain Extraction Algorithm for Axial T2-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Images", Computers in Biology and Medicine, vol. 40, no. 10, pp. 811-822, October 2010.

3 “Fully Automatic Method to Identify Abnormal MRI Head Scans using Fuzzy Classification and Fuzzy Symmetric Measure”, International Journal on Graphics, Vision and Image Processing (ICGST-GVIP), vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 1-9, August 2010.

Seminars I Conferences I Workshops:Participated : 11

Country Visited Malaysia (June 2011)

Awards & Recognitions:• Recipient of Young Scientist Scholarship from DST, Gol during 2008• University Rank Holder (UG & PG) in Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore.• Recipient of Shrl C. Subramaniam Award for Excellence in Character from Bharatiya

Vidya Bhavan, Bombay for the year 1990-91

Membership in Professional Bodies:• Life Member (LM 74313), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)• Lifetime Member (LM 0124), Telemedicine Society of India (TSI)• Academic Community Member (ACM), International Congress for Global Science and

Technology (ICGST)

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Dr. S. SivagurunathanDesignation Assistant Professor

Qualification MCA, M. Phil., Ph.D.,

Experience 13 Years

Specialization Computer Networks and Network Security

e-mail [email protected],[email protected]


1Sivagurunathan S., Mohan V. and Subathra P. (2010), ‘Distributed Trust Based Authenticatior\ Scheme in A Clustered Environment Using Threshold Cryptography for Vehicular Ad Hoc Network’, International Journal of Business Data and Communications and Networking (IJBDCN), Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-18

2 Sivagurunathan S., Subathra P., Mohan V. and Ramaraj N. (2009). ‘Authentic Vehicular Environment using a Cluster based Key Management’, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 299-307.

3Subathra P., Sivagurunathan S. and Ramaraj N. (2010), ‘Detection and Prevention of single and Cooperative Black hole Attacks in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks’, International Journal of Business Data and Communications and Networking (IJBDCN), Vol. 6, Issue 1, pp. 38-57

4 Emil Selvan G.S.R., Sivagurunathan S., Subathra P and Dina Nidhya S.(2009). ‘Mobile Ad Hoc Network Security - A Cluster Based Approach’ Journal of Computers, Vol.20, No.3, pp. 38-46.

5 Subathra P., Sivagurunathan S. and Emil Selvan G.S.R. (2006). ‘Securing Mobile Ad hoc Networks through Ant Tree Clustering and Threshold Cryptography’, IEEE Digital Diary.

ConferencesA/Vorkshops:Organized/ Attended: 6/17

Awards & Recognitions:• Award of Appreciation from ElVIC, Bangalore.

Membership in Professional Bodies: Member in Computer Society of India (CSI)

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Dr. N. Senthilkumaran0)oc0)oCOUi03aEo

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Designation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

1 year

Digital Image Processing

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.C.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

PublicationsBook Chapter / Papers in Proceedings / Papers in Referred Journals

0 1 /1 6 / 0 7


1Neural Network Technique for Lossless Image Compression using X-Ray Images, International Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Vol.3, No.1, ISSN: 1793- 8163, pp. 17-23. 2011

2 Brain Image Segmentation, International Journal of Wisdom Based Computing, Vol. 1, No. 3, ISSN: 2231-4857, pp. 14-18. 2011

3Improved Huffman Coding Technique for Lossless Image Compression, International Journal of Advanced Engineering & Applications, Vol. 1, ISSN: 0975-7783, pp. 26-28. 2010

4A Note on Image Segmentation Techniques, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering (Computer Science), Academy Publisher, Finland, Vol.3, No.2, ISSN. 1797- 9617, pp. 21-23. 2010


Countries visited Malaysia, Hong Kong

Awards & Recognitions• Research Excellence, Brain image segmentation using granular rough sets,

European Conference for Academic Disciplines, Germany, 2009

Membership in Professional Bodies• Member, Association of Computer Electronics and Electrical Engineers ( ACEEE)• Member, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology

(lACSIT)Member, International Association of Engineers ( lAENG)

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Rural Technology Centre

Profile

The Rural Technology Centre was established as the Technical Wing of the GRI in the year 1988 with the major objectives of Developing Technologies for rural upliftment through innovative approaches and to offer Academic programmes. The Centre initially offered B.Sc. programmes in Rural Technology (1994-2005) and B.Sc. Sustainable Technology Management (2002-2005). From the year 2005-06, the centre has been offering an innovative technical progamme namely B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Habitat Development). The centre is actively involved in research in the areas of Cost-effective Building Technologies, Habitat Issues, Rural Housing and Models.

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Dr. K. MahendranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

22 years

Structural Engineering & Cost-Effective Building Technologies

[email protected]

Associate Professor and Director i/c

B.E (Civil Engg ); M E (Struct); Ph.D.,

Seminar /workshop/symposium Organized: 2

Publications

Research articlesPublished in refereed journals Papers in edited volumes Edited volumes

Selected Publications1 Influencing Factors on Rural Housing - A Block Level Case Study, Journal of Extension

and Research, Vol. 12, No.1, pp. 12-15, 2009 (ISSN 0972-351X)2 Assessing Regional Sustainability - Land Cover Change Analysis for Athoor Block in

Tamil Nadu, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 03, No. 1, pp. 38-42, 2010 (ISSN-0974-5904)

3 Disaster Resistant Rural Housing Design for Low Income People, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.77-82, 2010 (ISSN-0976-4259)

4 Need and Urgency of Land Slide Risk Planning for Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu State, India, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, Vol. 1, No.1, pp. 29 - 40, 2010 (ISSN-0976-4380)

5 Block Level Planning of Crops Using GIS, Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, Vol.39(2), pp 57-62, 2010 (ISSN 1815-316X)

Awards and recognitionBest Paper Award in International Conference on Earth Sciences and Engineering (ICEE 2010), Malla Reddy Engineering College & CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society, Hyderabad, 2010.

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Experience 8 years

Specialization Water Resource Engg. , IrrigationEngg. and Sanitation



Training / Workshops I Observation cum Exposure visit: 321815

Country visited South Africa

Er. R.T. BALAMURALIDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Assistant Professor

DCE, BE (Civil Engineering),

ME (Structural Engineering)

3 years

Structural Design & Detailing

balacengg@gmail. com

Worksliops / Trainings / Conferences I Seminars: 01 / 01 / 03 / 02

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Rural Energy Centre

Profile

REC was established in the year 1998. The vision of the centre is to operate as a centre of excellence in teaching, research and extension in energy area for sustainable rural development. The thrust areas are Renewable Energy and Conservation.

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Dr.V.KirubakaranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Research GuidanceM.Tech projects

Assistant Professor

B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.

5 years

Bio Energy and Gasification

[email protected].

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Amountin Lakhs

1. Integrated Rural Energy Planning for Dindlgul Dt MNRE 2006-2007 4.00

2. Energy Conservation Awareness Programme PCRA 2006-2008 4.00

3. Energy Efficient Wooden Log Stove DST 2008-2009 16.99

4. Evaluation Study on Solar Water Heater and Air Heaters TEDA 2008-2009 1.15

5.Evaluation of Solar Street & Home Lighting installed in remote habitations Tamilnadu

TEDA 2008-2009 6.45

6. Energy Conservation Awareness Programme PCRA 2008-2009 1.25

7. Design and Development of Muscular Electric power generator UGC 2009-2010

Ongoing 01.70

PublicationsBooks/Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings 02/03/10/33

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1 A Review on Gasification of Biomass, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 13(1), 2009, Pp. 179-186, Elsevier

2 Kinetics of Auto-Gasification of Poultry Litter, International Journal of Green Energy , Vol. 4, 2007, Pp. 519-534, Taylor & Francis

3Kinetics of Auto-Gasification of Coir Pith, Journal of Current Sciences (An International Triannual publication of Society of Sciences - ISSN 0972-6101) Vol. 10 (1), 2007, Pp. 33-42

4Experimental Study on Waste Heat Recovery for Sustainable Industrial Systems Journal of Current Sciences (An International Triannual Publication of Society of Sciences - ISSN 0972-6101) Vol. 9 (2), 2006, Pp. 489-496

5Investigation of Energy Recovery from Poultry Litter and Municipal Solid Waste by Thermochemical Conversion Method in India, Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering 47, 4, 2005, Pp. 266-275

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 15/35

Awards & Recognitions• Approved Energy Auditor / Energy Manager of Bureau of Energy Efficiency,

Goverment of India• Inclusion of biography in “Whos Who In the World” by Marquis - 25** Edition• Reviewer in Chemical Engineering Journal, Elesvier Associate Editor• Associate Editor in International Journal of Integrated Energy System

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member, Indian Society for Technical Education Associate Member, Institute of Engineers [India]Life Member, Solar Energy Society of India Life Member, Indian Society for Heat & Mass Transfer Fellow, Society for Sciences

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Centre for Applied Geology

Profile

Duly realizing the vitality of Geological Sciences in various developments in general and the Rural Development in particular, Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University, has created the Centre for Applied Geologyin the UGC XI Plan period. The main objectives of the Centre is to carry out advanced Academic, Research & Extension in the areas of Applications of Geomatics Technology (Remote sensing, Image Processing, Geographic Information System, Global Positioning system. Digital Cartography, Geodesy, etc.,) for mapping and modeling the Earth System dynamics and the related Georesources, Geoecosystem and Geohazards Management.The Thrust Areas of Research are Visible, Infrared, Thermal, Micro wave & Hyperspectral Remote Sensing; Image Processing, Geographic Information System, Global Positioning System etc., for the Geoscientific studies.The Centre has launched Post Graduate Diploma program in Geology and Geomatics (PGDGM) from the Academic year 2012-2013 to start with, and M.Sc., Applied Geology subsequently. Doctoralresearch program has already been started. The Application of Geomatics technology for natural resourceinventory and management. Geological Ecosystem and their related development planning,natural disaster vulnerability mapping, disasters mitigation and preventive development and development of information systems.

Centre For Applied Geology (CAG)

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

15 Years

Geospatial Technology and its application to Earth [email protected], [email protected]

Associate Professor and Director i/c

M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Tech., Ph.D., M.Sc.,(GIS)


Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of projects / Total funds Received - 08 / Rs. 103. 54 lakhs

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TotalAmount

in Lakhs1. TNSCST Student Project Scheme TNSCST 1995 5,000/-

2.“GIS Based Groundwater Assessment at Gomukhi-Manimuktha Sub basin, Vellar, Tamilnadu, India”

UGC 2003 12,000/-

3.

Project “RainGIS” Integrated RAIN water Harvesting plans for Augmenting groundwater recharge using Geophysics, Remote Sensing and GPS in GIS environment.

DST-NRDMS 2008 15,35,800/-

4.

Project “AquaGIS” Groundwater Quantity and Quality Assessment in Veeranam Catchment Area using Conventional, Remote Sensing, GPS in GIS Environment.

UGC 2008 7,55,800/-

5.

Project “AquiGIT” Integrated village level study on Hard Rock Aquifers in parts of Upper Thirumanimukthar Watershed, Salem District, Tamilnadu, India using Geographic Information Technology Platform.

DST-NRDMS 2010 20,24,200/-

6.Project “3DGIS” Spatial Decision Support System through 3D GIS studies in parts of Kodai Hills, Tamil Nadu.

UGC 2011 8,81,800/-

7. Project “ElecGIS” Electioneering through Geographic Information Technology

Govt.ofTamilnadu 2009 27,83,000/-

8.

Project “SWIRLIS” Sea Water Intrusion research investigation to develop Remote Sensingbased land information system for coastal aquifers adjoining Marakanam area in the East coast of tamilnadu and Pondicherry union territory, India.

DST 2011 23,56,800/-

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PublicationsBooks / Papers in Refereed Journals - 02 /3 8


Countries visited - Mexico, Taiwan

Awards & RecognitionsSecured University First Rank in IVI.Tech. in Remote Sensing Degree Examination. Secured Second IVIark in M.Phil. Degree Examination.Secured Silver Medal for University IT* Rank In M.Sc. Applied Geology.Received Young Scientist Award for the Best Research paper presentation.Delivered invited talk in the international conference held at Mexico.

IVIembership in Professional BodiesLife Member in Geological Society of India, India Life Member in Indian Society of Remote Sensing, India Lrte Member in \ndian Geological Congress, India Life member in Ariga Ariviyal, India Life Member in Indian Association of Sedimentologist, India Life Member in Indian Science Congress Association, India Life Member in Indian Association of Hydrologist of India, IndiaLife Member in The Geological Association and Research Central Balaghat (M.P), India Life Member in Indian Society of Applied Geochemistry (ISAG), India

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Department of Rural Development

Profile

Centre for Research, Extension and Integrated Rural Development was created in 1976 after the attainnnent of Deemed University status. A separate department of Rural Development was created in 1988 when the above centre was branched out into four departments under the Faculty of Rural Development. The thrust areas of academic programmes and research activities of the department are Rural Management, Micro Level Planning, Micro Finance, Self Help Groups, Rural Women Empowerment, Geoinformatics and NGO Management.

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Geo Informatics, Rural Development

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MSc., M. Ed., Ph.D

28 years

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Selected Projects

SI.No. Title of the Project Funding


Amountin Lakhs

1. Resource Atlas of Dindigul Anna District, TN UGC 1994-96 6.98

2. DPAP-WDP Watershed Maps of Dindigul District

DRDA,Dindigul 1998-99 2.54

3.Mid-Term Evaluation of Integrated Wasteland Development Programme Watershed in Shanarpatti Block, Dindigul District

DRDA,Dindigul 1998-99 1.20

4. Socio-Economic Profiles of DPAP Watersheds in Dindigul District

DRDA,Dindigul 2000 1.72

5. Resource Mapping for Watershed Development in Coimbatore

DRDA,Coimbatore 2000-01 1.50

6. Designing an Information System for Panchayat Planning at Block Level UGC 2001-02 3.29

7. GIS for Watershed Development UGC 2006-08 2.57



1.Poverty, Hunger and Coping Strategy, in Narayanasamy. N et.al.(Eds.), Analysing Community Problem, Tentacles of PRA, Himalaya Publishing, Mumbai, 1998 (Co authored)

2. Geographic Information System for Grassroot Level Planning, in Palanidurai.G. (Ed), Empowering People - Issues and Solutions, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 1996

3. Perceptional Cartography for District Planning, Concept Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.

4. Watershed Management: Principles, Parameters and Programmes, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.

5. Information System for Panchayat Planning in Palanithurai.G. (Ed ), Dynamics of New Panchayat Raj System in India, Concept Publications, New Delhi, 2006.

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Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 1 7 /3 3


IVIembershlp in Professional Bodies• Indian Geographical Society• Indian National Cartographic Association• Indian Academy of Social Science Congress

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Specialization

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M.A (Gandhian Thouglit) M.Ed; M.Phil., Ph.D.21 Years

Rural Development, Microfinance, Self Help Groups and Gender Studies, Micro Level Planning [email protected]

Research GuidanceM.Phil / Ph.D. 3 7 /0 7


Selected Projects


Amountin Lakhs

1. An Action Research Project on SHGs and SHPIs in Dindigul Dt. CAPART 2002-06 13.56

2. SIDBI’s Evaluation of Micro Credit Programme

Agri. Fin. Corporation 2005-06 0.50

3. Ground Water Demand Mgt. in selected village panchayats TWAD, Chennai 2005-06 1.35

4.Micro Finance Intervention and Women’s Empowerment - A Study In Selected Districts of TN

ICSSR, New Delhi 2004-07 3.13

5.Community Digital Visual and Voice Narrative Enactment (Co-DiVINE Project)

Standford University, California, USA

2005-07 25.00

6. Jana Aashay Vacha (Voicing Peoples Aspiration Project)

Standford University, California, USA

2006-07 2.00

7. Micro Finance in Alleviating feminization of poverty UGC, New Delhi 2006-08 3.02

8. A Study on Financial Inclusion - Gender Perspectives ICSSR 2009-11 2.97

9. Quality and Sustainability of SHGs In Tamil Nadu NABARD, Bombay 2008-09 3.15

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings 1 8 /2 /4 8 /5 0

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1Rural Women Empowerment and Development Banking, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2002

2 Rural Development-Vol. 1 and Vol. II, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi, 2003.

3 Grassroot Entrepreneurship; Glimpses of SHGs, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi, 2006

4 Readings in Micro Finance, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi, 2006

5 Micro Finance Intervention and Empowerment of women. Dominant Publishers, New Delhi, 2010

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized/attended - 13 /65

Countries visited USA

Awards & Recognitions• Go\d Meda\, M.A Women’s Studies at Mother Tevesa Women’s Unwevsity

Member, Advisory Committee and Doctoral committee, Centre for Padma Mahila University, Thiruppathi

Membership in Professional Bodies• Association Economists of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry

Member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences Member, Indian Economics Association

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Dr.P.AnandharajakumarDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


M.A (RD)., M.A (Sociology)., IVI.Phil (IVILP)., Ph.D.13 Years

Rural Development

[email protected].




TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. A study of Exploitation of Rural Women in Beedi Works in Tirunelveli District of TN UGC 2004 0.15

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Refereed Journals 01 /20

Selected Publications1 Child Labour in India - Causes and Consequences, Third Concept, 1997

2 Child Labour - A Contemporary Social Evil, Social Action, 1998

3 Case Studies on Child Labour, Journal of Extension and Research, 1998

4 Working on the Street: Better Present; Bleak future - Social Welfare, 1999

5Socio Cultural Prospective on Ageism in Sudhir.M.A. and Balakrishnan. A.(Ed.), Ageing in Rural India: Perspectives and Prospects, Indian Publishers & Contributions, Delhi. 1999


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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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6 Years

Geospatial Technology in Geology, Structure & tectonics and Geomorphology with Special Reference to Natural Disasters Mapping, Mitigation and Management

mmuthukumarl [email protected]

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D.

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TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.In Project “ PRACRITI”Models to Study the Impact of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Environment of India' (Co-investigator)

SpaceApplication

Centre(SAC),

Ahmedabad.

16.11.2010 to Till Date 19.00

2. Rainfall induced landslide forewaning system for Linga slide ( Linga Slide)

DST, New Delhi

(29.11.2011to

28.11.2013)

24.64

PublicationsBooks / Refereed Journals


15

1 GIS Based Slope Analysis for Landslide Hazard Zonation Mapping, Nilgiri Mountains, South India. International Journal of Geoinformatics vol. 4, No.3 S, (2008) pp: 47 - 57,

2 Geomorphic Controls of Landslides, The Nilgiri Mountains, South India Journal of Indian Landslides, No.2 Vol.2, (2009) pp 35 - 40

3Geospatial Modelling of Geosystems and Landslides Mapping and Mitigation, The Nilgiri Mountains, South India. Journal of Indian Landslides, Vol.1 No.1, (2008) pp45- 54

4Along with Ramasamy SM, Mahammad Sartaj Basha SK & Kumanan CJ. (2008) Field based geological structures and landslides in nilgiris, south india - A GIS analysis Journal of Indian Landslides, Vol.2, No.1, pp 1-10

5 Geological Complexities, Landslide Vulnerabilities and Possible Mitigation, Tirumala hills, India. Journal in Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (In Press), (2011)

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Awards and Recognitions■ 2nd Rank in M. Sc Degree Examination,

■ 2nd Rank in B Sc Degree Examination

■ District Level - Winner 2006, Boxing (81 - 91 Category)

■ Regional Level - Winner 2007, Boxing (81 - 91 Category)

■ NCC “B&C” certificate passed in “B” Grading ,

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Life member (ISG-L-1221) in Indian Society of Geomatics• Life member in Tamil Nadu Service Forum

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsPresented / Participated - 0 7 /0 9

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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Area planning, Rural Development

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

05 Years

PublicationsBooks / Refereed Journals 02

Selected Publications1 Nobel Prize to Amarthya Sen, Southern Economist, February 1999

Impact of Public Expenditure on Health and Employment, National Seminar “ Infrastructure for Sustainable Development, Dept, of Economics, Maharani College of Women, Bangalore

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsPresented / Participated - 04

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Department of Applied Research

Profile

The Department of Applied Research established in 1976 under the Faculty of Rural Development plays a key role in enabling the Institute to achieve its over all objectives of rural development by promoting interdisciplinary, problem solving and development research. The Department offers Ph.D. and M.Phil. programmes apart from teaching Research Methods and Statistics courses to the UG, PG and M.Phil. programmes of the Institute. The thrust areas of academia are Research Design and Statistical Models, Interdisciplinary and Policy Research, Rural Development Research Paradigms, Development Indicators, Advances in Gender Research, Population and Reproductive Health, Poverty and Human Rights, Applied Gerontology, Labour Studies and Globalization, Environment and Tribal Education.

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Specialization

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Qualitative Research, Environmental Education, Rural and Tribal Development, Applied Gerontology, Psychometrics [email protected]

Professor and Dean i/c

M.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.

Research GuidanceM .Phil/Ph.D. 2 2 /1 6



TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Inclusive Strategies for the Learning Disabled

SSA,Chennai 2 years 1.50

2. Intervention Strategies for Out-of-School Children


3. Elimination of Child Labour in Dindigul District


4. Safe Environment- Replicable Sullage Disposal System


5. Impact of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Child Development

DST, New Delhi 2 years 4.23

6 .Elimination of Micronutrient Malnutrition in Tamil Nadu FAO/MSSRF 2 years 1.27

7. Socialization of Rural Girl Child UGC Minor 1 year 0.20

8.Participatory Learning and Action for Environmental Education

NCERT, New Delhi 2 years 3.59

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Book Review Papers In refereed journal / Research Monograph


03 / 08 / 07 62 /0 7

1 Environmental Issues, New Delhi: Reliance Pub, 2003

2 Psycho - Social Characteristics and Problems of the Rural Aged, Help Age India, Research and Development Journal, Vol.11 (1), January 2005. Pp. 16-22

3 ICT Induced Social Change in Rural India - Tamil Nadu Experience, in NIRD ‘Rural Development and Social Change’, New Delhi: Discovery Pub, 2006

4 Innovative Teacher Education at Gandhigram, International Educator, Vol.18 (1),June 2006, Pp. 10-12

5 Book Review - Tribal Agriculture and Modernization, Journal, Studies of Tribes and Tribals, Vol 4 (2), Dec 2006

6. Intervention Strategies for Education of Out-of-School Children, Indian Educational Review, New Delhi (NCERT Journal) ,Vol 44 (2), July,2008

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Country visited: Sh Lanka

Awards & RecognitionsCitation for Service to Rural Education, 2005 IVIember, Advisory Committee, SSA, Kerala, 2007

• Member, ERIC, NCERT, New Delhi, 2008

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Life member, American Studies Research Centre (ASRC)• Life member, North-East India Education Society (NEIES)• Fellow, Indian Academy of Social Sciences


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Experience 20 years

Specialization Applied Statistics and Population Studies

e-mail [email protected].

Designation Professor and Head


Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projecte * 25

Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in LakhsWomen’s Autonomy and Reproductive Behaviour in Tamil Nadu

ICSSR New Delhi 2 years 3.75

Changing Living Arrangements, Health Conditions and Care of Elderly in Tamil Nadu

UGC 2 years 2.61

Integrating a Human Rights Approach in Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Tamil Nadu

UNESCO New Delhi 1 year 4.55

Socio-Cultural Factors, Medical Advancement and Juvenile Sex Ratio in Tamil Nadu

ICSSR New Delhi 2 years 2.80

Health Problems and Care and Support Available to Elderly During Sickness in Rural Tamil Nadu

ICMR New Delhi 2 years 5.42

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Refereed Journals


0 3 / 1 5

1 Women’s Autonomy and Reproductive Behaviour, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi, 20102 Human Rights Approach in Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Tamil Nadu, Journal of

Rural Development, Vol:.28 (4), October-December, 20093 Determinant of Infant and Child Mortality in Rural India, New Delhi, 20084 Levels, Trends and Differentials of Infant and Child Mortality in Rural India, Journal of

Extension and Research, Vol. XI (1 & 2), 2008 & 20095 Integrating a Human Rights Approach to Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Tamil

Nadu, India, UNESCO’ Small Grants Programme on Poverty Eradication, Building national capacities for research and policy analysis, UNESCO,2008, Pp. 244-248

6 Living Condition and Health Status of Elderly in Old Age Homes, Helpage India, Research & Development Joumal, Vol.14, (3), 2008

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Countries visited : UK, France, Portugal

Awards & RecognitionsReceived Britisli Council Fellowship for Higher Studies in Demography (M.Sc) at the London

School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK.

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (lUSSP)• Asia Population Network (APN), Asian Meta Centre• Population Environment Research Network (PERN)• Indian Association for the Study of Population (lASP)• London School of Economics, India Society (LSE, India)• Member, Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (lASSH, India)

Seminars / Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 0 2 /3 4

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.Sc (Statistics): Ph.D (Applied Statistics)

26 Years

Applied and Development Statistics, Development Indicators [email protected]

Professor




Amountin Lakhs

1. A Statistical Study of Village Development Indicators UGC 1 year 0.20

2. Integrated Rural Energy Planning Exercise for Palani Block

TN Energy Devt. Agency 1 year 0.50

3.Energy Survey and Plan for Urjagram Project at Chettiapatti in Athoor Block in Dindigul District

TN Energy Devt. Agency 1 year 0.30

4. Population Based Survey Research - Phase 1 and II

Good Samaritan Foundation, USA 2 years 2.50



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1 Identifying the Indicators of Village Development - A Statistical Assessment, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol.3, No. 1 &2, Jan, 2001

2 Assessment of Village Development: An Approach by Discriminant Function Analysis” ISDA Journal, Vol 13, No 4, Oct- Dec, 2003

3 “Spatial Analysis of Village Development” in “Recent Advances in Applied Mathematics and Statistics”, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2004 (Edited Book).

4 Research Methods - Tips and Techniques, MJP Publishers, Chennai, 2008 (Text book)


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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


18 Years

Rural Development, Labour Studies

[email protected]

Professor

M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.

11 /01

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectNo. of Projects/Total funds received - 01 / Rs. 0.15 Lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1.Empowerment of Rural Labour Force through NGOs UGC 2 years. 0.15

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol./ Papers in Refereed Journals 04 / 04 / 03

Selected Publications1 Empowerment of Rural Female Labour Force in India, New Delhi: Anmol Publications,

Pvt. Ltd., 2002

2 Problems of Rural Landless Agricultural Labourers: A study. Journal of Extension and Research, Vol 2(1), July 1999

3 Rural Landless Women Labourers - Problems and Prospects, Delhi: Kalpaz Publication, 2005

4 Impact of Globalization and Retaining Strategies for Labour and Employment, Delhi: Cyan Publication, 2007

5 Voluntary Action and Social Change, Journal of Extension and Research, Vol. 5 (1), July 2001

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 10 /33


• Member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail


Development Research, Gender Issues and Social [email protected]

Assistant Professor

MSW, PhD

5 years

07



TotalAmountin Lakhs

1Achieving MDGs: Role of Marginalised Women and Micro Credit UGC 2 years. 4.48


Selected Publications1 Social Dimension of Higher Education in Thavamani. M.(Ed.), Issues in Higher

Education, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 2006.

2 The Awakening of the Arunthathiyars, Integral Liberation, Bangalore Vol.7 (4) Dec. 2003

3 Did We Succeed in Empowering Women? Integral Liberation, Bangalore Vol.5, Dec. 2001.

4 Alternative Approaches for Empowering Dalit Women - Review Projector, Vol.4 (1), Jan-Mar, 2001. (ISSN 0970-1702)

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 5 /1 7

Countries visited USA, Netherlands, and Switzerland

Awards and Recognitions• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), UGC NET

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Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension

Profile

Established in the year 1984, the department operates with a vision to enhance the quality of life of rural people through meaningful and sustained rapport between the institute and rural communities by catering to the educational needs, augmenting income, counseling, population education of rural communities and action research. The thrust areas include teaching, training, research, life long learning programme, on campus / off campus programmes and population education.

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Qualification

Experience

M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D.

13 Years

Professor

Specialization Adult Education, Continuing Education

e-mail


[email protected]

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TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Value Based Non Formal Education for Rural Children UGC 2006-09 4.53

2. Gandhigram Creche Programme AFN - Itally 2005 15.00

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals 0 6 /5 8

Selected Publications1 Government Schemes, Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, 1998.

2 Training Module for Awareness Generation Programme for Village Women, Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, 1999

3 The Road to Success” A Guide to Vocational and Higher Education in Tamil Nadu , NCRI, New Delhi and Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, 2001

4 Maanakara Chutrupura Choozhal (Tamil), State Resource Centre, Chennai, February, 2002

5 Economy of Permanence and Dynamics of a Sharing Community, Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, June 2007

6 Araneri Kaivi - 1 (Tamil), Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, January 2008


Country visited Italy

Membership in Professional Bodies*> Vice-President, Indian Adult Education Association, New Delhi

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Dr.R.SubburamanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

26 Years

Adult Education, continuing Education, counseling and Extension [email protected]

Professor and Head

M.A, M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.



TotalAmount

in LakhsImpact of Counseling on the Stress Level among the Caregivers of the Intellectually Challenged Children

UGC-MRP 2009-11 3.50



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1 Need Based Continuing Education Courses, Perspectives on Continuing Education, Department of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, 2007

2 Evolving Extension Strategies in Higher Education System, Perspectives on Continuing Education, Dept.of ACE & E, GRI, Gandhigram, 2007

3 Women Education and Development - Camp Approach, Journal of Extension and Research, GRI, Jan.2007

4 A Study on the Quality of Life of the Parents of the Intellectually Challenged, Proc. of International Conference, Holy Cross College, Trichy, July 2008

5 Policy Issues in Disability Intervention, Journal of International Educator, Tiruvananthapuram, June 2008


Awards and Recognitions• Literary Award from Integrated Women and Child Development programme, New Delhi,

2005

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member, Indian Adult Education Association

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Dr.S.BaluchamyDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

22 Years

Sociology, Extension and Continuing Adult Education [email protected]

Professor

M.A., Ph.D.



Selected ProjectsSI.No. Title of the Project Funding Agency Duration

TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Evaluation of Awareness Generation project in TN

Central Welfare Board, New Delhi 2005-06 0.91

2.Gender issues in Industrial set up - A study of Industries in Coimbatore district

ICSSR New Delhi 2008-09 2.69

3.An Assessment of status of Women labours in industrial sector in Dindigul & Coimbatore districts

UGC 2008-10 3.78

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. and Papers in Refereed Journals/Monographs


01/12/01

1 Panchayati Raj Institutions, Mittal Publications, New Delhi

2 Perception of Mothers on Pre-School Education-An Overview, Journal of Extension and Research, July 2002

3 A Study of Panchayati Raj Institutions as instrument of participatory Democracy for Development, Journal of Extension and Research, January 2002

4 National Policy and Welfare Schemes for the disabled aged, Aravalli Books, New Delhi5 Female Agricultural Labourer in the Present Scenario, Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi

6 Economic Emplowerment of Women - A Case Study, Journal of Extension Research, January, 2004


Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Life mennber, Indian Adult Education Association

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Dr. V. SeeninatarajanDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

M.A., P.G.Dip. in RS & CD, B.Ed., Ph.D

26 years

Adult Education, Continuing Education

[email protected]

Professor




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1 Varunthathe Ezhal maname (A Drama in Tamil)2 Life Skills for Adolescents (Tamil) Adult Education3 ARASU Thittangal (Govt. Schemes), ACE & E, GRI

4“ Education for Sustainable Livelihoods in Rural Areas- Basic Education - A Gandhian Approach” Adult Education and Development (A Bi-monthly Journal of West Bengal Committee to Eradicate Illiteracy)

5 Continuing Education through SHGs in Department of ACE & E, GRI (Ed.), “ Perspective on Continuing Education”

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended 09 / 31


Awards & Recognitions• ’’Fellow” Award of the International Institute of Adult and Life Long Education, New Delhi

Membership in Professional BodiesLife member, Indian Adult Education AssociationLife member, Indian of Gandhian StudiesLife member, West Bengal Committee to Eradicate Literacy

• Life member, Indian society for Community Education

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S.RavindranDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

Population Education and Continuing Adult Education

[email protected].

Associate Professor

M.A, M.A., M.Phil

24 years



No. of Projects / Total funds received - 02 / Rs. 1.0 lakh


TotalAmountin Lakhs

1Reproductive Health Awareness among Newly Married couples UGC 6 months 0.5

2 .Impact of Population Education Training Programme UGC 6 months 0.5

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol.


0 3 /0 3

1 AIDS Free India Challenges and Youth Participation, Dept; of ACE & E GRI.Annotated Bibliography on Population Education, Dept, of ACE & E, GRI.Population Education Clubs and Extension Work, UGC Guidelines for Universities and Colleges. Dept.of ACE & E, GRI.

Seminars I Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 133 / 25

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, All India Population Education Council• Member, Indian Adult Education Society

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Dr.R.Venkata RaviDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

e-mail

17 Years

Rural Development, Economics, Adult Education and Extension rvenl<[email protected] [email protected]

Associate Professor

M.A, (RD), Ph.D. (Econ.)


No. of Projects I Total funds received - 31 / Rs,1Q9 lakhs


TotalAmountin Lakhs

1

Inclusive Governance for Rural Development; A Study on Schedule Caste Headed Village Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

ICSSR, New Delhi

June 2012 -M ay 2013 4.86

PublicationsBooks / Mimeographs, Research Reports / Papers in Edited Vol. and - Papers in refereed journals

06 / 31 / 32

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsAttended - 19

Countries visited Afghanistan

Awards and RecognitionsRecipient of UGC - Research Fellowship [April 1987 - May 1992].

• Awarded NABARD Gold Medal and Certificate for the Best Extension Worker in Gandhigram Rural Institute in 1984.

IVIembership in Professional Bodies• Associate Editor for the Indian Journal of Millennium Development Studies [International

Journal] published since 2005 by the Serials Publication, New Delhi

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Department of Extension Education

Profile

started in 1956 as Department of Extension, it was renamed as Department of Extension Education in 1988. Primary programmes are five fold - extension, teaching, researcli, training and monitoring & evaluation. Rural Project Management programme (MBA) and evolution of development projects comprise the thrust areas.

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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P.G. Dip. in Rural Eco. & Coop., Ph.D.

35 Years

Participatory Rural Appraisal,Financial Management

[email protected]

Professor (on Lien)

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Selected Projects


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Participatory Rural Appraisal FordFoundation 1994-95 4.50

2. Village Consultations in TN Road Sector Project for East Coast Govt, of TN 1998-99 3.00

3. Hunger Free Area Programme MSSRF 1998-2000 6.00

4. Capacity Building and Skill Upgradation NCRI,Hyderabad 2001-02 7.50

5.

Monitoring and Documentation of Backward Regional Development Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme in Dindigul District

PlanningCommission 2005-08 18.00

6. Preparation of District Perspective Plan for NREGS

DistrictAdministration,Dindigul

2006-07 10.00

7.Performance of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Kerala - An Appraisal

Min. of RD, Govt, of India 2009 8.23

8. Evaluation of Agri. Extension programmes in TN

TN. StatePlanningCommission

2009 5.00

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Refereed Journals / Monographs 1 3 /8 0 /1 7

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Selected PublicationsI .

Analysing Community Problems: Tentacles of PRA Methodology, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1998

2.Corruption at the Grassroots: The Shades and Shadows, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2000

3. Efficacy of PRA: The Experience of NGOs in South India, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi, 2005

4. Management of Self Help Groups, New Century Book House, Chennai, 2007

5. Participatory Rural Appraisal: Principles, Methods and Applications, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2009.

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 4 2 134

Countries visited : United States of America , SriLanka and Japan

Awards & Recognitions»:♦ Secured first ranl< in P.G. Dip. In Rural Eco. & Coop, and was awarded the T.A.

Ramalingam Chettiar Memorial Medal.

❖ Awarded ‘Man of Excellence Award’ by the Dindigul District Administration for the year 2005-2006 for monitoring and documenting various activities carried out by 23 Government Departments under Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana.

❖ Appreciation for involvement in “Light Weight Caliper Distribution”, by Differently Abled- Physically Challenged Society.

❖ Invited for presentation in the International Workshop on ‘Evaluation Methodology for Community Driven Development Projects’, World Bank in Washington DC on 27.04.2003.

❖ Nationally and internationally recognized trainer in Participatory Rural Appraisal.

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Specialization

Designation

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30 Years

• Community Based Organizations (CBOs)

• Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

[email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM.Phil / Ph.D. 05 /02


Selected ProjectsSI.No. Title of the Project Funding


Amountin Lakhs

1. Village Consultations in TN Road Sector Project for East Coast (CO-PI) Govt, of TN 1998-99 3.00

2. Efficacy of PRA Methods among NGOs in South India (CO-PI) ICSSR 1998-99 2.00

3. Efficacy of Participatory Methods: An Enquiry into NGO experience (CO-PI) ICSSR 2000-01 2.00

4. Empowerment of Rural Women - Locating the Deterrents and Determinants ICSSR 2003-06 2.00

5.

Monitoring and Documentation of Backward Regional Development Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme in Dindigul District (CO-PI)

UnionPlanningCommission

2005-08 18.00

6.Performance of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Kerala - An appraisal (CO-PI)

Min. of RD, Govt, of India

2009 8.23

7. Evaluation of Agri. Extension programmes in TN (CO-PI)

TN. StatePlanningCommission

2009 5.00


Selected Publications08/54

1 Analysing Community Problems - Tentacles of PRA Methodology, New Delhi Himalaya Publishing House, 1998 (Co-Editor)

2. Corruption at the Grassroots - The Shades and Shadows, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi 2000. (Co-Editor and contributor of a paper on the above title)

3. Participatory Rural Appraisal - The Experience of NGOs in South India, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2005

4. Community Development - An Outreach Approach, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, 2008

5. Empowerment of Rural Women, Concept Publishers, New Delhi, 2008

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Countries visited The Philippines, Thailand, Singapore

Awards & Recognitions❖ Awarded Rural Workers’ Education Fellowship by the United Nations’ International

Labour Organisation (1988)❖ Fellowship Award from the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the M.Phil.

Programme at NIRD, (1979)❖ Certificate of Appreciation by Dr.Sivathanu Pillai, Advisor, Defence Research and

Development Organization, Govt, of India for undertaking service activities among persons with disabilities in rural areas.

Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Indian Academy of Social Sciences❖ Indian Society of Extension Education»:♦ Tamil Nadu Society of Extension Education❖ International Extension Forum

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Experience

Specialization

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P.G. Dip. In R.S. &CD., Ph.D.,

33 years

0 4 /0 3

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Pvojects - 10

Selected ProjectsSI.No. Title of the Project Funding


Amountin Lakhs

1.Promotion of organic farming by training and demonstration to farmers and extension functionaries

ICAR 2004-05 1.43

2.Capacity building for sustainable development of Rural peasants through NGOs

ICAR 2004-05 4.92

3. TN Comprehensive watershed development programme ICAR 2002-06 1.24

4.Community based bio-inputs production by SC/ST youth towards ecological and sustainable agriculture

ICAR 2004-07 7.20

5.

Demonstration of productivity enhancement of Horticultural crops through the efficient exploitation of resources

ICAR 2004-09 3.21

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Proceedings


0 3 /0 5

1 Cultivation of Medicinal Plants2 PRA- a guide to extension workers3 A Hand Book on Waste land management for Govt, officials4 Watershed management-Trainers manual5 Technologies for Rain fed cultivation6 Advanced Technologies for cotton cultivation

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Seminars/Conferences/WorkshopsOrganized - 78 ( Farmers): 24 (NGOs) 7 (Zonal Level)Participated - 47

Countries visited : Sri Lanka, Philipines, Singapore, Hong Kong

Awards & RecognitionsOutstanding Extension w orker-A s ian Agricultural Foundation, Hong kong Best Extension Worker - Shikshrattan Puraskar Award.

Membership in Professional BodiesMember, Land Core Movement, Society of Soil Conservation

• Member, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Member, International Extension Forum

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Specialization

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PublicationsBooks and manuals / Papers in Edited Vol.


20 years

Rural Developnnent, Extension Education, Micro Level Planning, Management of [email protected]

Associate Professor


05

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1. Communication Technologies, 20082. Management of Training, 20083. A manual on Leadership Qualities (Tamil), 2004

4. Millennium Development Goals at Micro Level: Values and Social Responsibilities for the Versity Students, 2005

Awards & Recognitions• Gold Medal in M.Phil. Micro level Planning• Best Extension worker Award, GRI, Gandhigram

Membership in Professional BodiesMember, Indian Academy of Social Sciences

231


Centre for Futures Studies

Profile

The Centre for Futures Studies was established in 1989 to promote research in multidisciplinary areas relevant to Rural Development. The centre has undertaken M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Project research in the filed of Futures Studies, Agriculture, Ethno Botany, Tribal Studies and Environmental Studies. The course Environmental Studies is being offered to all undergraduates of this institute from 2003.

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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25 Years

Agricultural Economics

[email protected]

Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 16 /0 5



TotalAmount

in Lakhs1. Paliyar Tribe at Sirumalai Hills UGC 2003 0.18

2. Major Tribes of Tamil Nadu UGC 2005-07 3.53

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers in Refereed Journals / Proceedings


02 / 02 / 11/12

1 Ethnomedicinal Plants used by Kurumba Tribals of Nllgiri Hills, TN, India, Plant Archives 9, 2009, Pp.377-379

2 Ethnomedicinal Survey among Malayali tribes of Yelagiri Hills, Vellore District, TN., India, Plant Archives 9, 2009, Pp.463-465

3. Ethnobotany and Livelihood Status of Malayali Tribes of Kollihills in Tamil Nadu, Plant Archives 8, 2008, Pp.479-481

4. Ethnobotanical Practices of Malayali Tribes of Yercaud in Tamil Nadu, Plant Archives 8, 2008, Pp.457- 459

5. Knowledge ,Adoption and Future of Bio- Fertilizers with Special Reference to Athoor Block, Dindigul, Ecol, Env & Cons., 7(4), 2001, Pp.471-475


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Industrial Sociology, Personal Management, Women’s Studies, Demography, Human Resource Management and Futurology. [email protected]

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Research GuidanceM.Phil/Ph.D. 14 /0 2

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 01 / Rs.4.54 Lakhs.


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1.Cultural Practices of Farming

CommunitiesUGC 2009-11 4.54

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. 0 3 / 1 0

Selected Publications1 Application of Prognostic Techniques in Solving Problems”, GRI Publications, 2006

Tribals, Forests and Futures, GRI Publications, 2007Research Methodology, Pavai Publications, 2007,


Membership in Professional Bodies• Life member, The Indian Sociological Society• Society of Futurology

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Established in the year 1956, the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, strives to produce man power with knowledge and skill in Dairy Science, Seed Technology, Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture. Its academic, research and extension activities aim at spreading new technologies in Farming, Cattle Management, Seed Production and Preservation. The thrust areas include Indigenous Knowledge, Bio-fuel Promotion, Better Farming and Farm Technology Transfer, Agro-Engineering and Watershed Management.

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Research GuidanceM .Phil/Ph.D.Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects - 12Selected Projects

28 years

Agricultural Extension (Area of Interest Agro Forestry, Waste Land Developnnent, Water Shed Management, Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture) [email protected]

Professor

M.Sc., (Agri), Ph.D.

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Amountin Lakhs

1. Waste land Development Min. of Environ. And Forest, GOi, New Delhi 1992-94 14.42

2. Waste land Development NABARD 1992-94 2.00

3. Promoting of sustainable Agri. through PRA Ford Foundation 1994-01 50.21

4.Demonstration of Sustainable Agri. Practices in Tsunami affected areas

HELP AGE India, Cuddalore 2006-07 24.23

5. Training on Indigenous farming

COMPAS-EIC Foundation, The Netherlands 2006-07 8.20

6. Evaluation of Agricultural Schemes in TN

Dept, of Evaluation and Applied Research, GOTN, Chennai 2009 5.00


Selected Publications09 /1 8

1 Sustainable Agricultural practices, supported by ETC - COMPAS, The Netherlands, 2006

2 Management of Coconut (Tamil), RSVY - IDC, Union Public Planning, New Delhi, September, 2004

3 Indigenous Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Farming (English), Agrobios (India), Jodhpur, 2003

4 Herbal Treasures - cultivation and their uses (Tamil), KVK, GRI. Gandhigram, 20025 Chemical Weed Control (Tamil), F.Ag and AH, GRI, 2000

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 5 /9 8

Awards & RecognitionsConsultative member for Planning Commission Working group of the Environment, Forest and Wild Life Department for the preparation of draft report for the IX five year plan.

• Advisory Committee Member, Hunger Free Area Programme - a joint programme of MSSRF, Chennai and GRI. (1998 - 2000).

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Professor

M.E (Agri.), Ph.D

28 Years

Research GuidanceM.Phil/ Ph.D. 0 2 / 0 7



TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Development of Infrastructure facilities in GKM

Indo-German fund through KfW 1998-03 10.40

2. Developing Cost Effective Building Technologies

HUDCO, through GOI grant 1998-03 3.50

3. Introduction of B.Sc. (STM) Degree programme NCRI, Hyderabad 2001-03 58.86

4. Construction of Leaf Rust Lab & administrative building

Coffee Board, Bangalore 2002 48.56

5. Establishing Mobile Building Centre HUDCO, New Delhi 2002-03 13.13

6. Construction of Model houses for LIG CAPART,Hyderabad 2003 1.00

7. Construction of SHG Training Hall DRDA, Dindigul 2003 2.50

8. Construction of Multipurpose Gymnastic Hall

TN Sports Council, Chennai 2004 18.00



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1Process Standardization and Selection of a Method of Drying for the Industrial Production of Rasona Ksheera - Pakam a Dairy Based Nutracentical - International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol. 2 (2), Oct. 2 0 0 9 - Mar 2010; 301-303

2 Improved Bullock Drawn Seed Drill, ABC Publishers, Dindigul, March 2005

3Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues In the Evolution of Appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development ABC Publishers, Dindigul. March 2004

4 Studies on Some Physical Properties of WCT Coconut Relevant to the Design of Processing Equipment, Journal of Plantation Crops: 32 (Suppl.), Dec 2004; 406-412

5 Hand book on Cost Effective Building Technology, GRI publications, March 2003

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Countries visited: United Kingdonn, Nepal, Rwanda, East Africa

Awards and Recognitions• Award from Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (I), IVIadurai Centre for Service

Appreciation in Promoting Rural Technologies, March 2002• Best Builder Award from Tamil Nadu Sports Development Council, District Collector,

Dindigul, 2004.

Membersilip in Professional BodiesLife Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering

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Professor and Dean

MSc.(Ag.), Ph.D in Agronomy

24 YearsSoil & Nutrient Management, Weed IVlanagement, Organic Farming and Watershed IVlanagement

[email protected]




TotalAmount

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1. Mid-term Evaluation of DPAP/IWDP Watershed in Different Districts of TN

DRDA, DPAP Cell, Govt, of TN 2004 0.44

2. Awareness in Watershed Management DRDA, Govt, of TN 2005-07 50.50

3. Preparation of Perspective Watershed Development Plan

DRDA,Thoothukudi 2006 5.00

4. Preparation of Perspective Watershed Development plan DRDA, Pudukottai 2006 5.00



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1 Evaluation of Spot - Vegetation Derived Global Vegetation Assessment Product for Near- Real Time Drought Monitoring over India. PROG.NAT.ACAD.SCI.INDIA, 76(B) ,1 , 2006

2 Soil Line Transformation based Radio Metric Normalization. International Journal of Remote sensing. Vol.27(1 &2), 2006, Pp.5103-5108

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Pre Monsoon Dry Seeding through Rainfall Prediction in Rain Fed Vertisol Tracts in Proc. of National Seminar on Technology Option for Dry Land Agriculture, conducted at Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai during 20-22, November, 2001. P.104

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Organic Wastes and Recycling - An Overview. Proc. of National conference on Environment Awareness & Pollution Impacts, Centre for Energy & Environmental Science and Technology, National Institute of Technology, Thiruchirapalli, during 27 November 2004, P.172-178.

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Countries visited: Rwando, East Africa

Awards & Recognitions• SPIC Research fellowship, 1982-84• Distinction in PG programme with 4.00 out of 4.00 CGPA.• Best Poster presentation award, National Seminar on Wasteland Development, TNAU,

December, 2004

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Indian society of Weed science, CCS Haryana Agricultural

University• Life Member, International Extension Forum (lEF) Dept of Agricultural Extension,

TNAUMember, Madras Agricultural Students Union TNAU Life member, Indian Society of Agronomy, ICAR

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22 Years

Horticulture, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Organic Horticulture, Tropical & Arid zone [email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM .Phil/Ph.D. 01 102

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 02 / Rs. 92.54 Lakhs

SI.No. Title of the Project FundingAgencv

Duration Total Amount

1.Validation and Standardization of Indigenous Dryland Practices (Co- Investigator)

UGC 2007-10 4.54

2. Establishment of Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels Promotion (CJBP) (Co-Director) UGC 2006-09 88.00


Selected Publications0 7 / 1 8 / 2 2

1 Studies on the Effect of Biological Inoculants and Graded Levels of Chennai Chemical Fertilizers on Tomato, Pavai Publication, Chennai, Aug, 2008 ISBN:81-7735-695-X

2 Performance Evaluation of Coconut Hybrids and Parents Pavai Publication, Chennai, Nov, 2008 ISBN:81-7735-738-7

3 Estimation of Heterosis of Economical Important Characters of Coconut Hybrids, Journal of Planation Crops, 2008, 36(3): 151-154 (Impact Factor:3.0)

4Assessment of Phytotoxicity and Compatibility of Flubendiamide+Thiacloprid 480 SC (RM) with other Agrochemicals, Pestology, Vol.XXXIII, No.5, May, 2009. (Impact Factor:2.0)

5 Growth, Yield and Quality of Ecotypes oi Aloe vera L., Madras Agric.J., 96(1-6):88-94, June, 2009 (Impact Factor: 1.0)

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / Participated - 0 3 /2 5

Awards & Recognitions❖ Research papers on “Characterization and Screening of different eco-types of >A/oe vera

for growth, yield and quality” was selected as the Best research paper with an award of US$ 5000 by the International Aloe Science council, Texas, USA

Membership in Professional BodiesLife Member, South Indian Horticulture Association Life Member, Indian Horticulture Life Member, Root Crops, CTCRI, Trivandrum Life Member, Advances in Plant Sciences Member, IJTK, NISCAIR, New DelhiLife Member, International Extension Forum, TNAU, Coimbatore

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25 Years

Dairy Science

[email protected]

Professor

Research GuidanceM .Phii/Ph.D . 04 / 01

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects i Total funds received - 03 / Rs. A1.94 lakhs


TotalAmount

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1 Empowerment of Women through Dairying UGC 2 years 0.10

2Clean Milk Production and Low Cost Technology in Milk Product Preparation MOFPI 1 year 4.84

3 Career Oriented Programme UGC 5 years 7.00



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1 Stylo Promising Forage Legume for Cultivation The Kissan World, Vol.19, No.4, Aphl., p.39

2 Women in Dairying Need for Institutional Intervention Journal of Extension and Research, Vol. 1 (2), July-Dee, Pp.125-137.

3 Decision Making Behaviour of Women in Dairy Sector - A Micro Study, Journal of Extension and Research. Vol; III (1&2) January, Pp.63-69.

4 Social Sector in the Context of Economic Reforms - Ground Realities Conference Issue: Peninsular Economist Vol; XIII (2), Pp.52-57

5 Consumption of Milk at Source Journal of Extension and research. Vol; IV (1&2), January, Pp.89-93


Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Indian Academy of Social Sciences❖ Indian Dairy Association❖ Association of Food Scientist Technologists, India

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Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agri), M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D.

19 Years

Plant Pathology

[email protected]

Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects/Total funds received - 02 / Rs. 92.54 lakhs


TotalAmount

in Lakhs

1. Establishment of Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels Promotion (CJBP) (Director) UGC 2006-09 88.00

2 .MRP on Validation and Standardization of Indigenous Dryland Practices (Co-Investigator)________________________

UGC 2007-10 4.54

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Refereed Journals 01 / 20

Selected Publications1 Interactions of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae and Collar Rot Disease of Groundnut, Pavai

Publications, Chennai, August 2008, ISBN:817735697-6

2 Survey of Ochratoxin A in Indian Green Coffee Destined for Export, Journal of Food Additives and Contaminants Part B, Vol.l, July 2008, 51-57, UK. (Impact Factor: 3.5)

3Influence of Water Activity on Growth and Ochratoxin: A Production by Isolates of Aspergillus ochracceus, Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 2008, Vol.38 (3), Pp. 551-555 (Impact Factor: 3.0)

4 Study on Toxigenic Potential of Aspergillus Species from Coffee, Journal of Mycopathological Research, 2008, Vol. 46 (2) 227-232 (Impact factor: 4.0)

5 Effect of Roasting and Brewing on Ochratoxin A in Coffee., Journal of Food Science Technology, 2009, Vol.46(5), 131-135, CFTRI, Mysore, India (Impact Factor: 7.2)

Seminars I Conferences / WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 2 /3 6

Awards & Recognitions❖ CAR Research Fellowship for Higher Studies, ICAR New Delhi

Membership in Professional Bodies»:• Member, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology

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Specialization

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Agricultural Extension, Indigenous Knowledge and A.V.AIds. [email protected]

Professor

M.Sc.,(Ag.), Ph.D.

19 Years

Research GuidancePh.D. 01Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects / Total funds received - 03 / Rs 99.95 lakhs.


Amountin Lakhs

1.Standardization of Indigenous Dry land practices U G C -M R P 2006-09 4.54

2. Establishment of Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels promotion (Co-Director) UGC 2006 88.00

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Orientation and Training programme on indigenous farming to students, farmers, NGOs and Extension workers (Co-Coordinator)

ETC Foundatlon- COMPAS, The Netherlands

2005-06 7.41

PublicationsBooks / Papers in Edited Vol. / Papers In Refereed Journals


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1 Indigenous Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Farming, ISBN:81-7754-176-5, Agrobios (India), Jodhpur, Sep. 2003

2 Methodology to measure the Perceived Effectiveness of lAPs, Journal of Extension Education, TNAU, 15(4), Oct.-Dec., 2004 (Impact Factor: 3.0)

3 Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problems and prospects ISBN:81-7735-695-X, Paval Publication, Chennai, Aug., 2008

4 Traditional Herbs and Herbal Formulation for Wound Healing in Livestock , ISBN:81- 7735-737-9, Pavai Publication, Chennai, Nov., 2009

5 A Scale to Measure the Attitude of Farmers towards Indigenous Knowledge, Journal of Extension Education, TNAU, 21(1), Jan.-Mar., 2009 (Impact Factor: 3.0)

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized / attended - 0 5 /2 6

Awards and RecognitionsReceived Five Gold Medals during UG and PG studies

Membership in Professional Bodies*> Life Member, Society of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore❖ Fellow, Indian Academy of Social Sciences❖ Member, SEVA, Madurai❖ Member, IJTK, NISCAIR

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Veterinary Science

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1Clean Milk Products and Low Cost Technologies in Milk Products Preparation

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Gol

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1 Clinical Evaluation of Tridax Procumbens Leaf Paste in the Treatment of Septic Wound in Cattle. The Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians, 3(4): 43-45, 2008

2 Pelviclimb Fracture in Dogs: A Survey of 307 cases. The Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians, 3(4): 71-72, 2008

3 Arthroscopic Management of Septic Polyarthritis in a Calf. Indian Journal of Animal Health, 2008

4 Aadu Athai Naadu (Tamil) Pasumai Vikatan, July 2007.

5 Uriya Kalathil Madugal Sinaippidikka Inapperukka Melanmai (Tamil), Uzhavar Osai, September 2005.


Awards & Recognitions• Appreciation Certificate from Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery in 2006.• Appreciation fronn Director of Research, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences

UniversityDr. M.N. Menon Gold Medal for Best Doctoral Thesis, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Membership in Professional Bodies• Member, Tamil Nadu Veterinary Council.

Member, Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery

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The Pilot Health Project started by Government of India to study the rural health condition recommended the establishment of training centres for training peripheral level health personnel. Based on this recommendation, the Faculty of Rural Health and Sanitation was established in 1961 in Gandhigram Rural Institute as one of the three centres established in the country during that time. The main emphasis in the curriculum is field training and the thrust area of activity is rural health and sanitation.

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Dr.V.AnuradhaDesignation

Qualification

Experience

Specialization

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Associate professor and Dean

M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D.

30 Years

Entomology

[email protected]


Sponsored and Action Research ProjectsNo. of Projects - 01

PublicationsPapers in Refereed Journals - 08

Selected Publications1 Control of Pulse Beetle - Callosobruchus Malulatus on Stored Pulses using Certain

Plant Materials. J.Eco.Res.Biocon.Vol.14 (1) 2003-(31-34)

2 “Insecticidal Effect of Certain Plant Extracts on Callosobruchus Maculates a Pest on Stored Pulses. J. Eco.biol, 2001

3 “Effect of Certain Plant Extracts against on Callosobruchus maculates a Pest on Stored Pulses” J.Ecobiol.13 (15) Pp.145-148, 2001 (First authored)

4 Effect of Certain Plants Extracts against Instar Larvae of Filarial Vector Culex qulnquefasciatus J. Ecobiol, 12(12)93-98, 2000 (First authored)

5 Indegenous Plant Extracts as Larvicidal agents against Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Bioresource Tech.59:137-140.Elsevier Science Ltd. Great Britain, 1996


Membership in Professional Bodies❖ Member, Palani Bird Watchers Club

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M.A, M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D, DHE, DC

29 Years

Health Education, Training, Educational Technology, Infornnation, Education and Communication [email protected]

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1 Vulnerability of Youth to AIDS-A Priority for a Healthy Nation, Health Promotion and Education in South East Asia, 2007

2 Health Seeking Behavior among Urban Women with regard to RCH Programme, Journal of Extension and Research, GRI, 2006

3 Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Maintenance regarding Sanitary Latrines, Journal of Extension and Research, GRI, 2005

4 Teacher Intervention in Developing School Health Programme, Health Promotion and Education in South East Asia, 2004

5 A study of Awareness and Practices regarding Drinking Water Supply among Women in Selected Areas. GIRH & FWT Bulletin, June, 2004

Seminars / Conferences I WorkshopsOrganized - 10

Countries visited - Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia

Membership in Professional Bodies• Life Member, Society for Educational Technology Research and Development (SETRAD)• Life member, Indian Society of Health Administration (ISHA)• Life Member, International Union for Health Promotion and Education, South East Asia

Regional Bureau• Life member, Indian Academy of Social Sciences• Life member, Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health

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