MR. ARAVIND R.

1. Academia

• M. Phil in Economics (2001), Kerala University
• M. A.  in Economics (1998), Kerala University
• B. A. in Economics (1996), Kerala University

2. Achievements

• Certificate of Merit for conducting “Jaivam’ Organic Farming Literacy Programme” from National Service Scheme Mahatma Gandhi University (2017-18)
• Certificate of Appreciation from National Service Scheme Cell, Mahatma Gandhi University for outstanding performance as NSS Programme Officer during 2019-20

3. Teaching Experience

• 17 years
• Areas of Specialization: Macroeconomics
• Details of courses offered: Macroeconomics, Economic Thought and Research Methodology, Financial Economics

4. Positions held - 2016 onwards (State/University Level)

• Question Paper setter Maharajas College Ernakulam (Autonomous) (2018-19)

5. Positions held - 2016 onwards (College Level)

• NSS Program Officer (2016 to 2020)
• Secretary College Co-Operative Store (2018- 2020)
• Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (2017-23)

6. RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS

6.1 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS - 2016 ONWARDS

Research papers in peer reviewed international journals (UGC approved, including the number)

2020

1. “Role of Information and Communication Technology on Farm Management Practices- A Case Study of Thiruvananthapuram District”. International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Vol 05, Issue 07, July 2020, Pages 1833 to 1842, ISSN: 2455-8834

2019

1. “Fundamental Analysis of selected IT companies in India, with special focus on Firm Specific Factors”. International Journal of Management, IT & Engineering, Vol.9,Issue 1, January 2019, ISSN: 2249-0558, Impact Factor: 7.119
2. “Agrarian crisis and the farmer’s swing in to the non-farm sector: An empirical study from Kerala”.  MIRROR, Vol.9 No.1 June 2019, ISSN: 2249-8117.

7. Orientation/Refresher programmes Undergone

1. OP From 12-09-2018 to 09-10-2018, HRDC, University of Calicut
2. Refresher Program From 15-11-2019 to 28-11-2019, HRDC, University of Calicut

8. Seminars/conferences organised

2019-20

1. Co-ordinator, Workshop on Applied Regression Analysis for the Social Sciences on 18 & 19 December 2019, Sponsored by Director of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala

9. Resource Person

2019-20

1. NSS Orientation Camp 2019

2018-19

1. Internal Mentor WWS
2. NSS Orientation Camp 2018

2017-18

1. Internal Mentor WWS
2. NSS Orientation Camp 2017

2016-17

1. Internal Mentor WWS

10. Seminars/orientation/training programmes participated

2019-20

1. One Day National Workshop on “Research Design and Academic Writing Methods- A New Perspective” Sponsored by MG University, organised by the Dept. Of Economics, B.C.M. College, Kottayam, in collaboration with Kerala Economic Association on 26 Feb. 2019

2018-19

1.  Two Day National Seminar on “Nation Democracy and Dissent:  Critical Reflections” organized by PG Department of Political Science, Government College Kottayam on 12-13 December 2018, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
2.  Two Day work shop on “Data Analysis in Social Sciences” organized by Department of Economics, Govt. College Kottayam on 14-17 December 2016, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala.
3. Two Day National Seminar on “Local Area Economic Development: Theories and Practices” organized by PG Department of Economics, Government College Kattappana on 28-29 November 2018, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala.

2017-18

1. Two Day National Seminar on “Democracy and Citizenship:  Reflections on Contemporary India” organized by Department of Political Science, Government College Kottayam on 21-22 November 2017, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
2. One day Seminar on “Demonetization and its Impact” organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Kerala Regional Branch in association with PG Department of Political Science, Govt. College Kottayam on 27-07-2017

2016-17

1. Workshop on Research in Economics organized by Kerala Economic Association on July 30-31, 2016 Kottayam
2. Two Day National Seminar on “Modernity, Democracy and Social justice: Some Reflections” organized by Department of Political Science, Government College Kottayam on 29-30 November 2016, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
3. Four Day work shop on “Analysis of Economics Data” organized by Department of Economics, Govt. College Kottayam on 14-17 December 2016, Sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala.