Gender

Male

Location

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Birthday:

June 4

School / Work Affiliation

Christ Institute of Management, Rajkot

Website

https://cimrajkot.edu.in

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dr.kjthankachan

About Me

Prof. (Dr.) K.J. Thankachan Designation: : Principal, Christ Institute of Management, Rajkot Other Appointments and Assignments: Appointed by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat in the following capacities in the Mission Mode Implementation Programme: 1. Zonal Coordinator (West Zone) 2. District Coordinator (Jamnagar Higher Education District – HED 27) Educational Qualification : Ph. D.[Eco], M.B.A.[Mkt.], M.A.[Eco], B.A.[Eco] Areas Of Interest : Micro & Macro Economics, Managerial Economics, Business Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Finance, Population Studies, Education Innovation Academic Experience :16 Years (Full Time) - Including 12 Years as I/C Principal in Two Different UG Colleges and 2 years Professor & Director in AICTE Approved MBA/MCA College : 1984-88 & 1999 onwards and worked one year on visiting basis in Reliance Certified Programme Corporate Executive Experience: 10 Years Research Experience: In following Functional Areas including, 1. Ph.D. Thesis: ‘A Study on Demographic Trends in Gujarat’ 2. M.B.A. Project: ‘Effects of Sales Promotion : A Survey on Consumers, Retailers and Wholesalers’ 3. Co-Guide: 2009 onwards : Working as a Co-Guide of Ph. D. Students under Dr. Rakesh A. Joshi, Associate Professor, Dept. Of Economics, Saurashtra University. 4. Project Guide: Project Guide for the MBA Students of Annamalai University and Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning University Recognitions: • University ratification as Under Graduate as well as Post Graduate Lecturer • University ratification as Professor & Director • Member of Management Board of Studies of Saurashtra University up to 2008 • Member of Economics Board of Studies of Saurashtra University from 2008 onwards • Member so University Local Inquiry Committee • Member of University Board of Cultural Activities Orientation/FDP/Training: • Participated in a 3 Principal’s Orientation programmes, • Participated 7 FDPs and Training Programmes, • One International Symposium Publications: • A number of articles in National and International Journals with ISSN and ISBN edited books Co-authored 13 books including 12 with ISBN Certifications Conference & Research Papers: • Participated and presented research papers in 26 conferences and seminars including 4 international, 21 National and 1 State Level Association with NAAC for Assessment & Accreditation • Served for NAAC in the capacities of Peer Team Member nad Peer team Member Coordinator and completed on-site Assessment & Accreditation Visit in 12 colleges in the State of Maharashtra Association with Academic & Administrative Audit (AAA ) Initiative of Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat • Completed AAA on-site visit in Kuchchh District. Association with Gujarat Technological University • Served GTU as a Member as well as Chairman of Academic Inspection Team and completed on-site visit in 6 colleges Programmes organised: • Organised a number of MDPs, LDPs, EDPs, EAPs, COPs, CAPs etc for the students during the span of last 14 years. Association with External Committees: Associated with around 18 external committees in different capacities as under: Personal Qualities: Pro-active, Creative, Courageous, Self Starter, Innovative, Quick Decision Maker, Diplomatic, Flexible and Futuristic Personal Details: 1. Date of Birth: 4th June 1962 2. Place of Birth: Peringottukara – Thrissur – Kerala 3. Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam & Gujarati 4. Marital Status: Married E-Mail: dr.kjthankachan@gmail.com, thankachan8@bsnl.in Cell No.: 09825199264 Skype ID: dr.kjthankachan