Dr. Prakash V
Dr. Prakash V., M.A., M.B.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDHE
Assistant Professor and HOD
Email: vprakash407@gmail.com
Macro Economics, Health and Environmental Economics, Labour Economics, Big Data Analysis
Micro Economics, Geometry and Algebra for Economics, History of Economic Thought, Calculus for Economics, Statistics for Economics, Indian Economy – Policy and Performance, Basic Econometrics, Environmental and Resources Economics, Public Economics, Agriculture Economics, Monetary Economics, Industrial Economics, Economics of Growth and Development, Health Economics, International Economics, Economics of Infrastructure, Research Methodology for Economics, Rural Resource Management, Behavioural Economics, Economics in Everyday life and Experimental Economics
Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
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B. A | Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai | Economics | 2002 |
M. A | Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai | Economics | 2004 |
Ph. D | University of Madras | Economics | 2018 |
M. B. A | Alagappa University | General | 2010 |
M.Sc | Tamil Nadu Open University | Psychology | 2016 |
PGDHE | IGNOU | Higher Education | 2017 |
Book Chapter:
- Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Development: Innovations, Economic impacts, and Ethical challenges, published by Scientific research Reports, October, 2024
- A Study on the Economic and Health Benefits of Millets in Resurgence of Millets as Super crops – Prospects & Challenges, published by an international Empyreal Publishing House
- The Problems of Solid Waste Management in Tamil Nadu in a Book on Energy, Environment, and Health, Published by Victorious Publishers, Delhi
- Formation of New States and The Regional Economics in a book on Indian Constitution Challenges, Development, and Relevance, Published by Neithal Pathippagam, Chennai
- A Study on Work Conditions and Risk among Road side food vending Entrepreneurs in Chennai city and Suburban areas in a book on Sustainable Business Development: Strategies & Initiatives, Published by MJP Publishers, Chennai
Journals / Research Article:
- The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Awareness and Consumer Purchase Intentions. (2025). International Journal of Integrative Studies (IJIS)
- The Influence of Fundamental Components of Marketing Strategies (4p’s) on Customer Satisfaction in Chennai District. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health
- Empowering youth through the National Service Scheme: A Pathway to Achieving the Sustainable Devellotpment Goals, published after double blind peoer reviewed and Referred International Journal of Advance & Applied Research
- Green Banking Revolution in India: A Strategies for Sustainable Development in the Indian Economy, in European Economic Letters
- The Economic History of India in Akshara Multidisciplinary Research Journal
- Health Infrastructure in India: Status, Problems and Remedies in Peninsular Economist Journal
- An Environmental Study on problems faced by Healthcare visitors of Kanchipuram Dt in International Review of Business and Economics
- Legal Aspects and Process of Biomedical Waste Management Practices in India in the Journal of Exclusive Management Science
- Risk Associated with Health Care Waste Management in India in SRM BIZAD Research Review.
Edited Book:
- Indian Constitution Changelings, Development and Relevance with the ISBN 9789380-890630
Working Papers:
Research Papers:
- The Urban Opportunity Gap: A Micro economic analysis
- Labour Market Dynamics with the Gig Economy
- The Consumer experiences on Digital payment behavior
- Forecasting Market fluctuations
Achievements:
- Organised a 3-day workshop on Econometrics using R, by the Department of Economics, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRMIST, KTR from Feb 29th to Mar 02, 2024
- Organised, the 2nd International Conference on Higher Education Institutions Challenges and Solutions, organized by Directorate of Research SRMIST, KTR from 01st Nov to 03rd Nov, 2023.
- Coordinated a One-day National level Webinar on Indian Money Value for the Next Quarter
- Organised the National Seminar on ‘Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Indian Constitution: Challenges, Development and Relevance’ held on 09th 2016.
- Organised the one-day workshop on Major problems of Indian Economy: Challenges and Remedies on 02nd 2016
- Coordinated One-day Seminar on the Application of Economic Tools in Business on 21st September 2016.
- Organised Entrepreneurial Expo ‘Malolan Expo’ 16 an entrepreneurship exposure to aspirants on 28th Feb 2016
- Organised a day workshop on the Youth Empowerment Programme on 13th Jan 2015
Awards and Recognitions:
- Appreciation in recognition for coordinating as a SPOC in Strengthening the Naan Mudhavan Scheme, Government of Tamil Nadu, by NSE Academy
- Awarded for extraordinary service and contributions towards Water-related research activities in Chengalpattu District organized by the Centre for Water Resources Management (CWRM), University of Madras, Chennai
- Best NSS Programme Officer Award – University of Madras
- World Record Enhancing the student’s learning ability through webinar, record is registered in the Lincoln Book of Records, No.LBR/2022/S/C/146 dated 25.03.2022.
- The Best Professor Award 2021, by Sivagami Academy Awards 2021
- Best Covid Campaign Award 2021 by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Hyderabad, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Best NSS Unit with Cash Award, for the outstanding contribution of 100 hours of community service under the National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP), organized by NSS RD, Chennai & Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
- Best Teacher Award – 2016, for the devoted service rendered in Education and community services, by The International Association of Lions Club.
- Best Programme Officer Award – YRC (2015 – 16), for the service rendered in the field of youth welfare services, by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Tamil Nadu Branch.
AFFILIATION IN EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
- University NSS Programme Coordinator at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
- District NSS Officer – Chengalpattu from Mar 2020 to Jul 2023, Youth Affairs, Govt. of India
- NSS Programme Officer from 01 July 2014 to July 2023, Affiliated to UNOM
- YRC Programme Officer from 17 April 2015 to July 2023, Affiliated to UNOM
- District Collector Nominee, in the selection of National Youth Volunteers selection panel, Chengalpattu, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India, held on 08.07.2021
- Organized Fit India Freedom Run 2.0, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 Years of Independence on 11.09.2021 at Collectorate Campus, Chengalpattu in association with NYKS, District NSS and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
- Coordinated a world record event of One Corer Palm Tree seeds plantation program in association with Tamil Nadu State NSS Cell and Ministry for Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu on 01.10.2023
- Attended two day orientation Programme on the “Naan Mudhalvan” Scheme from Feb 14 – 15, 2023, at Footwear Design & Development Institute, Irungattukottai, Kanchipuram, by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- Participated in the International Day of Yoga celebration held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 21st June 2022.
- Trained in One-week National Virtual Training Programme on Life Skills – for Career & Professional Excellence
- Appreciated the efforts and valuable contribution made towards the smooth conduct of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election 2021 in coordination with Chengalpattu District Police.
- Coordinated student teams to support COVID 19 patients and their family members and received BEST COVID CAMPAIGN Award, by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Hyderabad, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India during 2020 – 2021.
- Trained in Three Day National Level NSS Training Programme on Personality Development, Organised by Sourashtra College, Madurai held from Jul 16 to Jul 18, 2020.
- Participated in “National Adventure Camp” held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, Himachal Predesh, organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, from Nov 26 to Dec 06, 2018.
- Participated in the one-day basic training programme on Human Rights in the support of National Human Rights Commission on 24th Aug. 2018.
- Participated in the “State Level Leadership Training Camp (SLLTP – 2018) held at Chennai on 03 & 04 March 2018.
- In-charge of conducting 68th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions Competitions held at IRCS, TNB, Egmore, Chennai on 03 Feb, 2018.
- Organized & Acted as a Block (68) coordinator for the International Costal Cleanup in achieving trash free seas and water bodies, received appreciation from, Ocean Conservancy, USA, and Indian Maritime Foundation during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Participated in the Inter State Level Youth Red Cross Study – Cum – Training Camp held at Nilachal, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha from 17th to 21st Dec, 2017.
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Thozhan organisation in recognition of organising Accident-Free Nation, Golden Hour and Good Samaritan Law Awareness Campaign on 06th Aug. 2017 in 71 Parks across Chennai.
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation for participating in “Tiranga March – 2016” held at University of Madras on 22nd August 2016.
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Sai Prasanna Foundation, Chennai, for participating in the Rally on “Green Kalam” held on 24th July 2016.
- Participated in the campaign organized with regard to International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking organized by NIB CID Chennai on 27th Jun 2016.
- Received “Certificate of Appreciation” for the outstanding services rendered towards Voluntary Blood Donation camp conducted by Chennai Corporation AIDS Prevention and Control Society (CAPACS), and also from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai on 20th Jan. 2016, 12th Jan. 2015, 11th Mar. 2014 and 28th Nov. 2012
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation for the Successful conduct of First Annual NSS Special Camp, at Nadupazhani Village, Kanchipuram Dt, from Dec 01 to Dec 07th 2015.
- Organised a voluntary Blood Donation camp towards the needy and dying patients of Government Hospitals on 12 Jan 2015
- Participated in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Disaster Management (Multidisciplinary Subjects) organized by Academic Staff College, University of Madras from 11th Nov to 01st Dec. 2014. and obtained Grade “A”
- Participated in Disaster Awareness Programme conducted by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Tamil Nadu, on the 22nd Nov. 2014
- Trained and obtained Provisional Certificate for First Aid, conducted by Indian Red Cross Society, Chennai, on 21 Nov. 2014
- Organized and participated in the “SHRAMDAAN – A Special Cleanliness Drive” organized by Southern Railway on 02nd Oct. 2014
- Presented a paper on Managing waste in the National level Knowledge sharing workshop on Personality Development of Youth through community services held on 30th Sep. 2014
- Trained & attended the NSS Orientation Course as a NSS Programme Officer, conducted by Empanelled Training Institution (ETI), Madras School of Social Work (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India) Chennai, from 12th Sep. to 18th Sep. 2014.
INVITED TALKS / GUEST LECTURES
- Importance of NSS services during college education, Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science, on 13th September 2024
- Yuva Samvad – India @ 2047, organized by SRM Arts and Science College, Kattankulathur, on 27th March 2024
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Self Reliant India organized by Department of Accounting and Finance, AM Jain College, on 05th January 2024.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunity Organised by IQAC & Department of Economics, Jaya College of Arts and Science, Chennai on 12 Oct, 2023
- Valedictory Address NSS, Vidhya Sagar Womens College, Chengalpattu on 31 Mar 2023
- Career Guidance in Civil Services Examinations, SRM Valliammal Engineering College, 02 Mar, 2023
- Economics Department Association Inauguration, Dr MGR Govt College, Uthiramerur, on 27 Feb 2023
- Progressive and Productive Union Budget 2023 Towards an Empowered India, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai, 10 Feb, 2023
- Career Opportunities in Economics, Sindhi College of Arts and Science, Chennai, 22 Sep 2022
- Orientation on National Service Scheme, New Prince Bhavani Arts & Science College, 16 Sep 2022
- Role of Agriculture in Indian Economic Development, Jaya College of Arts & Science, Thiruninravur, 25 Oct 2021
- Flagship Schemes in India, Mahalashmi Women’s College of Arts and Science, Avadi, 30 Oct 2021
- Ecosystem Restoration, Sankara Arts and Science College, Kanchipuram, 5 Jun 2021
- Role of World University Service in Promoting and Advocating Human Rights towards Higher Education, World University Service, Sourashtra College (Autonomous), Madurai-4, on 30 Nov 2020
- Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Economy and Health: The CORONOMICS, Jaya College of Arts & Science, Thiruninravur, 08th May 2021
- Career Opportunities in Civil Services, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, 13 Sep 2017
- Impact of Demonetization and GST in Indian Economy, Dr.M.G.R Chockalingam Arts College, Arni, 27 Dec 2017
- Growth and Economic Development through Community Services, Dr M.G.Rchockalingam Arts College, Arni, 26 Aug 2016
UGC – HRDC Programmes Participated:
- UGC approved a short-term Professional development program on the Implementation of NEP – 2020 for university and College Teachers, conducted by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, IGNOU, held from 21-29 September 2022 and obtained A Grade.
- UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme, Batch – 116, conducted by Academic Staff College (ASC), University of Madras, held from 20th May to 16th 2014 and obtained Grade “A”
- UGC Sponsored National Workshop (STP) on Methodology of Research, Role of Educational Technology, and Social Responsibility of Universities and Colleges, conducted by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University held from 21st to 22nd 2014
- UGC Sponsored National Conference (STP) Knowledge Management, Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development in India, conducted by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University held from 25th Sep to 26th 2014
- UGC Sponsored Refresher Course on Disaster Management (Multidisciplinary Subjects), conducted by Academic Staff College (ASC), University of Madras, held from 11th Nov to 01st 2014 and obtained Grade “A”.
FDP UNDERGONE:
- The Professional Development Programme on Environmental Entrepreneurship, conducted by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, (NITTTR), Chennai from 21/10 to 25/10/2024
- One week National level FDP on Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity in Education & Research, organized by Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Rohini, Delhi held on 15th to 20th July, 2024.
- 7 days FDP on Essential Skills for Professional Development in Higher Education, organized by Star International Foundation for Research and Education, from 01 to 07 July 2024.
- An online FDP on Dimensions of Economics Today, by PG and Research Department of Economics, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli from 08th Jan to 12th Jan 2024
- The 5-day National FDP on AI in Education & Business organized by the Department of Business Administration, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore from 08 Jan to 12 Jan 2024.
- 5-day Face-to-Face UHV – II FDP organized by AICTE at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR, from 12th December to 16th December 2023.
- Ten days value added Program on Writing Research Paper & Publication Ethics Organised by the Department of Regional Economics, Mahatma Jyotiba Rohilkhand University, Bareilly on 25 Oct to 05 Nov, 2023
- National Level virtual FDP Best practices benchmarking in HEI’s for Quality enhancement, organized by Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women from 26th to 31st October 2023.
- 3-day Face to face Management Development Program on Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics organized by AICTE, at SRMIST, KTR, Chennai from 19th to 21st October 2023.
- One week Online National Level FDP on Pedagogical interventions in the Light of National Education Policy 2020 from 09th to 14th October 2023.
- The Intellectual Property Awareness/Training program under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission, on October 06, 2023 Organised by Intellectual Property office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India.
- 5-day online FDP on Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education organized by AICTE from 25th to 29th September 2023.
- The Seven Days International Level Virtual FDP on “The Power of Positivity approach in Teaching & Learning system of Cultural Transformation” was held on 19 Sep to 26 Sep 2023 organized by Hindustan College of Arts and science, Coimbatore.
- One week online FDP on the theme “Inter-Disciplinary Qualitative Research” organized by the School of Education from 18 Sep to 25 Sep 2023 organised by KR Mangalam University, Gururram.
- National Level Virtual FDP on NAAC Accreditation Framework, organized by Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women from 9th to 16th September 2023.
- UN Sustainable Developmnet Goals, Organised by IQAC and UN Academic Impact, Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur, Kerala, on 29 Aug 2023 in collaboration with United Nations, New York, USA.
- UGC & NEP recommended Faculty Master Training Program on Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) organized by Directorate of Learning & Development, during 18, 19, and 21 Aug 2023
- Naan Mudhalvan FDP on FinTech, organized by of Tamil Nadu, UNOM from 30 Jan – 02 Feb 2023
- Completed a course on Digital Productivity, Organised by the United Nations, India & UNICEF, NIIT Foundation on Jan 2023
- Five Day Online FDP on Professional Ethics, organized by Reva University, Bengaluru from 02 to 06, Aug 2021
- Faculty Development Program on Data Analysis using SPSS, organized by DDGDV College, Chennai, from 20 to 26 July 2021
- 5 Days FDP on Basic Econometric Methods: Theory & Application, organized by Vivekananda College, Madurai (UGC – CPE), from 23 to 27, March 2021
- International Online FDP on Digital Tools for Researchers and ICT Online Tools in Teaching, organized by Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, From 20 to 24 July 2020
- Two Days National Level FDP on “Preparation and Submission of Successful Project Proposal in Social Science Research for UGC and ICSSR” organized by The Quaide Milleth College for Men, Chennai, from 24 to 25, July 2020
- Short-term course on Research Methodology, organized by RLT College of Science, Bangalore, from 13 to 16 July 2020
- 07-day online FDP on Environment, Economic Development and Covid-19, organized by Dharmapuram Govt Arts College, Mayiladuthurai, from 10 to 17 July 2020
- 10 days FDP on The Scenario of Commerce, Management and Economics Education after COVID-19, organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC HRDC (PMMMNMTT) from 29 Jun to 08 Jul, 2020
- 5 days short-term course Change Makers of Environment – 2020, organized by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, from 12 to 16, June 2020
- Two Week FDP on Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS, organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, (PMMMNMTT), held from April 20 – May 06, 2020
- FDP on Research Methodology & Ethics of Writing Research Articles organized by D B Jain College, Chennai
Academic Experience:
Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Economics, FSH, SRMIST, July 2023 to till date
- Associate Professor & HoD, Department of Economics, SMCAS, from August 2018 to June 2023
- Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Economics, SMCAS, from June 2011 to July 2018
Memberships:
- Chairperson, Board of Studies, M.Sc/M.S FinTech, FSH, SRMIST, from 2025
- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Economics & Public Policy – M.A Public Policy, M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, from July 2024
- Chairperson, Board of Studies, Department of Economics, FSH, SRMIST, 2023 – 2025
- External Auditor, Academic & Administrative Audit (AAA). Conducted by SSS Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai
- Subject Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Economics, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai
- Member for Promotion of PG Diploma in Youth Development (PGDYD), Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Govt. of INDIA
- Academic counselor, IGNOU, Regional Centre, Chennai
- Life Member, Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET)
- Life Member, Indian Economic Association (IEA)
- Life Member, TN/2025/0620, Indian Economics and Allied Sciences (IEASA)
- Member, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
Responsibilities Held:
- SRMIST – University NSS Programme Coordinator
- Curriculum & Syllabus Coordinator for 2023 & 2024 Regulations
- Curriculum & Syllabus Coordinator for M.Sc FinTech – 2025
- Department Admission Coordinator
- Department Research Coordinator
- Department NAAC Coordinator
- LMS Coordinator & DRCC Chairperson
- Convocation Rob – Venue Coordinator
- Head of the Department