Educational Qualification
- PhD in Economics (2007-2016)
Institution: Madras Institute of Development Studies, University of Madras
Thesis: “Financialisation of Land and Implications: The Case of Land Markets in Kerala”
- MPhil in Applied Economics (2005-2007)
Institution: Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)
Dissertation: “An Analysis of Foreign Portfolio Flows in the context of Capital account Convertibility in India”
- MA in Economics (2003-2005)
Institution: Department of Economics, Government College Kasaragod, Kannur University
Dissertation: “An Analysis of Foreign Institutional Investment in the Indian Equity Markets”
- BA in Economics (1999-2002)
Institution: Department of Economics, Government College Kasaragod, Kannur University.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Thiruvananthapuram
Duration: January 2024 onwards
- Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Kannur University
Duration: July 2020 to January 2024
- External Consultant, Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru
Duration: November 2019 – June 2020
- Research Assistant, Kerala State Planning Board
Duration: October 2015 – October 2019 & July 2012 – March 2013
- Consultant, Research Committee on Land Reforms, Kerala State Planning Board
Duration: August 2010 – October 2010
- Research Assistant, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
Duration: July 2007 – October 2007
Subjects Taught
- Development Economics
- History and Philosophy of Economics
- Finance and Technology (with a focus on India’s FinTech sector)
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Systematic Review of Literature, Internet Tools, and Social Sciences
Technical Proficiency
- Data Analysis and Research Tools – Proficient in using economic and statistical analysis tools for research.
- Academic Research and Writing – Expertise in writing and publishing academic papers, including working with citation and reference management software.
- Presentations and Lectures – Skilled in preparing and delivering academic presentations at international conferences and seminars.
Achievements
- Represented India at the 4th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences
Event: Held in Lindau, Germany
Date: August 23-27, 2011
- ICSSR Fellowship
Event: For the 4th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Fellowship
Event: For Doctoral Research
Duration: January 2011 to June 2012
- RBI Institutional Fellowship
Event: For Doctoral Research at the Madras Institute of Development Studies
Duration: 2007-2010
Professional Memberships
- International Academic Association on Planning, Law, and Property Rights (PLPR)
Member since: 2015
- FinGeo Network
Member since: September 2019
- Regional Studies Association
Member since: September 2021
- Kerala Economic Association (KEA)
Member since: March 2023
Current Position: Joint Secretary