Qualification: M.A, P.G.D.L, M.A (History), Ph.D, PDF

Courses- B.A / Subject Taught: Geography, Theory & Practical

Teaching & Research experience:

Teaching: 16 years

Research: Ph. D Completed

PDF : Worked as Post Doctoral Fellow from 2013 to 2017, University Grant Commission

Research Interest: Population, Migration and Urbanization

PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE STATE/NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Presented a paper on the topic “Characteristics of out-migrants from Mysore city” at 32^nd Indian Geographer’s Meet & International Conference, organised by Department of Geography, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, on 17^th – 19^th January 2011.
2. Presented a paper on the topic “Causes and Consequences of Migration – An Analysis of Primary Survey” at XI International Conference, organized by the Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore & Deccan Geographical Society of India, Pune, on 22^nd -24^th February 2012.
3. Presented a paper on the topic “Growth trend of literacy in Mysore city: A Geographical Analysis” at 38^th  Indian Geography  Congress, National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), organized by the Department of Geography, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru, on 26^th – 28^th December 2016.
4. Presented a paper on the topic “Mysuru Samshthanada Neeravari Abhihruddige Nalwadi Krishnaraja Odeyara Kaanike”, jointly with Shanthakumari, Assistant Professor of History, organized by the Department of History, Vidyavardhaka First Grade College, Mysuru on 16^th & 17^th March 2018.                              

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE NATIONAL JOURNALS

1. “Characteristics of in-migrants in an urban center- A Case study of Mysore city”, Southern Economist, Bangalore, Karnataka, Vol: 49, No.17, 1^st January 2011, Page no: 25-29, ISSN No.0038-4046.
2. “Causes and Consequence of Migration -An Analysis of Primary Survey”, Local Government Quarterly, Mumbai, Vol:LXXXII, No:4, October-December,
3. 2012, Page No:77-91, ISSN No.0024-5623.

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

1. “Spatial pattern of in-migration – A Case study of Mysore city”, Asian Journal of Development Matters, Vol: 6, No.1, June 2012, Page no: 138-146, ISSN No.0973-9629.
2. “Characteristics of Out-Migrants from Mysore City-An Analysis of Primary Survey”, International Multidisciplinary Research Journal – Golden Research Thoughts (GRT), Maharasthra,Volume:III, Issue:IX, March 2014, ISSN No :2231-5063, (Impact Factor : 2.2052.
3. “An Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Out-migration from Mysore City”, Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary (JIARM), Vol:2, Issue:4, May 2014, Page no: 138-146, ISSN: 2320-5083,(Impact Factor : 1.393).
4. “Ancient Coins during the different periods”, Jointly authored with Shanthakumari. P, Assistant Professor of History, Journal of International Recognized Multidisciplinary Research- ‘Indian Streams Research Journal’ (ISRJ), Vol: 5, Issue:7, February 2015, ISSN: 2230-7850,(Impact Factor : 3.1560).

SEMINARS ATTENDED: STATE/ NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL

1. Participated in one day State level Seminar on “Climate Change and Environmental Issues”, organized by the department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Maharaja’s College, Mysore on 18^th February 2011.
2. Participated in two day National Seminar on “Dimensions of Urbanization and Development in India”, organized by S.B.R.R. Mahajana first Grade College, Mysore, department of studies in Sociology & Geography in collaboration with State Institute for Urban Development, ATI Campus, Mysore, on 24^th & 25^th March 2011.
3. Participated in one day National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Geography”, organized by Post graduate department of Geography, Maharani’s Arts & Commerce College for Women, Mysore on 29^th April 2011.
4. Participated in one day National Seminar on “Climate Change and Disaster Management”, organized by department of Geography and Environmental Studies in collaboration with department of studies in Geography, Manasagangothri, Univeristy of Mysore, held at Mahajana First Grade college, Mysore on 7^th March 2012.
5. Participated in Two day National Seminar on “Dimensions of Urbanisation – Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by departments of History, Economics, Geography and Sociology, S.B.R.R. Mahajana first Grade College , Mysore, in collaboration with Institute of Development studies, Manasagangothri, Univeristy of Mysore, on 19^th & 20^th October 2012.
6. Participated in One day state level Seminar on “Geographical Features of Karnataka in Relationship with History and Toursim”, organized by department of Geography and Department of History, Vijaya First Grade College, Pandavapura, Mandya district on 27^th August 2014.
7. Participated in One day National level Seminar on “Status of Geography in India – Issues, Opportunities and Challenges”, organized by departments of Geography, Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysuru, on 12^th February 2015.
8. Participated in One day National Seminar on “Desalination of Sea-Water and Management of Droughts”, organized by Bangalore University in collaboration with Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Center, Bangalore, on 31^st March 2017.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: STATE/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

1. Participated in One day National level workshop on “Modern Trends in Research Methodology”, organized by the SBRR Mahajana first grade college, Mysore on 20^th December 2011.
2. Participated in one day workshop on “Literature Review”, organized by Mysore University Library, University of Mysore, Mysore on 19^th December 2013.
3. Attended One day Awareness program on “Shodhganga” A digital repository of Indian e-Theses & E-Dissertations, organized by department of Library & Information science & Mysore University Library, University of Mysore, Mysore on 15^h February 2014.
4. Participated in UGC sponsored One-day National level workshop on Applications of SPSS in Research Data Analysis, organized by Research Cell, SBRR Mahajana first grade college, Mysore on 4^th March 2014.
5. Participated in One day National level workshop on “Advanced Applications of Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development and Resource Conservation”, organized by department of Studies in Geography, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysore on 31^st March & 1^st April 2015.
6. Attended Three days workshop on “Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing”, held at the Centre for Geoinformatics Technology, Department of Geography, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysuru from 21^st to 23^rd March 2016.
7. Attended Three days workshop on “Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Applications”, organized by the Centre for Geoinformatics Technology, Dept. of Geography, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysuru Associate with Pancharathna rural and urban development society, Anikethana road, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru from 26^th to 28^th September 2016.
8. Attended one day workshop on “Emerging Trends in Research”, organized by department of History, Library, research Cell & IQAC under UGC-CPE Grants -Phase I, held at SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipluram, Mysuru on 15^th February 2018

WORKSHOPS ORGANISED:

1. One day workshop on “Organic Farming for Sustainable Development of Agriculture”, jointly organized by the Department of Geography & Dept. of Environmental Study, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, Under UGC-CPE Grants –Phase- I, held on 02.2018

2. Two day workshop on “GIS Application and Spatial Planning”, (For Mysore University Under graduate Assistant Professors), organized by the Department of Geography, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, Under UGC-CPE Grants -Phase –I, held on 27^th & 28^th February 2018

3. One day workshop on “Creating Thematic Maps using GIS-MapInfo Software”, organized by the Department of Geography, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, Under UGC-CPE Grants –Phase- I, held on 19^th March 2018

PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

Currently engaged on UGC-Minor Research Project on the topic entitled “Flow of Tourists to Mysuru city and its impact – A Study of Mysuru palace and Zoo”

OTHER CONTRIBUTION BY THE FACULTY IN ACADEMICS/SOCIETY

• Worked as Member of “Mandaara” 2017, Mahajana First Grade College Annual magazine
• Working as Member of Attendance Committee
• Working as Member of Admission Committee
• Working as Convener of Scouts & Guides- “Rovers Unit”