Profile Summary
Dr. V. Sakthirama is a distinguished Assistant Professor at PSG Institute of Management, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. She has carved a niche for herself in the fields of management, consumer behavior, and supply chain management with a particular focus on sustainable development goals and business strategies in the Indian context. She began her academic journey with a B.Tech in Horticulture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, followed by an MBA and a PhD in Agribusiness and Development Management from the same institution. Dr. Sakthirama's professional journey is marked by significant research and teaching roles. She served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, funded by the University Grants Commission from 2014 to 2019. Her research focused on exploring and analyzing the supply chain of organic food products and modelling organic consumer buying behavior in Tamil Nadu. In addition to her research, Her teaching philosophy centres around fostering students' learning and engagement through enthusiastic discussions and innovative pedagogical techniques. She is proficient in various business analytical tools, including Amos, R, Nvivo and Python, which she integrates into her teaching and research. Dr. Sakthirama's contributions to academia are complemented by her extensive publication record, including 21 international and 7 national research articles, 2 books, 10 book chapters, and numerous teaching manuals. She has also been actively involved in organizing and participating in national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars. Her accolades include the Best Doctoral Thesis Award from Navraj Educational Trust in 2016, the Professor MS Swaminathan Best Young Scientist Award from Bose Science Society in 2017, and various research assistantships and fellowships. Her research interests include sustainable agricultural supply chain, Agri technology intervention, and consumer behaviour.
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Experience
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School of Post Graduate Studies, Dept of ARM, TNAU (2014-05-12 - 2019-05-11)
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Research Associate
DoEE, TNAU (2013-11-12 - 2014-05-11)
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Research Associate
Dept of ARM, TNAU (2012-12-01 - 2013-05-31)
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JRF
DoEE, TNAU (2009-06-06 - 2009-09-07)
Publications
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SUPPLIER SELECTION IN A MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY USING AHP, FUZZY AND NEURAL NETWORK: A STUDY USING MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING METHODS
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS (2020)
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DATA ANALYTICS USING INTELLIGENT OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUE PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF BANKS USING FUZZY LOGIC DECISION MAKING TECHNIQUE
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN DYNAMICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. (2020)
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RE-EMERGENCE OF TRADITIONALLY PREPARED COLD PRESSED EDIBLE OIL IN SOUTHERN INDIA – AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
STUDIES ON ETHNO MEDICINE (2022)
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CONGLOMERATION OF FIN-TECH AND BLOCK CHAIN FOR GREATER FINANCIAL INCLUSION - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ANALYSIS
ACM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDING SERIES (2022)
Book Chapters
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DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY AMONG INDIAN YOUTHS—THE ROLE OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING
INFORMAL LEARNING IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING - springer nature (August 31, 2024)
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SIMULATION OF SMART TROLLEYS FOR SUPERMARKET AUTOMATION AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY USING QUEUING THEORY
CYBERSECURITY AND DATA SCIENCE INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF HEICC - CRC Press (January 30, 2025)
Books
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EDITED BOOK : COMPENDIUM OF MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES
CLEVER FOX PUBLISHING CHENNAI, BENGALURU, INDIA - June 30, 2021
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