Research Departments
Research Department of Commerce
The Research Department of Commerce established in the year 2004, currently has 6 Research Guides and 13 Doctoral Students pursuing research in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Entrepreneurship. The Department has produced 17 Ph.D’s in the past.
Recognized Guides
Dr. Lalitha Balakrishnan
M.Com., M.Phil., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Research Experience: 30 years
Research Specialization: Leadership, Management and Strategy

Dr. Lalitha Balakrishnan
Principal & Associate Professor
Research Department of Commerce
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA001
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Dr. Uthira D
M.Com., M.Phil, MBA., Ph.D., (UGC – NET, SLET)
Research Experience: 17 years
Research Specialization: Emperical Finance, Corporate Restructuring, New Age Marketing and Informal Economy

Dr. Uthira D
Vice Principal
Associate Professor and Head
Postgraduate Department of Commerce
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA002
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Dr. Srividya Prathiba C S
M. Com, M.Phil., MBA, Ph.D. (UGC – NET)
Research Experience: 10 years
Research Specialization: Human Resources Management, Organisational Behaviour, Talent Management and Employee Engagement

Dr. Srividya Prathiba C S
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) - Shift I
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA050
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Dr. Nisha U
M.Com., MBA., Ph.D., (UGC – NET)
Research Experience: 11 years
Research Specialization: Evolving Marketing Trends, Consumer Engagement, Digital Emergence and Social Entrepreneurship

Dr. Nisha U
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Commerce (Marketing Management)
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA056
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Dr. Nirupama E
M.Com, M.Phil, MBA, Ph.D, ( UGC – NET) (TN-SET)
Research Experience: 12 years
Research Specialization: Finance, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Dr. Nirupama E
Associate Professor
Department of Commerce
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA119
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Dr. Rabika Begum R A
M.Com., M.Phil ., ACS., MBA., Ph.D., (UGC – NET)
Research Experience: 15 years
Research Specialization: Accounting & Finance, Taxation, Law, Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Dr. Rabika Begum R A
Associate Professor
Department of Commerce
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA013
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List of Completed PhD
Students who were awarded Ph.Ds under the Dept. of Commerce
List of Research Scholars pursuing PhD
Research Department of Communication & Media Studies
Recognized Guides
Dr. Anurekha S
M.A., Ph.D. (UGC-NET)
Research Experience: 20 years
Research Specialization: Media Studies

Dr. Anurekha S
Associate Professor and Head
Postgraduate Department of Communication
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA020
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Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhar
M.A., Ph.D, (UGC – NET)
Research Experience: 17 years
Research Specialization: Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhar
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Journalism
Faculty Unique ID - MOPA027
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