Dr. S. Amudhan, an esteemed scholar, holds a Ph.D. in behavioral finance from Bharathiar University, awarded in 2018. He completed an MBA with a specialization in finance and marketing from Vysya College, Salem, affiliated with Periyar University, in 2007, securing a distinction of 67. Earlier, Dr. Amudhan earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the same institution in 2005. This academic journey showcases a consistent dedication to finance and management studies, marked by a strong academic foundation and a pursuit of knowledge in specialized domains.
Dr. S. Amudhan has been working as an assistant professor in the Department of Commerce and Management at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, since June 1, 2019. His prior roles, including an Associate Professorship at Brindavan College, Bengaluru, and extensive service as an Assistant Professor at AVS Engineering and AVS Arts & Science Colleges in Salem, Tamil Nadu, reflect a wealth of experience across various educational settings. Alongside his academic journey, Dr. Amudhan gained significant industry insights, serving as a senior marketing executive at IFFCO TOKIO General Insurance Company Ltd., Chennai, and as a sales executive at HCL Infosystems Ltd., Chennai. He has total work experience of 16 years, including 14 years in teaching and research and 2 years in the corporate sector.
Dr. S. Amudhan secured funding for initiatives at Brindavan College, Bengaluru, including a One Day Training Programme on Human Rights supported by NHRC (sanctioned amount: Rs. 75,000) and an Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) under DST-NIMAT Project-EDII (sanctioned amount: Rs. 20,000). These programs aimed to enhance understanding and awareness in the realms of human rights and entrepreneurship among students and participants.
He received the PURUSKARA 2021 and Best Young researcher awards for his publication in reputed journals and received a best research paper award titled “Navigating the AI Educational Frontier: Insights into Academic Performance among Higher Education Students in Bangalore” organized by XIME, Bangalore, with a cash prize of Rs 5,000; a best paper award titled “Beyond City Limits: Exploring the Untapped Potential of Social Media in Rural Karnataka: A Structural Equation Model Analysis” organized by Ahila University, Bahrain; and a best paper award titled “Globalization and India’s Five Trillion Dollar Economy Vision” organized by Presidency College sponsored by ICSSR.
He was appointed as a research supervisor at St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, in 2022, and under his guidance, two research scholars registered.
He has authored 14 research papers on investor perception, entrepreneurship, banking, customer satisfaction, mutual funds, diversification, and derivatives issues in various national and international journals of repute, including Scopus and Web of Science. He has presented 36 research papers at national and international seminars and conferences. He is a recognized research supervisor to M.B.A. and M.Com. students in the Department of Commerce and Management at Periyar University, Anna University, and Bangalore University and has awarded 114 students under his guidance.
He delivered a key note address at the 3rd International Conference on Current Scenario and Challenges of Management Practices and the National Conference on Current Challenges in Transformational Leadership Practices. He acted as a resource person at the faculty development program on data analysis using SPSS. He organized four workshops and a faculty development program on research methodology for research scholars and academicians.
Dr. S. Amudhan possesses a robust skill set, encompassing expertise in IBM SPSS, Tally ERP 9, C++, and the Windows platform, coupled with proficiency in MS Office. With extensive experience in academia spanning various disciplines, Dr. Amudhan has proficiently taught a wide array of subjects, including financial accounting, cost accounting, financial analytics, and business research methods, among others. His teaching achievements reflect exceptional results across multiple subjects, achieving full scores in security analysis, service marketing, and strategic human resource management, demonstrating a dedication to fostering academic excellence. Moreover, Dr. Amudhan has played diverse roles as ACCA Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and Entrepreneur Development Cell Coordinator, displaying leadership and organizational skills in managing various academic and administrative responsibilities.
His current research interest includes the following:
- Behavioural Finance on Investment Avenues
- Digital Transformation and CRM on Banking
- Forecasting of Volatility of Bank and I T Nifty
- SME’s Problems and Prospectus
- Entrepreneurship in Digital Era
- Employee Training and Development on Human Resource Management
- General Management on Hospitality, Tourism Management
- Emerging Trends of E Commerce and Customer Satisfaction on Marketing
- Socio Economic Revolution in Modern Management
- FDI & FII on Indian Stock Market
