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Project Staff

Dr. Arundhathi Chandran

Senior Research Associate & Co-guide

BA (English), MSW (Human Resource Management), M.Phil (Management and Labour Studies), Ph. D. ( management and labour studies)

Dr. Arundhathi Chandran

Senior Research Associate & Co-guide

Profile

Dr. Arundhathi Chandran is a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Management Development, Government of Kerala, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Management and Labour Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Dr. Chandran has served as a DAAD Fellow at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and as Principal Investigator for collaborative research projects with Harvard University. She is also actively co-guiding Ph.D. scholars in management and social development research. She has led and contributed to several policy-oriented research and development initiatives, particularly focusing on gender-responsive development, tribal empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. She has also served as a Resource Person for various sessions on women’s career advancement, mental health and wellness, and professional social work. She has presented her work at national and international academic and practitioner forums, reflecting her commitment to knowledge dissemination and capacity building.

Area of Expertise / Research Interests

Gender, Work, and Career Advancement
Community Livelihoods and Vulnerability
Labour Studies and Inclusive Development
Sustainable Development and Social Transformation (Integrative Lens)

Journal Publications

Student Perceptions on Role of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Achievements – EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), Vol. 7, October 2021.
Influence of Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence on Work-life Balance – Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, Vol. 55, April 2018, The Madras Psychological Society, Chennai, India.
The Experience of Workplace Bullying among Entry-Level Employees in the Indian IT Sector – Book, ISBN: 978-93-89146-72-1.
Same, same but different: A Comparative Study of Gendered Networking Practices for Career Success in Germany and India – Co-authored; submitted to the Asia Pacific Journal of Management (accepted, yet to be published).
Cleveland City: Policy and Budget Reallocation Analysis – Co-authored; SSRN, September 2021.https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3920776

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Arjun S.

Research Executive

Master of Social Work (Community Development)

Ananthu B. L.

Research Executive

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), MSW (Medical and Psychiatry), PG Diploma (Community Mental Health)

Ananthu B. L.

Research Executive

Profile

Ananthu B. L. is a Research Executive at the Centre for Management Development, Government of Kerala. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Medical and Psychiatry from Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, and a Post graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. He has been engaged in social research, program implementation, and policy analysis focusing on inclusive education, disability empowerment, and sustainable community development. His work extends to livelihood generation initiatives for tribal communities and various social inclusion programs that enhance access, participation, and equity among marginalized populations. He integrates technology and artificial intelligence into development practice to strengthen evidence-based interventions and policy innovation, emphasizing participatory development, capacity building, and community-centered planning.

Area of Expertise / Research Interests

Policy Research and Inclusive Development
Disability and Skill Development
Community Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being
Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
Sustainable Development and Social Resilience

Amina T.

Research Executive

B Tech (Civil Engineering), M Tech (Environmental Engineering and Management)

Amina T.

Research Executive

Profile

Amina is a Research Executive at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Government of Kerala. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, where she graduated with First Class with Distinction. With a multidisciplinary background blending Civil engineering and Environmental Sciences, she has been actively involved in the development and implementation of projects across sectors such as tribal welfare, climate action, disability inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods. Her professional expertise spans climate change modelling, environmental impact assessment (EIA), ESG integration, and preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) for development projects. At CMD, Amina contributes to project proposal development, technical documentation, field coordination, and monitoring of sustainability-oriented interventions. She has earlier served with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, providing enterprise development support to emerging entrepreneurs, and with the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), where she worked on flood forecasting models and hydrological process studies. Her prior work with the Trivandrum Corporation and Siddharth Foundation, Coimbatore, further enriched her experience in environmental planning, disaster management, and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP). Amina has undertaken multiple academic and applied projects, including flood analysis modelling using ArcSWAT for Western Ghats river systems, municipal solid waste characterization for Waste-to-Energy projects, and comparative studies on sustainable waste management and road construction materials. She is also a frequent contributor to science and environmental magazines, writing on issues related to sustainability, environmental policy, and climate resilience.

Area of Expertise / Research Interests

Climate Change Modelling and Adaptation
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Management Planning
Sustainable Livelihoods and Resource Management
Technical Documentation and Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation

Meenakshi Jayan

Research Executive

BA Economics, MA Economics

Meenakshi Jayan

Research Executive

Profile

With professional experience as a Research Officer at the centre, she actively contributes to the formulation and implementation of impactful projects that drive social transformation. Her key areas of interest include public policy, development economics, governance, international relations, creative communication, and community involvement. She has a keen interest in Malayalam language proficiency and documentation. She actively contributes to organizing one-day training programmes for professionals and learners from diverse sectors, reflecting her commitment to capacity building and continuous learning. Her academic engagement is further reflected in paper presentations at national and international forums, including the Second International Conference on Cooperatives, Mutual Aid and Solidarity Economies: Experiences from Around the World (CMASE 2.0, 2022), Indian Constitution at 70, jointly organized by the Government of Kerala Institute of Parliamentary Affairs and Iqbal College (2020), and the National Seminar on Water Resources Management and Sustainable Development, University of Kerala (2019). She has also published a book chapter titled “Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in India,” underscoring her interest in social innovation, inclusive growth, and climate action.

Area of Expertise / Research Interests

Public Policy
Development Economics
Governance & International Relations
Sustainable Livelihoods and Inclusive Growth
Public Policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Creative Communication

Jency Lawrence

Research Assistant

B.A. (Economics), M. Sc. (Economics), M. Phil. (Economics)

Ahina Jose

Research Assistant

BA Economics, MA Economics

Jubin Jacob Sam

Senior Project Engineer

B. Tech. (Civil Engineering), M. Tech. (Traffic and Transportation)

Joby Joseph

Senior Survey Supervisor

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Arun Krishnan V. K.

Project Engineer

B. Tech. (Civil Engineering), M. Tech. (Traffic and Transportation)

Aruna R. P.

Senior Executive

BA (English), MA (Life Skills Education and Psychology), MBA (HRM)

Anitta K. Jishu

Project Executive

B. Tech. (Civil Engineering), M. Tech. (financial Engineering)

Josy Jose

Project Engineer

B. Tech. (Civil Engineering), M. Tech. (Structural Engineering)

Archana A.

Project Executive

BBA, MBA (HR & Finance)

Jyothika K. C.

Project Executive

BA (Economics), M.VOC in Technology and Management Consulting

Rahul R.

Project Executive

B. Tech. (Electrical And Electronics)

Meenakshi M. J.

Project Executive

B.Sc Psychology , MSc Psychology

Nirmal

Project Executive

B. Com, MBA

Hrishikesh D.

Project Executive

B. Com

Akhil A.

Project Assistant

BA English, MA English

Athul Balachandran

Project Assistant

BA Economics

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Recent Reports

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SIA Draft Report of Land Acquisition for the Construction of SIMET College of Nursing Dharmadam, Kannur District- Malayalam

SIA Draft Report of Land Acquisition for the Construction of SIMET College of Nursing Dharmadam, Kannur District- English

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