Dr. Shijumon K J

Dr. Shijumon K. J. is a dedicated academician and researcher with over 15 years of teaching experience in higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Mahatma Gandhi University and qualified the UGC-NET examination in June 2008. Throughout his academic career, he has served in reputed institutions, including the University of Kerala and Christ University, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and student development.

His areas of academic interest include Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Behavioral Finance, Digital Business, and Emerging Business Practices. Committed to continuous professional development, he has successfully completed several internationally recognized MOOCs through Coursera, including Financial Markets from Yale University, Behavioral Finance from Duke University, Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action from the University of California, and Learning to Teach Online from the University of New South Wales. He has also completed a SWAYAM MOOC on Logistics and Supply Chain Management offered by IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur.

In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Shijumon has contributed to academic content development by preparing study material for E-Business and Cyber Laws for the M.Com programme of Sree Narayana Guru Open University. His academic endeavors reflect a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination, innovation in teaching, and fostering industry-relevant skills among students.

Areas of Expertise

• Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• E-Business
• Digital Marketing
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Research Methodology
• Higher Education Pedagogy

Research and Publications

• KJ Shijumon (2025). Women Entrepreneurs in Malabar: Insights and Lessons for Sustainable Growth. In Business, Culture and Technology, Peer Reviewed Edited Book. White Falcon Publications. ISBN: 978-93-49311-86-2.
• KJ Shijumon (2024). Ballooning India’s Forex Reserves in the Wake of Pandemic: An Acumen. Peer Reviewed Book. Abhijeet Publications. ISBN: 979-93-92816-16-1.
• KJ Shijumon (2023). Socio-Economic Reflection of Western Ghat Watershed Projects in the State of Kerala. Management Researcher, Peer Reviewed Journal, XXIX(3), July-September 2023. ISSN: 2230-8431.
• KJ Shijumon (2019). Fund Allocation to Western Ghat Watershed Projects: A Case Study of Idukki District. Southern Economist, Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. 58, No. 1, May 2019. ISSN: 0038-4046.
• Member of the Editorial Board of the special issue of IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, Vol. 1-4, March 2019.
• KJ Shijumon & D. J. N. (2018). Fund Allocation to Western Ghat Watershed Projects: A Case Study of Wayanad District. Management Researcher, Peer Reviewed Journal, XXV(1), April-June 2018. ISSN: 2230-8431.
• KJ Shijumon & D. J. N. (2017). People’s Participation for Sustainable Development through Watershed Projects. POSEIDON – Journal of Commerce, Management and Social Science, 6(2), 39-45.
• KJ Shijumon (2016). Urbanisation and Watershed Management. In J. Sunil John, B. S., & T. Subhash (Eds.), Urban Development: Challenges, Concerns and Considerations (pp. 262-271). Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN: 978-9-5056-772-2.
• Shijumon KJ (2015). People’s Participation in Sustainable Development through Watershed Projects. Review of Research Insight – e-Journal of Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 100-112.
• Shijumon KJ & Aby RL (2013). Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Growth: Role of New Generation Banks. Regal Publications. ISBN: 978-81-8484-264-7, pp. 157-161.

International / National / State-Level Seminars & Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented

Papers Presented

• Presented a paper on Business Intelligence and Enabling of Customized Services in NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Institutions) at a National Seminar organized by Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Does the E-Wallets Boost Retailers Business? A Case Study of Thiruvananthapuram District at a National Seminar organized by MMS Government Arts and Science College, Malayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Effects of Demonetization on Street Vendors at Chalai Market: A Case Study at a National Seminar organized by Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Quality Management of Telecommunication Services by Mobile Operators at a National Seminar organized by Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on People’s Participation in the Sustainable Development of Watersheds at a National Seminar organized by KG College, Pampady, Kottayam, Kerala.
• Presented a paper on Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Growth: Role of New Generation Banks at a National Seminar organized by Government College, Kanjhiramkulam, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Corporate Governance & Business Ethics in Indian Perspective at a National Seminar organized by Government College, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Forex Trading in India: Opportunities and Challenges at a National Seminar organized by Government College, Tirur.
• Presented a paper on M-Commerce: An Opportunity for the Retail Sector at a National Seminar organized by Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Presented a paper on Index Trading: An Innovative Tool to Bet on the Stock Market at a National Seminar organized by Government College, Chittoor, Palakkad.

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Organized

• Organized an Online Faculty Development Programme on Literature Review and Rationalization of Research Methods at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, from 2-4 July 2020.
• Organized a Five-Day Workshop on Research & Society – The QIT Approach (Quality Input and Transformation) at the Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, from 27-31 August 2019.

Resource Person Engagements

• Chaired a session on Intricacies of Knowledge Production at the Two-Day National Workshop on Methodological Innovations in Social Science Research: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, organized by the Xavier-Loyola Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (XLIR), on 25-26 September 2025.
• Resource Person and delivered a plenary speech on AI Tools and Fintech for Business at the Three-Day National Seminar on Recent Trends and Innovation in Commerce and Management, held from 8-10 November 2023 at Government Arts and Science College, Kondotty, Malappuram.
• Resource Person and delivered a plenary speech on Sampling Design and Designing a Questionnaire at the Three-Day National Seminar on Research Methodology and Data Analysis Tools, held from 28-30 November 2023 at Government Arts and Science College, Nilambur, Malappuram.
• Resource Person for the webinar on Online Learning Techniques at Christian College, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 August 2020.
• Resource Person for the webinar on Academic Literacy and Open-Source Tools at St. Mary’s College, Thrissur, on 25 September 2020.
• Resource Person for the Financial Literacy Project of the Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, 2017.

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Two-Day Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Finance, organized by the Board of Studies and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in association with the Department of Commerce, University of Kerala and Loyola College of Social Science, Thiruvananthapuram, on 18-19 September 2025.
• Two-Day National Workshop on Methodological Innovations in Social Science Research: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, organized by the Xavier-Loyola Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (XLIR), on 25-26 September 2025.
• Five-Day Residential Workshop on Curriculum Design and Development of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme in Commerce, from 19-23 March 2024.
• Three-Day National Seminar on Recent Trends and Innovation in Commerce and Management, held from 8-10 November 2023 at Government Arts and Science College, Kondotty, Malappuram.
• Three-Day National Seminar on Research Methodology and Data Analysis Tools, held from 28-30 November 2023 at Government Arts and Science College, Nilambur, Malappuram.
• 45th All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research, organized by the University of Kerala and IAA Kerala Branch, on 9-10 December 2023.
• Participated in COMMET 2007 and won the First Prize in Brand War, conducted by EMEA College, Kondotty, Malappuram District, Kerala, India.
• Three-Day Faculty Development Programme with TCI (Theme-Centered Interaction) at Government College, Perinthalmanna, Kerala.
• Three-Day Workshop on Research Instrument Design & Data Analysis in Commerce & Management Research at Government College, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Three-Day International Conference on Micro Finance at Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
• Two-Day International Seminar on Islamic Banking conducted by Farook College, Calicut.
• Twelve-Day Workshop on Application of SPSS in Social Science Research at KG College, Pampady, Kottayam.
• Three-Day Orientation Programme on General Informatics at Government College, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Applications of Statistical Techniques in Commerce and Management Research at Kuriakose Gregorios College, Pampady.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Commerce, Trade and Industry at Government College, Chittoor.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Global Convergence of Commerce Education, conducted by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Calicut and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• Two-Day Faculty Development Programme on SPSS (A Statistical Software) conducted at SN College of Engineering, Ernakulam under MG University.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Micro Enterprises: Challenges and Prospects, conducted by PSMO College, Thiroorangadi, Malappuram, Kerala.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Entrepreneurial Development and Project Management, conducted by The Zamorins Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode.
• Two-Day National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Stress Management, conducted by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Government College, Malappuram.
• Participated in the Two-Day Programme on Meet the Giant, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Club at Farook College, Kozhikode.