Profile Summary
Dr Saumya S. brings six years of teaching experience in Economics, beginning her career as a Higher Secondary Economics teacher across several CBSE schools before serving as a Guest Lecturer at AJ College, Thonnakkal, and St Xavier’s College, Thumba. Holding a Ph.D. in Economics, she has built a research profile centred on urbanisation, infrastructure-led growth and sustainable development, with published papers examining India’s GDP growth, the socio-economic impact of Technopark on Thiruvananthapuram district, and the significance of Sustainable Development Goal 7. Her work has been presented and published through UGC-sponsored national seminars and All India conferences, reflecting a consistent engagement with contemporary economic policy questions.
Her academic engagement extends well beyond publication, encompassing an extensive record of participation in national and international seminars, workshops and webinars on themes ranging from the Union Budget and India’s ambition to become a five-trillion-dollar economy to research methodology, ESG principles and academic writing. Notable engagements include ICSSR-sponsored seminars at institutions such as the Central University of Haryana and Raja Serfoji Government College, alongside international workshops hosted by Northeastern Hill University and Atlas SkillTech University. This breadth of participation reflects a sustained commitment to professional development and to remaining closely attuned to emerging trends in economic research and pedagogy.
Experience
Six years of teaching experience, including Higher Secondary teaching and guest lectureships at AJ College, Thonnakkal, and St Xavier’s College, Thumba
Specialization
Urbanisation, infrastructure-led growth and sustainable development
Qualifications
MA, B.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D., NET, SET
Research and Publications
Publications
- "Why sustainable Development Goal 7 important" Atlas SkillTech University– Global Summit AAROHAN 2.0 (2024)
- Published a paper titled "Urbanisation and its impact in India's GDP" in the UGC sponsored national seminar on GDP and the Indian Economy published by Chitheram Publications Nagercoil, ISBN:978-81-947745-2-5
- "Growth of Infrastructure, Income and Employment-A study with special reference to Technopark, Kazhakkuttom in Thiruvananthapuram District" in the All India Conference organised by Scott Research Forum, ISBN 0973-2705
- "Initiatives taken by the Government of Kerala for the development of IT sector in Thiruvananthapuram District" in the All India Conference Organised by Scott Research Forum ISBN 0973-2705
International / National / State-Level Seminars & Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented
Presentations
- "Why sustainable Development Goal 7 important" organised by Atlas SkillTech University– Global Summit AAROHAN 2.0 (2024)
- "Urbanisation and its impact in India's GDP" in the UGC sponsored national seminar on GDP and the Indian Economy
- "Growth of Infrastructure, Income and Employment-A study with special reference to Technopark, Kazhakkuttom in Thiruvananthapuram District" in the All India Conference organised by Scott Research Forum
- "Possibilities and challenges for India to be a $ 5 trillion economy" organised by Scott Alumni Association.
- "Renewable energy for Sustainable Development" organised by Scott Alumni Association.
- "Challenges and Prospects for India to achieve the goal of US $ 5 trillion economy" in the national seminar organised by the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur.
- "Why sustainable Development Goal 7 important" in the International Conference On sustainable agriculture and biodiversity- An economic outlook organised by The Madura College, Madurai
Seminars and Workshops
- "Understanding Union Budget 2023, Impact on economy and Society" -National Webinar organised by Gandhian School of democracy and socialism ITM University, Gwalior
- ICSSR sponsored National Seminar- "Switch Bharat Mission" organised by Raja Serfoji Govt College, Thanjavur 2022
- UGC sponsored national seminar- "GDP and the Indian economy" organised by Scott Christian College Nagercoil.
- ICSSR sponsored National Seminar- "Bharat @ 75 social economic political and cultural dimensions" organised by Central University of Haryana
- "IP Awareness" -International webinar organised by Intellectual property office India
- "Materials and manufacturing insights to Modern Technologies" Workshop organised by Department of Production and Industrial Engineering BIT Sindri Dhanbad
- "What is volume Research publication and patent in Humanities and Sciences" Workshop organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus, Chennai
- "Quantity True experimental research design" -International workshop organised by Northeastern Hill University
- "Personal branding" -International webinar organised by SEMS Welfare Foundation
- "Google Colab-Verticals in Education and Research" -international webinar organised by Department of Computer Applications, DPG School of Technology and Management, Gurugram
- "Art of writing research paper" -R&D Committee, Rajiv Gandhi College of Management Studies
- "Sustainable ideas for Business in the New Normal" -Global Entrepreneurship and Management Summit organised by Atlas Skill Tech University
- "On-site research methodology course" -Organised by Telangana University, Nizamabad in Collaboration with ICSSR.
- "Mechanics of manuscript drafting and publication process" -Workshop organised by Eudoxia Research Centre, USA
- "Teaching, Research and Institution Building in the Contemporary Academia" -Workshop organised by Auro University, Surat, Gujarat
- "Indias ambition to attain US $ 5 Trillion Economy target: sectoral challenges and possibilities" -National Seminar organised by Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur
- "Sustainable futures: Integrating ESG principles of four global transformation" -Sustainability summit organised by Atlas SkillTech University, Mumbai
- "Status of MSMEs in Kerala: A post covid 19 Analysis" -Internship Program organised by Public Policy Research Institute, TVPM
- "Essential methods in social science enquiry" -10 days research methodology course sponsored by ICSSR organised by Public Policy Research Institute, TVPM
