Dr. Zajo Joseph

Associate Professor and HOD

 

Academic Qualifications

1. B.Com. Commerce - University of Kerala - 1982
2. M.Com. Commerce - University of Kerala - 1984
3. M.Phil. Commerce - University of Kerala - 1992
4. Ph.D. Commerce - University of Kerala - 2002

Positions held in St. Xavier's College

• Convener, Placement & Career Guidance Cell - Since 2007-08
• Co-Ordinator, UGC Sponsored Coaching Class for Entry in Service for Minorities, SC, ST, and OBC Students - 2010 to 2013
• Secretary, College Planning Board - Since 2013
• Convener, College Planning Board - Since 2015
• Cordinator, Examinations Committee - 2014 to 2016
• Convener, Research Consultancy & Extention Committee for Accreditation of College by NAAC - 2002 to 2004
• Member, Committee for Accreditation of College by NAAC - 2002 to 2004
• Promoter & Co-ordinator of Book Bank. - Since 2004
• Promoter & Co-ordinator of student Support Fund - Since 2012
• Promoter, Student Empowerment Fund - 2014
• Jt. Secretary, PTA - 1986
• Promoter & First Vice President, College Cooperative Society
• Core Teacher, UGC Sponsored Add-on Course on Capital Market - 2008 to 2011
• Member, College Liaison Committee - 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13
• Member, IQAC
• Elected member of the Staff Council - 1. 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, and 2012-13
• Coordinator, Investors Club - 2015
• Convener, Entrepreneurship Development Club - 2016
• Jt. Convener, Nature Club - 2013-2015
• College Level Co-ordinator, RUSA
• UGC Nodal Officer for the College 
• Convener, Research Committee - 2007 to 2012 & 2014
• Chief Superintendent, University Examinations - 2014 & 2015
  
  

Total Teaching Experience

• 31 years of experience
• Department of Commerce - St Xavier’s College, Thumba - 1985 onwards
  
  

Research Activities

No. of Ph.D.s currently guiding - 8

Positions held outside St. Xavier's College

• Member, Board of Studies of Business Management - University of Kerala - Since 8-2-2016
• Member, Faculty of Commerce - University of Kerala - 2013 to 2016
• Vice President, Alumni Association - Dept of Commerce, University of Kerala - Since 2013
• Executive Committee Member - Kerala Commerce Association
• Executive Committee Member - Indian Accounting Association, Trivandrum Chapter
• Chairman, Board Question Paper Setters - Calicut University
• Subject Expert, Committee for Affiliation of New Colleges and Courses - University of Kerala
• Subject Expert - PSC Examination, Govt. of Kerala
• Convener, Malpractice Prevention Squad - University of Kerala
• Subject expert - Ph.D Pre-submission Viva of Kerala University
• Ph.D Theses Evaluator - Bharathidasan University
  
  

Journals / Articles Published

1. A Study on Marketing of Agricultural and Non-Timber Forestry Products by the Scheduled Tribes - Management Researcher - 2015 - 21.3 - Trivandrum
2. Socio-Economic Status of Marginilised Groups: A Study on MGNREGA - Management Researcher - 2014 - 21.2 - Trivandrum
3. Role of SHGs in the Economic Empowerment of Women - Management Researcher - 2014 - 21.1 - Trivandrum
4. Factors Leading to Stock Investment - An Empirical Examination - Southern Economist - 2013 - 3-11-2013 - Bangalore
5. Investor Perception of Stock Market - An Empirical Study - Southern Economist - 2013 - 19-11-2013 - Bangalore
6. Investing Out of Loans - The Kerala Scenario - Management Researcher - 2007 - 13.3 - Trivandrum
7. Securities Transaction Tax as a Tool to Regulate the Stock Market - Southern Economist - 2005 - 44.8 - Trivandrum
8. Unifying Regional Stock Exchanges - Economic and Political Weekly - 2004 - 39.8 - Kolkata
9. Falling Interest Rate and the Non Resident Indians (Kurayunna Palisa Nirakkum Videsha Indiakkarum) - Vijanakairali (Malayalam) - 2004 - 35.2-3 - Trivandrum
10. Cochin Stock Exchange - Is a Resurrection Possible (Cochin Stock Exchange Oru Uyirthezhunnelpu Sadhyamo) - Yojana (Malayalam) - 2002 - 31.3 - Trivandrum
11. Speculation in Indian Stock Market - The NSE Experience - Management Researcher - 2002 - 9.12 - Trivandrum
12. Rolling Settlement as a tool to Curb Speculation - Indian Commerce Bulletin - 2001 - 1.01 - Kottayam

Conference / Seminar / Workshop / Training Programmes attended (last 5 years) - Academic & General

1. Emerging Business opportunities Global markets and the Indian potential - Dept of Commerce, University of Kerala - International Seminar - 2016 - Paper Presentation
2. Accessible Tourism – A New Scenario in Indian Tourism Sector - Govt. College, Nudumangad - UGC Sponsored National Seminar - 2016 - Chaired a Session
3. Service Sector and Indian Economy: Opportunities, Problems and Sustainability Issues - Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram - DCE Sponsored National Seminar - 2016 - Chaired a Session
4. Sustainable Development and Kerala Economy - Dept. of Commerce, University of Kerala - National Seminar - 2015 - Paper Presentation
5. Accounting Education & Research - Indian Accounting Association, Andhra University, Visakhapattanam - International Seminar - 2014 - Paper Presentation
6. Human Capital & Indian Economy Planning for Development - Dept. of Commerce, University of Kerala - National Seminar - 2014 - Participation
7. Inclusive Growth and Sustainability Role of Commerce Education in India - Indian Commerce Association, Bangalore University, Bangalore - National Seminar - 2013 - Paper Presentation
8. Trading Derivatives Emerging Threats & Opportunities - Dept. of Commerce, University of Kerala - National Seminar - 2013 - Paper Presentation
9. Foreign Direct Investment – The Indian Scenario - Dept. of Commerce Association, Trivandrum - International Seminar - 2013 - Paper Presentation
10. Tourism Industry – An Indian Perspective - Kerala Commerce Association, Trivandrum - National Seminar - 2012 - Paper Presentation
11. Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Growth – A Myth or Reality - KNM Govt. Arts & Science College, Trivandrum - DCE Sponsored National Seminar - 2012 - Paper Presentation
12. Financial Sector reforms & banking Industry in India - Dept. of Commerce, University of Kerala - UGC Sponsored National Seminar - 2012 - Paper Presentation