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  • Dr Velusamy MA

  • Associate Professor
  • Alagappa University
Publications 2005 - 2021

Publications

  • 35
    Journal Articles
  • 2
    Book Chapter
  • 6
    Book
  • 2
    Review
  • 20
    Projects
  • 1
  • 5

Citations / H-Index

1 Citations
1 h-index
5 Citations

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Social Work

Social Work education,Social Stratification and Political Sociology,Religious Studies,Human Rights Education,Legal and Constitutional studies and Dalits and marginalised studies

Personal Information

Dr Velusamy MA

Male
Associate Professor and Head i/c. Department of Social Work, Alagappa University Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India - 630003


Experience

  • Associate Professor

    Directorate of Distance Education

    Alagappa University


Qualification

  • LL.M (Law)

    Annamalai University

  • Ph.D. ( University of Madras )

    Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS), Chennai

  • Master of Human Rights and Duties - MHR

    Pondicherry University (Central University)

  • M.A. (SOCIOLOGY)

    Annamalai University

  • PGDRD

    IGNOU, New Delhi

  • M.A.( Social Work )

    Sacred Heart College ( Vellore District)


Honours and Awards

2018

Innovative Research (Social Work) & Dedicated Academician Award, 2018

Global Professionals – Educationalist Awards & Honours Convocation 2018 at International Convention on Innovative Scientific Research Strategies, Kulalambur, Malaysia

2017

Global OutStanding Peace Activist Award

International Buddha Education Institute and Youth Action Committee Uttarakhand, india

2002

Lectureship in Human Rights and Duties

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

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2018

Innovative Research (Social Work) & Dedicated Academician Award, 2018

Global Professionals – Educationalist Awards & Honours Convocation 2018 at International Convention on Innovative Scientific Research Strategies, Kulalambur, Malaysia

2017

Global OutStanding Peace Activist Award

International Buddha Education Institute and Youth Action Committee Uttarakhand, india

2002

Lectureship in Human Rights and Duties

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

1998

Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Social Work

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

1998

Doctoral Fellow Award

ICSSR

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2021

LIVELIHOOD STRESSORS, COPING STRATEGIES AND FISHING VIABILITY OF FISHERMEN IN KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

S.BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

2021

Educational, Occupational Aspirations with special reference to Social Competence and Achievement Motivation among Rural Youth at selected Taluks in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu

Prabhu. A, Department of Social Work, Alagappa University

2021

Analysis of Livelihood Patterns of Paliyar Tribes of Kodaikanal Block in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

G.Gopu, Alagappa University

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2021

LIVELIHOOD STRESSORS, COPING STRATEGIES AND FISHING VIABILITY OF FISHERMEN IN KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

S.BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

2021

Educational, Occupational Aspirations with special reference to Social Competence and Achievement Motivation among Rural Youth at selected Taluks in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu

Prabhu. A, Department of Social Work, Alagappa University

2021

Analysis of Livelihood Patterns of Paliyar Tribes of Kodaikanal Block in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

G.Gopu, Alagappa University

2020

A Study On Physical and Emotional Issues Among The Elderly and Exsisting Social Support System In Tamil Nadu

M.Mahalakshmi, Alagappa University

2020

Social Exclusion And Exclusion of Dalits in Southern Tamil Nadu

C.Vengateshwaran, Alagappa University

2020

Social Discrimination and Health Staus of Transgender Community in Tamil Nadu

S.Asokan, Alagappa University

2019

“DETERMINANTS OF THE INTER-STATE MIGRATION IN TAMIL NADU: FACTORS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INTER-STATE MIGRANTS IN ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS IN THE CHENNAI METROPOLITAN AREA”

Mr.S.Anthonysamy , Alagappa University

2018

Organisation and Development in Tuticorin

J.Chandrasekar , Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

Alagappa University Social Work Association (AUSWA)

Founder - President

2009

Indian Science Congress

Life Member

2008

Indian Society of Victimology

Life Member

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2022

Alagappa University Social Work Association (AUSWA)

Founder - President

2009

Indian Science Congress

Life Member

2008

Indian Society of Victimology

Life Member

Professional Social Workers Forum

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2024

Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,

Member - Subject Expert

2023

Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - Collaborative Programme, Alagappa University

Chairperson and Convener

2022

International - Broad Based Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - 2022

Chairperson and Convener

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2024

Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,

Member - Subject Expert

2023

Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - Collaborative Programme, Alagappa University

Chairperson and Convener

2022

International - Broad Based Board of Studies - Master of Social Work - 2022

Chairperson and Convener

2022

Board of Studies in Social Work (Affiliated Colleges of Alagappa University)

Chairperson of Board of Studies (2022 - 2025)

2022

Board of Studies in Social Work ( Madurai Kamarajar University)

Member of Board of Studies (2022-2025)

2019

International - Broad Based Board of Studies - Social Work

Member of Board of Studies, Alagappa University

2018

Board of Studies in Master of Social Work, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Member of Board of Studies

2018

Board of Studies in Master of Arts in Sociology ( Distance Education )

Member of Board of Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

2018

Board of Studies in Bachelor of Social Work, Tamil University, Thanjavur

Member of Board of Studies (BSW), Tamil University, Thanjavur

2018

Board of Studies in Master of Social Work (Affiliated Colleges)

Member of Board of Studies

2016

Board of Studies in Master of Social Work, Tamil University, Thanjavur

Member

2010

Board of Studies in Master of Social Work ( Distance Education )

Member and Convener Board of Studies, Alagappa University

2010

Board of Studies in Master of Arts in Sociology ( Distance Education )

Member abd Convener, Board of Studies, Alagappa University

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Research Projects

World Mental Health Day 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

Vigilance Awareness Week - 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

World Suicide Prevention Week 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

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World Mental Health Day 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

Vigilance Awareness Week - 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

World Suicide Prevention Week 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

Training for Trainers Programme on Bonded Labor

Funding Agency : Department of Labour, Tamil Nadu

Empowering Futures: In-House Training Program for Underprivileged Rural Youth in Affiliated College Students of Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Funding Agency : Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)

Webinar Series – I “CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Funding Agency : Alagappa University Social Work Association (AUSWA)

World Human Rights Day 2023

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

World Mental Health Day 2022

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

Vigilance Awareness Week - 2022

Funding Agency : In Collaboration With, BHEL, Thirumayam

Enhancing Life Skills for Youth Belonging Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)

Funding Agency : Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) , Chennai

National Webinar Series to Commemorate World Philosophy Day 2021

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Philosophical Research ICPR

World Suicide Prevention Week 2022

Funding Agency : Alagappa University

A Week – Long National Online Lecture Series on Indian Philosophy on the occasion of INDIAN PHILOSOPHER’S DAY, 2021 From 19th to 23rd July 2021 in collaboration and sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR).

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Philosophical Research ICPR

Programme on World Philosophy Day 2019

Funding Agency : Indian Council For Philosophical Research (ICPR)

National Webinar Series to Commemorate International Yoga Day 2020 " From 08th July 2020 to 09th July,2020.

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Philosophical Research ICPR

Tenets of Indian Philosophy Word and Philosophy Day

Funding Agency : Indian Council For Philosophical Research (ICPR)

Strategies and Mechanism of Sustainable Water Conservation in South tamil nadu : With Special Reference to Selected Villages in Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai District

Funding Agency : Alagappa University Research Fund (AURF)

ToT Programme on Human Rights

Funding Agency : Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

Five Days Youth Employability Skill For Youth Employability Skills Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Funding Agency : Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

A Study on Urban Poverty Alleviation Programme

Funding Agency : Alagappa University Research Fund

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