DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY

Dr. S.Santhanakkumar

Designation:Visiting Faculty
Qualification:M.A., M.Phil., PGDRD., Ph.D., SET
Email ID:santhanakkumar.vf@crescent.education

Teaching

Educational Background

DegreeDisciplineYear of PassingUniversity
Ph.DHistory2018Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry
M.Phil.,History2008Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry
M.A.History2007Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry
B.A.,History2005Madurai Kamaraj University (Rajapalayam Rajus’ College)

Special Qualification

Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test for Lectureship (TNSET) (History) Examination passed in 2016.

Work Experience

DesignationInstitutionDurationNo. of Years
Visiting FacultyB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologySince 14.03.2024Till date
Guest FacultyCentral University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur,04.09.2023 25.02.2024Six Months
Assistant ProfessorSri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College (Autonomous), Sattur, Tamil Nadu18.10.2021 – 01.09.2023Two Years
Assistant ProfessorSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu18.06.2018 – 30.06.2021Three Years
Social Science Teacher (TGT)Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Pondicherry University Campus, Puducherry21.11.2017 to 12.02.2018)Three Months
Guest LecturerKanchi Mamuniver Centre For Post Graduate Studies, Lawspet, Puducherry(15.09.2017- 20.11.2017)Three Months
Guest LecturerKasthurba Govt. College for Women, Villianur, Puducherry.(04.03.2009 – 25.05.2009)Three Months

Lecture Courses

  • History of Modern India
  • Participatory Democracy
  • Archaeology
  • Indian Polity
  • Archives Keeping
  • Historiography
  • Economic History of India
  • Constitutional History of India
  • Contemporary India
  • Gender Studies in India
  • Indian National Movements

Research

Area of Research Interest

  • Social History, Economic History, Early Modern South India and Archaeology

Publications

Research Gate ID : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S-Santhanakkumar
LinkedIn ID : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-santhanakkumar-s-2b386897/
ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7050-2781

Sl. NoTitle of the ArticleBooks / Journal / ProceedingsNational / InternationalISBN/ ISSNYear & Pages
1“Tamil Press and Home Rule Politics in Madras”South Indian History Congress, 33rd Annual session proceedings, ThiruvananthapuramNationalISSN: 2229-36712013, pp. 80-82.
2.“Baskarasamy Setupathi and Contribution to Tamil Literature (1889-1903)”Journal of Modern Tamizhl ResearchInternationalISSN: 2321-984XVol.3 No.1, April – September 2015, pp.223-228.
3.“Ramanathapuram Setupathies: Baskarasamy Setupathi- A study”“R” All India Research Association Eleventh International Conference, held at Jairam Arts and Science College, Salem.InternationalISBN: 978-93-85349-04119-20th December 2015, pp.247-251.
4.“British Land Revenue Policy in the Madras Presidency with special reference to Ramnad Zamindari in the Nineteenth Century”International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational ResearchInternationalISSN: 2277-7881Vol 5, Issue 12 (4), December 2016.pp.236-252
5.“Military Dominance of Tamil Chieftain: A study on Dheeran Chinnamalai”Proceedings of ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Military History of Tamil Country Through the AgesNationalISBN : 978-93-88398-74-920th and 21st March 2019, pp.209-213
6.“Land Tenure and Social Hierarchy in the Ramnad Zamindari Area during the Nineteenth Century”Indian Historical Studies (A Biannual Peer Reviewed Journal)NationalISSN 0973-2713 2019Vol XV (2) & XVI (1) April 2019 & October 2019, pp.81-92
7.“Epidemics in Nineteenth Century Colonial South India: with special reference to Smallpox”Lessons from History Trends and Responses to Epidemics and Pandemics (Edited Book)Editor: Persis Latika DassISBN 978-93-91897-00-02021
8“Biography of Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar”Dr. Ambedkar’s Perspectives on State and Society in Contemporary IndiaEditors: Dr. A. Anji, Dr. Ranjith Kumar & Dr. M. EswariISBN 978-93-5528-175-32022
9.“Colonial Press Legislations and Suppression on Tamil Press in Madras”Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress, 41 Annul Session, GTN Arts College, Dindigul, Tamil NaduNationalISSN: 2229-36712023

Research Paper Presentation

Sl. NoTitle of PaperJournal / ProceedingNational / InternationalISBN/ISSN NoYear
1.Tamil Press and Colonial Oppression in the Madras Presidency: 1910 -1922South Indian History Congress 32nd Annual session, University of Madras, Chennai.NationalISSN: 2229-36713-5th February 2012
2.Tamil Press and Home Rule Politics in the Madras PresidencySouth Indian History Congress 33nd Annual session, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.NationalISSN: 2229-367115th to 17th February 2013
3Ramanathapuram Setupathies: Baskarasamy Setupathi- A study“R” All India Research Association Eleventh International Conference,held at Jairam Arts and Science College, Salem.InternationalISBN: 978-93-85349-04119-20th December 2015, pp.247-251.
4Colonial Press Legislations and Suppression on Tamil Press in MadrasSouth Indian History Congress 41st Annual session, G.T.N. Arts College, DindigulNationalISSN: 2229-367125th-27th August 2022
5Powers and Influences of Nattukottai Chetties in the Ramnad Zamindari: A StudyInternational Seminar on State, Society and Economy of South India: A Transition from Pre-Modern to Modern Arignar Anna Government Arts College, MusiriInternational Seminar16.02.2024

Faculty Development Programme

Sl. No.TitleOrganizationDuration & Year
1.India’s Past – A Multidimensional Approach (Virtual mode)PG & Research Department of History, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli6th -10th September 2021
2.NAAC New Guidelines and Importance of IQAC in Post Covid time for Affiliated Colleges (Virtual mode)IQAC, K.M.G. College of Arts & Science College, Gudiyattam, Vellore29th -31st July 2021
3.Skill in Reading Inscriptions (Virtual mode)Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Palani, Tamil Nadu24th – 25th June 2020
4.Research Methodology in Temple Studies (Virtual mode)Annamalai University, Chidamparam, Tamil Nadu8th – 14th July 2020
5.New Emerging Challenges for Disaster Risk Reduction New Strategies and 15th Finance Commission (Virtual mode)National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in collaboration with Pondicherry University, Pondicherry28th -30th April 2021
6.Museums and their Glorious Services (Virtual mode)Tamil Nadu Government Museum, Tirunelveli and Rajapalayam Rajus’ College, Rajapalayam11th-17th June 2021
7Integrated Learning and NEP 2020
(Virtual mode)
IQAC and Faculty Enrichment Committee with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bangalore12th – 17th July  2021.
8.Teaching, Learning and Practice (Virtual mode)IQAC Cell, Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women, Odanchatram12th – 18th July  2021

Workshop

Sl. No.TitleNational / InternationalOrganizationDuration and Year
1.Multi-disciplinary Approaches in History (Virtual mode)NationalDepartment of Arts, KL Deemed to be University, Andhra Predesh13-15 October 2022
2.Water, Women and Caste in Contemporary Tamil Nadu (Virtual mode)NationalDepartment of History, RUSA Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli11th February 2022
3.Creating Educational Videos using Free Software (Virtual mode)InternationalGlobal Institute of Statistical Solutions (GISS)10 -12th September 2021
4.Intellectual Property Rights(Virtual mode)NationalDepartment of Business Administration, Holy Cross College, Agartala30th -31st July 2021
5.NAAC revised guidelines: A paradigm shift in quality initiatives (Virtual mode)NationalCareer College, Govidpura, Bhel, Bhopal – 462 02331th July 2021
6.How to build an effective resume and coverage (Virtual mode)NationalBengaluru Amirta College of Arts and Science, Bangalore., KA.12th July 2021
7.Creation of Interactive E-Book (Virtual mode)NationalIQAC of Krishanasamy College of Education for Women, Puducherry15th June 2021
8.Social History of Mathematical Practice in South IndiaNationalDepartment of Indology French Institute of Pondicherry11th -12th July 2019
9.National Movement in French PondicherryNationalDepartment of History, K.M.C.P.G. Studies (Autonomous), Puducherry4th November 2016
10.Sexual Harassment, Know Where the Line isNationalThe sexual Harassment Prevention Committee and The Training Cell, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry7th – 8thApril 2016
11.Author workshopNationalSpringer and Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University6th February 2014
12.Creating Awareness about Women and Children TraffickingNationalCentre for Women’s Studies, Pondicherry University and the Rotary Club of Pondicherry Aurocity, Puducherry19th October 2012
13.Inter-Disciplinary EthicsNationalICPR & Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University2nd – 3rd August 2012
14.Resent Trends in Methodology in Historical ResearchNationalUGC & Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, TN.16th – 17th March 2012
15.Protection on Wild Life and EnvironmentNationalNature Care Forum of Rajapalayam associated with World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), TN.25th August 2000

Orientation Programme

Sl. No.TitleFunding AgencyOrganizationDuration and Year
1.Induction Programme into Jesuit EducationHigher Education Commission, Jesuit Madurai Province, Tiruchirappalli.St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli11th-12th June 2018
2.Faculty Induction ProgrammeBishop Heber College (Autonomous), TrichyBishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy2nd-3rd September 2021

International Conferences & Colloquium

Sl. No.TitleFunding AgencyTypeDuration / Year
1.The Challenges of Higher Education in the 21st CenturySt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli.International Colloquium27th September 2019
2.Archaeological Research in Tamil Nadu: 1961-2011Manarkeni Research Magazine (Tamil) PuducherryConference24th November 2012
3.Paradigm Shift in Educational Research – 2021 (PSER-2021)Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.International webinar (virtual mode)10th -11th June 2021
4.Varalatrai Nokki Or Adi Kurumans Ina Makkalin Valviyal (Tamil)Ilanthamilar Peravai and Rotract Club, KovilpattiInternational webinar (virtual mode)12th July 2021
5.Migration of Tamils in the French Colonial Countries – A Historical PerspectiveJeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, TheniInternational webinar (virtual mode)28th September 2021
6.Non-Violence and GandhiSathiyam Social Service Organization (SSSO), Tripatture, Tamil NaduInternational webinar (virtual mode)9th October 2021

Archaeological Excavation Experience

  • Participated in the Archaeological Excavations at Porunthal in Palani Taluk, Dindigul district from 10.05.2010 to 23.06.2010 Department of History, Pondicherry University and sponsored by Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, ASI, New Delhi, and University Grand Commission, New Delhi.

Resource Person

Sl. NoTittle of the EventName of the OrganizationTitle of the PresentationDuration
1Project Expert Review : Ancient Building TechnologyWisdom Wealth International School, Virudhunagar, Tamil NaduProject Reviewer (Virtual mode)21.09.2023
2Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s Perspectives on State and Society in Contemporary IndiaSathiyam Social Service Organization, Vellore, Tamil NaduBiography of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Virtual mode)22nd to 28th April 2021
3Photo Exhibition on “The World of Rock Art”Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi and Pondicherry UniversityGuide Lecturer25th July to 25th August 2013

MOOC/SWAYAM Courses/ Refreshers Courses

Sl. No.Title of the CourseName of the InstitutionName of the PlatformMonth & Year
1.Introduction to Modern Indian Political ThoughtNPTEL, IIT, GuwahatiSWAYAMApril 2023
2.United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)NPTEL, IIT, HyderabadSWAYAMApril 2023
3.Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS 26.0Ramanujan College, New DelhiRefreshers Courses08 – 22 May, 2023

Special Award

Sl. NoName of the AwardName of the OrganizationDate
1.Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF)University Grants Commission, New Delhi06.06.2012
2.Dr T. Sundararaj Endowment Cash Award  (Best Paper Published)St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Trichy.10.04.2021

Extension

Additional Responsibilities

Sl. NoTypeName of the Organization
1.ExaminerSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli,  Tamil Nadu 620 002
2.Question Paper SetterSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli,  Tamil Nadu 620 002
3.Question Paper SetterGovernment College for Women (Autonomous) Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu  612 001
4.Question Paper SetterArul Anandar College (Autonomous) Karumathur, Madurai 625 514
5.Question Paper SetterAnnamalai University, Chidamparam  Tamil Nadu – 608 002
6.Academic ConsultantTALENTEDGE Education Ventures Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai – 400 086
7.ExaminerSri. S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College (Autonomous), Sattur, Virudhungar Dist, Tamil Nadu-626 203