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R. Velmurugan

R. Velmurugan presently working as an Associate Professor in Commerce, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore. He started his career as a Project Fellow under UGC Sponsored Major Research Project at NGM College, Pollachi. He has 18 years of teaching experience has 15 years of research experience. To his credit he produced 22 Ph.D. Scholars and 5 M.Phil. Scholars. At present 1 scholar submitter his thesis, 6 Ph.D. Scholars are under his guidance. Moreover, to his credit he published 163 articles in various International Journals, of which 54 articles are published in Scopus Indexed Journals and 15 articles in Web of Science and 76 articles in edited volumes. He also participates and presented 27 papers in various International Seminar / Conference and 54 National Seminar / Conference. He acted as an external examiner for various M.Phil. and Ph.D. Viva voce examinations. He acted as a Vice Chancellor nominee for Doctoral Committee Expert at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and Periyar University, Salem. He acted as a Chairperson at various National Level Conferences. He also acted as an Expert for Syllabus Scrutiny Committee, Question Paper Scrutiny Committee and Expert members for Board of Studies at various reputed Colleges. Considering his meritorious contribution, he received awards like Best Paper Presenter, Best Research Supervisor and Best Faculty Awards from various research foundations and councils. He too acted as a resource person for 27 Guest Lectures, 30 Workshops and 10 faculty development programmes.

Publications

Smart Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Territorial Development
Smart Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Territorial Development
R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel, R. Bhuvaneswari, Senthil Kumar Subramani. © 2025. 30 pages.
Smart entrepreneurship and innovation are crucial for sustainable territorial development, blending economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. By leveraging...
Economic Contributions and Social Impacts of Women Rural Entrepreneurs
Economic Contributions and Social Impacts of Women Rural Entrepreneurs
R. Velmurugan, R. Bhuvaneswari, S. Senthilkumar. © 2025. 22 pages.
Rural women entrepreneurs are driving economic growth (jobs, diversified economies) and social progress (gender equality, empowered communities) through ventures in agriculture...
The Role of Women's Entrepreneurship in Rural Development
The Role of Women's Entrepreneurship in Rural Development
R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel, K. Jothi, Ravi Thirumalaisamy. © 2025. 22 pages.
Rural women entrepreneurs drive progress beyond economics. This chapter explores their impact on growth, empowerment, and social good. Despite facing limitations, they display...
Professional Development Focused on Teaching and Learning in Online Environments
Professional Development Focused on Teaching and Learning in Online Environments
R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel, R. Bhuvaneswari, Ravi Thirumalaisamy. © 2025. 24 pages.
Professional development focused on teaching and learning in online environments is crucial in equipping educators with essential skills for digital education. This abstract...
Use of Metaverse in Tourism and Hospitality Services
Use of Metaverse in Tourism and Hospitality Services
R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel, K. Jothi, Ravi Thirumalaisamy. © 2025. 24 pages.
The metaverse is revolutionizing the tourism and hospitality industries by offering immersive virtual experiences, enhancing customer engagement, and streamlining operations....
Mentoring Students With Disabilities
Mentoring Students With Disabilities
R. Velmurugan, R. Bhuvaneswari, S. Senthilkumar. © 2025. 34 pages.
Mentoring is crucial in supporting the academic and personal development of students with disabilities by offering tailored guidance and advocacy. This chapter outlines a...
Assessing the Economic Impact of Homestay Tourism in Rural Communities
Assessing the Economic Impact of Homestay Tourism in Rural Communities
R. Velmurugan, K. Jothi, J. Sudarvel, Ravi Thirumalaisamy. © 2025. 32 pages.
Homestay tourism in rural communities offers an immersive travel experience, fostering cultural exchange and driving economic growth in underserved areas. This study assesses its...
Securing Tomorrow: Cybersecurity and Remote Work Trends
Securing Tomorrow: Cybersecurity and Remote Work Trends
R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel, K. Jothi, Ravi Thirumalaisamy, Shashank Mittal. © 2025. 16 pages.
Workers now benefit from flexible arrangements caused by remote work but their organizations face significantly higher cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Electronic tools with...
Impact of Social Media on Government Operational Dynamics
Impact of Social Media on Government Operational Dynamics
Nadia Sha, Bitha S. Mani, B. Ganesh, Sankar Ganesh, R. Velmurugan, J. Sudarvel. © 2023. 14 pages.
Social media's influence extends to policymaking, as governments are now more attentive to public sentiment and demands voiced on these platforms. Additionally, social media...