Faculty Profile

1.Name of the Faculty : Dr.C.THIRUMAL AZAGAN

2.Department and Designation : Assistant Professor / Management Studies
3.Date of Joining : 20.11.2009
4.Faculty ID : TF133
5. E-mail Address : azhaganct@gmail.com
6. Date of Birth : 30.05.1974
7. Qualification : B.Sc., MBA.,M.Phil.,Ph.D , UGC – NET, SET
8. Specialization : Marketing
9. Professional Experience :
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2009 – Till date Anna University, BIT Campus Tiruchirappalli, TN
Handling Strategic Management, Information Management, Software Project Management, Enterprise
Resource Planning, Retail Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Development,
Strategic Human Resource Development, Advertising & Sales Promotion subjects.
 Acting as Project Coordinator for MBA students.
 Acting as Soft skill Coordinator for MBA students.

SENIOR LECTURER
2003 – 2009 Adhiparasakthi Eng`g. College Melmaruvathur, TN

 Handled Principles of Management , Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management,

Management Information System, Advertising & Sales Promotion Human Resource Management
and Entrepreneurship Development subjects and achieved consistent good student Pass Percentage
in University examinations
 Acted as a Additional Controller for Anna University Examinations of our College
 Acted as a Co-coordinator for Institute – Industry interaction cell
 Acted as Public Relations Officer (PRO)
 Guided more than 150 Students for University of Madras , Anna University , Annamalai University
and Alagappa University.

LECTURER
2000-2003 VelTech Engg College Chennai,Tamil Nadu
 Handled Principles of Management , Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management System
Management, Management Information System, Human Resource Management , Organizational
Behavior subjects and achieved consistent good student Pass Percentage in University examinations
 Co-coordinated and conducted a State level Management Meet “VELVISION 2002” on August
27,2002
 Created and developed Department Library
 Conducted Videography Sessions and Personality Development Programmes

10.Research Guidance : Nil

11.Awards and Honours : Nil
12. Sponsored Projects : Nil
13. Patents : Nil
14. Publications
(i) Internationally Refereed Journals : (along with Impact Factor)

(ii) National Journals:

● Challenges and Issues Faced By Sugar Industry In Tamil Nadu - A Case Study Dr. C. Thirumal Azhagan,
International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology - Volume 3 Issue 11 – NOVEMBER
2017.
● A Study on Employee Satisfaction towards Welfare Facilities in Betel Nut Industry Dr. C. Thirumal
Azhagan, International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology - Volume 3 Issue 11 –
NOVEMBER 2017.
● A Case Study Approach on Recruitment And Selection With References to Boiler Industry Dr. C.
Thirumal Azhagan, International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology - Volume 3
Issue 11 – NOVEMBER 2017.
● A Case Study on Training Methodologies in Fabrication Industry Dr. C. Thirumal Azhagan, International
Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology - Volume 3 Issue 11 – NOVEMBER 2017.
● Dr. C. Thirumal Azhagan & Cynthia Napoleon, “A Study on the influence of service quality on Retail
Store image with reference to Organized Retail sector, Trichy” in International Journal of Advanced
Education and Research ” Vol. No.2 March 2017 issue 3, ISSN No.: 2455-5746, IF: 5.34.
● Dr. C. Thirumal Azhagan & Dhatchayani. S, “A Study on Challenges of Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) Implementation in Manufacturing Industry” International Journal of Advanced Education and
Research, Volume 2; Issue 3; May 2017; Page No. 48-51, ISSN: 2455-5746, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.84.
● Dr. C. Thirumal Azagan & Noorul Asan. A, “Consumer Attitude And Behaviour Towards Organic Food
Products in Trichy - Empirical Study” International Journal for Science and Advance Research in
Technology (IJSART) Volume: 3 | Issue: 5 | May 2017, ISSN (Online) : 2395 – 1052 SJIF Impact Factor :
3.55.
● Dr. C. Thirumal Azhagan & Sakthi Kumar. N. G., “An effectiveness of E-CRM in Retail Stores towards
the Customers “in International Journal of Economic and Business Review. Volume - 5, Issue- 5, May
2017, e-ISSN : 2347 - 9671, p- ISSN : 2349 – 0187, IF : 6.484.
● Article published in International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, “Role of service
quality and store image in customers’ store choice” . ISSN: 2455-4030, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.24; Page No.
65-68.
● Article published in International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, “Challenges and
issues of ERP implementation in Manufacturing Industry” . ISSN: 2455-4030, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.24;
Page No. 59-61.
● Article published in International Journal for Scientific Research and Development, “An impact of E-
CRM in the field of retail sector : Customer effectiveness” .ISSN 2321- 0613.
● Article published in EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, “Consumer Attitude and
perception towards Organic Foods” . ISSN (Online) : 2455 - 3662 SJIF Impact Factor :3.967.
● Article published in International Journal of Printing, Packaging and Allied Sciences, “Effectiveness of
Public Service Advertising in Health awareness among rural youths – An Empirical Study” .ISSN 2320-
4387.
● Article published in Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities , “Women and
Leadership – A critical evaluation on barriers ” .ISSN 2250- 1665. (Impact Factor – 3.094) – ANNEXURE –I
Listed Journal.
● Article published in Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities , “Spot and Futures
Price Relationship of Spices Commodities in India ” .ISSN 2250- 1665. (Impact Factor – 3.094) –
ANNEXURE –I Listed Journal.
● Article published in Global Journal of Engineering Science and Research Management , “Influence of
Retail Atmospheric and Planogram on customer perception in retail stores, Trichy ” .ISSN 2349- 4506.
(Impact Factor – 2.265)
● Article published in International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology , “E-
Business Security Towards Customer Perception – An Empirical Study ” . ISSN : 2349-6010. Pp 32-35.
● Article published in International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology , “Customer
Perception towards E-Banking in Trichy District ” . ISSN : 2349-6010.
● Article published in International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology , “Customer
Satisfaction Towards Organized Retail Format in Tiruchirapalli – An Empirical Study ” . ISSN : 2349-6010.
● Article published in Primax International Journal of Commerce and Management Research “A study on
effective layout strategies and planogram for retail stores ” .ISSN 2321- 3604. (Impact Factor – 3.532)
● Article published in Primax International Journal of Commerce and Management Research “A
systematic approach in e-business security (issues and challenges)” .ISSN 2321- 3604. (Impact Factor –
3.532)
● Article published in Primax International Journal of Commerce and Management Research “Customer
perception towards E-banking” .ISSN 2321- 3604. (Impact Factor – 3.532)
● Article published in Primax International Journal of Commerce and Management Research “Customer
expectation towards organized retail formats” .ISSN 2321- 3604. (Impact Factor – 3.532)
● Article published in International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Development on the topic
“Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management- A Case Study on Plastic Industry” .ISSN 2394- 8906. Pp 404-
409.(Impact Factor – 2.415)
● Article published in Intercontinental Journal of Human Resource Research Review on the topic “A Study to
Analyze the impact of Team Management” .ISSN 2347- 1662. Pp 1-5.
● Article published in International Conference Proceedings Nanobio Pharmaceutical Technology –
Applications and Perspectives on the topic “New Product Development - Preparation and Evaluation of
Miconazole Nitrate Nanoemulsion using Tween 20 as Surfactant for Effective Topical and Transdermal
Delivery – A Management Approach”. Elseveir Publications. ISBN 978-935-107-293-5.
● Article published in Intercontinental Journal of Human Resource Research Review on the topic “Design
and Implementation of Mentoring Programme in Manufacturing Industry” .ISSN 2347- 1662. Pp 68-74.
● Article published in International Journal Entrepreneurship and Management on the topic “Empirical
Study on Marketing Strategies for Skin care cosmetics with reference to Organized retail sector” .ISSN
2162- 1578.
● Article published in International Journal of Information Technology and Management Research on the
topic “Organized Retailing in India – is it a Midas Touch?”. ISSN 0975-2099
●Article published in Material Management Review on the topic “Emerging Retail Logistics”. ISSN 2320-
0758. Pp 14-17.
●Article published in Management Innovator Research Journal on the topic “Empirical Study on customer
preference on organized retail outlets”. ISSN 0974-6749 . Pp 27-40.
●Article published in AMET Journal of Management on the topic “Analytical study on retail service quality of
Organized Retail sector. ISSN 2231-6779. Pp 75-83.
● Article published in M-Infiniti Journal of Management on the topic “C- Commerce” . ISSN 0973-7197.
Pp 58-64.
● Article published in Edited Volume named Strategic Approach for Marketing Management “Empirical
study on Service Quality Performance of Organized Retail sector with reference to Grocery stores in
Trichy”. ISBN 978-93-82338-10-9.
● Article published in Edited Volume named Global Business Environment and its impact on Management
Education “Impact of Globalization in the Organized Retail sector – A snapshot on PLB”. ISBN 978-93-5051-
462-7.
● Article published in Edited Volume named “Managerial Challenges in Business” on the topic “Brand
Consciousness of customers in Organized Retailing” – ISBN 978-81-920303-2-6.
● Article published in Edited Volume named “Innovations and Competitiveness of Small and Medium
Enterprises” on the topic “Strategies to enhance competitiveness of SMEs” – ISBN 978-81-7835-834-5.
● Article published in Edited Volume named “Innovations in Marketing Management” on the topic
“Organized Retailing” – ISBN 81-7446-471-9.
● Article published in Edited Volume named “Behavioral Dimensions in HR” on the topic “Expectations
of HR in new era” – ISBN 81-7446-469-7.

(iii) International Conferences

●Participated and presented in the International Conference on Innovations in Commerce and

Management conducted by AVC College , Mayiladuthurai on August 10 and 11, 2015 and presented a
paper on the topic “Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management – A Case study on Plastic Industry”.
●Participated and presented in the International Conference on Advances in Design & Manufacturing
conducted by National Institute of Technology , Trichy on December 5,6 and 7, 2014 and presented a
paper on the topic “Analysis on project management of railway Doubling work at Hubli”.
●Participated and presented in the International Conference on Advances in Design & Manufacturing
conducted by National Institute of Technology , Trichy on December 5,6 and 7, 2014 and presented a
paper on the topic “Inventory Management Using ABC Analysis - A Case Study On Manufacturing
Industry”.
● Participated and presented in the International Conference on “Synchronizing Management Theories and
Business Practices : Challenges ahead ” conducted by Annamalai University on July 27 -29, 2012 and
presented a paper on the topic “A Critical Study on Service Quality performance in Organized retail
sector”.
● Participated and presented in the International Conference on “Impact of Globalization ” conducted by
Periyar Institute of Management, Periyar University on February 10 &11 - 2011 and presented a paper
on the topic “Private Label Brands in Organized retail sector”.
● Participated and presented in the International Conference on “Global Economic Ascendance Realm”
conducted by Alagappa University on April 1 and 2 - 2009 and presented a paper on the topic “Rural
Retailing – is it untapped?”.
● Participated and presented in the International Conference on “Global Business Strategy in Competitive
Environment” conducted by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management on September 22,23 - 2007 and presented
a paper on the topic “Strategies for confronting Hyper Competition”.
● Participated in the International Conference on “Managerial issues in the Globalized Era ” conducted by
Sree Amman Institute of Management & Research on October 17,18- 2007 and presented a paper on the
topic “Impact of CSR in SME’s”.
● Participated in the International Conference on “Small and Medium Enterprises under Globalization”
conducted by Gandhigram Rural University on October 16,17 - 2006 and presented a paper on the topic
“Strategies to enhance competitiveness of SME’s”.
● Participated in the International Seminar “Towards a richer understanding of Global Economy & Financial
Markets” conducted by Adaikkalamadha Institute of Management , Tanjore on September 29,30 - 2005 and
presented a paper on the topic “Stress Management”.
● Participated in the International Seminar “Emerging trends in Global Business : Challenges and
Opportunities for developing countries” conducted by P.R.Institute of Management on February 6,7-
2004 and presented a paper on the topic “Technology Management for Competitive Advantage”.

(iv) National Conferences

Advanced Management and Engineering 21-10-2016 Department Of Business Administration KSR
College Of Engineering Tiruchengode
● National Conference on Pragmatic Strategies To Achieve Business Eminence 20-09-2016 SRM B School
SRM University, Chennai
● National Conference on Recent Advances In Computer Technologies 28-04-2016 Department Of
Computer Applications Adhiparasakthi Engineering College Melmaruvathur
● Recent advances in Computer technologies 10-04-2013 Department of Computer Applications
Adhiparasakthi Engineering college Melmaruvathur
● Business intelligence And innovation for Emerging markets 08-03-2014 Glow plus training Academy
Chellammal college, Chennai
● Participated and presented in the NAAC sponsored State level Seminar on “Innovative practices in
Higher Education ” conducted by Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science on July 06, 2013 and
presented a paper on the topic “Impelmenting Innovative Practices in Teaching through Mentoring”.
● Participated and presented in the National Conference on “Opportunities and Challenges in present
Global Business Scenario ” conducted by Adhiparasakthi Engineering College on December 27, 2012 and
presented a paper on the topic “Service Quality in Organized and Unorganized Retail with Reference to
Grocery Stores in Chennai”.
● Participated and presented in the National Conference on “Innovative Management Practices and
Business Excellence ” conducted by M.I.E.T Engineering College on October 17, 2012 and presented a
paper on the topic “Service Quality in Unorganized retail sector”.
● Innovative practices in Management 09-02-2012 10-02-2012 Mailam Engineering College Mailam
engineering College Mailam.
● Participated and presented in the National Conference on “Private participation in Higher Education”
conducted by Pondicherry University on April 13 - 2009 and presented a paper on the topic “Problems in
Private participation in Higher Education ”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Interface between Industry & Higher Education Institution to
face Global Competition ” conducted by Gandhigram Rural University on March 13,14 - 2008 and
presented a paper on the topic “Corporate Social Responsibility – a Myth to MSME’s”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Knowledge Management System ” conducted by Nehru
College of Management on October 19, 2007 and presented a paper on the topic “Knowledge Management
– Lifeline of IT Sector”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Business Intelligence in ERP ” conducted by Sree Sastha
Institute of Engg. & Technology on March 29, 2007 and presented a paper on the topic “Business
Intelligence – Management of Technical Issues”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Challenging Management Issues in Globalized Environment”
conducted by St. Joseph’s Engg. College on March 2, 2007 and presented a paper on the topic “Collaborative
Commerce Demystified”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Modern Management - an Art of War” conducted by Thanthai
Hans Roever College on February 16,17 - 2007 and presented a paper on the topic “Organized Retailing”.
● Participated in the National Conference on “Strategic Management - Opportunities & Challenges in post
LPG Era ” conducted by Periyar Institute of Management on February 15 - 2007 and presented a paper on
the topic “HR Practices – Strategies & Developments with reference to SME’s”.
● Participated and presented in the National Seminar “Financial Services – Recent developments and
Service Marketing Challenges” conducted by Crescent Engineering College, Chennai on November 11,
2006 and presented a paper on the topic “Reach of IT in Banking Services”.
● Participated and presented in the National Seminar “Role of Consumerism” conducted by
Bharathidasan University, Trichy on January 2006 and presented a paper on the topic “Consumer
Complaint Handling Process”.
● Participated and presented in the National Seminar “Role of Consumerism” conducted by
Bharathidasan University, Trichy on January 2006 and presented a paper on the topic “Consumer
Complaint Handling Process”.
● Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar “Information Technology – Challenges and
Opportunities” conducted by Erode Arts College (Autonomous) ,Erode on September 09,10 - 2005 and
presented a paper on the topic “Role of IT in Employment Opportunities”.
● Participated in the National Seminar “Global Competitiveness in Business :Trends and Traits” conducted
by P.R.Institute of Management on February 25,2004 and presented a paper on the topic “Challenges of HR
in Globalised Era”.

(V) Books Published with ISBN number/ISSN number

● Authored a book named “Marketing Research and Consumer Behaviour “ for Annamalai University,
Chidambaram.
● Authored a book named “Research Methodology and Statistics (Tamil Medium) “ for Annamalai
University, Chidambaram.
● Authored a book named “Decision Support System “for Madras University under Directorate of
Distance Education.

14. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINAR/ SHORT TERM REFRESHER COURSE ATTENDED

● Participated in the TEQUIP sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Enhancing Classroom

Communication” conducted by Department of English, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli from 18-07-2016
to 31.07.2016 .
● Participated in the TEQUIP sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Numerical Methods and
Statistical Tools in Engineering” conducted by Department of Automobile Engineering, Anna University,
Tiruchirappalli from 09-06-2016 to 22.06.2016 .
● PHP Programming 01-06-2015 05-06-2015 Department Of Computer Applications Adhiparasakthi
Engineering College Adhiparasakthi Memaruvathur
● Participated in the UGC sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Small Business Management”
conducted by Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 14th and 15th March -
2014 .
● National Seminar On Innovative Practices In Management 09-02-2012 10-02-2012 Mailam Engineering
College, Mailam.
● Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “How to publish Research papers in Journals”
conducted by Adhiparasakthi Engineering College on 29th October -2010 .
●Participated in the One Day National Workshop on “Data Analysis for MBA Projects using SPSS Software”
conducted by Adhiparasakthi Engineering College on March 28-2009 .
● Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Leadership and Creativity” conducted by
Mailam Engineering College from March 2nd to 6th -2009 .
●Participated in the State Level One Day National Workshop on “Data Analysis using SPSS ” conducted by
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College on May 7-2008.
●Participated in the One Day National Workshop on “Data Warehousing and Data Mining” conducted by
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College on March 21-2007 .
●Participated in the Two Day FDP on “Business Application Software” conducted by Rajalakshmi
Engineering College on January 10 & 11-2007 .
● Participated in the One Day National Workshop on “Total Productive Maintenance – an Industrial
Approach” Sponsored by ISTE –APEC Chapter on August 24-2005 .
●Participated in the One Day Workshop on “Research Approach to MBA Projects” conducted by University
of Madras on October 24-2002 .
15. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINAR ORGANISED
● Organized International Workshop on Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) at Anna University,
Tiruchirappalli, on August 28, 2015.

16. Other contribution (if any )

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
● Scientific Board of Economics, Management and Humanities, ICHEM (International Centre of Humanities
Economics and Management).

Signature

HOD Dean