Doctoral Research at IMG

IMG holds distinction as a recognized Research Centre for Management studies and Social Sciences. Within this academic realm, two esteemed faculty members, namely Dr. S Sajeev and Dr. AnishiaJayadev, serve as Research guides affiliated with the University of Kerala. This signifies IMG's commitment to fostering advanced academic pursuits and contributing to the broader fields of Management studies and Social Sciences through doctoral research initiatives. Following is the data regarding the doctoral academic programmes as of now.

Dr Sajeev S.

Professor and guide for doctoral programme under Commerce and Management under University of Kerala 

Details of Research Scholars 

• Title-Impact of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Project in Strengthening Urban Infrastructure of Kerala”-Keerthana K
• Problems and Prospects of Fish Farming Enterprises in Kerala”- Muhammed Shamim H
• Electronic Waste Management in Kerala: Issues and Challenges”-Athira. S
• A Study on Prospects and Problems of Senior Entrepreneurship in Kerala” -  Neena George 
• Priority sector lending and Empowerment of the Masses”- Hashim.M
• Tourism Industry in South India: A comparative Study of Tourism Strategies of Kerala and Karnataka” -  AkhilReji Jacob
• Problems and prospects of handicrafts in Kerala with geographical Indications”- Arya Reghunathan
• A study on consumer skepticism towards media advertisements”-  Sumi John

Dr Anishia Jayadev.

Associate Professor and guide for doctoral programme under Social Science (Sociology and Social Work) under University of Kerala, Annamalai University and Dravidian University, Kuppam, Hyderabad.

Details of Research Scholars 

1. Was co-guide to Ms BilkheezBeegum S who was awarded PhD from the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Annamalai University in September 2022 under the topic “A Sociological Study on Women Cancer Patients in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala”. 
2. "Challenges Faced by Transgenders in Kerala and their Coping Strategies in their daily life situations " -Jayalakshmi .L
3. "Constructing Identity, Body and Space of Transmen in Kerala"- Rajathi Johnson. 
4. "Conflict-Induced Migration of Transgender Community in Kerala" -Vishnu J Mohan
5. "Challenges Confronted by the Healthcare Institutions in Controlling Communicable Diseases in Kerala" -  Vishnu G. Sivanandhan
6. “A sociological analysis of the stroke Victims and Their Care Givers - the case of Kerala” - Rethika S
7. “Reproductive Health of Women Cashew Workers in the SouthernDistricts of Kerala”  - SmtRagi Ravi (Co-guide, Annamalai University

Who can seek the scholar status?

Any student of commerce and social science could opt IMG as a centre. The students registered with Kerala University. IMG is an approved research centre for Kerala University. They either have to qualify the common Entrance exam for PhD conducted by Kerala University or they should have qualified the UGC and have been granted fellow ship.