 
        
    Dr Rajasekharan Pillai K
Professor
Qualification: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Rajashekharan Pillai is a professor at Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA). He teaches Research methodology to students and supervises PhD Scholars.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) | University of Kerala, Trivandrum | 2006 | 
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Professor | Academic and Research | January 2013 to 2024 | 
| M S N Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala | Professor and Principal | Developed and maintained a conducive teaching and learning environment | August 2011 - December 2012 | 
| Birla Institute of Technology, Kingdom of Bahrain | Senior Lecturer | Taught Economics and Management related subjects to Undergraduate and Post graduate levels • Provided project Guidance to the students of Undergraduate and Post graduate levels • Prepared course materials • Engaged in co-curricular activities | October 2008 - June 2011 | 
| The Indian School, Kingdom of Bahrain | Senior Post Graduate Teacher | • Taught Economics at Higher Secondary level • Prepared course materials • Engaged in co-curricular activities | March 2007 - October 2008 | 
| Periyar Foundation, Thekkady, Kerala, India | Economist | • Prepared Annual Budget • Coordinated focused training programmes • Extended technical Support to the Kerala Forest department • Conducted Socio-Economic and Environmental Studies • Resource person to the trainings in Participatory Biodiversity conservation • Conducted internal auditing of various stakeholders associated to the Institution • Conducted review studies of various action- oriented projects • Liaisoning with various Line Departments • Helped Local-Self Governments institutions in bringing external projects | July 2004 - March 2007 | 
| Kerala Forest Department | Economist | • Prepared Annual Budget • Coordinated focused training programs • Extended technical Support to the Kerala Forest department • Conducted Socio-Economic and Environmental Studies • Resource person to the trainings in Participatory Biodiversity conservation • Conducted internal auditing of various stakeholders associated to the Institution • Conducted review studies of various action- oriented projects • Liaisoning with various Line Departments • Helped Local-Self Governments institutions in bringing external projects | December 1999 - June 2004 | 
| Trinity Educational Complex | Lecturer | June 1993 - December 1999 | 
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Business Policy & Strategy, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Research Methodology, International Business, Tourism
Area of Expertise
Business Policy & Strategy, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Research Methodology, International Business, Tourism
Area of Research
Health economics, Inclusive growth, Tourism, Banking, Higher Education, Behavioural Economics
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of Quilon Management Association (IMA chapter of Kollam district), 2012.
- Member of Toast Masters International, 2013.
- Member of Asia Pacific Tourism Association.
- Member of International Society for Pharmaco-Economics and Outcome Research.