Dr. A. Munian
Grade-I Principal | Economics
Professional Profile
Dr. A. Munian is an experienced academician, researcher, author, and educational administrator specializing in Economics. He currently serves as Grade-I Principal of Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Vridhachalam. His career reflects extensive involvement in higher education, research supervision, academic administration, student development, and social service.
Academic Qualifications
Dr. A. Munian completed his B.A. in Economics in 1989 and M.A. in Economics in 1991 from the University of Madras. He obtained his B.Ed. in 1992, qualified NET in Economics in 1993, completed his M.Phil. in 1997, and was awarded his Ph.D. in 2007. He also holds a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA).
Research Specialization
His M.Phil. research focused on “Trends in Income and Expenditure Pattern of Kallakurichi Panchayat Union.” His Ph.D. research was titled “Dynamics of Residential Water Supply and Demand in Chennai City: A Study on Unreliability and Compensatory Strategies Adopted by Households.”
Teaching and Research Experience
Dr. A. Munian has extensive experience in higher education, including 26 years of undergraduate teaching, 21 years of postgraduate teaching, 14 years of M.Phil. teaching, and 15 years of research experience. His academic career has involved teaching, research, student guidance, and institutional administration.
Research Guidance
He has made a significant contribution to research supervision. According to his Bio-Data, 16 M.Phil. candidates and 24 Ph.D. candidates have been awarded their degrees under his research guidance.
Administrative Experience
During his career, Dr. A. Munian has served in several important academic and administrative positions, including Lecturer, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Economics, Controller of Examinations, Grade-II Principal, and Grade-I Principal. He has served at institutions including Presidency College, Chennai, Government Arts and Science College, Kallakurichi, and Government Arts and Science College, Palladam.
Publications and Books
Dr. A. Munian has contributed extensively to academic writing. His Bio-Data lists two national journal articles and ten books. His published research includes work on economic reforms and agricultural growth and microfinance and poverty reduction. His books address subjects including residential water demand and supply, socio-economic transformation, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's economic thought, self-help groups, interlinking of rivers, health economics, foreign direct investment, and economic reforms.
Conferences and Research Presentations
He has participated in numerous regional, national, and international conferences, seminars, symposia, and workshops and has presented papers on topics such as water-resource management, economic reforms, agriculture, microfinance, foreign direct investment, human rights, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and economic development.
Research Projects
Dr. A. Munian has undertaken research projects supported by academic funding agencies. His projects have addressed urban drinking-water supply and sanitation in Tamil Nadu, environmental degradation in major cities of Tamil Nadu, and entrepreneurship and economic development among rural and urban youth entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu.
Award and Social Service
In recognition of his contribution to social service, Dr. A. Munian received the Seva Ratna Award for Social Service.
Student Development and Institutional Service
His institutional responsibilities have included serving as Placement Officer, Director of Students Cooperative Societies, NSS Officer, Discipline Committee Member, Camp Officer, Head of the Department of Economics, Controller of Examinations, Bursar In-Charge, and Principal. These roles demonstrate his involvement in academic administration and student-oriented activities.
Areas of Academic Interest
Based on the research, publications, projects, and presentations listed in his Bio-Data, his academic work covers Economics, Agricultural Economics, Water Resource Economics, Environmental Economics, Microfinance, Poverty Reduction, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Foreign Direct Investment, Women’s Empowerment, and Socio-Economic Studies.
Languages Known
Dr. A. Munian is proficient in Tamil and English, with the ability to read, speak, and write both languages.