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Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan

Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management (ACC, BUA, ENT & ECO), Skyline University,
Nigeria. He has a Ph.D. in Management, MBA in HR & Marketing from Periyar University Salem, Tamil Nadu India. In addition, he has Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Labour Law from Alagappa University Tamil Nadu India, He has completed and passed UGC NET-Management Exam.

 

He has over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration in Nigerian & Indian Higher Educational institutions. He has also worked 6 years as Manager in Textile Manufacturing Firm in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

His research interests are in the areas of Business Management, HR & Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Personnel Management & Labour Law. He is a member of the Editorial Board in Many International Peer review Journals & Scopus - Web of Science journals, Indo Global Journal of Applied Management Science, and Observer of Management Education. He is as well an active life member of the NIPM Network and HRFA Coimbatore Chapter.

He has presented papers in 65 International (including Scopus 13 indexed journals) and 51 National level conferences. Contributed many edited volumes of books and published papers in ISBN books and peer-reviewed ISSN journals. His 70 articles were published in International journals (including 13 Scopus indexed journals), 134 articles in National refereed journals 10 articles base.com online journal and 62 articles in Conference Proceedings and Edited Volume ISBN Books. He has published 4 patent publications. He has participated in 50+ faculty & Staff Development Programs (FDP&IFDP). He acted as a resource person and Guest lecturer for around 15 Programmemes. He has guided 168 projects in M.B.A. and 4 Ph.D. He got an Authorized Guide ship for PhD from Indian Universities such as Anna University and Bharathiar University, He has equally performed as an External examiner for evaluating PhD Thesis and conducting Viva voce examinations around 15 Thesis of Indian universities such as Annamalai University Periyar University, MS University, Anna University, Alagappa University and Bharathiar University.

Some of Recent Publications:

  1. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, Titled as “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Business Innovation: Tactics for Decision-Making Operational Efficiency” in the Book of “Business Technology Strategies for Decision Making and Competitive Advantage” Published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing; ©2026, 30th January 2026 ISBN No. 0975-1351 https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/399371; ISBN13: 9798369395066 | ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369395073 | EISBN13: 9798369395080; DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9506-6.ch005
  2. Sadiq Sani Adamu & Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan, “Entrepreneurship and The Sustainability of Small and Medium Size Businesses in Selected States of Nigeria” Published in ISRG Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (ISRGJAHSS), Volume – III Issue –IV (July-August) 2025, ISSN: 2583-7672 (Online) DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16254066
  3. Prince Martin & Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan, “Achieving HR Excellence through Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices” Published in the Conference Proceedings Transforming India 5.0: Sustainable Strategies for Emerging Challenges & Opportunities International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, Vol - XXI, Issue -1 No.50, January-June 2025 (UGC-Care Journal) (hard copy printed journal)
  4. Aliyu Mohammed, Dr. Shugam Sundararajan, Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, Dr.Sulieman Ibrahim Kassim Titled as “AI-driven Innovation in 6G networks: A strategic management perspective” Published in Advances in Computers,  Science Direct Elsevier Scopus indexed publication https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.adcom.2025.03.022  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065245825000567?dgcid=author (April 2025)
  5. M. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Vijay Arputharaj, Dr. Sathya V, Dr. Dalvin Vinoth Kumar, Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan, Dr. Sivanantham V, Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, Titled as “Prediction of type 2 diabetes using support vector machine with enhanced levy flight based fruitfly optimization algorithm and feature selection approaches” Published in Yugoslav Journal of Operations Research (Scopus Q3 Journal) Feb (2025), Number 35, S.1, 1-24. ISSN - 2683-3867. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/YJOR240615001A
  6. S. Senthil Kumar, Mr. Haroon Rasheed, Sarada Amarnath Maganti, Dr. J. Anthony Gruze Thangaraj, Dr. K. Senthil Kumar, Dr. M. Kavitha, Dr. Shugam Sundararajan, Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, Titled as “The Role of Marketing in Venture Capital Investment Decisions and Portfolio Diversification in Nigeria's Startup Ecosystem” Published in South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 579–593,  Volume XXV S2 2024, ISSN: 2348-3954. https://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/2743
  7. Subramani Senthil Kumar, Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, Mr. Haroon Rasheed, Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, Titled as “Metaverse as a Platform For Entrepreneurs and Startups: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges” Published in International Journal of Marketing & Financial Management,  Volume-12 | Issue-1| 2024|, ISSN: 2348-3954. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53882/IJMFM.2024.1201002
  8. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, “Talent management in the Era of Digitalization: a conceptual study on Global HR strategies” Published in Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of OCT-DEC. 2024, Vol 26, Issue 105 page no.3-18, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  9. Shanmugam Sundararajan, Titled as “Unveiling the Landscape of Women Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities in Nigeria and India” Published in an International Peer Reviewed Refereed Quarterly Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, September- 2024, ISSN No. 2278-8808 Vol 12, Issue 69. (Print ISSN 2319-4766)
  10. Subramani Senthil Kumar, Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, Dr. Sudhakar Kota, Mr. Haroon Rasheed & Dr. Shanmugam Sundararajan, Titled as “Outsourcing Healthcare Services and its Impact on Strategic Goals of Patient Care in Nigerian Private Hospitals” Published in Management & Technology Research Communications - An Open Access International Journal of Management & Technological Sciences, Vol 1 No (1) May-June-July 2024, ISSN No.
  11. Ravi Kumar Poluru, Shanmugam Sundararajan, Vinodhkumar S, S. Balakrishnan, Sathya V, Manikandan Rajagopal, “Predicting nitrous oxide contaminants in Cauvery basin using region-based convolutional neural network” Publsihed in Q1 Scopus Indexed Journal Science Direct Groundwater for Sustainable Development, ISSN No. 2352-801X/© 2024 Elsevier, 26 (May 2024)
  12. Shanmugam Sundararajan, “A comparative study on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in India vs Nigeria” Published in an International Peer Reviewed Refereed Quarterly Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplianry Studies, JAN-FEB 2024, ISSN No. 2278-8808 Vol 12, Issue 67. (Print ISSN 2319-4766)
  13. Shanmugam Sundararajan, “Impact of Strategic Human Resource Management on Mediating the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Ventures and Sustainable Growth” Published in IMCSM Proceedings An international serial publication for theory and practice of Management Science, Published by University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor, Department of Engineering Management ISSN 2620-0597, Volume XX, Issue (1), (2024), ISBN 978-86-6305-150-8; May 2024
  14. Shanmugam Sundararajan, “Prediction of Risks Using Artificial Intelligence in Digitalized Human Resource Management” Published in: “2023/24 4th International Conference on Computation, Automation and Knowledge Management (ICCAKM) IEEE Conference held on December 2023 at Duabi United Arab Emirates,” Publication dated 5th March 2024, DOI: 10.1109/ICCAKM58659.2023.10449648
  15. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, “Assessing the Environmental Impact: A comparative analysis of Pollution Generated by Online and Offline Purchases” Published in Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of JULY-SEP. 2024, Vol 26, Issue 104 page no.17-48, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  16. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, “Unravelling Nigeria's Inflation Crisis: Assessing The Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal and Dollar Scarcity on Economic Stability” Published in Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of APRIL-JUNE. 2024, Vol 26, Issue 103 page no.15-30, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.
  17. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Dr.Prince Martin, “An Empirical study on Building high performance team training through three C’s Culture, Competence and Commitment” Published in International Journal of Business Review and Entrepreneurship Volume 5 Issue 1, April 2024 ISSN No: 1115-9146
  18. Shanmugam Sundararajan & Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, “Mitigating Global Food Waste: Addressing the Multifaceted Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Solutions” Published in Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of JAN-MAR. 2024, Vol 26, Issue 102 page no.5-26, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  19. Shanmugam Sundararajan, Mr. Aliyu Mohammed & Dr. S. Senthilkumar, “A Study on HR Strategies for Managing Talents in Global Perspective”, Published in Title: International Scientific Research Group Publishers J Econ Bus Manag, ISSN: 2584-0916 (Online) Volume – II Issue-I (January- February) 2024 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10547775
  20. S.Sundararajan & Aliyu Mohammed, “Disruptive Dynamics and Transformational Opportunities: An In-depth Exploration of E-commerce and Online Marketplaces” Published in ISAR Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol-2, Iss-1 (Jan- 2023): 5-8
  21. S.Sundararajan & Aliyu Mohammed, “Exploring the Dynamics of Women's Entrepreneurship in Kano Metropolis” Published in ISAR Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol-2, Iss-1 (Jan- 2023): 1- 4 (ISSN: 2584-0169)
  22. S.Sundararajan, “A Conceptual Study on Indigenous Knowledge Management” Published in ISAR Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, ISAR J Mul Res Stud; Vol-1, Iss-2 (Sep- 2023): 8-13, ISSN: 2583-9705
  23. 1 S. Senthil Kumar, 2Dr. S. Sundararajan, 3Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, 4Dr. K. Senthil “Consumer's Awareness and Purchase Decision Precedence towards Solar Energy Products in Kano City of Nigeria” Published in A Journal of Research Administration- Society of research administrators International 2023 ISSN:1539-1590 | E-ISSN:2573-7104, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023) (Scopus Indexed Journal)
  24. Trimisiyu Omotayo Lawal1, Mustapha Abdulsalam2, Aliyu Mohammed3, Shanmugam Sundararajan4 “Economic and Environmental Implications of Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Arid Regions: A Cross-disciplinary Analysis of Plant Science, Management, and Economics” Published in An International Journal of Membrane Science and Technology, 2023, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp 3100-3114, 2023-08-04 (Scopus indexed journal)
  25. S.Sundararajan & Aliyu Mohammed, “Assessing the Nexus between Abnormal Monsoons, Extreme Weather Events, El Niño Phenomenon, and their Implications on Global Food Prices and Inflation Dynamics” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of OCT-DEC. 2023, Vol 26, Issue 101 page no.113-118, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  26. S.Sundararajan, Title of the paper "The Empirical Investigation on the influence of decisions of Strategic Operation Management for the shopper’s wellness" Submitted on 1st July2023 Taylor and Francis Scopus Indexed International Conference Proceedings Home page link: https://taylorandfrancis.com/partnership/commercial/publishing-services/conference-supplements/
  27. S.Sundararajan, “Evaluation of teacher in Education Institutions” Published in the web of science journal - Indian Journal of Natural Sciences Vol 16 Issue 75 2023 ISSN: 0976-0997 Published in August 2023
  28. S.Sundararajan, “Management of Business Using Machine Learning for Decision Making” Published in the IEEE xplore Journal (Scopus indexed) 2023 ISSN: 0000-0000 Published in August 2023
  29. S.Sundararajan & Aliyu Mohammed, “Poverty, Women's Economic Empowerment and the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of JULY-SEP. 2023, Vol 25, Issue 99 page no.113-118, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  30. S.Sundararajan & Dr.V.Prince Martin, “Title of the Paper: A conceptual study on HRM practices in post covid from the perspectives of digitalization and work-life balance” Published in International Journal of Business Review and Entrepreneurship ISSN No. 1115-9146, Vol-4, Issue-1, April 2023 Issue.
  31. S.Sundararajan, “Empirical investigation on fuzzy-supported HRM for supply chain management concerns” Published in Taylor and Francis Scopus Indexed Proceedings https://taylorandfrancis.com/partnership/commercial/publishing-services/ conference-supplements/ Published in Dec 2023 (Submitted on July 2023)
  • S.Sundararajan, Dr.T.Rajkumar, Dr.S.Senthilkumar, Mr.Aliyu Mohammed &Dr.V.Prince Martin, “Title of the Paper: An analytical study on factors influencing on individual investor’s investment decision on selecting private commercial banks at Kano city in Nigeria” Published in Journal of European Chemical Bulletin, E-ISSN:- 3706-3717, Vol. 12, Issue (Special Issue 1 Part B) June 2023 Scopus Indexed Journal
  • S.Sundararajan & Dr.V.Prince Martin, “Title of the Paper: Transformation of Human Resource Management Practices in the Digital age” Published in Journal of European Chemical Bulletin, E-ISSN:- 2063-5346, Vol. 12, Issue (S2) May 2023 Scopus Indexed Journal
  • S.Sundararajan, Mr.Aliyu Mohammed & Dr.S.Senthilkumar, “Title of the Paper: A Perceptual Study on Impact of Agile Performance Management System in the Information Technology Companies” Published in Scandinavian Journal of Information Systems|ISSN: 0905-0167|1901-0990 May 2023, Vol 35. Issue (1) DOI: 34(2), 3-38 10.5281/SJIS.77516,
  • S.Sundararajan & Mr.Aliyu Mohammed, “Title of the Paper: Changing Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Growth of Entrepreneurship Development” Published in Pratibimba The Journal of IMIS Volume 23, No.1 January-June 2023 ISSN 0972-5466 Idexed in Proquest.
  • S.Sundararajan &Dr.S.Senthilkumar, “Title of the Paper: Small Enterprises Issues and Perception Towards RIT on Business Loan Factors for Substantial Progress in Selected Urban Areas of Kano State of Nigeria” Published in Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences, ISSN: E-ISSN:2368-7487; pp.2140-2156, Vol. 10, Issue (4S) Scopus Indexed Journal
  • S.Sundararajan &Mr.Aliyu Muhammed, Mr Trimisiyu Lawal, “Role of Human Resource Management in the post covid-19 era - Experiential study Published in BioGecko- A Journal for New Zealand Herpetology Vol 12 Issue 02 2023 ISSN NO: 2230-5807 Published in 3rd May 2023.
  • S.Sundararajan & Halifa Nuhu, “Issues Raised at WTO Ministerial Meet 2022 in Geneva” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of JULY-SEP. 2022, Vol 24, Issue 96 page no.113-118, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  • S.Sundararajan &Dr.S.Senthilkumar, “Title of the Paper: An empirical study on women entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility for sustainable economic development” Published in International Journal of Health Science, ISSN:- 2550-6978 E-ISSN: 2550-696x, VOL. 6 NO. S3 (2022), 30th March 2022 https://sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/5266 Scopus Indexed Journal
  • S.Sundararajan &Dr.S.Senthilkumar, “Title of the Paper: A Study on Factors Influencing Individual Investors’ Decisions in selected commercial private banks in Kano city of Nigeria” Published in Seybold Report (ISSN 1533-9211) (TSRJ ) June 2022 Publication | Vol.17 | Issue 06 Scopus indexed Journal

https://seyboldreport.org/article_overview?id=MDYyMDIyMDUyNTE4NDExNTM0  

  • S.Sundararajan & Mr.Aliyu Mohammed “Entrepreneurial opportunities for Women” Published in the conference proceedings on Gender equality and Women empowerment, Published in the ISSN Journal European Journal of Humanities and Educational Advancements, pp.112-115 March 2022 ISSN (E): 2660-5589
  • S.Sundararajan &Mr.Aliyu Muhammed, Mr Trimisiyu Lawal, “ . The Effect of Training on the performance of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMES) in Kano Metropolis Published in Seybold Report (ISSN 1533-9211) (TSRJ ) June 2022 Publication | Vol.17 | Issue 06

https://seyboldreport.org/article_overview?id=MDYyMDIyMTAyODUwMzA5ODUx

  1. S.Sundararajan &Dr.S.Senthilkumar Title of the Paper: A Study on Factors Influencing Individual Investors’ Decisions in selected commercial private banks in Kano city of Nigeria, Published in ABDC journal-Manager – the British Journal of administrative management ISSN no. ISSN: 1746 – 1278 https://tbjam.org/vol58-issue-150/
  2. S.Sundararajan &Mr.Aliyu Muhammed, Mr Trimisiyu Lawal, “Title of the paper: The Impact of Islamic Banking Products on Jaiz Bank's Customer Patronage in Kano Metropolis Published in ISSN Publication International Journals of Economic and Business Management Vol. 10(3), pp. 86- 94, June 2022 https://doi.org/10.14662/ijebm2022130 ISSN:2384-6151

https://www.academicresearchjournals.org/IJEBM/PDF/2022/June/Mohammed%20et%20al.pdf

  • S.Sundararajan & Halifa Nuhu, “Refugee Problems Due to Ukraine War” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of APR-JUNE.2022, Vol 24, Issue 95 page no.77-82, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 6.803, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 6.803
  • S.Sundararajan, “The story of fast growing Indian Startups” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of January - March 2022, Vol 24, Issue 93 page no.83-89, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 5.411, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 5.411
  • S.Sundararajan, “The Multi-dimensional Perspectives - Union Budget 2021-22:” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of October -December 2021, Vol 23, Issue 92 page no.63-71, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 5.411, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 5.411
  • S.Sundararajan & Mr.Rajavel P, “Passengers’ perception on State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), Madurai District" ANVESAK- A bi-annual Journal (UGC Care Group 1 Journal), Vol. 51, No.1(VI) January – June 2021, pp.154-157, ISSN : 0378 – 4568
  • S.Sundararajan, “Union Budget 2021-22: The Multi-dimensional Perspectives” Published in An International Journal of Economics Challenger in the Month of April – June 2021, Vol 23, Issue 91 page no.21-26, ISSN No. 0975-1351 SJIF Impact factor 5.411, Ebsco, Birmingham AL., USA Indexed (Refereed Journal) Impact Factor 5.411
  • Awarded & Rewarded for ‘Excellence in Academics’ during 2023-24 academic year @Skyline University Nigeria during 3rd Convocation ceremony on November 2024.
  • Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation as Winning Team Member in the Faculty Development Programme on “SMG as a Pedagogical Tool for Management Education” facilitated by AIMA at Firebird Institute, Coimbatore.
  • Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation for successful completion of “Hamam Gate Way 2017” on Nov 4th 2017 as an organizing committee member.
  • Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation for having produced 100% passed results in Anna university exams during Nov/Dec 2011 and Apr/May 2012
  • University 10th rank holder in MBA programe at Periyar University, Salem.