• 2023 -  Associate Professor, Department of Geography, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya
• 2010-2022 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu
• 2007-2010 AssistantProfessor, Department of Geography, Govt.Arts College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
• 2002 - 2007 Guest Lecturer, Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu
• 2000 - 2002 Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu
• 1993 - 2000 Resource Person, Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu

Publications

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS:

1. Geo-modeling approach of determinants of Chikungunya and its spatial distribution pattern in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India.
   Balaji, D., V. Saravanabavan, and K. Katturajan.GeoJournal, Springer –Nature 89, no. 3 ,2024: 109.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-024-11105-7
2. Transport accessibility and efficiency of PHC location in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
   V.Saravanabavan, Vinothini, C., & SujaRose, R. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024; 11(2), 1342-1351.
   https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0605
3. Spatial distribution of primary health care centre and socio-economic conditions of patients in Madurai district V Saravanabavan, C Vinothini and RS Suja Rose.International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2023; 5(2): 192-198 https://doi.org/10.22271/27067483.2023.v5.i2b.192
4. Determinants of health care facilities and patients’ accessibility to PHC in Madurai district
   C Vinothini and V Saravanabavan.International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2023;5(2): 17-22, ISSN: 2706-7491
5. Spatial Variation of Covid-19 Morbidity Status And Identification of Risk Zone In Tamilnadu (India) During First Wave
   V. Saravanabavan, V. Emayavaramban ,V. Thangamani, I. K. Manonmani, R. S. Suja Rose, D. Balaji, R. Rahamath Nisha,  K. Kannadasan, S. Vinothkanna, C. Vinothini.GeoJournal –Springer Nature, Netherland pp1-14, 2022.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-022-10680-x
6. Spatial Distribution of Emerging Diseases in Madurai District: A Geo Medical Study
   C.Vinothini and V. Saravanabavan.International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 7, Issue 6, June – 2022, Pp 1736-1745. ISSN No: 2456-2165
7. Location Accessibility of PHC and Health Care Travel Performance in Madurai District
   C.Vinothini, V. Saravanabavan, V.Emayavaramban.International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022 December, Volume 7, Issue 12. Pp687-695. ISSN No:-2456-2165
8. A geo- spatial approach on COVID-19 mortality in Tamilnadu
   V. Saravanabavan, C. Vinothini, D. Balaji, Alok Manna, Arya Mohan and Athira Rajesh
   International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment 2022; 4(1): 123-131. LSSN 2706-7491.
9. Geo- Medical Analysis of the screening of Oral and Breast Pre-Cancer cases using Mobile Telemedicine system in Kerala state, India
   Sheheersha, S K and V. Saravanabavan. Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research Vol. XIII, Issue X October 2021 Pp 123-137
10. Travel Pattern of health utilization to Primary Health Care centres in Madurai district
    C. Vinothini;V. Saravanabavan; D. Balaji. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment 2021; 3(2): 144-151.LSSN 2706-7491.
11. Geo-Medical Analysis of Telemedicine Based Mobile Tele-Ophthalmology Screening For Cataract Cases in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India.
    Sheheersha S.K., V.Saravanabavan. Journal of IOSR Journal Of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 26, Issue 10, Series 7 2021, ISSN: 2279-0837,https://doi.org / 10.9790/0837-2610070107
12. Effects of Population Density and Air Pollution on Covid -19 Morbidity and Mortality in India Using GIS
    R. Rahamath Nisha, V. Saravanbavan, R. Sureskumar.  International Journal of Contemporary Medical ResearchVolume8 , Issue 8 ,pp H 1 – H11 August 2021 , ISSN  2393-915X,
    http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/ijcmr.2021.8.8.8
13. Patient’s perception and level of primary health care utilization in east block of Madurai North taluk: A geo-health study
    V Saravanabavan, Aneesh P, Happy Maria Babu, M Harieswari, D Balaji,C Vinothini
    International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 3(1):  2021 pp 34-41
14. Age and Sex Wise Variation of Consumer Travel Behavioral Pattern of Primary Health Care Centres of Thanjavur District Using GIS
    R. Sudharsan, V. Saravanabavan. International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Volume-11, March 2021 Special Issue, pp48-67, ISSN 2249-9598,
15. Structural Equation Modelling Approach to Determine the Mother and Child Health Care in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
    S. Eswari, V. Saravanabavan, D. Balaji. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. Vol 8 Issue 2, 2021, pp335-344, https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST218256
16. Spatio-Temporal Variation of Dengue In Kozhikode District, Kerala - A Medico Geographical Study
    V.Saravanabavan, C.S Aswathi Lekha, T.Aparna, R. RahamathNisha,D. Balaji,K. Kannadasan, S.Vinoth Kanna.International Journal of Mosquito Research; 8(1), 2021. https://www.dipterajournal.com/archives/2021/8/1/B/8-1-7
17. Dengue Vector breeding ecology in Madurai district: Heat map cluster analysis
    R.Rahamath Nisha, V.Saravanabavan. International Journal of Mosquito Research 2021; 8(1): 95-104.  https://doi.org/10.22271/23487941.2021.v8.i1b.503
18. Infant neonatal and post neonatal mortality in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India: A Geomedical Study
    S Eswari, V Saravanabavan and D Balaji. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment 2(2): 2020. E-ISSN: 2706-7491
19. Environmental health status of fishermen in Mahe district
    V.Saravanabavan and Abeesh P. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2020; 2(2): 95-102.  ISSN: 2706-7491.
20. Emerging COVID-19 Epidemiology in Tamilnadu India using GIS
    R.Rahamath Nisha, Saravanabavan V, Sureshkumar R. Journal of Contemporary Medical  Research  Volume7,Issue8,pp H 10 – H17 August 2020, ISSN: 2393-915Xhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21276/ijcmr.2020.7.8.15
21. Geo-Medical Analysis of the Detection of Cervical Pre-Cancer Cases Using Telemedicine System in Kerala State, India
    Sheheersha S.K, V. Saravanabavan. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences ISSN: 22790853, Volume 19, Issue 7 Ser.10 J. 2020, PP 08-16  www.iosrjournals.org
22. Occupational Health: A Special Reference to Lung Disease in Petrochemical, Metal and Building Material Industrial Workers in Melur Taluk Madurai District
    R.RahamathNisha, V.Saravanabavan. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2020, pp G1-G6. http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/ijcmr.2020.7.7.12
23. Spatial temporal variation of leptospirosis disease in Madurai city – Medico-Geographical analysis
    V.Saravanabavan, Eswari S, Vimala Vinnarasi J, Ganesan J and Sudharsan R. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment 2(1): 21-27, 2020.ISSN: 2706-7483.
24. A Geomedical analysis of Diarrhoeal diseases among children in Madurai city, Tamilnadu, India.
    S. Eswari and V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 12, Issue, 03, pp.10684-10689, March, 2020.https://www.DOI/10.24941/ijcr.38320.03.2020
25. Urban disease ecology and its spatial variation of Chikungunya in Madurai City, Tamilnadu, India: a geo-medical study 133333333333111f31f
    V. Saravanabavan. D. Balaji , C. Reshma, S. K. Sheheersha ,R. Sudharsan ,J. Vimala Vinnarasi, J. Ganesan, R. RahamathNisha, S. Eswari, K. Balasubramani. Geo Journal, Springer-Nature, Netherland. Vol.86 pp 2335-2350, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-020-10192-6
26. Geo-ecological association of dengue disease in Madurai city–using multivariate analysis
    V.  Saravanabavan , Balaji D, Rahamath Nisha R, Preethi  S and Vadivel S. International journal of Mosquito Research , 7(2), 2020,37-45. ISSN: 2348-5906 https://www.dipterajournal.com/archives/2020/7/2/A/7-1-10
27. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Dengue Endemic Areas in Madurai District
    R. Rahamath Nisha, V. Saravanabavan, D. Balaji. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2020 ppC1-C6.http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/ijcmr.2020.7.3.4
28. Geo spatial variation of dengue risk zone in Madurai city using autocorrelation techniques.
    Balaji, D., and Saravanabavan, V.. GeoJournal, Springer-Nature, Netherland, 2020, 86(3),
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-020-10143-1
29. Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions about Quality of Healthcare at a Primary Healthcare Centre of Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu.
    R.Sudharsan,V.Saravanabavan, D.Devanathan,.International  Journal of Research in Science and Technology. Vol. No. 9, Issue No. III, 2019.ISSN: 2249-0604,http://www.ijrst.com
30. Availability and Utilization of Primary Healthcare Centre in Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu
    R. Sudharsan V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Volume 6, Issue 4, 2019.https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST196451 288 ,2019
31. Determinants of reproductive health in working women in Thrissur district, Kerala,
    V.Saravanabavan, C.U Reshma, S. Preethi. GeoJournal,Springer, Nature Netherland,2021, Vol.86, pp 239-253,2019.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-019-10051-z
32. A geo medical analysis of dengue cases in Madurai city- Tamilnadu India
    D. Balaji and V. Saravanabavan. Geo Journal, Springer-Nature, Netherland, 2020, Vol.85, pp979-994. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-019-10006-4
33. Identification of dengue risk Zone: a geo-medical study on Madurai city
    V. Saravanabavan, D.Balaji, and S.Preethi. Geo Journal, Springer- Nature, Netherland, 2019, Vol. 84, No 4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-018-9909-9
34. Psycho-social characteristics of mental disorder patients in Thiruvananthapuram District: A geo medical study
    V Saravanabavan, Keerthi SP, Anupama A and  C Vinothini .International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2019  vol 1. Issue 2. Pp 08-16
    https://www.geojournal.net/uploads/archives/4-1-17-492.pdf
35. Health impact and nine-fold classification of land use change in Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
    C Vinothini, A Neethidevi and V Saravanabavan. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, vol 1. Issue 1, 2019. Pp 80-86
36. Nutritional Problems of Anaemia Disorders among the Tea Plantation Labourers in Nilgiris District – A Geo Medical Study
    J. Ganesan, V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Volume 4, Issue 4, 2018, pp1360-1366.https://ijsrset.com/home/issue/view/article.php?id=IJSRSET1844466
37. Tuberculosis types and its Characteristics in Dindigul District – A Geomedical Study Using GIS
    J.VimalaVinnarasi and V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, Vol 7, 2017, No3. Pp263-274.
38. An Investigation on Socio-Economic Predictors of Reproductive Morbidities among Working Women in Thrissur District: Levels and Determinants
    Reshma.C.U, V. Saravanabavan .International Journal for Research in Applied Science&Engineering  Technology  Vol 5,Issue IX,  Sept. 2017, ISSN  No: 2321-9653
39. Estimate of Soil Erosion in a Semi –arid Watershed of Tamilnadu (India) using revised universal Soil loss equation (Rusle Model Through GIS)
    K. Balasubramani, Mohan Veena, K. Kumaraswamy, V. Saravanabavan. International Journal Model. Earth syst.Environ, Springer, 2015.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-015-0015-4
40. Geo spatial Technologies in Watershed Management
    K. Balasubramani and V. Saravanabavan. International journal of Water and Land use Management, Volume13, issue 2, 2015 pp 67-72ISSN: 0973- 9300
41. Sanjeevani Comprehensive Cancer Control Programme and Mobile Telemedicine (SCCP&MTM) for rural Poor: Design Features , Technical Feasibility and Usability
    S.K. Sheheersha, C.U. Reshma, V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol.7 Issue 1 No.1 2015, pp 212-216, ISSN 0974 8709
42. An Investigation on Reproductive Health Problem and Socio-Economic Predictors of Gynecological Morbidities among Women in Thrissur District: Levels and Determinants
    C.U. Reshma, S.K. Sheheersha, V. Saravanabavan. International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol.7 Issue 1 No.1 2015pp 205-207, ISSN 0974 8709
43. A Case Study on the Influence of Socio- Economic Status of Woman on Infant Health Care  in Kerala  State
    C.U. Reshma, S.K. Sheheersha, V. Saravanabavan.International Journal of Physical & Social Sciences Vol.5 Issue 1, 2015.pp128-140, ISSN: 2249- 5894,
44. A Geo-Medical Analysis of Chikungunya and Patients Environmental Perception in Madurai City
    V. Saravanabavan, D. Balaji, R. Sudharsan. Journal of JAC Journal of Science, Humanities, and Management, published by Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, Theni,
    Vol.I No 2 June, 2014, Pp 111-120,2014ISSN 2347-9868
45. Enhancing the Quality and Accessibility of Geographic Learning through Modern Instructional Strategies in the School:  Its Implications and Opportunities
    C.U. Reshma, S.K.Sheheersha, V. Saravanabavan. International Organization of Scientific Research Vol.4 Issue3 May-June 2014. ISSN: 2320 -737X pp 25-30
46. Patient’s Perception and Epidemiological characteristic of dengue in Madurai city-using factor analysis
    V. Saravanabavan, R. Sudharsan, D. Balaji, R. Rahamath Nisha. International Journal of Mosquito Research;2014 1 (2) :19-26. https://www.dipterajournal.com/vol1issue2/4.1.html
47. GeospatialTechnologies in Watershed Management
    K.Balasubramani and V.Saravanabavan. Journal of Water and Land-Use Management, Vol. 13 (2), 2013 pp.67-72, ISSN: 0973 – 9300
48. Patients Perception and Travel Behaviour Pattern in Primary Health Care Center in Haripad Block- A Micro Geo- Medical Study
    V. Saravanabavan. Journal of Language in India, Vol.13:4, April 2013, ISSN 1930 -2940, 2013. Pp194-207 http://languageinindia.com/april2013/index.html
49. Travel and Health care Utilization pattern of patients in Vadippati panchayat union – A Micro Level Study Using GIS
    V.Saravanabavan R. J. Reejo, A. Neethidevi and R. Jayashree .Journal of Deccan Geographer, Pune Vol. 44 No2 pp 97-108,2006 ISSN.NO  0011-7269
50. An Analysis of Pattern of Leprosy and Regional Classification of Health Care Service in TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan.Geographical Review of India, Volume, 62 December 2000, No 4, Calcutta. PP 379-386. ISSN.NO 0375-6386
51. Leprosy and Multidrug therapy in TamilNadu , India: A Factor Analysis .|
    V.Saravanabavan&S.Shanmuganandan.The Indian Geographical Journal, Volume 73, No. 1 June 1998, Channai .PP41-50. ISSN.NO 0019-4824
52. Identification of spatial structure of Multibacillary Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    V. Saravanabavan& S. Shanmuganandan.The Journal of Social Medicine. Volume 2, 1998, PP 26-34
53. Bicycle and Health: Geo-Medical study of Madurai city.
    V.Saravanabavan. The Transaction Institute of Indian Geographers, Volume 19, No 1, Jan 1997, Pune. PP 31-38 ISSN.NO 0970-9851
54. Identification of Health Care Delivery System for Paucibacillary Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan & S.Shanmuganandan. Geographical Review of India, 3 Volume 59, Sept. 1997, No 3, Calcutta. PP 216-224.  ISSN.NO 0375-6386
55. Geo-Medical analysis of Multibacillary Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan. The Deccan Geographer, Volume 35, No 1997 2, July –Dec.1997, Pune.PP 179-189 ISSN.No 0011-7269
56. Impact of Micro climate elements of Built Environment in selected urban centers of TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan.The Deccan Geographer, Volume35, No.2,Jan-June 1997,Pune.PP 91-100 ISSN.NO  0011-7269
57. Ecological structure of Paucibacillary Leprosy in Tamilnadu
    V.Saravanabavan & S.Shanmuganandan. Journal of Geography Teachers, Vol3, No2, Pp39-49, 1996 ISSN.NO 6344/92
58. Impact of MDTon changing scenario of Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan&S.Shanmuganandan .The Journal of Region, Health and Health Care, Volume 1, No.2, November 1996, Aligarh .PP19-27 ISSN.NO 02159
59. Application of Multivariate Analysis in the Identification of Major Dimensions of Multibacillary Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    V.Saravanabavan & S. Shanmuganandan. The Transaction Institute of Indian Geographers, Volume 1, No.2 July 1995, Pune .PP75-80 ISSN.NO 0970-9851
60. Geo- Medical Analysis of Leprosy Patients in TamilNadu
    V.Saravanabavan & S.Shanmuganandan. The Indian Geographical Journal Volume 69, No .2, December 1994, Madras, PP 135-139.  ISSN.NO 0019-4824

EDITED BOOK VOLUME:

1. Geo Spatial Technologies for Resource Evaluation and Management (2015)Edited by V. Saravnabavan,Jayalakshmi Publication,140VPM Towers, TPK Main Road, Vasanthanagar, Madurai Pages 1-647 . ISBN  978-93-841932-36-2, Dec 2015.

Ph.D AWARDED UNDER MY GUIDANCE:

1. S.K. Sheheersha   (UGC –JRF) Senior Research Fellow
   An analysis of Telemedicine and Modeling of Telehealth   system in Kerala State –Using GIS (Awarded, October 2022 )
2. S. Eswari Reg No P4632
   A Geo-Spatial Analysis of Mother and child health care in Madurai District – A GIS Approach (Awarded, October2022)
3. R. Rahamath Nisha, Reg No: P3665 
   Bio- Geo Characteristics of Dengue with reference to Vector Ecology in Madurai District (Awarded, February 2022)
4. D.Balaji, Reg No F9401   (UGC-MRP)
   Geo- Medical analysis of Epidemiological and Environmental Characteristics of Vector borne diseases in Mdurai city: A special reference of Chikungunya (Awarded, March 2021)
5. P.Ganesan Reg No. P9844 
   Spatial Pattern of Tea Plantation Labourers and their Health and Nutritional Problems in Nilgiris District – A Geo Medical Study (Awarded, September 2020)
6. C.U. Reshma (UGC –JRF) Senior Research Fellow
   “A Geo-Medical analysis of Women and Health: A Special reference to reproductive disorders among Working Women in Thrissur district “(Awarded, October 2018)
7. J. Vimala Vinnarasi    Reg No. F8551 (USRF-Research Fellow)
   “Epidemiological and Ecological Aspects of Tuberculosis: A Geo-Medical Study of Dindigul District (Awarded, March 2018)
8. K. Balasubramani     Reg No. P9101 
   “Land Evaluation and Landscape Management of Upper Vaigai Basin, Tamilnadu: A GIS Based Geomorphological Approach”   (Awarded, June 2016)
9. R. Sudharsan, Reg No. 8040 (DRS Project Fellow)
   Thanjavur District: A study on Rural Health care Planning Using Geographical Information System (Awarded, July 2015)

M.PHIL PROJECT AWARDED UNDER MY GUIDANCE:

1. P. Abeesh Reg No: N805001 Living Environment and Health condition of Fishermen workers in Mahe District, October 2019
2. R. Rajee RegNo: N705002, November 2018
   An analysis of Groundwater level and quality with Emphasis on drought in Dindigul district
3. M. Vilvakani,Reg No: 605008, October 2017
   An analysis of Health and Socio Economic status of Special school in Madurai city
4. V. Arumukham,Reg no: 2343, December 2016
   A study on Diabetic patients in Papanasam Primary Health centre, Popanasam town, Thanjaur district
5. B. Habiba Kannu Reg No N5050001, November 2016
   Geo- Medical Perceptive of Tourism in Dindigul District: A Descriptive Study
6. V. Velammal, Reg No N4050008, September 2016
   Epidemiological Characteristics of Cholera and Patients Living Environment in Madurai District- A Study
7. S. Murugeswari, Reg. No N505004, July 2016
   Medico – Geographical Analysis of PHC and Patients Response in Sedapatti Block, Madurai District – Using GIS
8. R.Pramila, M.Sc., Reg No. N405004, January 2016
   Spatial Identification of Malaria and Patients Behaviour Pattern in Madurai City
9. Ahmed Amirsah, P.V, Reg No N305001, July 2014
   Water Borne Disease and preventive measures of Kavaratti Island: A Geo- Ecological Study
10. K. Muthukamatchi, Reg No: N205003, June 2014
    Nutrition Status among Private School Children of Madurai City: A Geo- Health Study
11. K.  Arunthathi, Reg.No N205001, May 2014
    Nutrition Status among Corporation School Children of Madurai City
12. K. Mohan Kumar   Reg. No N305006 May 2014
    Health Care Accessibility and patients Satisfaction level in Primary Health Care Centrers in Uthamapalayam Taluk
13. S. Mohamed Rabeek, Reg. No: 93144 May 2014
    Patients Attitude and Utilization pattern of Primary Health Care Centres in Vadipatti block Using GIS
14. Thenmozhi, Reg. No N105007, April 2013
    Environmental Characteristics of Dengue in Madurai City: Epidemiological and Ecological Approach
15. K. Sajith B105013, April 2013
    GIS Approach on Transport Network: Analysis and efficiency of Kanniyakumari District
16. Sarathch Chandran, Reg. No N105005, Oct 2012
    Health Care Planning and Patients Perception of Primary Health Care Centres in Haripad Block: A GIS approach
17. D. Balaji Reg No. B005002, April 2012
    A GIS analysis of Telemedicine and Patients perception in Meenakshi Mission hospital – Madurai City
18. Arasan R. RegNo A 90 5002, April, 2011
    An analysis of Solid Waste Disposal and Management in Madurai City, Using GIS
19. G. Poongani, Reg No: Bo210696, June 2011
    Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques of Land use Land Cover Classification, Using IRS LISS III images: A case study of Mannar Kottai Sub Basin, Tamilnadu
20. R. RahamathNisha ,Reg.No N005001, ,Sept 2011
    Vectorborne Disease in Madurai City: A special reference to Epidemiological and Ecological Dimensions of Chikungunya
21. C. Ganapathy, Reg no.  A 505004, April2007
    An analysis of Road Network pattern and Efficiency in Karur Taluk – A case study
22. T. Rathi, Reg.No M605008, Nov2007
    An analysis of Distribution pattern and patients satisfaction level in Primary Health care centres in Dindigul Block: A Micro Level study
23. A. Pushpa Chinnamma, Reg.No M605006, Nov 2007
    Identification of Health care location and utilization of health care delivery system in PHC’s Reddiarchatram block: A Micro Level study
24. J. Meenalochini, Reg NO. M605005, November 2007
    Labour performance and satisfaction level in large scale cotton spinning mills in Dindigul panchayat union: A special reference to Soundaraja Mills
25. A. Agbar Ali, Enroll No. A3A6145001, Jan 2007
    Important Tourist Destinations in and Around Thanjavur District
26. J. Viyay, Enrol No. A7A6142018, June 2007
    Functions of Travel agency in Promoting Tourism: A special Reference to SITA Travels
27. J. Ganesan, A405005, April 2006
    A GIS approach for Pedestrian Flow and identification of Risk areas in Madurai City
28. R. Jayashree Reg. A 305015, April 2005
    Health care delivery system and patient Satisfaction level in Vadipatti panchayat: A Micro level Study- Using GIS
29. S. Rajesh Kannan, In No A3A 6140007, March 2004
    The Role of Travel Agency in Promoting Tourism in Madurai City
30. R.V. Megadass, Reg.No A3A 6140025, November2003
    Promotion of Adventure Tourism at Bodinayakanur – A study
31. Promod Kumar Rathore, Reg.No A3A 6140002, June 2003
    The Role of Hotel industry in Promoting Tourism with special reference to Chola Sheration  at Chennai

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT:

1. A GIS approach on the identification and utilization of Health care delivery system in PHC centre of Dindigul, (PI) UGC, and Amount Rs 60,000, 2010-2011 (Completed)
2. Geography-Medical analysis of Epidemiological and Ecological aspects of Chikungunya  and its control planning in Madurai City: RS& GIS Approach (PI)
   UGC-MRP New Delhi, Amount Rs 11, 17,800, 2013-2015(Completed)
3. Spatio-temporal Analysis of Dengue Disease and its Epidemiological Characteristic: A case study of Madurai City” from Indian Council of Social Science Research (PI)
   (ICSSR), Amount, Rs 6, 00,000, 2016-18 (Completed)
4. An assessment of Soil Erosion and remedial measures in Parts of Upper Vaigai River basin of Tamil Nadu State using Remote Sensing and GIS (Co-PI)
   DST-NRDMS, Amount Rs 20, 00,000, 2015-18 (Completed)

INVITED TALK:

1. ‘Health Disaster ’in UGC –Human Resource Development Centre, Refresher Course, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 08.12.2021
2. ‘Concept of Health and Transport Gravity Model’, in Ph.D., Post Graduate Student in the Geography, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts college for women, Madurai,21.02.2020
3. ‘Geo informatics and its Application in Medical Geography’ UGC- Workshop in Peryar EVR College (A) Tiruchirappalli, on 07.03.2019
4. 4.‘Health and Environmental Geography’ in UGC sponsored Refresher course in Environmental  studies , Human Resources Development Centre , Madruai Kamaraj University on  11.12.2019
5. ‘Change detection in climate,landuse and land cover using RS &GIS’ in Department of Geography, MVM Govt. Arts women College, Dindigul  on 20.02.2019
6. ‘Health GIS,’  UGC-HRDC Refresher Course Programme, National UGC sponsored refresher course in Geo Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 20.11.2018
7. ‘GIS Application in Spatial Epidemiological study’ for UGC sponsored   Refresher Course , Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 30.03.2017
8. ‘Recent Trends in Medical Geography’ in Geography Association Meeting, M.V. Muthiah Govt.Arts College for Women, Dindigul, on 17.02.2016
9. ‘GIS Application in Medical Geography, Geography for Association Meeting, Sri Meenakshi Govt.Arts college for women, Madurai, on 11.02.2016.
10. ‘Physiographic Division of India’, Civil Service Coaching Programme,Youth Empowerment ,Madruai Kamaraj University, on 04.05.2015
11. ‘Eart and Atmospheric Characteristics ‘Civil Service Coaching Programme,Youth Empowerment, Madurai Kamaraj University, on 22.04.2015
12. ‘Orgin and Evaluation of Continent’, Civil Service Coaching Programme,Youth Empowerment, Madurai Kamaraj University,15.04.2015
13. ‘Outlook of World Geography’, in Civil Service Coaching Programme,Youth Empowerment ,Madurai Kamaraj University, on  01.04.2015
14. ‘Agriculture and Drainage pattern of India’, for Civil Service Coaching Programme,Youth Empowerment ,Madurai Kamaraj University,15.03.2015
15. ‘Geographic Approaches on Medical Geography’, in Geography Association Meeting, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for Women, Madurai, 02.03.2015.
16. ‘Research Methodology’, UGC Ph.D. Course work Programme, Dept of Geography Kannur University, Kerala, 27.12.2014
17. ‘Research methods ‘for UGC Ph.D Course work Progrmme
    Department of Geography, Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala on 03.06.2014
18. ‘Research methodology’ for UGC Ph.D Course work programme in the Department of Geography, Kannur University, Kannur , Kerala  on 29.05.2013

RADIO TALK:

1. Radio talk on “Travel Formalities and Regulation” in All India Radio and broadcast all over India on 21st May 1999
2. Radio talk on “Geographical Information System-Interview”in All India Radio and broadcast on 10.10.2006.
3. Radio talk on “Earth Day” in Phudhugai FM91.2 MHz broadcast on 22.04,2024

EDITOR (Journal):

1. International Journal of Mosquito Research (Associate editor)
2. International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment (Associate editor)

ORGANIZING NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINAR:

1. Organizing Committee member in the ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Advanced Techniques in geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021) in the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, on 25th -26th November 2021
2. Organizing Committee member in the national Conference on Sustainability of Resources: Spatial Challenges Using Geospatial technologies in the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 4th -5th October, 2018
3. Organizing General Secretary in the National Conference on “Geospatial Technologies for resources Evaluation and management (GEOTREE-2015)” at the   Department Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, held on 13-14 August, 2015
4. Organizing Committee member in the National Conference on ‘Atomic Energy for Socio Economic Development of the Country’ in the Department of Futures Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 2nd September 2013
5. Committee member in the National Seminar on “Geospatial Technology for Resource Evaluation and Management ( GEOTERM-2012) .School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences , Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -625 021,held on 17th -18th February , 2012
6. Organizing Committee member in the National Seminar on ‘Emerging Frontiers in Geomatic Applications (EMFROG-2011) in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences , Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 21th -22th March 2011

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED:

1. ‘Geographical Perceptive of Monsoonal Variation of Emerging disease of Dengue in Madurai District’.
   International seminar on Geography for sustainable development: understanding Climate Change impact and Navigating Pathways to Resilient futures, held in Govt College Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala on 5-7 December 2023.
2. ‘Geo Medical analysis of Customer Satisfaction Level in Online Shopping in Sadapattiblock, Madurai District’
   International E- Conference Perspective of Geography & Geographical mapping, Department of Geography, Shri Kumarswami  Mahavidyalaya , Latur MS ,India on 18th December 2023
3. ‘Primary Healthcare Services in the Context of Emerging Diseases in Madurai district: A Comprehensive analysis’
   International Conference (online) held in Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,25-26, November2020
4. ‘Geometrical Study on Infant Mortality in Madurai District, Tamilnadu, India – A
   Geoinformatics Approach’
   International Conference (online) held in Departmentof Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 25-26, November2020
5. ‘A case study on Women Empowerment Centres in the District of Madurai, Tamilnadu, India’
   International Conference (online) held in Global Scientific Publications Journals, Oman, 14th November 2020.
6. ‘Infant Neonatal and Post Neonatal Mortality in Madurai District, Tamilnadu, India’
   International Conference (online) held in   Department of Geography,
   Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan,5-7 November,2020.
7. ‘Telemedicine Modeling for assuring Sustainable Public Healthcare System in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic in Kerala State, India’
   International Conference on IGU-India –International E- Conference, 27th -28th June 2020.
8. ‘Climate and Emerging diseases – A GIS Approach’
   International Conference on Disaster risk reduction and prevention management held on Department of Geography, University Madras, Chennai, on March 16-17, 2018.
9. ‘Geometrical Accessibility and Geographic Information: Graph Theoretical Analysis of Road Networks in Cherppu Block, Kerala’
   International conference on Geospatial solutions to Urban and Regional Environmental issues, Department of Geography, Osmania university, Hyderabad,27-29th September 2016
10. ‘A study on Tea Plantation worker Family children Affected by Malnutrition a Geo Medical Study- in Nilgiris District’.
    International conference on Geospatial solutions to Urban and Regional Environmental issues, Department of Geography, Osmania university, Hyderabad,27-29th September 2016
11. ‘Changing Pattern of Infrastructural Facilities with Reference to Medial Facilities in Karur District, Tamilnadu’
    International conference on Geospatial solutions to Urban and Regional Environmental issues, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 27-29th September 2016
12. ‘Geospatial Analysis of Health care facilities in Karur District, Tamilnadu’
    International conference on Geospatial solutions to Urban and Regional Environmental issues, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 27-29th September 2016
13. ‘Spatio Temporal Analysis of Dengue Fever in Madurai city Through Auto correlation Statistics’
    International conference on Geospatial solutions to Urban and Regional Environmental issues, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 27-29th September 2016
14. ‘A Geo Medical Analysis of Dengue in Madurai District’
    International Conference on Challenges & Opportunities in Life Sciences, Organized  by Department of Zoology,Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for woman( A) Madurai-2, Tamilnadu 5th and 6th April 2016.
15. ‘Geo-Ecological Analysis of Water Borne Disease and Preventive Measures of Kavaratti Islamd ,Lakshadeweep- Z Score Approach’
    5th International Conference on Future Earth Perspectives in South Asia ( IC FEPSA), Organized by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024 ,Tamilnadu,India ,05-07 February ,2016
16. ‘A Study on Health and Nutritional Disorders in Anemic  problems  Tea Plantation Laborers in Nilgiris District – A Geo –Medical Study’
    5th International Conference on Future Earth Perspectives in South Asia ( IC FEPSA), Organized by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024 ,Tamilnadu,India ,05-07 February ,2016
17. ‘Sanjeevani Comprehensive Cancer Control Programme and Mobile Telemedicine SCCP&MTM for rural Poor: Design Features, Technical Feasibility and Usability’
    Ru5th International Seminar on Health economics &Management , ICMR, PG. Research Department of Economic , Rajah Serfoji  Government College , Thanjavur  on 9th January 2015
18. ‘An Investigation on Reproductive Health Problem and Socio-Economic Predictors of Gynecological Morbidities among Women in Thrissur District: Levels and Determinants’
    5th International Seminar on Health economics &Management, ICMR, PG. Research Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College ,Thanjaur  on 9th January 2015
19. ‘GIS approach on Health care system and Patients perception of Primary Healthcare centers- Micro level study’
    International Medical Geography Symposium, held at Michigan State University, East Lansing,USA. July 7th -12th 2013
20. ‘A Medico- Geographical analysis of Tuberculosis and their seasonal variation in Dindigul district: Using GIS’
    International Conference on Climate Change: Present concerns, (ICCC) held at Department of Geography, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, June 23-24, 2013 India
21. ‘The Environmental determinants of Dengue epidemic and patients behavior pattern in Madurai City.’
    International Conference on Climate Change: Present Concerns, (ICCC) held at Department of Geography, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, June 23-24, 2013 India
22. ‘Epidemiological characteristics of dengue and its patient’s perception in Madurai city: a geo-medical study’
    International Conference on Population Dynamism and Sustainable Resource Development, March 25-27 Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 2012
23. ‘A Geo-medical analysis of Epidemiological and Environmental dimensions of Chikungunya in Madurai’
    International Seminar, Department of Geography, University of Madras, December 3-4, 2011, Chennai\
24. ‘Tourist Perception and Satisfaction level in and around Madurai City: A Geo- Medical Study’.
    3rd International Conference (NAGI) on ‘centre for Water Resources Development and Management, held at Kozhikode during 6-8thMay 2011. Kozhikode, Kerela.
25. ‘GIS analysis of Pedestrian problem and Spatial Risk areas for Each Buffer Zone in Urban Cities: A Case study of Madurai City in Tamilnadu, India’
    International Symposium on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management’ held at South Eastern University of SriLanka on 19-21st April 2011. Sri Lanka.
26. ‘Leprosy in TamilNadu: A special reference to MDT regime’.
    International Asian Leprosy Congress, Jaypee palace hotel Agra, India. November 9-13, 2000.
27. ’Bicycle and Health: A Geo- medical Study of Madurai City’.
    International Bicycle conference by Promaco convention Pty Ltd., Fremantle, Western Australia. October 27-31 1996.
28. ’Environmental and Ecological determinants of a human disease: A study with reference to Leprosy’.
    International Seminar on Environment sustainable development and human health Varanasi, February 11-15, 1995.
29. ‘Socio Economic dimensions of Multidrug therapy Leprosy Patients’.
    International conference on health environment and development (IGU) Madurai. January 27- 30, 1994
30. ‘Environmental health and satisfaction level of Multidrug Leprosy patients: A case study’.
    International conference on health environment and development (IGU) Madurai. January 27- 30, 1994
31. ‘Ecological perspectives of rural leprosy in TamilNadu’.
    International conference on Health care planning in the developing world. Calcutta on 6-8 February 1991.
32. ’Analysis of Disease Ecology and Middle Latitudes with reference to Respiratory illness’
    IFHP/CIE/ WMO/ IGU International conference on Urban, Climate, Planning and Building Kyoto Japan. November 6 to Nov.11, 1989.
33. ‘Climate, Health and Disease. A case study of Malaria in major Cities of TamilNadu, India’.
    IFHP/CIE/ WMO/ IGU International conference on Urban, Climate, Planning and Building KyotoJapan. November 6 to Nov.11, 1989

NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINAR ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED:

1. Health Emergency and Disaster Risk management of PHC in Madurai District
   National seminar on Disaster Resilience through Geospatial Intelligence: Innovations& Best Practices. Organized by the Department of Geography Government Arts & Science College, Tholanur, Palakkad on 8-10, November,2023
2. A Geo- Spatial analysis of Maternal Morbidity in Madurai district, Tamilnadu
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
3. A study on Nutrition all Status of Tea Plantation labourers and Body mass index in Nilgiris district – A Geo- Medical Study
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
4. Epidemiological Characteristics of Tuberculosis and Healthcare in Dindigul District
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
5. Spatial Distribution Analysis of COVID-19 in Tamilnadu: Geospatial Approach
   Attended  and Paper Presented in the  National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
6. Heatmap Cluster Analysis of AQI and COVID-19 infection in India
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
7. Structural Equation Modeling of Determinants of Chikungunya in Madurai City
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
8. Patients perception and travel Behaviour Pattern of Primary Health Care Centres in Madurai District.
   National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Geographical Studies (NACATEGS-2021)Organized by the Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai  ,25-26th November,2021
9. Prevalence of Chikungunya in Madurai City: Landuse / Landcover aspects
   National Conference on Exploring geography through regional perspective , held in Department of Geography, Govt. Arts and Science college ,Tholanur on 6-8of November, 2019.
10. Landuse changes in Madurai city and its impact on Vector Borne disease : A special reference to Chikungunya
    National seminar on Mapping , Modelling and management of Natural resources through geo- informatics in Department of Geography, Bharathidasna University, Tiruchirappalli on March 15-16 ,2019.
11. Impact of Rainfall on groundwater Quality parameters in Dindigul district
    National Conference on Geoinformatics in natural resources evaluation for sustainable development , held in Department of  Geography, Bharathidasan University, Trichy , on March 26-27 ,2018.
12. A study on tea plantation hospital location and its environment in Nilgirs district
    National Conference on Sustainability of Resources: Spatial Challenges using Geospatial technologies, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, October 4-5th 2018
13. Disease Prevalence and Spatio- temporal variation of TB in Dindigul  district
    National Conference on Sustainability of Resources: Spatial Challenges using Geospatial technologies , held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai , October 4-5th 2018
14. Age and Sex wise variations of consumer travel behavior for PHC in Thanjaour district
    National Conference on Sustainability of Resources: Spatial Challenges using Geospatial technologies , held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai , October 4-5th 2018
15. Occupational respiratory Disease in working women Environment in Thirussur district
    National Conference on Sustainability of Resources: Spatial Challenges using Geospatial technologies, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj Unviersity, Madurai, October 4-5th 2018
16. Spatio- Temporal changes of ground water quality and its impact on health in  Dindigul district, using Geo spatial Approach
    National Seminar on Geospatial technology for landuse analysis held on Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, on March 1-2, 2018
17. Rainfall aspects of dengue and Chikangunya in Madurai city- a GIS Approach
    National Conference on Geospatial technologies for Rural Development held on Department of Rural Development, Gandhigram Rural Deemed University, Gandhigram , Tamilandu, 2-3rd  February , 2017
18. Spatio temporal epidemiology for health care Planning: An analysis of reproductive health among woman in Thirussur district.
    National Conference on Geospatial technologies for Rural Development held on Department of Rural Development, Gandhigram Rural Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamilandu, 2-3rd February , 2017
19. Analysis of Functions and services of Telemedicine in Madurai city
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai, 13-14thAugust, 2015
20. A study on the implication of Ethno- medicinal plants for the treatment of reproductive disorders in Kerala.
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
21. Municipal Solid waste management in Madurai City: Status, Problems and Challenges
    Reshma ,C.U, Sheheersha, S.K. Arasan ,R,  Saravanabavan, V. National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment , held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai ,13-14th August, 2015
22. Quiz management System in Geo- Spatial Science
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
23. E-Waste management and Health: A Descriptive Study
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
24. A Geo Medical analysis of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Dindigul District Using GIS.
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
25. Rainfall distribution and Identification of Vector Borne disease in Maduri City- A GIS approach.
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
26. Socio- Economic status and Healthcare performance of the Patients in Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015
27. A Geo Medical analysis of Leptopirosis in Madurai district
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August, 2015.                                       
28. Primary Health care Delivery System and patients Satisfaction level in Uthamapalayam taluk of Theni district, Tamilnadu.
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 13-14th August 2015.                                       
29. An analysis of the role of Sunayanam mobile oophthalmoloy unit for preventing blinded among rural poor in Thiruvananthapuram District
    National conference on Geospatial technologies for resources Evaluation and Environment, held in Department of Geography, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai ,13-14th August
30. Epidemiological and Ecological aspects of Chikungunya and its control in Madurai City .
    National Workshop on Caste, Hierarchy and politics of Exclusion in India: Revisiting Louis Dumont held on Department of Political Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 15-16th December 2014.
31. Land use and Land Cover Classification of Mannar Kottai Sub basin using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
    National Conference on Sustainable Resources Management in Cauvery Basin, South India held at Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 24-25 January 2014.
32. Vector Borne Disease in Madurai: A Special reference to Chigukuniya
    35TH Indian Geography Congress, National Association of Geographers India (NAGI), Chennai, 12-14 December,2013
33. Patient perception and Travel Behaviour Pattern in primary Health Care centre in Haripad block – A Micro Geo- medical Study
    Paper Presented and Awarded best paper Award in the National Seminor on Helath and medical care Services claims on National Resources, on Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during 20-21 December 2012
34. An analysis on the seasonal variation of Tuberculosis in Dindigul district – A Geo-Medical Study
    National Seminar on Climate Change Trends, Impacts and Implications, Organized by The Indian Geographical Society, Govt. Arts College, 21st -22nd March 2012, Coimbatore
35. Geo-Spatial analysis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Dindigul District: A Geo-Medical Study.
    National Seminar on Geo Spatial Technology Development in Natural Resource and Disaster Management, February 23-24, 2012, Tirunelveli.
36. A comparison of approaches for Automated watershed Delimeation: A Case study of Nagal  Ar Watershed
    National Seminar on Geo Spatial technology for resource evaluation and management organized by school of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University , 17-18 February 2012, Madurai.
37. Tuberculosis types and its characteristics in Dindigul district – A Geo Medical study: Using GIS
    National Seminar on Geo Spatial technology for resource evaluation and management  organized by school of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University , 17-18 February 2012, Madurai.
    38.  An analysis of Agricultural laborer and its nutritional health status in northern blocks of Thanjavur district
    National Seminar on Geo Spatial technology for resource evaluation and management organized by school of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University , 17-18 February 2012, Madurai.
38. Identification of Patients attitude and endemic area of Chikungunya in Madurai city: A Geo- Medical study
    National Seminar on Geo Spatial technology for resource evaluation and management (Geoterm) organized by school of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University , 17-18 February 2012, Madurai.
39. An analysis of intra regional variation of emerging diseases in Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu, India
    NAGI 33rd Indian Geography Congress on the University of Burdwan, West Bengal, 11-13 Nov 2011.
40. Spatial Distribution and Epidemiological Analysis of Tuberculosis in Dindigul District: A Geo- Medical Study
    National Seminar on Emerging frontiers in Geomatic Application –EMFROG. Organized by the School of Earth and Atmosphere Science, MKU held on 21-22, March 2011, Madurai
41. Level of Health Care Utilization among Woman Patients in Vadipatti PHC: A Micro Level study –Using GIS
    National Seminar on Emerging frontiers in Geomatic Application –EMFROG. Organized by the School of Earth and Atmosphere Science, MKU held on 21-22, March 2011, Madurai
42. Teaching of Geography
    State level Seminar on Innovation in Teaching –Learning Process Organized by M.V.M.C.A College of Education for Woman held on, 4th March 2011, Dindigul
43. A GIS Approach for Pedestrian Flow and Identification of Risk areas in Madurai City
    National Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Issues, Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai, held on 5-6 February 2010
44. A GIS approach of Health care location and Utilization of health care delivery system on Primary health care centres in Raddiarchatram Block: A micro level study
    National Seminar on Climate Change and Emerging Diseases held in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 12-13 December 2010
45. Application of Geographical Information Technology in Micro-Level Planning
    Regional Workshop on National Informatics Centre, Madurai,27 -28 August 2004.
46. The Role of tourist perception and its impact in promoting Tourism in Tamilnadu
    National Conference on Tourism, Department of Tourism Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 19-20 August, 2002
47. A Study on Water Pollution due to Tanning Industries: A Geo- Chemical Study
    National Conference on Pollution Control and Industrial Ecology held at Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai. February 27-28, 2002.
48. Geographical Perspective of Tourism – A case studies on Kodaikanal.
    National seminar on Tourism & Environment, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai January 29, 2001.
49. A Medico- Geographic study of Leprosy in TamilNadu.
    XIV Indian Geographers meet (IIG) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. TamilNadu. February 10-12, 1993.
50. Clinical Epidemiology unit and Accent, Madras Medical College, Madras.
    Workshop on Research Methodology at Madurai Medical College Madurai. July 16-18, 1992.
51. Creation, access and Retrieval of Bibliographic and Numerical data bases.
    Workshop on creation access and retrieval of Bibliographic and Numerical data bases. Department of Bio- Technology, Govt. of India, MKU, Madurai April 1-4 ,1992.
52. Health care utilization among leprosy patients and planning for health care delivery system in Madurai city.
    Seminar on Health care system in India Future challenges, held at Madurai on 14th March 1991.
53. Leprosy and health situation in TamilNadu: A study as the impact of Multidrug –therapy (MDT) Proprammes.
    National conference on Environment impact assessment (EIA) –Indian experience. Madras February 21-23.1991
54. Water scarcity, Disease and Health care system of the weaker sections
    National conference on strategies for the development of weaker section under the water scarcity conditions of Malwa, Ratlam (MP) 31 December and 1st January.1991.
55. Health and Weaker sections an analysis of Prevalence of Leprosy in Urban slums of Madurai City.
    National conference on strategies for the development of weaker section under the water scarcity conditions of Malwa, Ratlam (MP) 31 December and 1st January.1991.
56. A Multivariate approach to the study of socio- economic determinants of Leprosy.
    Eighth Annual Convention of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics, Vellore. November 1-3, 1990
57. Health and Disease – Socio-Economic Dimensions of Leprosy.
    77th Indian Science Congress “Young Scientists Award Programme Cochin February 4to 9, 1989.

ABROAD PROFESSIONAL VISIT:

1. USA (United States of America)
   "GIS approach on Health care system and Patients perception of Primary Healthcare centers- Micro level study”
   Attended and Paper presented on International Medical Geography Symposium, held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA. July 7th -12th 2013
2. Srilanka
   “GIS analysis of Pedestrian problem and Spatial Risk areas for Each Buffer Zone
   in Urban Cities: A Case study of Madurai City in Tamilnadu, India”
   Attended and Paper presented in the International Symposium on ‘  Post-War Economic    Development through Science ,Technology and Management’  held at South Eastern University of   SriLanka ,Oluvil, on 19-21st April 2011. Sri Lanka.
3. Australia
   "Bicycle and Health: A Geo – Medical study of Madurai City “
   Attended and paper presented in the Velo Australis Australia, Fremantle, Perth.”
   International Bicycle Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia. Oct. 27- 31, 1996.
4. Japan
   "Climate, Health and Disease. A case study of Malaria in major Cities of TamilNadu, India."
   Attended and paper presented in the FHP/ CIE/ WHO/ IGV International Conference on Urban Climate, Planning and Building. Kyoto. Japan, Nov.6 to 11 1989.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC BODIES:

1. Indian Society for Environmental Health, Madurai (ISEH)
2. Indian Geographical Society, Chennai (IGS)
3. Indian Society for Medical Statistics, New Delhi (ISMS)
4. Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
5. National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI)
6. Deccan Geographical Society, Pane
7. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, U.S.A (AAAG)
8. Union of Geographic Information Technologists, Bangalore (UGIT)
9. Hill Geographer, Shillong.