Academic Identity
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Orcid Id 0000-0002-0631-3820 -
Scopus Id 57190691982 -
Researcher Id AAO-6348-2020 -
Google Scholar Id oMPtBEUAAAAJ
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Dr Karthikeyan C
- Head of the Department
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Publications 1994 - 2022
Publications
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249
Journal Articles
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30
Book Chapter
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33
Book
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29
Conference
Proceedings -
39
Misc
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15
Incollection
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2
Phdthesis
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2
Other
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29
Projects
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2
Citations / H-Index
38
Citations
2
h-index
51
Citations
Google Scholar
Personal Information
Dr Karthikeyan C
Male
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, - 641003
Experience
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Head of the Department
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Honours and Awards
2023
25 Years of Unblemished Service
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2021
Scientist of Excellence Award in Niche Area of Research (Cyber Extension)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2019
Professor Y.P. Singh Memorial Award for excellence achieved in Extension Education Teaching, Training and Research.
Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI campus, New Delhi
2023
25 Years of Unblemished Service
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2021
Scientist of Excellence Award in Niche Area of Research (Cyber Extension)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2019
Professor Y.P. Singh Memorial Award for excellence achieved in Extension Education Teaching, Training and Research.
Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI campus, New Delhi
2016
Best oral presentation award
International extension education conference, BHU,Varanasi
2015
Best Teacher Award of TNAU in recognition of the performance in the Faculty Development Programme
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2015
Best Paper Presentation Award for the paper entitled âe-Velanmai through FCMS-Android app in Tamil Naduâ
Government of India, In the International Conference on Good Governance in Agricultural Extensionâ at Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad
2015
Best Paper Presentation Award for the paper entitled âAgricultural Extension Service through Android app in Tamil Naduâ
Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi In the ISEE Golden Jubilee National Seminar 2015 at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
2014
Best Extension Worker Award for Contributions made in the field of Agricultural Extension
'Malarum Velanmaiâ - A Popular Tamil Agricultural Magazine
2014
ISEE Fellow Award
Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi
2014
Best Researcher Award
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2014
Merit Certificate award for Publication of Standard books in 'Agricultural Extension'
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2013
Best Paper Presentation Award in the International Conference
International Society of Extension Education, Nagpur In the International Conference on Extension Educational Strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Development-A Global Perspective at UAS, Bangalore.
2013
Best Extension Worker Award
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2013
Young Extension Professional award
International Society of Extension Education, Nagpur
2012
The Manthan Award - South Asia & Asia Pacific
Digital Empowerment Foundation and Government of India, New Delhi
2011
Endeavour Executive Awardâ by Australian Government.
Australian Government
2011
e-Asia11 award - 2011(Runner) for the project, âe-Velanmaiâ
Centre for Science Development and Media Studies and Ministry of IT and Communications, Government of Bangladesh
2011
T. Nataraj Rolling Shield and Medal for best Work in the field of Agricultural Extension. (2011)
Madras Agricultural Studentsâ Union, Tamil Nadu
2010
Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) in Human Resource Management in recognition of proficiency in management teaching and contribution to development of management pedagogy
All India Management Association, New Delhi
2009
eINDIA09 awardâ for the âbest ICT enabled agricultural initiative of the yearâ for the project, âe-Velanmaiâ (electronic agriculture)
Government of India and Centre for Science Development and Media Studies
2009
e-India âPublic Choice awardâ for the project, âe-Velanmaiâ (electronic agriculture)
Ministry of IT and Communications, Government of India
2008
âBest Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) Awardâ â First Place for the RLO on âAssessing the Performance of Tank Irrigation systemsâ
University of Florida, USA
2008
âBest RLO Awardâ â Second place for the Preparation of Reusable Learning Objects ( RLO) on â Harvesting Rainwaterâ
University of Florida, USA
2006
âResidential Fellowship Awardâ to work on a project at Rockefeller Study and Conference Centre, Italy
The Rockefeller Foundation, USA
2004
Best Book Awardâ based on the research project entitled âLow Cost and No Cost Technology in Dry land Agricultureâ
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2000
âBest Book in English Awardâ(Book Title: Farmers Participation in Irrigation Management: Sociological Approaches and Tools)
Madras Agricultural Students Union
2000
Young Scientist Awardâ
International Society for Environmental Protection Science Academy (ISEPA), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
1998
Kirubabai Williams Medalâ for Best Student in Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Doctoral Theses Guided
2019
An action research on evaluating the relative effectiveness of selected smartphone enabled modes for dissemination of weather based agro advisories to farmers
A.Dharanipriya, Tamil Nadu Agricultura University
2015
A Socio Economic Impact of Thane Storm on Cashew Growers in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu
M.Balarubini, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2015
Impact of Dying Industrial Effluents on Agriculture and Coping Behaviour of Farmers in Noyyal River Basin of Tamil Nadu
A. Anitha Pauline, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2019
An action research on evaluating the relative effectiveness of selected smartphone enabled modes for dissemination of weather based agro advisories to farmers
A.Dharanipriya, Tamil Nadu Agricultura University
2015
A Socio Economic Impact of Thane Storm on Cashew Growers in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu
M.Balarubini, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2015
Impact of Dying Industrial Effluents on Agriculture and Coping Behaviour of Farmers in Noyyal River Basin of Tamil Nadu
A. Anitha Pauline, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2014
Improving the Outcomes of Tank Irrigated Agriculture under the Changing Climate
K.Mohanraj, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Membership In Professional Bodies
All India Agricultural Students Association, New Delhi
Life Member
International Water Technology Association, Egypt
Life Member
International Society of Extension Education, India
Life Member
All India Agricultural Students Association, New Delhi
Life Member
International Water Technology Association, Egypt
Life Member
International Society of Extension Education, India
Life Member
International Extension Forum, India
Life Member
International Society for Environmental Protection Science Academy, Uttar Pradesh, India
Life Member
Society for Advancement of Human and Nature
Life Member
American Biographical Institute, USA
Member
Gender and Water Alliance, The Netherlands
Member
Madras Agricultural Students Union, India
Life Member
Indian Society of Extension Education, India
Life Member
Extension Education Society, India
Life Member
Society of Extension Education, India
Life Member
Society of Social Scientists, India
Life Member
Agricultural Economics Research Association, India
Life Member
Society of Extension Education, Agra
Life Member
Society of Krishi Vigyan
Member
Membership In Committees
2022
Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai
Editorial Committee member
2022
Research Project Advisory Committee (RPAC)
Member
2022
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Special Semester Practical Exam at VIA, Pollachi
External Examiner
2022
Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai
Editorial Committee member
2022
Research Project Advisory Committee (RPAC)
Member
2022
Special Semester Practical Exam at VIA, Pollachi
External Examiner
2022
Screening Committee for verification of certificates of candidates applied for Career Advancement Scheme of TNAU.
Co-Chairman
2022
Recruitment of Facilitator in KVK Pongalur
Selection committee member
2022
Selection committee for CAS Promotions of Scientists of KAU , Kerala
Expert Member
2022
Ex-Officio Technical Support group in Thoothukudi district to assist the Bio Diversity Management Committee for the Implementation of Biodiversity Act
Member
2021
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Question Paper Setter
2021
To evaluate the Ph.D. thesis submitted by the student Jeevitha .C of Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalitha Fisheries University.2021
Member of Examining Committee
2021
The International conference on âChanging Perspectives in Agricultural and Horticultural Research for Sustainable Developmentâ held in the Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University on 9th October 2021.
Key note speaker
2021
To evaluate the Ph.D., Thesis of the student M.Usha pf Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University.
External examiner
2020
Career advancement scheme for the year 2020 to scrutinize the applications received from the scientists for the promotion to higher academic grade pay during 23.11.2020 to 25.11.2020.
Screening committee member
2020
âNGO in basic Rural Development Issuesâ in the 2nd International Extension Education Conference on âThe Role of NGOs in Extension Services: Opportunities and Challengesâ organized by Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during 27th-30 th December, 2020.
Chairperson
2020
Prospects of Sugarcane Cultivation for Jiggery in Andhra Pradesh â A critical Analysisâ.
External examiner
2020
Adoption process in ICT enabled technology transfer model at the National Conference on â Transformation of Agricultural Extension â Strategies for Effective Reformationâ organized by Agricultural College, Bapatla on 20th-21th August 2020.
Chairperson
2020
âAdoption and diffusion studies in farmingâ in the National Conference on â Transformation of Agricultural Extension â Strategies for Effective Reformationâ organized by Agricultural College, Bapatla on 20th-21th August 2020.
Chairman
2020
Screening of research papers discipline wise on 20.07.2020 by Directorate of Research
Committee member
2020
International Conference on âRecent Trends in Agriculture Towards Food Security and Rural Livelihoodâ jointly organized by All India Agricultural Students Association (AIASA-Tamil Nadu) and Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University on 3rd and 4th of January, 2020 at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
Invited speaker
2020
International Conference on â Recent Trends in Agriculture Towards Food Security and Rural Livelihoodâ jointly organized by All India Agricultural Students Association (AIASA-Tamil Nadu) and Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University on 3rd and 4th of January, 2020 at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
Chairperson
2020
39th Board of studies meeting held on 30.01.2020 at TNAU, Coimbatore.
Member of Board of Studies
2019
â A study on assessing the production, marketing and export of fruits and vegetables in Indiaâ of M.Sc. (Ag) in Agricultural Economics Student A. Ananthakumar.
Proctor
2019
â An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Pulses in Tirunelveli districtâ of M.Sc. (Ag) in Agricultural Economics Student V. Swetha.
Proctor
2019
The National Conference on âSustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods (SARL-2019)â held on 26th and 27th of April, 2019 at the Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, organized by All India Agricultural Students Association and Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Chairperson
2019
To oversee the public defense of P. Jagadeshwaran (Master Degree) on 26.07.2019.
Proctor
2019
The Second Doctoral Committee meeting of a Ph.D candidate Mrs. Renjini M U, at the Department of Home Science Extension Education of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 3-05-2019.
Subject Expert
2019
The Second Doctoral Committee meeting of a Ph.D candidate Ms. R.Rani and Ms.V.Malarmangai , at the Department of Home Science Extension Education of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 3-05-2019.
Subject Expert
2019
JRF to SRF Review Meeting of Ph.D candidate Mrs. Renjini M U, at the Department of Home Science Extension Education of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 3-05-2019.
Subject Expert
2019
The evaluation of varieties and technologies developed by TNAU and participated in the meeting organized at Seminar Hall, CARDS, TNAU on 29.08.2019
Scientist
2018
To set question paper for the courses, Entrepreneurship Development (1+1) and Fundamentals of Extension Education (2+1) of the B.Sc. (Agri.) degree programme of Pondicherry University, Pondicherry (March, 2018)
Expert
2018
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad for preparing the questions for the online PGDAEM- MOOCS examination of the course Market-Led Extension (January, 2018)
Expert
2018
Kerala Agricultural University for evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thesis submitted by Ms. T.P. Anseera of the Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara held on September 4, 2018.
External examiner
2018
To set question paper by Annamalai University, Chidambaram for the courses, âDevelopment Perspective of Extension Educationâ for M.Sc. (Ag) and MBA degree and âEntrepreneurship Developmentâ for B.Sc. (Agri.) degree examinations of Nov 2018.
Expert
2018
Annamalai University, Chidambaram for evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thesis submitted by Mr. D. Balu and Mr. K. Poovarasan of the Department of Agricultural Extension
External examiner
2017
Annamalai University, Chidambaram for the course, âDevelopment Communication and Information Managementâ for M.Sc. (Ag) and MBA degree examinations of Nov 2017.
Question paper setter
2017
To set question paper for the courses, Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology (2+0) and Dimensions of Agricultural Extension (1+1) of the B.Sc. (Agri.) and Fundamentals of Extension Education (2+1) of B.Sc. (Horti.) degree programmes of Pondicherry University, Pondicherry (September, 2017).
Expert
2016
The Technical session on IT acts and policy framework: Concerns, issues and challenges in the 8th GCRA International Conference on âInnovative Digital Applications for Sustainable Developmentâ held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru during 5th -7th January, 2016.
Co - Chairman
2016
The International Extension Education Conference on Education, Research and Services organized by Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during 27-30 January, 2016.
Chairperson
2016
Evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thesis submitted by Ms. Seenu Joseph of the Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara held on October 18, 2016.
External examiner
2016
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for evaluation of M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thesis submitted by Ms. C. Akshatha of the Department of Agricultural Extension during June 2016.
External examiner
2016
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) for evaluation of Ph.D in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension thesis submitted by Ms. K. Devaki of the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension during March 2016.
External expert
2015
To evaluate the assignments of candidates of PGDAEM course for first semester examinations for 2014-15 batch and supplementary examinations for 2013-14 batch by the Director, SAMETI, Kudumiyanmalai during 2015.
Expert
2015
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To evaluate the answer sheets of candidates of PGDAEM course for first semester examinations for 2014-15 batch and supplementary examinations for 2013-14 batch by the Director, SAMETI, Kudumiyanmalai during 2015.
Expert
