Dr. Nalini Sekaran
Associate Professor, HOD

Degree	Subject	University, place ,year
PhD	History	Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, September 2018
IATA	Air Ticketing & EBT	IATA Training & Development Institute, Montreal, Canada,2008
MTM	Tourism Management	IGNOU, Delhi, 2005
PGDHE	Higher Education	IGNOU Delhi, 2001
M.Ed.	Education	Madurai Kamaraj University, 1992
M.A.	History	Madras University, 1991
B.Ed.	Education	Madras University, 1989
B.A. Honours	History	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 1987

Qualification: MA., MTM., M.Ed, Ph.d,NET
Academic Experience: 24 Years UG Level 4 Years PG Level Teaching Tourism For MTM Students (IGNOU).

• • Research Interests

  Guiding Masters and Bachelors in Tourism Research Projects of IGNOU since 2008
  
  Guided Bachelors Degree Tourism Research Projects of Jyoti Nivas College.

• • Publications

  • Dr. Nalini Sekaran Published a chapter titled ‘ Culture, Conservation, Environment-An Overview’ in the book titled ‘Eco criticism and World Literature: An Overview’ ISBN 978-93-90891-98-6
  
  • E Cell News Letter: “Bangalore As A Medical Tourism Destination” February,2010
  
  • E Cell News Letter: “Environmental Impacts Of Tourism” 7th To 14th Feb 2009
  
  • Published A Research Paper Titled “ Entrepreneurship And Empowerment Of Women With Special Reference To The Soligas” In Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Research Academy, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095.India (Vol.6,Issue,January-June 2012 ISSN0975-461X.
  
  Published A Paper Titled “A Socio-Economic Study Of The Parsees With Special Reference To The Parsees Of Bangalore” In ‘The Researcher’, Published By Research, Publication And Development Cell ,Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore560095.India (Vol.2, Issue, March, 2012).
  
  • Published A Research Paper Titled “Socio-Economic Status Of Jenu Kuruba Tribal Women-A Case Study Of Saragur,H.D.Kote Taluk, Karnataka. In Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Research Academy,Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095.India (Vol.8, Issue2,July-December 2014 ISSN 0975-461X.
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Technology: An Overdose Or Necessity?” In The Journal Named RIPPLES Consisting Of The Proceedings Of The National Conference On Transition: Effecting Changes Conducted By Garden City College, Published By The Department Of Hotel Management, Garden City College, Bangalore, October 2012, ISSN 2229-6794.
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Tourism In Maldives: A Look At The Sunny Side Of Life” In ‘The Researcher’, Published By Research, Publication And Development Cell ,Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous,Bangalore560095.India (Vol.3, Issue, March, 2013.
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Influence Of Weather And Climatic Changes On Tourism Demand Patterns” In The Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Water, Climate And Tourism-Is It A Boon Or Bane To Mankind &Economic Environment? On September 11, 2013
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Beach Tourism In Karnataka: A Study On Gokarna” In ‘The Researcher’, Published By Research, Publication And Development Cell ,Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore560095.India (Vol.4, Issue, March, 2014.)
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Magical Touch Of Mithila Women-Madhubani Painting” In ‘The Researcher’, Published By Research, Publication And Development Cell ,Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore560095.India (Vol.5, Issue,March, 2015.)
  
  • Published A Paper Titled Conservation Of Cultural Heritage- A Study On Aurangabad City In The Researcher, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095, India (Vol. 5, Issue, March 2017)
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Second World War And Development Of Agriculture In The Princely State Of Mysore” In The Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Researche, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095, India (Vol. 11, Issue 2, June 2017, ISSN 0975-461X)
  
  • Published A Paper Titled Vidhana Soudha-In The Making: The Role Of Kengal Hanumanthaiah” In The Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Researche, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095, India (Vol. 12, Issue 2, Jan 2018, ISSN 0975-461X)
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “Women In Unorganized: A Study On Flower Vendors Of Bengaluru” In The Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Researche, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095, India (Vol. 8, March 2018)
  
  • A Research Article On “ Indira Gandhi And Economic Development With Special Reference To 20 Points Programme” In A Two Day International Conference On “Indira Gandhi –A Visionary Revisiting Her Policies And Their Impact ” On 19th And 20th March 2018 At ‘St. Agnes College Mangalore’ ISBN : 978-81-930869
  
  • Published A Paper Titled “The Harappan Beading Industry: A Peek Into Lost Time’s Trades And Economies ” In The Academic Studies National Journal Of Jyoti Researche, Published By Research Publication And Development Cell Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore 560095, India (Vol. 9,, Issue, 1, March 2019)

• • Paper Presented

  • Presented A Paper Titled “Bangalore As A Medical Tourism Destination” In A UGC Sponsored One Day State Level Seminar On Medical Tourism In India On 18th April 2009 By Department Of Tourism, Hasanath College For Women, Bangalore.
  
  • Presented A Paper Titled “Cultural And Heritage Tourism In India With Special Reference To Mahabalipuram” In A National Level Seminar On Prospects And Challenges Of Tourism In India On 25th And 26th September 2009 By Shri Annadaneshwar Arts, Science And Commerce College Naregal, Gadag, Karnataka.
  
  • Presented A Paper Titled “Sustainability And Entrepreneurship With Special Reference To M.M.Hills” In One Day National Seminar On Sustainable Tourism-New Directions Challenges And Applications”, Organized By The Department Of Tourism Studies Of Christ University On 18th February 2010 A.D.
  
  • Presented A Paper Titled “Protection And Preservation Of Heritage Sites From Global Warming” In One Day National Seminar On Tourism And Global Warming Organised By The Department Of Tourism Administration, KLE’S S Nijalingappa College Bangalore On 9th March 2010 A.D.
  
  • Presented A Paper Titled “Scope For Globalization Partnership In Sustainable Tourism Development With Special Reference To Hampi“ At The National Conference On Global Competence And Sustainability By St. Claret College, Bangalore April 7 And 8 2011.
  
  • Presented A Paper Titled Anthropology And Tourism: A Case Study On The Potters In Pottery Town In Bangalore” On 6th And 7th February 2012 In A National Seminar On “Trends In The Management Of Tourism Industry” Held By Christ University.”.
  
  • Presented A Paper On 16th August 2012 In A Seminar Held By Garden City College . The Title Of The Paper Was “Technology An Overdose Or Necessity”.
  
  • Presented A Paper On” Urbanisation In Bangalore With Special Reference To Bangalore Cantonment” In A UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar On Process Of Urbanisation In South India Held By Vivekananda College, Rajaji Nagar In Collaboration With History Teacher’s Forum Bangalore On 27th And 28th September 2012
  
  • Presented A Paper On Economic Impacts Of Tourism On Karnataka With Special Reference Ot Handicrafts Of Channapattana On 18th And 19th February 2014 A.D. Held By The Department Of Tourism, Christ University.
  
  • 22nd August, 2014- Mrs. Nalini Sekaran HOD Dept. History Presented A Paper Titled “M. M. Hills As A Potential Religious Tourism Destination In Karnataka” At UGC Sponsored National Seminar At National College, Jayanagar.
  
  • Dr. Nalini Sekaran Attended A One Day World Congress On Women “Celebrating Phenomenal Women” Organized By Bio Genesis Health Cluster At Iisc., Bangalore On 8th September 2019.
  
  • Dr.Nalini Sekaran Attended A Two Day National Seminar On On The Theme “Bengaluru History And Heritage” Organized By The Department Of History, Bangalore University On 12th And 13th September, 2019 At Gnana Bharathi Campus.
  
  • Dr. Nalini Sekaran Chaired A Technical Session As A Part Of A Two Day Inter Disciplinary National Seminar On Cultural Heritage Tourism: Contemporary Issues On 30th And September And 1st October 2019, Organized By The Department Of History, At Gnana Bharathi Campus.
  
  • Dr. Nalini Sekaran Presented A Paper Titled “Conservation Of Cultural Heritage Monuments And Museums- A Case Study Of Select Profiles” In A Two Day Inter Disciplinary National Seminar On Cultural Heritage Tourism: Contemporary Issues On 30th And September And 1st October 2019, Organized By The Department Of History, At Gnana Bharathi Campus.

• • Conference Organized:

  • Member , Organizing Committee on Seminar on Bengaluru, a Pensioner’s Paradise Goes Global August 2010.
  
  • One Day State Level Seminar on “Teachers as Facilitators in Capacity building of the youth “ August 2011.
  
  • Convener of one day Seminar on Role of Museums in Preserving the Cultural Heritage of India on 9thFebruary, 2012.
  
  • Conducted A One day seminar on “The Role of Traditional Medical Practices in Promoting Tourism in India” on 9th February 2013 A.D.
  
  • UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Water Co-operation, Conservation and Management-Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century on August 6th and &7th 2013.
  
  • Organized ICHR sponsored 2-Day National Conference on “Role of Tribals in the Cultural History of South India 10th to 19th C A.D.” on 25th and 26th of November,2014.
  
  • Organized One Day Convention on Food Security And the Right To Food “Ending Hunger Within A Generation-Challenges And Priorities” on 20th January, 2015.
  
  • Organized One day Seminar on Youth and Resurgent India Educate… Empower… Excel on th Jaunuary 2016.
  
  • One day National seminar on Indigenous Knowledge Systems “ The Indigenous Knowledge System: A Multi-disciplinary Exploration- Returning to the Roots” on 4th September 2018.

• • Awards/Achievements

  I Rank in B.A.
  
  Felicitated on Teachers' Day by Bengaluru Amritha College

• • Workshops/Talks/Guest Lectures/Webinars/Seminars

  conducted: National Webinar organized on ‘Cultural Heritage of India’ on 28th August 2021 to commemorate 75th Year of Indian Independence

• • Courses Completed

  Dr. Nalini Sekaran completed a course on ‘Ancient Indian Art and Architecture’ conducted by Bhishma Academy
  
  Coursera -Feminism and Social Justice

• • Membership (BOS/BOE/Guide/Chairperson)

  Chairperson, Board of Studies in History, Jyoti Nivas College.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in History, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in History, St. Joseph’s Evening College Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in History, Kristu Jayanti college,Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in History, Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in Tourism, Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Studies in Post graduate studies in Tourism, Indian Academy College, Bangalore
  
  Member, Board of Examiners of St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Examiners in History, St. Joseph’s Evening College Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Examiners in History, Mount Carmel College Bangalore
  
  Member, Board of Examiners in History education (B. Ed), Mount Carmel College Bangalore
  
  Member, Board of Examiners, Kristu Jayanthi College Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Examiners in Tourism, Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore.
  
  Member, Board of Examiners in Post graduate studies in Tourism, Indian Academy College, Bangalore
  
  Member, Board of Examiners, Bangalore University, Department of Tourism.
  
  Member, Board of Examiners, Department of Higher Education, Govt of Madhyapradesh,
  
  Resource Person –Delivered a Talk on Career Opportunities in Tourism, in St. Joseph’s Evening College Bangalore
  
  Resource Person –Delivered a Talk on Heritage Management in Bishop Cottans' Women Christian College Bengaluru