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BIO DATA
Dr. A. WILLIAM, M.A., (Eco)., M.A., (Eng)., M.Phil.,
(S/o. MAJOR. V.ALPHONSE, M.A., (Retd).

Present Position

Associate Professor,
PG & Research Dept. of Economics,
Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College,
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu - 605 602.
Cell: 9443432911
Email: williamprofessor@yahoo.com

Residential Address

185/3, Nellikuppam Main Road,

Semmandalam,
Cuddalore 607 001

Marital Status

Married / Two Children

Religion & Community

Roman Catholic / B.C

Educational Qualification

M.A., (Economics), First Class,

Sacred Heart College (Autonomous),
Tirupattur.
M.A., (English),
Alagappa University.
M.Phil.,(Economics), Distinction,
St. Josephs College (Autonomous),
Trichirappalli.
Ph.D. (Economics) - Highly Commented,
Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore.

Teaching Experience

25 years

I.

AWARDS/ HONOURS / RECOGNITION /RECEIVED FROM GOVT AND

OTHER GOVERNMENT (REG) INSTITUTIONS:

1.

Received State level Tamil Nadu Govt. BEST TEACHER AWARD for College &
University Professors from Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education,
(TANSCHE) Chennai- 2009.

2.

Received National Level BEST EDUCATIONIST AWARD from International

Institute of Education & Management, New Delhi - 2011.

3.

Received RASHTRIYA VIDYA GAURAU GOLD MEDAL AWARD from Indian

solidarity Council, New Delhi, 2011.

4.

Received an EMINENT EDUCATIONIST AWARD from International Institute

of Education and Management, New Delhi, 2011.

5.

Received an International level GOLD STAR ASIA AWARD (NEPAL) from

Economic growth Society of India, New Delhi - 2012.

6.

Received an International ASIA PACIFIC AWARD (Uzbekistan -RUSSIA) from

Global Achievers Foundation, New Delhi - 2012.

7.

Received BHARAT JYOTI AWARD from India International Friendship Society,

New Delhi - 2012.

8.

Received GLORY OF INDIA GOLD MEDAL AWARD from International

Institute of Success Awareness, New Delhi, 2012.

9.

Received RAJIV GANDHI EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD from Indian

Solidarity Council, New Delhi, 2012.

10.

Received BHARAT VIDYA RATAN AWARD from Health and Education

Development Association, New Delhi - 2012.

11.

Received BEST CITIZENS OF INDIA AWARD from International Publishing

House, New Delhi - 2012.

12.

Received RASHTRIYA SHIKSHA RATAN AWARD from Indian Society for

Industry & Intellectual Development, New Delhi - 2012.

13.

Received GOLDEN EDUCATIONIST AWARD from National & International

Compendium, New Delhi - 2013.

14.

Received MOTHER TERESA SADBHAVANA AWARD from International

Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi - 2013.

II.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION & POSITION IN ACADEMIC BODIES

AND POST HELD:

1.

Member

Board of Studies- (Economics) Thiruvalluvar

University, Vellore- during 2005-2009.

2.

Convenor

Ph.D & M.Phil Doctoral Research Committee

(Economics)

3.

N.C.C Officer (Care taker)

4.

N.S.S Programme Officer during 2005-2009.

5.

Co-ordinator

ROTARACT (Students wing) 1995-1998

6.

Co-ordinator

Youth Red Cross(YRC) - 2006

7.

Public Relation officer (PRO) - College

8.

Member

College Fine Arts Committee

9.

Member

College Discipline Committee

10. Incharge

Library (P.G. Economics Department) from

2000 to Till-Date.

11. Member

College Stock taking & Verification Committee.

12. Member

NAAC, College Reception Committee

13. Co-ordinator

Computer Commerce Club - 1996

14. President

AICUF (All India Catholic University Federation)

15. President

T.N.G.C.T.A.

(Tamil

Nadu

Govt.

Teachers Association) 2000-2005.

16. Life Member

Tamil Nadu Economists Association

17. Life Member

All India Economists Association

College

III.
SL.
NO.

PAPER PRESENTED AT SEMINARS / CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP

TOPIC

INSTITUTION /
UNIVERSITY

SPONSORED

1.

India's Economic Development Annamalai University

in the WTO Regime Opportunity
and Challenges.

National Seminar 2008

2.

Managing
Business
Knowledge Age

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2004

3.

Economic Reforms Challenges of Periyar Arts College,

India's Vision 2010
Cuddalore.

National Conference
2004

4.

Science, Technology and Society Indian Institute of

Public
Administration
Villupuram
India's
Economic
Reforms- Saradha College Salem.
Recent
changes
and
future challenges.

State Level Seminar

2005

6.

Agricultural
Prospects Association of
and Employment
Potentials Economists of
-Eleventh Five year plan
Tamilnadu.

29th State Level

Conference, Coimbatore,
2008.

7.

Services
Marketing: Annamalai University
Trends,
Challenges
and
Strategies
Global crisis and its impacts on K.M.G Arts & Science
Indian Economy
College, Gudiyatham,
Vellore Dt.

National Conference
2008

9.

Women Empowerment
special
reference
Rural Economy

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2009.

10.

Tamil Nadu Economy in 2020- Quaid. E.Millath Govt.

Potentials and Challenges
College, Chennai.

TANSCHE Sponsored
State Level Seminar
2009.

11.

Housing Needs and the Role of Govt. Arts College

Institution Housing Finance
(Men) Nandanam,
Chennai.

TANSCHE Sponsored
State Level Seminar
2009.

12.

Global Financial Crisis and its Selvam Arts & Science

impact of Indian Economy
College, Namakkal.

National Seminar 2009.

5.

8.

in Annamalai University

with A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam

to College, Poondi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2008

TANSCHE Sponsored
State Level Seminar
2009

13.

Linkages Between Trade

and Poverty

Bharathidasan
University, Trichy.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2009.

14.

Environment:
Sustainable
Development and Human well
Beings
Indian Economy and Inclusive
growth

Sacred Heart College

Tirupattur.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2009.

Arul Aandar College,

Madurai.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2009.

15.
16.

Consumer Rights and protection Annamalai University

National Seminar 2009

17.

Globalization-Impact, Challenges St. Joseph's college,

and Opportunities
Cuddalore.

International Conference
2008.

18.

Welfare Impact of Globalisation Arignar Anna Govt. Arts UGC Sponsored National
College, Musiri.
Seminar 2009.

19.

Intellectual Property Rights

20.

Relevance of Socio- Economic University of Madras,

thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar Chennai.
Today.

National Seminar 2009.

21.

Indian
Commodity
Market Pondicherry University
Derivatives & Risk Management
- The Road Ahead
Current
Issues in
Indian Association of
Economy
Economists of
Tamilnadu, Tanjore.
Women
Empowerment
and A.D.M.College For
Challenges
Women Nagapattinam

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2009.

24.

Global Financial Crisis and its

Impact On Indian Economy

Arul Anandar College,

Madurai.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2010.

25.

New
Frontiers
Indian Agriculture

Sacred Heart College,

Tirupattur.

TANSCHE Sponsored
National Seminar 2010.

26.

Economics
Contribution
of
women- A Multi Dimensional
approach
Urban
InfrastructureTransported related issues

Queen Mary's College,

Chennai.

National Seminar 2010.

Presidency College,
Chennai

TANSCHE Sponsored
National Seminar 2010

22.
23.

27.
28

in

Thiruvalluvar University, Ministry of HRD, New

Vellore.
Delhi, 2005.

Financial
Re-Engineering- Dr. N.G.P. Arts &
Strategies and Regulations
Science College,
Coimbatore.

State Level Seminar

2009.
UGC Sponsored National
Seminar 2009.

National Seminar 2010

29.

Inclusive Growth: Issues

Govt. Arts College
and Challenges in Indian
Kumbakonam.
Economy
Impact of Financial Crisis and Association of
Poverty
Economists of Tamil
Nadu, Trichi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2010.

31.

Millennium Development Goals

UGC Sponsored:
National Seminar 2010

32.

Education
for socially
and Economically Deprived

33.

National
Rural
Employment Association of
Guarantee Programme
Economists of Tamil
Nadu.
Food Security in
Govt. Arts College
Tamilnadu Issues and
Karur.
Challenges
Management
strategies
VTMT Dr. R and
for changing Business Scenario Dr. S. Eng. College
Chennai.
Impact of Global Crisis in Indian AMSE Eng College,
Business
Namakkal.

State Level Seminar

2011

37.

Business Innovations
the Globalisation Era

International conference
2012.

38.

Profundity of small enterprises

39.

International Trade after the Nadar Saraswathi Arts & National Conference
economic crisis.
Science College, Theni. 2013.

40.

Emerging
challenges
and opportunities
with globalalisation
Financial Inclusion for Inclusive
Development.

PGP College of Arts &

Science Namakkal.

Bio Degradable waste

-Environmental
issues
and sustainability
Emerging Trends in Banking
Industry

Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts UGC Sponsored National

College, Madurai.
Conference 2013.

30.

34.
35.
36.

41.
42.
43

in

A.V.C College
(Autonomus)
Mayiladuthurai.
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University

AVVM Sri Pushpam

College, Poondi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2010

National Seminar 2010

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2012
National Conference
2012
International Conference
2012

SIVET College, Chennai. UGC Sponsored National

Conference 2013.

National Conference
2013.

Ayya Nadar Janaki

UGC Sponsored National
Ammal College, Sivakasi Conference 2013.

St. Xaviers College,

Palayamkottail.

National Conference
2013.

44.
45.

Challenges
of
Small
Scale Business under FDI
concepts
Prospects and policy challenges
for India in the Recession period

Dr.R.K.Shanmugam
College, Kallakurichi

National Conference
2013.

Govt. Arts Colleges

Kumbakonam

UGC Sponsored National

Conference 2013.

46.

Sectoral Trends and issues in Jamal Mohamed

India
College, Trichi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2013.

47.

Corporate Social Responsibility

RDB Institute of
Management,
Papanasam

National Seminar 2013.

48.

Economic Thoughts in Classical

Tamil Literature

49.

Emerging Trends in Marketing

Techniques - Global scenario.

Thiruvalluvar University, Central Institute of

Vellore.
Classical Tamil, Chennai
2014.
RDB Institute of
National Seminar 2013.
Management,
Papanasam

50.

Laboureres in farm Economy

Jamal Mohamed
College, Trichi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2014.

51.

Food
Security
in
India
-Challenges in
Administration and Governance
MSMES - The role of Banking in
India

Periyar Arts College,

Cuddalore.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2014.

Holy Cross College,

Trichi.

UGC Sponsored National

Seminar 2014.

52.
53.

Foreign Direct Investment in Manonmaniam,

Retail Sector.
Sundaranar University

International Conference
- 2014.

54.

Youth Development and

empowerment

St. Josephs College

Cuddalore

National Seminar 2014

55.

Contemporary Development an
challenges in HRM

St. Josephs College

Cuddalore

International Conference
2015

56.

Next Generation Financial Sector Govt. Arts College,

Reforms in India
Salem

57.

Make in India The Road ahead Gandhigram University, International Conference

Dindigul
2015

58.

Higher Education for all

TNGCTA, Chennai

UGC sponsored National

Seminar 2015

State Level Seminar

2015

IV. PUBLICATION:
BOOKS WRITTEN / PUBLISHED & EDITED:
Sl.
Title of the Book Author
Year of
Name of
No. / Journal
Publication Publication

ISBN / ISSN
No.

1.

Fundamentals of
Economics

Dr. A. William

Oct 2011

M/s. Nila
Publishing House
Pondicherry.

ISBN
978-81-9078899-8

2.

Indian Economy

Dr. A. William

Dec 2011

M/s.Nila
Publishing House
Pondicherry

ISBN
978-81-9080884-2

3.

Peninsular
Economist

Books Edited
Dr. A. William

Vol XXII
2009-2010

Tamil Nadu
Economist
Association

ISSSN 09768270

4.

Peninsular
Economist

Books Edited
Dr. A. William

Vol XXII
2010-2011

Tamil Nadu
Economist
Association

ISSSN 09768270

5.

Asian Journal of Dr. A. William

Social
Science Review
(AJSSR)
Asian Journal of Dr. A. William
Human
Development and
Livelihood

Sept. 2012

Article Published

ISSN 2249-4634

July 2012

Article Published

ISSN 2250-3161

7.

M-Infiniti Journal
of Management

Dr. A. William

Sept 2012

Article Published

ISSN 0973-7197

8.

Journal
of Management
and Science

Dr. A. William

Aug 2012

Non-Olympic Times

ISSN 2249-1260

9.

Compendium
profundity
of
small enterprises

Dr. A. William

Feb 2013

United Publishers

ISBN
978-93-8119540-6

10.

Emerging Trends Dr. A. William

in
Banking Industry.

Mar 2013

B. Digest Publication ISBN

978-81-9239755-9

6.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Bio
Degradable Dr. A. William
waste
Environmental
issues
and Sustainability
Prevention
of Dr. A. William
Diseases in India
Achievements
and Issues
Energy,
Dr. A. William
Environment and
health

Feb 2013

Shanlax Publication

ISBN 97893
80686-20-2

Apr 2013

Global Research
Publication

ISBN 978-8189630-81-2

Mar 2014

Victorious Publication ISBN

978-81-9247441-0

Energy crisis in
India
International
Journal
of
Management
focus
FDI
Opportunities
and challenges of
Economic
Development
Prospects and
Policy challenges
for India in the
Recession period
Challenges in
Human resource
Management

Dr. A. William

Mar 2014

Archers & Elevators

Publication

ISBN 2277-5684

Dr. A. William

Sep 2014

Maya Publication

ISBN 978-81929581-2-5

Dr. William

June 2013

KB Publication

ISBN978-9380713-00-7

Dr. William

March 2015 Vijay Nicole Private

Ltd.,

ISBN978-81809-294-5

Impact and
Dr. William
challenges of
Renewable energy
in India

March 2015 Shanlax Publication

ISBN978-8191061-0-2

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V. PUBLICATIONS:
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN VARIOUS REPUTED JOURNALS
SL.
NO.

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE

NAME OF
THE
JOURNAL

Regional /
National

Year

1.

Economics An Observation

Sangalppa

National

1991

2.

Population Explosion

Spectrum

National

1994

3.

National Integration

Spectrum

National

1994

4.

Evolution of Inflation

Spectrum

National

1995

5.

St.Jospehs College at the Zenith

Spectrum

Regional

1995

6.

Introducing change in the Indian

Organisation

Sangalppa

National

1996

7.

Nobel Prize winner Amertiya Sen

TNGCTA
Journal

Regional

2005

8.

(Environmental Problems)

9.

Health Tips

TNGCTA
Journal

Regional

2007

10

Higher Education - Challengers and

Prospects

TNGCTA
Journal

Regional

2009

VI. COURSES ATTENDED:

1.

Participated UGC Sponsored Refresher Course at Academic Staff College,

Pondicherry University, 1995.

2.

Participated UGC Sponsored Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, at

Pondicherry University, 2000.

3.

Participated UGC Sponsored Refresher Course at Jawaharlal Nehru University,

New Delhi, 2008.

4.

Participated a Training for YRC programme Officer at Thiruvalluvar University,

Vellore organized by Indian Red Cross Society Chennai 24.

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VIII. RESEARCH GUIDE ( Ph.D & M.Phil) :

1. Bharadhidasan University

2. Madurai Kamaraj University

3. Alagappa University

4. Tamil Nadu Open University

5. Thiruvalluvar University

6. Periyar University

7. Bharathiar University

8. Manomanian Sundaranar University

VIII. LIST OF M.PHIL CANDIDATES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED UNDER MY

SUPERVISION:
More than 10 candidates successfully completed M.Phil., degree under my
supervision in (i) Madurai Kamaraj University, (ii) Alagappa University, (iii) Tamil Nadu
Open University, (iv) Annamalai University (v) Bharthidasan University.
IX.

LIST OF MBA CANDIDATES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED UNDER MY

SUPERVISION
Two candidates successfully completed MBA degree under my Supervision in

Pondicherry University.
X.

LIST

OF

PH.D

CANDIDATES

SUCCESSFULLY

COMPLETED

AND

REGISTERED UNDER MY SUPERVISION.

5 Candidates are pursuing Ph.D course under my supervision.
IX.

ORGANISER / CO-ORDINATOR OF VARIOUS PROGRAMMES / SERVICE

TO STUDENT WELFARE/SERVICE TO COLLEGE:

1.

Represented the Villupuram District in the preparation of 11th Five Year Plan
Document organized by State Planning Commission, Chennai and Collector,
Villupuram, District, Feb 2007.

2.

Co-ordinator in the Golden Jubilee Celebration in Commemoration of the 50th

Anniversary of India's Independence at Pondicherry & Cuddalore District, Oct
1997.

3.

JUDGE for the competition to college students "To improve Police image among
the Public", organized by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Villupuram, Feb
2006.

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4.

JUDGE for the School students, organized by Deputy Inspector General of Police,
(DIG) Villupuram, Nov 2007.

5.

JUDGE for the College and School Students, Organised by Deputy Inspector
General of Police, Villupuram Feb 2009.

6.

Organised N.S.S Camp for N.S.S. Volunteers of A.A.Govt Arts College, Villupuram
for 10 days at Pidagam, Villupuram District in 2007.

7.

Organised N.S.S Camp for N.S.S. Volunteers of A.A.Govt Arts College, Villupuram,
for 10 days at Konur, Kothamangalam, Theli, Villupuram District in 2008.

8.

Organised N.S.S. Camp for N.S.S Volunteers of A.A.Govt. Arts College,

Villupuram, for 7 days at Thiruvamathur, Villupuram District in 2009.

9.

Organised 1. Blood donation Camps, 2. Planted many Trees in Villages,

3.Conducted procession for Communal Harmony, AIDS Awareness, 4. Rain Water
Harvesting etc., for college students at Cuddalore and Villupuram Districts since
1991.

10.

Represented on behalf of the Principal, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, _

Villupuram, to give suggestions for the Social Defense and Govt. observation
Home, organized by the District Collector Villupuram District 22nd June 2009.

X. RESOURCE PERSON:
1.

Tamil Nadu Open University

2.

University of Madras

3.

Annamalai University

4.

Alagappa University

5.

Madurai Kamaraj University

XI. SPECIAL LECTURES:

1.

Delivered the Graduation Address and distributed Degree certificate (Chief Guest)
at ANSALDO college of Education (NAAC Accredited), Chetpet on 14th June
2014.

2.

CHAIR PERSON in an International Conference, organized by St. Josephs College,

Cuddalore. Mar 2008.

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3.

Delivered a Special address on "Globalisation" conducted by Elumalai Polytechnic

College, Villupuram, Jan 2004.

4.

CHIEF GUEST on the Sports day functions at Mount Carmel Mission Matric Hr.
Sec. School, kallakurichi, jan 2004.

5.

Delivered a special address on N.S.S and Students Participation in Social

Activities at Sri. Aravindar Arts & Science College, N.S.S. Function, Pondicherry,
Jan 2009.

6.

Chair Person in a National Level Conference Organised by PG & Research

Department of Commerce, St. Joesphs College, Cuddalore, September 2014.

XII. EXAMINERS & QUESTION PAPER SETTINGS:

1.

Chief Examiner - Thiruvalluvar University Exams.

2.

Examiner - University of Madras since 1995.

3.

Question Paper setter for U.G and P.G for many Universities and Autonomous
Colleges since 1994.

4.

Inspection

squad

member

and

Chief

Superintendent

for

Thiruvalluvar

University and University of Madras Exams, since 2000.

5.

Inspection squad Member and observer for Tamil Nadu Teachers Education
University (Chennai) Exams since 2009.

6.

Examiner - Pondicherry University since 2005.

7.

Question paper setter for UG and PG, Muthurangam Govt. Arts College, Vellore.

8.

Question paper setter for PG, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, Vellore District.

9.

Examiner &question paper setter, Bharathidasan Government College for Women,

Pondicherry.

10.

Question Paper setter for UG, St. Josephs College, (Autonomous) Cuddalore.

(Dr. A. WILLIAM)