Shibinu S is a distinguished academician and researcher currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Economics. He also holds the position of Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the IIMAD, Kerala. With a higher education career beginning in 2006, he started his Ph.D with Prof. P.R. Gopinathan Nair of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) and later awarded by the University of Kerala, specializing in international migration. His scholarship is internationally recognized, with extensive publications through Routledge (Taylor & Francis) and Springer. His research focuses on critical themes including the Gulf migration corridor and minorities, the empowerment of the left-behind, and the macroeconomic drivers of global labour mobility to the USA. He has successfully coordinated research initiatives funded by the UGC and the British Library. His current projects bridge economics and minority studies, specifically exploring the socio-cultural migration routes of Kerala’s Mappila Muslim communities. As a recognized Research Guide under the University of Calicut, he has mentored several Ph.D. scholars to completion. His leadership is defined by a commitment to fostering a rigorous research culture that prepares students for the complexities of the global economy.
Educational qualification
- BEd
- M.A
- PhD
Area of Interest
- Institutional Economics
- Labour Economics
- Development Economics
- Data Analysis
- Awards/Recognitions:
- Prof AP Cherian Prize for MA Economics Rank
- Research Guide in Economics at University of Calicut
- Professional memberships: Editor-in-Chief, Department Annual ‘Artha’
- Academic positions:
- Member, A.C Steering Committee, University of Calicut (2018-2020)
- Member, Faculty of Humanities, University of Calicut (2018-2020)
- Member, UG Board of Studies in Economics, University of Calicut (2016-2018)
- Member, PG Board of Studies in Economics, University of Calicut (2018-2020)
- Chairman & Member, Scrutiny Board, University of Kerala (2018 onwards)
- Member, NSS Advisory Board, University of Calicut (2014-16)
- Non-Academic positions: Secretary, College Council
- Date of Entry in Service: 17 – 03 – 2008
- Countries visited:
PUBLICATIONS______________________________________________________________
2026 “International Migration among Muslims from Uttar Pradesh”, in Muslims of Uttar Pradesh: Demographic Features and Socio-Economic Inequalities, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, New York, ISBN: 978-1-032—76159-6. DOI: 10.4324/9781003661597
2026. “Significance of Keralites’ Endowments and Capabilities for Migration”, in Indians in the United States of America, Indian Migration Report, 2025, ISBN 9781041297901, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, London
2025. “Transnational Musical Flow Around the Indian Ocean: Migration, Emotion and Music of the Gulf wives”, Monsoon: Journal of the Indian Ocean Rim, Duke University Press, NC, USA, 3:2, 84–91, November, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1215/2834698X-11954199
2025 “Drivers of Capability Expansion among Left-behind Women: A Study on Malappuram District, Kerala, The Asian Economic Review, Journal of Indian Institute of Economics, Hyderabad, India. ISSN: 0004-4555. Vol 59, No 1, September, 2025.
2025 The Role of Emigration in Enhancing Asset Holdings and Living Standards in Kerala, The IUP Journal of Applied Economics, ISSN :0972-6861.
2024. Migration as a Catalyst of Change: The Impact of Indian Labour Migration to the GCC”, South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Volume 21, Issue 12, Page 32-46; Article no .SAJSSE.125721 ISSN: 2581-821X. https://doi.org/10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i12915
2024 Drivers of Economic and Social Change: The Impact of Indian Workers to the Gulf. Chapter 21 in S Irudaya Rajan (ed) India Migration Report 2022: Health Professionals’ Migration. Routledge, London ISSN 9781003315124, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003315124
2024. Income and Expenditure Patterns Among Migrant and Non-Migrant Fisherfolk Households in Malappuram District, Kerala, India, South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Volume 21, Issue 8, Page 25-34,; Article No. SAJSSE.119961, ISSN: 2581-821X
2024. “Impact of Male Migration on the Empowerment of Left-behind Muslim Women in Malappuram, Kerala”, South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Volume 21, Issue 8, Page 100-115; Article no. SAJSSE.119791, ISSN: 2581-821X.
2023. “Lending a helping hand to my people back home in times of crisis’: Kerala Diaspora Network’s presence in times of crisis in the Gulf migration corridor”, SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA, Routledge, Taylor and Fransis Group, London, https://doi.org/10.1080/19438192.2023.2224647
2022. “Macroeconomic determinants of emigration from India to the United States, International Journal of Economic Policy Studies, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42495-022-00091-8
2021 Socio-Economic Dynamics of Gulf Migration in Kerala: A Panel Data Analysis, In Kerala Model of Migration Surveys: India Migration Report 2020. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, London. ISBN 978-0-367-24737-9.
2019 International Migration: Levels and Trends, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 6. Issue 1, January, 2019, ISSN 2349-5138 (UGC Approval No 43602)
2018 Economic Implications of Emigration from Kerala to the Middle East Countries, Social Glance-Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. LISSTAR, Volume 7, Issues 1&2. ISSN 2319-3654.
2018 An Analysis of Measures to Redress the Grievances of Indian Emigrants, IMPACT-International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and literature, Volume 6. Issue NO 1, ISSN (Print): 2347-4564, Impact Factor (JCC): 5.2397; NAAS Rating: 3.10, UGC Approval No – 40893.
2015 Development Potential of return Migrants of Kerala: An Overview, Social Science in Perspective, Volume 17 Issue No 1.
2014 Role of FDI in the Transformation of Indian Retail Sector, Social Science in Perspective, Volume 6 Issue No 2.
2014 India and the Food Security Act, Southern Economist, Volume 52 Issue No 20.
2013 International Migration from Kerala: Recent Trends and Challenges, Research Scholar, Volume 2 Issue No 1
2013 India’s Present Crisis: Steps towards a Sound Economy, Southern Economist, Volume 52 Issue No 12.
2013 India’s Present Crisis: Steps towards a Sound Economy, Southern Economist, Volume 52 Issue No 12
2013 Nitaqat and Expat Kerala Emigrants, Southern Economist, Southern Economist, Volume 52 Issue No 16.
2013 Impact of Global Recession on Migration- The Kerala Experience, Southern Economist, Volume 52 Issue No 10.
2012 Impact of Recession on Migration and Remittances of Kerala Economy, International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 2 Issue No 1.
2004 The Common Minimum Programme and the UPA Coalition, FMNC Publication, FMNC Press, Kollam, Kerala.
PROJECTS_______________________________________________________________
2013 Job Localisation in the Middle East in the Middle East and its Impact on the Labour Market of Kerala Economy: A Case Study with Reference to Tirurangadi Taluk of Malappuram (Dt.), Minor Research Project Funded by University Grants Commission (MRP(H)-0950/13-14/KLCA005/UGC-SWRO, 31 March 2013)
2015 Influence of Gulf Migration on the Educational Mobility of Muslim Women in Malappuram Dt., Minor Research Project Funded by University Grants Commission (2220-MRP/15-16/KLCA005/UGC-SWRO dated 31March-2015)
2019 Role of Institutional Governance in the Rehabilitation and Development of Return Emigrants of Kerala, Alternative Economics Research Project Funded by Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics (IUCAE), University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (17/07/2019)
2024 Connecting Migration Routes of ten Masjids established by Malik Ibn Dhinar, pilot project from Thottungal Masjid Ponnani to Talankara Masjid Kasaragod. with Dr. Mohammed Haseeb N. Assistant Professor of History, PSMO College, Tirurangadi.
2023. Co-investigator, The world and Traditional Music Section of British Library funded project in Northern Kerala and the Lakshadweep with Rolf Killius as principal investigator, Curator for Brent Museum, London and Non-European Musical Instruments, musical Instrument Museum.
RESEARCH GUIDESHIP AND Ph.Ds AWARDED
2019 Ph.D. Guideship: Research Guide in Economics at University of Calicut with EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty as the Centre (U.O.No. 7849/2019/Admn, dated 17.06.2019)
2025 Abdul Rasheed M, Socio-Economic Analysis of Emigration from Kerala to the United States of America, University of Calicut (Award Order No- 181659/RESEARCH-CASST-2/2024/Admn, dated 13/01/2025)
2025 Sabira A, A Study on Migration and Capability Expansion of Left-Behind Muslim Women in Kerala, University of Calicut (Award Order No- 251023/RESEARCH-CASST-2/2024/Admn, dated 27/02/2025)
2025 Socio-Economic Analysis of Gulf Migration on Marine Fisherfolk in Malappuram District, Kerala, University of Calicut (Award Order No- 31529/RESEARCH-CASST-2/2025/Admn, dated 18/07/2025)
2026 Umaira A, Health and Socio-Economic Landscape of Middle East Returnees: An Empirical Analysis of Chronic Disease Burden and Institutional Support Systems in Kerala, University of Calicut. (Submitted 20-01-2026)
CHAPTER IN BOOK_________________________________________________________
2023 “Kerala Emigration to Saudi Arabia amid COVID 19 Pandemic”, in Dr. Sajida P and Dr. Hafees VK, 2023 (ed). “Regional Development-Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Malabar Centre for Development Studies (MCDS) Publication. ISBN 978-81-950313-6-4.
2023 “An alternative Approach to Rehabilitation and Development of Return Emigrants in Kerala”, Siddik R, “Education, Health and Migration: Perspective from Alternative Economics”, IUCAE, University of Kerala.
2022 “Dynamics of Indian Migration-A Historical Perspective”, in Shibinu S, Mohamed Haseeb N and Ramla K, 2022 (ed). Migration, Culture and Identity: The Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Kerala, PSMO College Publication. ISBN 978-952721-1-2.
2022. “Kerala’s Socio-Cultural Emigration Dynamics” in Shibinu S, Mohamed Haseeb N and Ramla K, 2022 (ed). “Migration, Culture and Identity: The Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Kerala”, PSMO College Publication. ISBN 978-952721-1-2.
2022 “Kerala Migration: The Societal and Cultural Identity Landscape”, in Shibinu S, Mohamed Haseeb N and Ramla K, 2022 (ed). “Migration, Culture and Identity: The Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Kerala”, PSMO College Publication. ISBN 978-952721-1-2.
2022 “The Outlook of Multidisciplinary Research: New Paradigms”, in R Shasi Kumar and Suman Aggarwal (ed) Current Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, National Press Associates, New Delhi.
2021 Mohamed Haseeb N, 2021, “Women play Sing the Earth: Music and Women”, Edited by Prof. Ozlem Dogus Varli, Association of Ethnomusicology, Turkey.
BOOK PUBLISHED______________________________________________________
2017 Shibinu S, Nitaqat and its Impact on the Labour Market of Kerala-Return Migration and its Problems, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-620-2-07502.
2018 Shibinu S, Gulf Migration on the Educational Mobility of Muslim Women- A Study of Malappuram, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-620-0-005854.
2020 Shibinu S, Economic Development- A Theoretical Perspective, J.K Publications, Tamil Nadu. ISBN 978-81-939107-3-3
2022 Shibinu S, Mohamed Haseeb N and Ramla K, 2022 (ed). Migration, Culture and Identity: The Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Kerala, PSMO College Publication. ISBN 978-952721-1-2
NEWSPAPER COLUMNS______________________________________________________
2025 Shibinu S and Noushad Chengodan. Kadakkeni:Keralathinu Pizhakkunnathevide (Debt Trap and Kerala). Suprabhatham Daily, 11/19/2025
2025 S Irudaya Rajan, Shibinu S & Mohammed Haseeb N, Pravasam: Nirmitha Budhi Bheeshaniyo, Sadhyathayo? (Migration:Is AI Blessings or Curse?, Suprabhatham daily, 27/10/2025
2023 Shibinu S, Peneendo Setta (Is there any job availabale?), Malayalam Article in Mathrubhoomi daily, November 1, 2023. https://www.mathrubhumi.com/special-pages/kerala-piravi-2023/when-a-malayali-goes-abroad-a-migrant-worker-comes-to-kerala-1.9034414
2022 Vidyarthi Kudiyettam Keralathinu Velluviliyo? (Is Student Migration a Threat to Kerala?, Mathrubhoomi Daily, 05/12/2022.
2021 S Irudaya Rajan & Shibinu S, COVID, Cost of Transportation and loss of Job-Institutional Intervention needed badly, Malayala Manorama daily, July 9, 2021.
https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/gulf/2021/07/09/covid-19-restrictions-and-resulting-burden-on-kerala-emigrants.html
2020 S Irudaya Rajan & Shibinu S, Adithi thozhilalikalum Keralavum (Why internal labourers stayed back in Kerala even during the COVID 19 lockdown?), Malayalam Article in Mathrubhoomi daily, June 25, 2020. https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/in-depth/migrant-workers-and-kerala-1.4858184
PRESENTATIONS_____________________________________________________________
2024. “Many Sounds One Sea: Revisit into the Migration, Arts and Culture of Mappilas of Malabar”, Routes Beyond Roots: Indian Performing Arts and Virtual Cultures.
University College Dublin, Ireland (UCD), 11 & 15, June, 2024.
2024 Kerala’s Diaspora Philanthropy Engagement in Times of Crises in the session Solidarity during Polycrisis: Politicisation on the theme Diasporas and Migrant Transnationalism. Mobilities and Immobilities in an Era of Polycrisis, Organised by IMISCOE Spring Conference, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey during 17-19 April 2024
2024 Forced Return Migration to Kerala Under Covid 19 Crisis: Role Of Institutional Governance in the Rehabilitation and Development, Virtual Annual Conference 2024 on Crisis, Continuity and Change, Migration-Diaspora Group of the British Sociological Association, Chancery Court, Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW, England.
2023 The Return Emigrants of Kerala Amid Covid 19: Role of Institutional Governance in the Rehabilitation Efforts, The Migration Conference, 23-26 August 2023, Faculty of Law, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Managed by Transnational Press London | 13 Stamford Place, Sale, M33 3BT, United Kingdom admin@tplondon.com, tplondon.com
2023 “Music Meet Strength: Emotion and Esteem, Revisit into the Kolkkali Performance of Mappilas of Malabar”, 12th International Symposium of The ICTMD Group on Music and Minorities-ICTMD Study Group on Indigenous Music and Dance, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 04-09, Dec,2023.
2022 Role of institutional governance in the rehabilitation and development of return emigrants of Kerala amid COVID-19, 4 th International E-Conference, Migration, Governance, and COVID-19: Perspectives, Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges, 3-4 November 2022, Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (grfdt)
2019. “Genesis of Livelihood, Loneliness and Mappila Songs”, International seminar on Mobility in Search of Livelihood- The Migratory Dynamics of Kerala, Department of Economics PSMO college and NORKA Roots, Government of Kerala on 10 June 2019.
2019. “History of Transnational Migration: Psychological Aspects of Mappila songs”, International seminar on ‘Transcending Boundaries-Transnational Migration From Malabar’, Department of Economics, EMEA College, Kondotty on 04 February 2019.
2019. “Tunes, Times and Transition: Migration History of Malabar and Indian Ocean world,” International Conference on Transnational Migration in Transition- The Transformative Characteristics of Migration From Malabar, Department of Economics, PSMO College, Tirurangadi on 29 January 2019.
2019 Transformative Characteristics of Emigration from Kerala: A Panel data Analysis, 2011-2016, International Conference on Transformative Characteristics if Migration from Kerala organized by Dt. Planning Board, Govt. of Kerala and dept. of Economics, PSMO College, Tirurangadi 29 January, 2019.
2019 Socio-Economic Impact of Emigration from Kerala, International Seminar on Transcending Boundaries; Transnational Migration from Malabar organized by Dept. of Economics, EMEA College, Kondotty, 4 February, 2019.
2019 Discussant, International Round Table Discussion with Japanese Delegates on Flood Disaster Management of Kerala organized by CDS, Trivandrum, 8 January, 2019.
2018 Discussant, International Conference on Ecology, Economy and Society, organized by IUCAE, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 16-18 August, 2018
2018 UGC Regulations of Higher Education, National Workshop organized by AMU, Aligarh & PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 22 January, 2018.
2018 Indian economic Development with a Different Focus, Seminar organized by Dept. of Economics, EMEA College, Kondotty, 8 November, 2018.
2017 Discussant, Transnational Migration in Transition: Transformative Characteristics of Temporary Migration, International Seminar organized by European Union & CDS, Trivandrum, 23-24 January, 2017.
2017 GST: Impact and Primary Concerns, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, Govt. College, Malappuram, 13-14 December, 2017.
2017 Indian Economy in Historical Perspective, International Seminar on Regimes and Regions of Historical Writings in India organized by KSHEC & Dept. of History, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 12-13 December, 2017.
2017 Impact of Demonetisation in Indian Economic development, Seminar organized by Dept. of Commerce, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 9 November, 2017.
2017 Scope and Significance of SHGs in Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC& Dept. of Commerce, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 9 November, 2017.
2016 Changing Labour Market Structure of Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, Govt. College, Malappuram, 29 February and 1 March, 2016.
2016 Higher Educational Preferences and Uncertainty in Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 7-8 January, 2016.
2016 Alternate Approach to Development, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, Govt. College, Malappuram, 7-9 December, 2016.
2014 Restrictions to the Markets of Gulf Countries and its Labour Market of Kerala, International Seminar on Migration, care Economy and Development organized by UNO & CDS, Trivandrum, 17-19 September, 2014.
2014 An Overview of the Food Security Act of India, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, SN College for Women, Kollam, 6-7 March, 2014.
2014 FDI and Indian Retail Sector: An Overview, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, NSS College, Cherthala, 19-20 March, 2014.
2014 Pros and Corns of FDI in the Retail Sector of india, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, NSS College, Cherthala, 28-29 October, 2014.
2014 Challenges of Higher Education in Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, University College, Trivandrum, 27-28 March, 2014.
2013 Trends and Scope of E-Commerce in Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Commerce, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 4-5 July, 2013.
2013 Impact of Global Financial Crisis and recent Employment law Reforms in the Middle East on Migration from Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, NSS College for Women, Trivandrum, 4-6 March, 2013.
2012 Kerala and Planning, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, Govt. College, Malappuram, 12-13 March, 2012.
2011 Economics of Sports, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Physical Education, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 20-23 February, 2011.
2011 Impact of Recession on the Labour Market of Kerala, National Seminar organized by UGC & Dept. of Economics, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 22-23 December, 2011.
2011 Researching in Migration Studies, Seminar organized by Dept. of Commerce, PSMO College, Tirurangadi, 20 January, 2011.
ACADEMIC COLLABORATION________________________________________________
2022 Co-Coordinator, New York University (Abu Dhabi) Students J-Term study abroad program in Kerala with Professor Samuel Mark Anderson,NYU, Abu Dhabi and Neelima Jayachandran, Pennsylvania State University, January 7-15,2020 and 2022.
2019 Co-Coordinator, “Migration and Emotions through Kathupattu: The Kerala Story”, The Letter Songs of Mappilas and the Psychological Impact of the Gulf Migration’ in 2019, with Sebastien Castlier, France, Reporter from the Middle East, The National News, Migration, Art, and Culture.
2019 Senior Research Fellow (Honorary), International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Kerala (2019 onwards)
2020 Member, A.C Steering Committee, University of Calicut (2020 onwards)
2018 Member, Faculty of Humanities, University of Calicut (2018-21)
2018 Member, PG Board of Studies in Economics, University of Calicut (2018-2020)
2016 Member, UG Board of Studies in Economics, University of Calicut (2016-2018)
2014 Chairman & Member, Scrutiny Board, University of Kerala (2014-2021)
2014 Member, NSS Advisory Board, University of Calicut (2014-16)
SEMINARS/ WEBINARS ORGANIZED_________________________________________
2022 The Future of Kerala Migration, International Lecture Series-1 (Resource Person-Dr S Irudaya Rajan) on 14/07/2022), Joint programme of MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies and Bake-Jairazbhoy Chair for Indian Ocean Studies.
2022 Beyond Malabar: Research in the Indian Ocean World, International Lecture Series-2 (Resource Person-Prof Amy Catlin Jairazbhoy of the university of California, USA on 01/10/2022, online), Joint programme of Bake-Jairazbhoy Chair for Indian Ocean Studies and MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies.
2022 Melody and Identity-Following the Bake Archives in Cochin, International Lecture Series-2 (Resource Person-Prof Amy Catlin Jairazbhoy of the university of California, USA on 13/10/2022), Joint programme of Bake-Jairazbhoy Chair for Indian Ocean Studies and MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies.
2021 “Malik Amber and Afro- South Asian Political Leadership in World History”, Omar H .Ali, Lloyd International Honors College, the University of North Carolina on 1st February 2021 (in collaboration with MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies, PSMO College).
2021 “Religious Encounters: Empowerment Through Tamil Parai Drumming”, Zoe C. Sherinian, The University of Oklahoma, on 11th February 2021 (in collaboration with MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies, PSMO College).
2021 “Uncovering Musical Histories in South Asia: Case Studies from Sri Lanka and Beyond “, Dr. Eshantha Joseph Peiris, University of Peredeniya, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 17, 2021 (in collaboration with MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies, PSMO College).
2021 “The Future starts Yesterday – How Archival Resources, Oral History and Museum Collections translate into meaningful practice and create new knowledge”, Rolf Killius, SOAS, University of London, Sunday, July 18,2021.
2021 Repatriations, Restudies, Activism, and Archiving: Arnold Bake’s A-V Survey of Religious Music Throughout South Asia and the Paradox of Giving-While-Keeping Inalienable Musical Possessions, Prof.(Dr.) Amy Catlin Jairazbhoy, University of California, 27 July,2021 (in collaboration with MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies, PSMO College).
2021 “Arnold Bake’s Recordings of Jarigan: Historical Perspectives on a Bengali Muslim Performance Tradition”, Christian Poske. Ph.D, SOAS University of London, 30 July, 2021 (in collaboration with MK Haji Chair for Migration Studies, PSMO College).
2019 International Seminar on Mobility in Search of Livelihood – The Migratory Dynamics of Kerala, in collaboration with NORKA Roots, Government of Kerala, 10 June 2019 (Resource Persons Dr. Charlotte Wang Director, Interdisciplinary Centre for Innovative Theory and Empirics (INCITE), Columbia University, New York, USA & Dr. Anna Lunn, Interdisciplinary Centre for Innovative Theory and Empirics (INCITE), Columbia University, New York, USA).
2019 International Conference on Transnational Migration in Transition- The transformative Characteristics of migration from Kerala sponsored by District Planning Board, Government of Kerala, 29 January, 2019. (Chief Resource Person: Mr. Sebastian Castlier from France, A Journalist cum Researcher in the field of Migration Studies)
HONORS, AND AWARDS______________________________________
2022 Kerala State Project Lead, IB21-013 Christ Project, KAS Study on Youth Perceptions on the Rule of Law in India, Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore, India.
2005 Prof AP Cherian Prize, FMN College, Kollam, Kerala
2016 Malappuram District KMS Project Head, Centre for Development Studies, Kerala.
2018 Malappuram District KMS Project Head, Centre for Development Studies, Kerala.
FIELD WORK_______________________________________________________________
2025 Interaction with Kerala Migrants in KSA.
2024 Bangladesh, for follow-up research and to participate in the Bangladesh Muslim ritual performance, two weeks.
2024 Turkey, for research in the ritual aspects of Male/female Zikr Ceremony, One week.
2024 Interacted with Experts and Malayali Student Migrants in the University College of Dublin, Ireland-A Visit in Association with KMCC, Ireland Chapter.
2022 United Arab Emirates, for Interaction with Kerala Migrants in the UAE, 2024.
2023 Sri Lanka, Interaction with people in the Sri Lanka to study the similarities in culture and life of Sri Lankan Muslims with Kerala Mappilas.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS _____________________________
Migration Network Hub, United Nations Network on Migration
Global Research Forum on Diaspora nd Transnationalism (grfdt)
British Sociological Association (BSA) Migration Diaspora Group, UK.
iDiaspora, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), United Nations Organisation.
International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Kerala
C.H Chair for Migration Studies, University of Calicut, Kerala.
International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance. (ICTMD)
