Educational Qualification
Jul 2001
BSW (Social Work)
Bharathidasan University,Trichy, TN, India
Apr 2003
MSW (Social Work)
Bharathidasan University,Trichy, TN, India
May 2008
PGDHRM (Human Resource)
Pondicherry University, India
Aug 2013
Awarded Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Social Work
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, TN, India
Job Experiences
2011-till date
Asst. Professor
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
2010 -2011
Asst. Professor
Bishop Heber college, Trichirappalli
2009-2010
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University Women's College, Orathanadu, Thanjavur.Tamilnadu
2007-2009
Assitant Officer(HR)
TNPL ( Tamil Nadu News Print & Papers Limited
2003-2007
Lecturer
Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Srirangam, Trichirappalli
Seminars, Conferences & Workshops
- Paper Presentation – National level Seminar conducted by Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan University.
- Paper Presentation – State level UGC level Seminar conducted by Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Trichy.
- Participated in two days Workshop on “Street Play” in 2002 at Udhayam, Trichy.
- Participated in two Days Workshop on “Neighborhood Community Network” in 2003 at Udhayam Multi – Purpose Society, Trichy.
- Participated in two Days Conference on “Free Legal Aid” at Udhayam Multi-Purpose Service Society, Trichy.
- Participated in two days Conference on “Hunger and Poverty” Madras Christian College, Chennai.
- Participated in one Day Orientation Programme on “Effective Communication and Innovative Teaching” in Srimad Andavan College.
- Participated in one day Workshop on “Social Work Issues and Concerns in 2004, Bishop Heber College, Trichy.
- Attended a ten days refresher course on Effects of Globalization conducted by the Department of History in Bharathidasan University.
- Participated in a discussion on Child protection issues in families and institutions by the YWCA on 2017.
- Attended the training on Budget Analysis & Advocacy held in Chennai, India from 13 November to 16th November 2016 conducted by Institute of Human Rights Advocacy & Research.
- Attended training on Family Counsellors on Effective counseling from 21st Feb 2017 to 23rd Feb 2017 conducted by Department of Social Work (UG), Madras School of Social Work.
- Participated in the Tamil Nadu Nutrition Network meeting on 9th Jan 2018. conducted my M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation.
- Participated in the Management Development Program on “Leveraging on Corporate Social Responsibility for Creating Shared Value” organised by B.S.Abdur Rahaman Crescent University, Chennai on 6-10-2017.
- Basic Training Program and one-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop on “Student Centred Learning” led by Ms. Cynthia Dettman and organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai and United States – India Education Foundation (USIEF) on 13-14th March 2018.
- Participated in the Two Day National Workshop on Management Challenges among old age homes and day care centres held on 19th &20 March 2018 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- Two days International Workshop and Training on Health Social work: Theories, Interventions &Model” held at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous, Kalamasser, in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. “Developing a Healthcare Social Work Practice Model for India” on 15-16 February, 2019.
- Attended two days conference on “Making Chennai Water Positive” Under UN –Habitat’s Urban Thinkers Campus on 8th & 9th November 2019.
- Dr. J. Lakshmi participated in state level Inter- College Workshops- Cum- Training prgoramme on ‘Identification and Supporting Dyslexic Students held on 5th February, 2019, organized by D. G. Vaishnav College Arumbakkam, Chennai.
- Presented a Paper on “FACTORS CONTRIBUTING FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS FACED BY ELDER” in National Level UGC & NISD Sponsored conference on Elderly Wellbeing and Intergeneration Bonding organised by Department of Social work (Aided), Madras School of Social Work at 15th March 19, 2019.
- Attended CII SR HR Summit – 5 th Edition “Managing Multigenerational Workforce” 0n 28 February 2020, at Hotel Radisson Blue, Chennai.
Publications
- Published a scientific paper entitled, " Women Empowerment Among Self Help Group In Hte Industrial Areas' in the National Conference on “Millennium Development Goals”- a Social Science Perspective”, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, TN, India.pg.no:248- 255.ISBN:978-81-8424-419-9. 2009.
- Published a scientific paper titled – " Women Empowerment - A New Social Perspective" in an International level conference on Professional Social Work in India contribution to Welfare and Development – Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy TN, India. pg.No 228-233. ISBN: 978-81-8424-575-2.(2010).
- Published a scientific paper entitled, "Women Empowerment through Micro Finance "“in the National Level conference on Inclusive Development - a Social Science Perspective” conducted by Bishop Heber College, Trichy TN, India. Pg.No. 139-147.ISBN: 978-93- 80767-03-1, 2010
- Participated and presented a paper on the topic “A Study on Role of Education towards Women Empowerment of College Students in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu, and India” in the International conference conducted by Immaculate College of Education, Pondicherry.
- Participated and presented a paper on the topic “A Study on Role of Social Workers in Women Empowerment” in the National Level Workshop conducted by Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
- Participated and presented a paper on the topic “Women Empowerment among SHG Members in Trichy district” in the National Level Workshop conducted by Department of Education, Pondicherry University
- Participated and presented a paper on the topic “Impact of Education on Women Empowerment among SC/ST College girl students in Trichy district” in the National Level Workshop conducted by the Department of Education, Pondicherry University
- Participated and presented a paper titled “Indian Companies and Their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives towards Rural Community Development” in the National Level Workshop conducted by Department of Women studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
- Participated and presented a paper titled “Rural Women Entrepreneurship – A tool for sustainable Rural Women Empowerment” in the National Level Workshop conducted by Department of Women studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
- Published an article titled, “Knowledge Management in Indian Software companies” in the website, www.indianmba.com.
- Published an article titled "Trends and Challenges in Human Resource Management" in the National Level Conference Proceeding Book 'Emerging Trends in Social Work Practices, ISBN: 978-93-81208-13-7.Year of Publication (2013).
- Co-author for a Research article titled "A Study on the importance of Social Media in Organization" in the National Level Conference Proceeding Book 'Emerging Trends in Social Work Practices, ISBN: 978-93-81208-13-7. Year of Publication (2013).
- Published a Research article on " A Study on Life Satisfaction among the HIV-AIDS Patients, Trichy" International level conference conducted by Madras School of Social Work, Dept of Social work (SF) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ISBN:978-81-7966-382-0 published by Emerald Publisher, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai. Year of Publication (2014).
- Co-author for a Research Paper Titled " A Study On Substance Abuse Among Adolescents" International Level Conference conducted by Madras School of Social Work, Dept of Social work (SF) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ISBN:978-81-7966-382-0 published by Emerald Publisher, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai. Year of Publication (2014)
- Co-author for a Research Paper Titled " A Study On Socio- Economic Status And Life Satisfaction On Transgender" International Level Conference conducted by Madras School of Social Work, Dept of Social work (SF) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ISBN:978-81- 7966-382-0 published by Emerald Publisher, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai. Year of Publication (2014).
- Co-author for the publication of research paper on “The Socio – Economic Impact of Internally Displaced People” in the conference proceedings book titled “Development – Induced Displacement in Contemporary Society” ISBN: 978-81-9221-424-5, Published in 2014, Elshaddai Publishers, Chennai.
- Co-author for the publication of research paper on “The Study on Problems of Migrant workers" in the conference proceedings book titled “Development – Induced Displacement in Contemporary Society” ISBN: 978-81-9221-424-5, Published in 2014, Elshaddai Publishers, Chennai.
- Published a paper in the edited book “Rediscovery of Inclusive Growth” paper titled “Agriculture and Sustainable Development” ISBN 978-81-910230, 2016.
- Published a co-authored paper on "Mental Well- Being of the Elderly” in the conference proceeding book titled Elderly Well- Being & Intergeneration Bonding Edited by Dr. K. Sathyamurthy, Today Publication Page No: 78-86, 2019 ISBN No: 978-93-87882-24-9
- Published a paper on "Factors Contributing for Psychological Problems of Older Adults” in the conference proceeding book titled Elderly Well- Being & Intergeneration Bonding Edited by Dr. K. Sathyamurthy, Today Publication Page No: 45-56, 2019 ISBN No: 978- 93-87882-24-9.
Subjects Taught
- Dalit & Tribal Empowerment
- Social Work with Families & Senior Citizens
- Community Health
- Disability and Social Work
- Management of Organisation
