Profile

Dr. T. Subash is a distinguished academician, researcher, and academic leader with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research and academic administration in the fields of Commerce and Management. He specializes in Finance, Accounting, Tourism and Taxation and has over six years of experience as Principal in various colleges across Kerala. He holds M.Com and M.Phil degrees from the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, and an MBA and Ph.D. from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. His academic and research interests include Finance, Accounting, Tourism and Taxation.

He has been awarded both Minor and Major Research Projects by the UGC. The Minor Research Project is titled “Tourism Promotion Strategies in Kerala – A Case Study on Wayanad District”, and the Major Research Project is titled “The Role of Homestays in Community Based Tourism Development in Kerala”. He is actively engaged in research in Commerce and Management and has successfully guided nine Ph.D scholars under the University of Kerala.

Dr. Subash has served as an expert for the conduct of pre-submission seminars of more than 20 Ph.D students and has evaluated three Ph.D theses of other universities. He has more than 20 research papers to his credit, published in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE listed journals. He has authored two books in the area of Tourism and has contributed chapters to several books in Tourism and Finance.

He has attended more than 10 leadership and professional development training programmes, organized two national seminars, and has chaired / participated in over 50 academic seminars and conferences.

Publications

Books

• “Tourism Promotion in India”, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, 2013. ISBN: 978-93-5074-098-9.
• “Tourism – Trends, Strategies and Challenges”, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi, 2016. ISBN: 978-81-8220-790-5.

Chapters in Edited Volumes

• “Pro-Poor Tourism – Expanding Opportunities for the Poor”, in Tourism Trends and Strategies, edited by V. Harikumar, A. S. Dileep and T. Rajesh, Sonali Publications, New Delhi, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-8411-370-9.
• “Corporate Governance Practices in Tourism Industry in India – An Analysis”, in Corporate Governance – Emerging Issues and Global Challenges, edited by Himachalam Dasaraju, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, 2013. ISBN: 978-93-82062-85-1.
• “India–ASEAN Relations – Analysing Regional Implications”, in Free Trade Agreement and Indian Economy, edited by Biju S. K., T. Subash, Sunil John and Biju T., B-Digest Publications, Nagercoil, 2013. ISBN: 978-81-923975-3-5.
• “Financial Inclusion – Role of Banking Industry”, in Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth, edited by Biju S. K. and Rani L., Regal Publications, New Delhi, 2013. ISBN: 978-81-8484-264-7.
• “Microfinance: A Rural Development Strategy”, in Microfinance and Financial Inclusion, edited by V. Harikumar, A. S. Dileep and T. Rajesh, Sonali Publications, New Delhi, 2014. ISBN: 978-81-8411-497-3.
• “UGC – Commerce”, compiled and edited by Akhila M., Meenakshi A., T. Subash and Prema N., Deepak Series for Test Preparation, Meerut, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-927787-4-7.
• “Service Sector in India: Opportunities and Challenges”, in Service Sector and Indian Economy (Compendium), January 2016.
• “Community Based Tourism: A New Initiative in Tourism Development”, in Tourism Industry: Recent Trends, edited by Krishnaveni S. and Biju S. K., B-Digest Publications, Nagercoil, 2017. ISBN: 978-93-84734-37-4.
• “Goods and Service Tax – Whether the Dream Becomes a Reality”, in Goods and Service Tax: Perspective and Pragmatism, edited by Biju S. K. and Rani L., B-Digest Publications, Nagercoil, 2018. ISBN: 978-93-84734-38-1.
• “Covid-19 and the Indian Economy”, in a volume edited by G. Raju and R. Vasanthagopal, New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2023. ISBN: 978-81-7708-540-2.

Selected Articles

• “Benefits of Tourism Projects to Host Community – A Case Study on Projects of DTPCs in Kerala”, Managing the Future, BAM College, Thuruthicadu, July 2012 (ISSN 0975-0045).
• “Tourism and the Environment”, Global Journal of Business Management, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi, December 2011 (ISSN 0973-8533).
• “Rural Tourism – A Strategy for Rural Development”, Research Lines, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, June 2011 (ISSN 0975-8941).
• “Economic Impact of Tourism”, Prachothan, Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Kuttichal, November 2011 (ISSN 2249-5088).
• “Tourist Satisfaction – A Study on Projects of DTPCs in Kerala”, Global Research Review, Scholars Association of Kerala, December 2012 (ISSN 2250-2521).
• “Skill Requirements in Travel and Tourism Industry”, Global Journal of Business Management, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi, December 2012 (ISSN 0973-8533).
• “The Role of District Tourism Promotion Councils in the Promotion of Tourism in Kerala”, Commerce Spectrum, June 2013 (ISSN 2321-371X).
• “Global Experience in Goods and Service Tax”, Global Research Review, Scholars Association of Kerala, December 2013 (ISSN 2250-2521).
• “Homestays – An Instrument for Community Based Tourism Development in Kerala”, Tactful Management Research Journal, April 2014 (ISSN 2319-7943).
• “Climate Change and Tourism”, Carmel Journal of Management Research, July 2014 (ISSN 2320-1088).
• “Green Marketing: Hopes and Challenges”, Management Researcher, July–September 2014 (ISSN 2230-8431).
• “Goods and Service Tax – A Preferred Tax Structure”, Contemporary Research in India, December 2014 (ISSN 2231-2137).
• “5S for Effective Management”, Yojana (Malayalam), January 2015 (ISSN 0971-8397).
• “Opportunities and Obstacles to Financial Inclusion”, Indian Co-operative Review, NCUI, New Delhi, April 2015.
• “Tourism in India: Potentials, Challenges and Opportunities”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Bhavnagar, October–December 2015 (ISSN 2349-5138).
• “India: A Destination for All Seasons”, North Asian International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, October 2015 (ISSN 2454-2326).
• “Forensic Accounting: A Dynamic Approach to Investigate Fraud”, International Journal of Current Research, October 2015.
• “Forensic Accounting and Corporate Governance”, EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies, November 2015 (ISSN 2249-8834).
• “Impact of Micro Environmental Factors on the Growth of State Public Manufacturing Enterprises in Kerala”, Studies in Indian Place Names, UGC CARE, March 2020.
• “Goal Programming – A Multi-Objective Decision Making Tool”, North Asian International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. 6, Issue 5, May 2020 (ISSN 2454-2326).
• “Higher Education during the Pandemic Period – A Study on Digital Initiatives and Online Classes in the Arts & Science Colleges in Kerala”, Commerce & Business Researcher, Vol. 14, Issue 2, July–December 2021 (ISSN 0976-4097) (with Parvathy R. Nair).
• “Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study”, International Journal of Business & Management Innovation, Vol. 8, Issue 2, February 2019 (ISSN 2319-801X) (with Parvathy R. Nair).
• “Customer Preference on Branded Fast Food Retail Outlets in Kerala”, International Journal of Research in Computer Applications & Management, Vol. 9, Issue 7, July 2019 (ISSN 2231-1009) (with Parvathy R. Nair).

Association with Professional Bodies

• Member, Committee constituted for restructuring the B.Com Degree Programme in 2014, University of Kerala.
• Member, Committee constituted for restructuring the M.Com Degree Programme in 2014, University of Kerala.
• Subject expert for the preparation of Self Learning Modules of HSE (Open School), 2015.
• Question Paper Setter for UG and PG programmes in Commerce in Mahatma Gandhi University and the University of Calicut from 2005 to 2018.
• Question Paper Setter for UG and PG programmes in Commerce in various autonomous colleges under Mahatma Gandhi University, the University of Kerala and the University of Calicut from 2005 to 2018.
• Subject Expert in Commerce for the selection of lecturers in VHSE (Kerala Public Service Commission).
• Subject Expert in Commerce for the selection of lecturers in various colleges (Kerala Public Service Commission).
• Subject expert for the conduct of pre-submission seminars of the Ph.D Programme in Commerce in the University of Kerala.
• Member of adjudication boards for the valuation of Ph.D theses in the University of Calicut and Bharathiar University.
• Research Guide in Commerce, University of Kerala, since 2015.
• Chairman, Examinations, University of Kerala, for B.Com, BBA, M.Com, MBA and MTA from 2013 to 2018.
• Programme Officer, NSS Units of K.N.M. Government College, Kanjiramkulam and Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, for seven years.
• Member, Inspection Committee of the University of Kerala for starting new UG and PG degree programmes.
• Member, Enquiry Committee constituted by the Directorate of Collegiate Education for curriculum-related issues in Ambalappuzha Government College.
• Government nominee in committees constituted by the Kerala Public Service Commission in connection with the conduct of various PSC examinations.
• Member, Academic Council, University of Calicut, 2018–2025.
• Member, Selection Committee for Professor placement in Government Colleges.
• Member, Selection Committee for placement of teachers in Government and Aided Colleges.
• Member, Selection Committee for Principal placement in Government and Aided Colleges.