Prof. G. Jayachandra Reddy (Professor in Geography) Designation : Director and Chairman, BOS

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1. Name & : Prof. G. Jayachandra Reddy (Professor in Geography) Designation : Director and Chairman, BOS

2. Father’s Name : G. Ramachandra Reddy

3. Date of Birth : 11th June 1959

4. Permanent Address : 1-98-9A, Thummalagunta S.V. University (post) Tirupati – 517 502, A.P., INIDA

Address for Communication : Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies S.V. University Tirupati-517 502, A.P. India Mobile: +91-99892 58403 Email: [email protected] [email protected] director.cseaps@ cseaps.edu.in Visit: http://cseaps.edu.in Visit: http://cseaps.edu.in/gjreddy/index.html

5. Field of Specialization : Regional Geography, Strategic, Geopolitical, Energy and Food Security Issues of Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Pacific regions.

6. Educational Qualifications : M.Sc., Ph.D. (Geography) PG Diplomas in Statistics and in Computers

7. Teaching Experience: i. Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, 2003-07 ii. Associate Professor, Centre for Studies on Indochina and South Pacific, S.V. University, Tirupati, 2007-2010. iii. Professor, Centre for Studies on Indochina and South Pacific, S.V. University, Tirupati, 2013 to till date.

8. Research Experience International i. Principal Investigator of the Major Research Project, “Problems and Prospects of Urbanization in Ethiopia: A Case Study of Tigray Region”, (January 2005 - February 2007). ii. Principal Investigator of the Inter-Disciplinary Research Project, “Developing Low-Cost Essential Oil Distillation Plant (Industry), (January 2006 - June 2007).

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1 iii. Principal Investigator, UGC Major Research Project, „Bilateral Trade and Human Resources Utilization in Pursuit of Trans-regional Cooperation between India and Southeast Asia (ASEAN) iv. Research Scholar (1986-92) for PhD programme on “Regional Imbalances in Andhra Pradesh” in the Department of Geography, S.V.University, Tirupati. v. Research Assistant (1987-89) in the D.S.T. Project entitled “A Drought Watch and Management System”

9. Books/Conference Proceedings Published: Books authored/edited i. The South Pacific Region: Enduring Problems and Awaiting Prospects, Uni- Roads, Tirupati, 1999. ii. India-Japan Relations: Economic, Strategic and Security Cooperation, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2014. iii. India-Japan Relations: Culture, Religion and Regional Cooperation, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2014. iv. Dynamics of India and China Relations: Implications for New World Order, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2016. v. India and China Relations: Historical, Cultural and Security Issues, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2016. vi. India’s Multilateral Engagement: Opportunities and Challenges, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2017. vii. Changing Contours of Global Cooperation, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2017. viii. Vision of Ho Chi Minh: India-Vietnam Relations, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2017. ix. South China Sea: Emerging Scenario, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2018 x. South China Sea: Territorial Claims and Conflicts, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2019

Special Issues Edited xi. Asia-Pacific in the Emerging New World Order, International Society for Asia Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2010. xii. Energy Security, Environment and Sustainable Development in Asia Pacific, International Society for Asia Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2011. xiii. Sixty Years of India-Japan Relations, International Society for Asia Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2012. xiv. Tourism and Development in the Asia Pacific Region, International Society for Asia Pacific Studies, Tirupati, 2013.

Conference Proceedings i. India-Vietnam Relations through the Prism of Gandhian and Ho Chi Minh Philosophies, 2019 ii. India-ASEAN towards Greater Partnership, 2017 iii. South China Sea: Emerging Scenario, Vol.1, 2017 iv. South China Sea: Emerging Scenario, Vol.1, 2017 v. India-China Relations: Implications for Peace and Prosperity of Asia, Vol.1, 2014. vi. India-China Relations: Implications for Peace and Prosperity of Asia, Vol.2, 2014.

2 vii. India-Japan Relations: Transforming into Potential Partnership, Vol.1, 2012 viii. India-Japan Relations: Transforming into Potential Partnership, Vol.2, 2012

Books in the Press i. India and Major Powers in the South China Sea, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2019 ii. India-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2019 iii. India’s Engagement with ASEAN Countries, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2019 iv. India-Vietnam: Friendship to Partnership, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, 2019

10. Research Projects Completed i. Principal Investigator, Problems and Prospects Urbanization in Ethiopia: A Case of Tigray Region, Major Research Project funded by Ministry of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia. ii. Principal Investigator, Developing Low-cost Essential Oil Plant (Industry), Major Research Project funded by Ministry of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia iii. Principal Investigator, UGC Major Research Project, „Bilateral Trade and Human Resources Utilization in Pursuit of Trans-regional Cooperation between India and Southeast Asia (ASEAN), CSEAP Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, India.

11. Fellowships/Awards-International i. Vietnam National Day Award-2018, Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi, Govt. of Vietnam ii. Visiting Scholar, 2018, China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing, China iii. I2OR Distinguished Researcher Award, 2018, International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR), New Delhi. iv. Editorial Excellence Award, 2017, International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR), New Delhi. v. Outstanding Faculty Award-2015, Venus International Foundation, Chennai (visit: http://venusinfo.org/fa15/jayachandrareddy.html) vi. Visiting Fellow, Vietnamese Institute for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2015. vii. Australia-India Council (AIC) Senior Fellowship, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Government of Australia, 2012-13. viii. Visiting Research Fellow (VRF), Research Institute for Oriental Cultures, Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan, 2012. ix. Visiting Research Associate (VRA), Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manial University, Manila, Philippines, 2010 (visit: http://www.ipc- ateneo.org/node/20).

12. Contribution as Reviewer/Editor/Advisor/Executive Member i. Editor, Area Studies: A Journal of International Studies and Analyses. ii. Editor-in-Chief, Asia-Pacific Journal of Social Sciences. iii. Member, Editorial Board, Vietnam Review for Indian and Asian Studies iv. Associate Editor, Newsletter, Association for Area Studies in India (AASI) v. Associate Editor, Universal Journal of Education and General Studies. vi. Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Peace and Development Studies. vii. Secretary, International Society for Asia-Pacific Studies (ISAPS).

3 viii. Secretary, Association for Area Studies in Indian (AASI), India. ix. Advisory Board Member, Journal of Contemporary Asia and Europe, India. x. Reviewer, Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR Journal, University of Florida, USA. xi. Reviewer, Momona Ethiopian Journal of Science, Mekelle University, Ethiopia.

13. Keynote Address i. Science and Technology, Economic Growth and Social Transformation, at the International Conference on “Technology and Social Development”, VIT, Vellore on 2 April 2018

ii. Globalization of Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges, at the UGC National Workshop on "Recent Trends in Higher Education -- Changing Needs" held on 23-24 March 2016 at Jawahar Bharati Degree and PG College, Vikrama Simhapur University, Kavali, Nellore.

iii. Human Rights Violation: An International Perspective, at the Human Rights Day, 2016, Department of Law, Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati, 8 Dec. 2016.

14. Invited Lectures i. Emerging Asia – Role of India, School of Social Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 31 October 2018. ii. International Tourism and UNESCO Heritage Sites, School of Social Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 30 October 2018. iii. Asian Century: Opportunities and Challenges, Institute of International Relations, China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing, 6 October 2018. iv. India-Vietnam Relations in the Post Cold-War Period, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi, 24 Sept. 2018. v. India-Vietnam Relations in the Post Cold-War Period, Institute of International Relations, Hanoi University of Social Sciences, Hanoi, 21 Sept. 2018. vi. Indian in the Indo-Pacific Region, Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Madras, 8 March 2018. vii. Transformation of Asia: Implications for Regional/Global Security, Inaugural Dialogue between ICWA, New Delhi and VASS, Hanoi 10 November 2017, Hanoi. viii. Quit India to Make in India, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 6 September 2017. ix. Geopolitical Scenario of the Indo-Pacific Region: Implications for India, Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Pondicherry, 24 August 2016. x. India and China in the Indian Ocean: Competition or Cooperation, Vietnamese Institute for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies, Hanoi, 27 Feb 2015. xi. Regional Disparities in Southeast Asia, Graduate Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi, 26 Feb 2015. xii. India, China, Japan and Vietnam Relations for Suggestions for Vietnam, Centre for Indian Studies, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, 23Feb 2015. xiii. Climate, Weather, Society and Culture, Preparatory Workshop, Tirupati, on 7-8 October 2014, Andhra Pradesh Children‟s Science Congress, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science and Technology. xiv. Asia-21st Century: Possibilities and Predicaments, Research Institute for Oriental Cultures, Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan, on 24 February 2012.

4 xv. Vietnam: Towards Maintaining Equilibrium with International Competence in Higher Education and Human Resources, Institute of Doctoral Programme in Asia Pacific Studies, National Chengchi University, Taiwan, 21 October 2010. xvi. India’s Role in the Asian Integration, Department of Political Science, National Chengchi University, Taiwan, 19 October 2010. xvii. Sustainable Development of Landuse with Geographical Aspects, Regional Science Centre, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science and Technology, Hyderabad, 18 August 2010. xviii. Human Resources: A New Dimension of Cooperation between India and the Philippines, Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, the Philippines, 13 April 2010. xix. 21st Century, Transformation in Asia: India’s Role, Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Calcutta, 21st January 2008.

14. Academic Administrative Experience International 1. Member of the Indian Council of World Affairs (CWA), New Delhi, Track-II Diplomacy delegation to the Asia New Zealand Foundation, Wellington, New Zealand, 10-11 April 2019. 2. Member of the Indian Council of World Affairs (CWA), New Delhi, delegation to visit the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi, Vietnam for Inaugural Dialogue between ICWA and VASS on 8-12 November 2017. 3. Secretary of the Drafting Committee on “Development and Innovative Fund Proposal to the World Bank”, (2004-05). 4. Member of the Drafting Committee on “DIF Proposal to the World Bank” for the establishment of GIS and Cartography Laboratory, (2004-05). 5. Member of the Drafting Committee on “Mekelle University Collaboration with USA Universities”, (2006-07). 6. Coordinator for the Post Graduation programme (2006-07), Mekelle University, Ethiopia. 7. Member in the „Research and Publication Committee‟, (2005-07), Mekelle University, Ethiopia.

National 8. Founder Member, Executive Council, Allahabad State University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 2016. 9. Director, Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati, since Sept. 2012. 10. Chairman, Board of Studies, Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati (2014-17). 11. Member, Sub-Committee on “University-Armed Forces Interactive Programme”, Allahabad State University, Allahabad, December 2017. 12. Member, Special Board of Studies, Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Pondicherry, Pondicherry (2015-2018). 13. Member, Board of Studies, South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai (2016-19). 14. Member, Board of Studies, Department of History, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. 15. Member, Board of Studies, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, SV University, Tirupati

5 16. Member, Expert Committee, IGNOU, New Delhi, December 2014. 17. Member, Advisory Committee, ICSSR Sponsored Study Programme, New Delhi, 2016. 18. Member, Research Projects Evaluation Committee, ICSSR-JSPS (India-Japan) Bilateral Programme, ICSSR, New Delhi, 2016. 19. Coordinator, PG Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management, Directorate of Distance Education, S.V. University, Tirupati, since August 2012. 20. Additional Coordinator, Career Guidance and Counselling Cell, SVU College of Arts, SV University, Tirupati, 2012-13. 21. Member, Board of Studies, Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati, 2012-2014. 22. Member, NAAC Steering Committee, SV University, 2013-14 23. Convener, Preparation of NAAC Report Committee, SV University, 2013-14 24. Convener, Committee on Career Guidance and Placement Cell, SVU College of Arts, Tirupati, 2012. 25. Member, Local Purchasing Committee, SVU College of Arts, Tirupati, 2017. 26. Convenor, Committee on Online Journal, SVU College of Arts, Tirupati, 2012. 27. Member in the „University IT Cell Committee, SV University, Tirupati, 2011-12. 28. Member in the „University Website Committee, SV University, Tirupati, 2011- 12. 29. Member, Committee for Launching E-Journal for SVU College of Arts, SV University, Tirupati, 2010-11. 30. Member, Committee for Academic Calendar/Students‟ Handbook, SV University, Tirupati, 2010-2011. 31. Member, Campus Disciplinary Committee, S.V. University, Tirupati, (November 2007 till date). 32. Hostels Deputy Warden, College of International Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati, 2009-2010. 33. Secretary, Alumni Association, SV University, Tirupati, since 2012. 34. Secretary, Faculty Recreation Centre, SV University, Tirupati, 2010-2012.

15. Research Papers Published: International 1. South China Sea: Claims, Conflicts and Cooperation, in GJ Reddy (ed.), South China Sea: Territorial Claims and Disputes, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2019, pp.l-13. 2. Morphometric Analysis of Mun River Basin, Thailand: A Geographical Information System Approach, International Journal of Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS, 2019, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 2939-2954 3. South China Sea: Historical Background and International Order, in GJ Reddy (ed.), South China Sea: Emerging Scenario, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2018, pp.l-12. 4. Ho Chi Minh: An Architect of India-Vietnam Friendship, in (ed.) GJ Reddy, Vision of Ho Chi Minh: India-Vietnam Relations, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,2017, pp. 1-17. 5. Evolving a New Geopolitical, Strategic and Regional Security Architecture in the Indo-Pacific Region, in Gopal and Dalbir Ahlawat (eds.), India-Australia Relations: Evolving Poly-centric World Order, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2017, pp.50-66.

6 6. New Horizons of Multilateral Cooperation in the Changing Global Order, in (ed) GJ Reddy, Changing Contours of Global Cooperation, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,2017, pp. 1-11. 7. India‟s Multilateral Engagement: Past and Present, in (ed) GJ Reddy, India’s Multilateral Engagement: Opportunities and Challenges, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,2017, pp. 1-17. 8. India and China in the Indian Ocean: Cooperation or Competition, in G.J. Reddy (ed), Dynamics of India and China Relations: Implication for New World Order, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,2016, pp. 176-191. 9. Insurgencies in Northeast India and the Role of China, in G.J. Reddy (ed), India and China Relations: Historical, Cultural and Security Issues, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2016, pp. 267-282. 10. Social Darwinism vis-à-vis Aboriginalism: Australia echoing the Notions of „Might is Right‟ and „Might and Right‟, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.5(1), Jan-June 2013, pp.1-17. 11. Japan‟s Initiatives to Enrol Indian Students: Challenges and Opportunities, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Sciences, Special Issue, No.3, 2012, pp.44-58. 12. Human Resources: A New Dimension of Cooperation between India and the Philippines, Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, Vol.V(3), Feb. 2012, pp.80-92. 13. Vietnam: Towards Maintaining Equilibrium with International Competence in Higher Education and Human Resources, Universal Journal of Education and General Studies, Vol.I(1), Jan. 2012, pp.1-8. 14. Look East and West Policies of India and Australia-Trade Liberalization and its Impact on Bilateral Trade, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.III(1), Jan-June 2011, pp. 49-66. 15. East Asia Summit: Interests and Expectations: International Journal of Peace and Development Studies, Vol.1(3), pp. 35-46, December 2010. 16. Greater East Asia Economic Integration: Compulsions and Persuasion, Area Studies: A Journal of International Studies and Analyses, Vol.4, No.2, pp.40-59, December 2010. 17. Australia‟s Grand Defence Strategy: Implications for India and Indian Ocean, World Affairs, Vol.14(2), April-June 2010, pp.132-149. 18. A Comprehensive Mechanism to Fight Cross Border Terrorism: An Indian Context, Area Studies: A Journal of International Studies and Analysis, Vol.3, No.1, 2009, pp.107-124. 19. Would India‟s Outsourcing IT Strengthens its Knowledge Economy? with Special Reference to Asia-Pacific Region, Indian Journal of Millennium Development Studies: An International Journal, Vol.3, No.1, March 2008., pp. 13-28. 20. Magnitude and Status of Educational Facilities: Municipalities of Tigray Region, Proceedings of Annual Research Review Day Workshop, Faculty of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, July 2006, pp.1-19. 21. Urban Revenue and Commercial Activities: A critical Analysis, Proceedings of Annual Research Review Day Workshop, Faculty of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, July 2006, pp.79-99.

7 22. Sentiments, Competition and Conflicts, UNMEE News (United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea), May 2006, p.16

National 23. Cross Border Terrorism and Insurgencies: Implications for India‟s Internal Security, in (eds) Agarwal P and Sanjay Kumar, Sinews of India’s Internal Security in 21st Century, GB Books, New Delhi, pp. 29-46 24. Look East and West Policies of Indian and Australia – Trade Liberalization: Impact on Bilateral Trade, in (eds) Gopal. D and Alan Mayne, Re-Imagining Australia and India: Culture and Identity, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2014, pp. 216-232. 25. India and Australia: Possible Avenues of Energy Cooperation, in Raja Reddy, K. (ed.), Foreign Policy of India and Asia-Pacific, New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2012, pp.366-377. 26. Climate Change: Monsoon Rhythm and its Impact on Asian Agriculture, 92nd Annual Conference Volume, Indian Economic Association, Bhubaneswar, 2009, pp.893-895. 27. Asia‟s Hegemony: A Road Map to 21st Century, News Letter, Institute of Asian Studies, Hyderabad, 2009. 28. Information Technology: India‟s Role in Asia Pacific Region, ICFAI Reader, pp. 29-34, July 2008, pp. 29-34. 29. India‟s Role in Peace, Progress and Prosperity in Asia, in (ed) Reddy, Y.Y., Emerging India in Asia-Pacific, New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2007, pp. 213-222. 30. Prospects in Furtherance of Look East Policy, Journal of Contemporary Asia and Europe, Vol. II, No.1, 2006, pp.49-58. 31. Look East Policy: A Stimulus for Enhanced Trading Relations, in Raja Reddy, K. (ed.), India-ASEAN Partnership in 21st Century, New Century publishers, 2005, New Delhi. 32. Would Cambodia Ever Regain its Status as Rice-Exporter, in Lakshmana Chetty, A. (ed.), The States of Indochina: Stability, Development and Foreign Relations, 1997, pp. 87-103. 33. Marphometric Analysis of the Upper Gunjaneru River Basin, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh, The National Geographical Journal of India, Vol.42, No.2, 1995, pp.145-153. 34. Regional Disparities in Industrial Development in Andhra Pradesh, The Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol.26, No.1, 1994, pp.95-103. 35. Agricultural Development in the Districts of Andhra Pradesh, The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol.68, No.2, 1993, pp.41-47. 36. Industrial Regions of Andhra Pradesh, Geosphere, Vol.1, No.1, 1991, pp.34-39. 37. Deforestation and its Consequences-A Formidable Situation in India, Environment and Ecology, Vol. 8, No.1, 1990, pp.192-196.

16. Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops International Seminars 1. Towards a Shift from Conventional Energy to Renewable Energy: A New Avenue for Collaboration between India and Vietnam, International Conference on “Vietnam-India Development Cooperation on Energy Security in the New Context”, 27 May 2019, Centre for Indian Studies, Hanoi.

8 2. Current Scenario of India-Myanmar Relations, International Conference on “Enhancing India-Myanmar Ties: The Road Ahead”, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, 15 May 2019. 3. India‟s Role in Indo-Pacific: Rhetoric or Reality, International Conference on “Indi-Pacific Region: Emerging Issues, Centre for Maritime Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 21-22 Feb 2019. 4. India an Emerging Power with Unfinished Agenda at Home, International Conference on “India‟s Rise and its Impact on Regional Security Architecture, held on 20 Sept. 2018, at the Vietnamese Centre for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies, Hanoi. 5. Non-traditional Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region: Response from India and Vietnam, International Conference held on 9 January 2018, at India International Centre, New Delhi. 6. India-ASEAN beyond South and Southeast Asia, International Conference on India-ASEAN towards Greater Partnership held on 4-5 December 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 7. Trade and Investment between India and ASEAN: Opportunities and Challenges, International Conference on India-ASEAN towards Greater Partnership held on 4-5 December 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 8. Transformation of Asia: Implications for Regional/Global Security, Inaugural Dialogue between ICWA, New Delhi and VASS, Hanoi 10 November 2017, Hanoi. 9. South China Sea – A Flash Point: Implications for Asia and the World, International Conference on South China Sea: Emerging Scenario held on 24-26 July 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 10. India an Emerging Player in the South China Sea: Responses and Responsibilities, International Conference on South China Sea: Emerging Scenario held on 24-26 July 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 11. Changing Contours of Cooperation between India and China in the Indian Ocean, International Conference on “India in the Indian Ocean”, held on 8-9 May 2017, Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 12. Regional Disparities and its Implications for South Asian Integration: An Outlook, International Seminar on “Imagining South Asia in 2030: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Alternatives”, held on 1-3 March 2016, UMISARC, University of Pondicherry, Pondicherry. 13. India‟s Multilateral Engagement: Past and Present, International Conference on Multilateral Cooperation: Emerging Global Scenario held on 22-24 February 2016, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 14. New Horizons of Multilateral Cooperation in the Changing Global Order, International Conference on Multilateral Cooperation: Emerging Global Scenario held on 22-24 February 2016, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 15. Evolving a New Geopolitical, Strategic and Regional Security Architecture in the Indo-Pacific Region, International Conference on “India-Australia Relations and Evolving Poly-centric World Order”, held on 26-27 Nov. 2015, India Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

9 16. President Ho Chi Minh: A Multifaceted Personality, International Roundtable Conference on “India-Vietnam Relations in the Vision of Ho Chi Minh, held on 11 May 2015, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 17. India-Bangladesh Relations and the China Factor, International Seminar on India‟s Role in SAARC: Need Paradigm Shift in Foreign Policy, UGC Centre for SAARC Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on 19-20 Feb 2015. 18. Environmental Change Monitoring by Geoinformation Technology for Attappady Block, Palakkad District, Kerala, 5th International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, ITM University, Gwalior, 9-11 February 2015. 19. India and China in the Indian Ocean: Competition or Cooperation, International Conference on Adjustment of India‟s Look East Policy in the New International Context, Vietnamese Centre for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam, on 19-20 January 2015. 20. Myanmar – China‟s Gateway to the Bay of Bengal: Implications for India, International Conference on China in the Indian Ocean, held at the UGC Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad on 13-14 November 2014. 21. Is Africa a New Avenue for Energy Resources and its Geopolitics? The Role of China vis-à-vis India, International Conference on India-China Relations: Implications for Peace and Prosperity of Asia held on 11-13 October 2014, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 22. Japan‟s Initiatives to Enrol Indian Students: Challenges and Opportunities, International Conference on India-Japan Relations: Transforming into Potential Partnership held on 7-9 December 2012, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 23. Need for a Bay of Bengal Maritime Security Network, International Seminar on India and Indian Ocean in the 21st Century: An Emerging Scenario held on 28-29 March 2012 at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. 24. Contemporary Chinese Foreign Policy and Indo-China Relations, held on 29 February 2012 at the Center for Study of Contemporary India, Kyoto University, Tokyo, Japan. 25. Asian Economic Integration: India‟s Role, International Seminar on Indian in the Asian Century: Expectations and Impediments, held on 7-8 September 2011 at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati 26. Vietnam: Towards Maintaining Equilibrium with International Competence in Higher Education and Human Resources, International Seminar on Vietnamese and Taiwanese Studies held on 16-17 October 2010 at National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. 27. Sustainable India-ASEAN Partnership in 21st Century, International Workshop, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati, held on 5 October 2010. 28. International Student Community a Cultural Bridge or Barrier: A Context of Australia, International Seminar on Towards Deepening India-Australia Partnership in 21st Century, held on 22-23 April 2010 at Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. 29. The Rise of China and its Effects on East Asia and the Philippines, International Conference, held on 12 March 2010, at Ateneo Professional Schools Amphitheater, Rockwell Centre, Makati City, organized by the Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo De Manila University, Manila, the Philippines.

10 30. Australia‟s Grand Defence Strategy: Implications for India and Indian Ocean, 5th International Conference on India and Australia: Negotiating Change, Indian Association for the Study of Australia (IASA), held on 18-21 January 2010, Goa. 31. Climate Change in the Indian Ocean Region: Geopolitics, Energy and Security, International Seminar, held on 16-18 November 2009, Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 32. Greater East Asia Economic Integration: Compulsions and Persuasion, International Seminar on India and East Asia: Prospects of Cooperation and Problems of Integration, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati, held on 7-9 October 2009. 33. India and Australia: Possible Avenues of Energy Cooperation, International Seminar on India and Asia-Pacific: Convergence and Divergence, Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, SV University, Tirupati, held on 13-15 October 2008. 34. Need for Bay of Bengal Maritime Security Net-work, International Seminar on the Current Security Scenario in South and Southeast Asia, Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, held on 25-26 March 2008. 35. Ethics in Education: an Instrument for Social Transformation, International Seminar on Organizational Ethics, Department of Management Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati, held on 29 February 2008. 36. Look East and West Policies of India and Australia-Trade Liberalization: Impact on Bilateral Trade, 4th International Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Australia (IASA) on ‘Re-Imagining Australia and India: Culture and Identity, held at Kolkata on 22-24 January 2008. 37. International Seminar on Environmental Change, Geomorphic Process, Land Degradation and Rehabilitation in Sub-tropical and Tropical Highlands, held on 19-25th September 2006, Mekelle University, Ethiopia. 38. Urban Revenue and Commercial Activities: A critical Analysis, Annual Research Review Day Workshop, Faculty of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, July 2006. 39. Magnitude and Status of Educational Facilities: Municipalities of Tigray Region, Annual Research Review Day Workshop, Faculty of Education, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, July 2005. Look East Policy: A Stimulus for Enhanced Trading Relations, International Seminar on India’s Look East Policy: Forging New Partnerships, held at Tirupati on 15-17 October 2006. 40. Look East Policy: A Stimulus for Enhanced Trading Relations, International Seminar on India‟s Look East Policy: Forging New Partnerships, held at Tirupati on 15-17 October 2003.

National Seminars: 41. Food Security and the need for Modernization of Agriculture, National Seminar on Modernization of Irrigation Technology for Sustainable Agricultural Development, Department of Geography, SV University, Tirupati, held on 23-24 March 2015. 42. China‟s Strategic Investment in Myanmar: Implications for India, National Seminar on China‟s Strategic Rise and its Implications for India with a Focus on Northeast India Security, Manipal Centre for Asian Studies, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, held on 24-25 March 2014. 43. Chinese Diaspora: A Major External Component in Transforming its Internal Economy, National Seminar on China in Transition: Implications for Asia, Chennai Centre for Chinese studies, Chennai, held on 8 March 2014. 44. 50 Years of Area Studies Programme in India: Pertinent Problems and Proven Prospects, Directors Conference cum Seminar on Area Studies, Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Rajasthan University, Jaipur held on 20-21 Feb 2014.

11 45. Water Security in India: Water Conflicts with its Neighbourhood, National Seminar on Water Resource Management, Department of Geography, SV University, Tirupati, held on 22-23 Jan 2014. 46. National Seminar on Tourism and Development, Department of Economics, SV University, Tirupati, held on 22-23 Dec 2013. 47. Human Resources and Tourism Development in India: Opportunities and Challenges, National Seminar on Trends in Human Resources Development in India, Organized by the Department of Economics, SV University, Tirupati, held on 14-15 December 2013. 48. Urbanization and Structural Changes in Religious Composition: An Indian Context, ICSSR National Seminar on Growing Urbanization: Basic Amenities Challenges and Strategies, Organized by the Department of Population and Social Work, SV University, Tirupati, held on 24-25 February 2011. 49. The Role of NGOs in Guiding the Third World Countries: A Case of Lao PDR, UGC National Seminar on Empowerment of the Excluded: A Qualitative Assessment of Welfare/Development programmes Implemented for Marginalized Groups, held on 22&23 January 2009, Department of Sociology, SV University, Tirupati. 50. Economic Geography and Development, Climate Change: Monsoon Rhythm and its Impact on Asian Agriculture, 92nd Annual Conference, Indian Economic Association, Bhubaneswar, 27-29 December 2009. 51. DEC National Seminar on Distance Education: Quality and Technology Initiatives held on 24-25 July 2009, Directorate of Distance Education, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. 52. Environmental Challenges in Southeast Asia: ASEAN‟s Response, Globalization – Environmental Issues & Challenges, UGC National Seminar, Department of Economics, Kakatiya University, held at Warangal on 15&16 March 2009. 53. Ethics, Globalization and Human Security, National Seminar on Ethical Empowerment of Poor under Sustainable Environment, Department of Economics, S.V. University, Tirupati, held on 14-15 March 2008. 54. National Seminar on India’s Relations with Southeast Asia: Problems and Prospects held on 22-23rd March 1999, S.V. University, Tirupati. 55. National Seminar on Environment and Development held on 18th – 19th March 1998, S.V.University, Tirupati. 56. National Seminar on Forest and Society held on 27th – 29th September 1992, S.V. University, Tirupati. 57. Regional Variations in the Development of Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh, U.G.C. National Seminar on Regionalization of Agriculture in India, held at Tirupati on 7th – 9th March, 1991. 58. Industrial Regions of Andhra Pradesh (India), National Seminar on Fast Industrializing Areas: Impact, Issues and Challenges, held at Varanasi on 21st – 30th March 1990. 59. Rationalization of Human Resources in Andhra Pradesh, National Seminar on Human Resource Development; Retrospect and Prospect, held at Hyderabad on 17th – 19th Nov. 1988. 60. Would Cambodia Ever Regain its Status as Rice-Exporter, National Seminar on the States of Indochina, held at Tirupati on 1st - 3rd Feb. 1993.

17. Technical Sessions Chaired i. A Session on People to People Contact in Promoting Bilateral Relations between India and Vietnam, ICWA-VASS Dialogue, at ICWA, New Delhi, on 3-4 April 2019. ii. A Session on Ocean Governance, International Workshop on “Ocean Governance: Emerging Challenges, Centre for Maritime Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 23 Feb 2019.

12 iii. A Session on Indo-Pacific Emerging Geopolitics, International Conference on “Indi-Pacific Region: Emerging Issues, Centre for Maritime Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 21-22 Feb 2019. iv. A Session on Vietnam in India‟s Act East Policy, International Seminar on “India-Vietnam Relations in the Changing Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific Region”, held on 9 Jan 2018, Southeast Asia Research Group, Dept. Of Political Sciences, University of Delhi, New Delhi. v. A Session on India-Vietnam Relations, Inaugural Dialogue between ICWA and VASS, Hanoi, 18 November 2017. vi. A Session on Connectivity and Future South Asia, International Seminar on “Imagining South Asia in 2030: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Alternatives”, held on 1-3 March 2016, UMISARC, University of Pondicherry, Pondicherry. vii. A Session on Evaluation of Flagship Programmes in India, 6th International Seminar on “Regional Network on Poverty Eradication”, Department of Economics, SV University, Tirupati, on 13-15 November 2015. viii. A Session on Comparison of SAARC and other Regional Groupings vis-a-vis their Foreign Policy Orientations, International Seminar on India‟s Role in SAARC: Need Paradigm Shift in Foreign Policy, UGC Centre for SAARC Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on 19-20 Feb 2015. ix. A Session on India and China Relations, at the International Conference on Adjustment of India‟s Look East Policy in the New International Context, Vietnamese Centre for Indian and Southwest Asian Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam, on 19-20 January 2015. x. A Session on China‟s Strategic Thinking and Culture: Role of New Leadership, at the National Seminar on China‟s Strategic Rise and its Implications for India with a Focus on Northeast India Security, Manipal Centre for Asian Studies, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, held on 24-25 March 2014. xi. A Session on External Dimensions, at the National Seminar on China in Transition: Implications for Asia, Chennai Centre for Chinese studies, Chennai, held on 8 March 2014. xii. A Session on China, America, Africa and Indian Diasporic in India, at the Directors Conference cum Seminar on 50 Years of Area Studies Programme in India, Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Rajasthan University, Jaipur held on 20-21 Feb 2014. xiii. Water Security in India: Water Conflicts with its Neighbourhood, National Seminar on Water Resource Management, Department of Geography, SV University, Tirupati, held on 22-23 Jan 2014. xiv. National Seminar on Tourism and Development, Department of Economics, SV University, Tirupati, held on 22-23 Dec 2013.

17. Conferences/Workshops/Training Courses Organized i. Director, International Conference on “India-Vietnam Relations through the Prism of Gandhian and Ho Chi Minh Philosophies”, held on 18-19 March 2019, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. ii. Coordinator, Refresher Course on “Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies”, SVU Human Resource Development Centre, Tirupati, 28 Jan to 16 Feb 2019. iii. Director, International Conference on “India-ASEAN towards Greater Partnership”, held on 4-5 December 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. iv. Director, International Conference on “South China Sea: Emerging Scenario”, held on 24-26 July 2017, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati.

13 v. Coordinator, ICSSR – Capacity Building Programme for Faculty in Social Sciences, 10-23 April 2017, Sponsored (9.40 lakhs) by ICSSR, New Delhi. vi. Director, International Conference on “Multilateral Cooperation: Emerging Global Scenario”, held on 22-24 February 2016, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. vii. Director, International Roundtable Conference on “India-Vietnam Relations in the Vision of Ho Chi Minh”, held on 11 May 2015, at Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati. viii. Director, International Conference on India-China Relations, held on 11-13 October 2014, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies. ix. Coordinator, Refresher Course on Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies, Academic Staff College, SV University, June 23 to July 12, 2014. x. Coordinator, Refresher Course on Disaster Management, Academic Staff College, SV University, 3-22 June 2013. xi. Director, One-Day Workshop on Area Studies Curriculum on 10 December 2012, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies. xii. Director, International Conference on India-Japan Relations, held on 7-9 December 2012, Centre for Southeast Asian and Pacific Studies. xiii. Coordinator, Workshop on Personality Development and Soft Skills, SVU College of Arts, SV University, Tirupati, 21-24 September 2012. xiv. Director, Training Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, held from 28 June to 9 July 2010.

18. Membership in Professional Bodies Life Member in: i. Quarterly Franklin Membership, London Journals Press, UK. ii. Life Member, Fulbright Academy, Washington D.C., USA. iii. Life Member, Association of Area Studies in India (AASI). iv. Founder Secretary, Association of Area Studies in India (AASI). v. Senior Member, International Economics Development Research Centre (IEDRC), Hong Kong. vi. Life Member, International Society for Asia-Pacific Studies (ISAPS), Tirupati. vii. Founder Secretary, International Society for Asia-Pacific Studies (ISAPS), Tirupati. viii. Life Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, India ix. Life Member, Indian Association for the Study of Australia (IASA), New Delhi. x. Life Member, Andhra Pradesh Geographical Society (APGEOS), Hyderabad. xi. Life Member, Institute of Asian Studies, Hyderabad.

Member in: xii. Member, Partner of Relief and Development Association, Mekelle, Ethiopia. xiii. Member, India Association for Asia Pacific Studies (IAAPS), Kolkata.

19. Resource Person for Orientation and Refresher Courses i. Orientation Programmes, Disaster Management System in India, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held on 28 October 2012 ii. Refresher Course, Commerce, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held in October 2014 iii. Refresher Course, Information Technology, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held in March 2014 iv. Refresher Course, Disaster Management, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held on 3-22 June 2013

14 v. Orientation Programmes, Disaster Management System in India, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held on 28 October 2012 i. Refresher Course, Enrichment of Content, Regional Geography of Southeast Asia, Jawaharlal Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chalakurty, Nalgonda, 16 August 2012 ii. Refresher Course, Enrichment of Content, Resources, Environment and Development, Jawaharlal Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chalakurty, Nalgonda, 17 August 2012 iii. Refresher Course, Gender Studies, SVU Academic Staff College, Tirupati held on 1-20 February 2010 iv. Orientation Programme for Junior Lecturers of Economics, Sector IV, Tirupati, November 2009 v. Refresher Course on Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, February 2008, ASC, SV University, Tirupati vi. Orientation Programme on Environment, July 2007, ASC, SV University, Tirupati

20. Countries Visited Ethiopia (2004-2007) UAE (2005) the Philippines (2010) Taiwan (2011) Thailand (2011) Japan (2012) Australia (2013) Vietnam (2015, 17, 18 & 19) Singapore (2015) China (2018) New Zealand (2019)