SRI VENKATESWARA UGC-Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies

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Name : Dr. V. Ramesh Babu

Designation : Assistant Professor UGC-Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies

Phone : (O) 0877-2248467 (Res.)

Mobile : 09440216680

Email : [email protected], [email protected]

Date of Birth : 01-06-1970

Nationality : Indian Caste (Optional): OC

Educational Qualifications : M.A., PhD.

Specializations : Economics

PhD’s Guided : 7 (Progress)

M.Phil/M.Tech Guided : 1 Awarded

Visits Abroad : Vietnam, Singapore (2010) (Under Academic Field Work) New Zealand, Malaysia (2011) Bangkok, Thailand (2016)

Membership in : Association of Area Studies in India (AASI) (Life Member) Professional bodies International Society for Asia-Pacific Studies (ISAPS), (-do-) Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) (-do- ) Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) (-do- ) Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (-do-)

Editorial Board : Assistant Editor, Area Studies-A Journal of International studies and Analyses Assistant Editor, Asia-Pacific Journal of Social Sciences

Academic and Administrative Positions Held : Deputy Warden (2011-2014)

: Member, Board of Studies, UGC-Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati. : Member, Board of Studies, Dept.of AIHC&A S.V.University, Tirupati. : Member, Board of Studies, Dept.of History, S.V.Sanskrit Vidya Peet. Tirupati.

: Deputy Director (2014-2017) Directorate of Admissions, S.V.University, Tirupati.

Books Published:

1. Problems of weavers in : Scholar’s press, Germany, 2016. (ISBN 978-3-639-86388-8) 2. Development of Textile Industry: A Comparative Study of Handlooms and Powerlooms in Chittoor District, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013. (ISBN:978-3-659-31522-0) 3. India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati, 2011. (ISBN 978-81-8465-839-2)

Papers published (National):

1. “Changing Contours of Multilateral Cooperation” G. Jayachandra Reddy (Ed), The Role of New Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the Multilateral Cooperation, UGC- Centre For Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2017, pp108-124, (ISBN: 978-81-926904-4-5).

2. “India and Japan Foreign Direct Investment: A Study” Golden Research Thought, Volume – 6, Issue -10, April – 2017,pp-62-71,(ISSN:2231-5063),Impact Factor 4.6052 (UIF).

3. “The Saga of Economic growth strategies of China and India” G. Jayachandra Reddy (Ed), Dynamics of India and China Relations Implications for New World Order, UGC-Centre For Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2016, pp142-155, (ISBN: 978-81-926904-7-6).

4. “Industrial Development and Economic Growth: A Pathway for Poverty Reduction”6th International Conference volume on Regional Network on Poverty Eradication Department of Economics, S.V.University,Tirupati, Nov-2015, Spectrum Publications, Hyderabad, pp-126, (ISBN: 978-98-82829-47-8).

5. “Contribution of India and Japan in Asian Regional Integration and Development” G. Jayachandra Reddy (Ed), India-Japan Relations – Culture, Religion & Regional Integration, UGC-Centre For Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 2014, pp245-262, (ISBN: 978-81-926904-5-2).

6. “India And Vietnam : Burgeoning Strategic Partnership” S. Manivasakan (Ed), Security Dynamics of India’s Future Relations With Southeast Asian Nations, Centre For South And Southeast Asian Studies, , Chennai, 2012, pp162-178, (ISBN: 978-81-909207-8-0).

7. “Asian Approach to Economic Development: The case of East Asia’s Four Tigers” in K. Raja Reddy (ed.), Foreign Policy of India and Asia-Pacific, (New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2012), pp.294- 305. (ISBN 978-81-7708-289-0).

8. “An Analysis of Performance of Industrial Growth: The Case of Andhra Pradesh” Andhra Pradesh Economic Association xxx Annual Conference Volume, February 2012, pp 462-467. 9. “Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on India”, in P. Devasena Naidu (Ed), Global Economic Meltdown and Indian Economy, Global Research Publications, New Delhi, 2011, pp 272-279. (ISBN 978-81-89630-36-2). 10. “Participation of NGO’s in Strengthening of the Welfare of Disabled”, in Sudha Rani.K. (Ed), Peoples Participation in Development, Discovery Publications, New Delhi, 2011, pp 189-194. (ISBN 978-81- 8356-916-3). 11. “Changing Role for Emerging Economies: India and China”, in Nirmala Devi.T (Ed), South Asian and Global Financial Crisis: Issues and Challenges, Pentagan Press, New Delhi, 2010, pp 114-122, (ISBN 978-81-8274-513-1).

Papers published (International):

1. “Trade Relations Between India And Japan”, Shanlax International Journal of Economics, Vol. 5, Issue 3, No. 44192 June-2017, pp 8-13, (ISSN 2319-961X).

2. “Socio-Economic Conditions of the Mango Cultivators: A Case study in Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh” Ahead-International Journal of Recent Research Review, Vol.1, issue-4, October2016.pp- 8-18 (ISSN: 2456-205X). (Impact Factor:4.016).

3. “Foreign Direct Investment is the Driving Force in Economic Relations between India and Japan”, Asia- Pacific Journal of Social Sciences, Special Issue No.3, December 2012, Tirupati, pp 90-101, (ISSN 0975- 5942).

4. “Field Visits by Centre’s Faculty”, Area Studies Journal, Vol.5, No.2, July-December 2011, pp 158-160, (ISSN 0975-6035).(Impact Factor:0.978).

5. “Vietnam: From a War-Ravaged Nation to Tourist Destination”, The IUP Journal of History and Culture, Vol. V No.4, October 2011, pp 41-54, (ISSN 0973-8517).

6. “Bilateral Economic Relations between India and South Korea”, Area Studies Journal, Vol.5, No.1, Jan- June 2011, pp 75-84, (ISSN 0975-6035).

7. “Deepening India-Singapore Economic Relations”, Area Studies Journal, Vol.4, No.1, Jan-June 2010, pp 79-95, (ISSN 0975-6035).

8. “Rural Development Administration in Chittoor District – Perceptions of Officials and Non-officials”, Asia-Pacific Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. I (2), June-December 2009, Tirupati, pp 91-122, (ISSN 0975-5942).

9. “Information Technology: India’s Role in Asia-Pacific Region”, ICFAI Reader, Vol. XI, No.7, July 2008, pp.29-34, (ISSN 0972-5091).

10. “Performance Evaluation of a Public Sector Enterprise: A Study of APSRTC”, The ICFAI Journal of Public Administration, Vol. III, No 3, July-2007, pp 81-95, (ISSN 0973-225X).

Paper presented at Conferences/ Seminars (National):

1. Presented a paper entitled: “Impact of MGNREGA on Women Empowerment in Chittoor district” in National Seminar on Impact of MGNREGS on Rural Development, organized by Department of Economics, Govt. Degree & P.G College, Nagari on 30 – 31, October 2015.

2. Presented a paper entitled: “Irrigation and environment for sustainable agricultural development “in National Seminar on Modernization of Irrigation Technology for Sustainable Agricultural Development, organized by Department of Geography, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on 23 – 24, March, 2015.

3. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Outlook for the Union Budget-2015 and its Impact on Economy” organized by the Department of Economics on 7th March 2015. 4. Presented a paper entitled: “A Role of Women In Textile Industry –A Review “in UGC National Seminar on Women Empowerment – Economic Development, organized by Department of Commerce, Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree and PG College, TTD Tirupati on 21 – 22, February, 2015.

5. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Quantitative Methods in Economics” organized by the Department of Economics Yogi Vemana University on 5-7 March 2014.

6. Presented a paper entitled: “Textile Industry in India: Challenges and Opportunities” UGC National Seminar on Social Change and Inclusive Development : Capacity Building Through NGO’s Organized by Department of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 6th -7th , March 2014.

7. Participated in the Two Day Workshop on Music “Sangita Kala Parichayam” organized by Department of Performing Arts, Sri Venkateswara University on 29th and 30th January 2014.

8. Presented a paper entitled: “US foreign policy towards India in the 21st century”Indian Association For American Studies (IAAS) 42nd Annual Conference,Organized by Department of History, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during 29-31 July 2013.

9. Presented a paper entitled: “Indian Textile Industry In The Era of Globalization,” in National Seminar on Indian Society At Crossroads: Problems And Solutions, organized by DDE & the Department of Sociology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on 27 – 28, April, 2013.

10. Presented a paper entitled: “Indian Diaspora in New zealand,” in ICHR National Seminar on Migration Movements and Indian Diaspora in Modern Period, organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University Ongole Campus, Ongole on 3-4 April, 2013.

11. Presented a paper entitled: “Tourism as a Promoter of Greater Connectivity Between India and ASEAN,” in UGC National Seminar on Towards an Enduring India-ASEAN Partnership: Imperatives for the Third Decade, organized by the Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, on 8-9 March, 2013

12. Participated in the One Day Orientation Programme organized by the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), Sri Venkateswara University on 12th December 2012.

13. Participated in UGC National Seminar on “Security Dynamics of India’s Future Relations with Southeast Asian Nation: Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia”, Organized by Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, on 17-18th February 2012.

14. Presented a paper entitled: “An Analysis of Performance of Industrial Growth: The Case of Andhra Pradesh” Andhra Pradesh Economic Association xxx Annual Conference, Organized by Dept. of Economics, S.V. Arts College, TTD, Tirupati, on 11-12th February 2012.

15. Presented a paper entitled: “Gender Development and Women Empowerment” UGC National Seminar on Gender, Society and Development: Strategies for a Better Future Organized by Department of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 27-28 September 2011.

16. Presented a paper entitled: “Urbanization : Threat to Indian Economy”, National Seminar on Growing Urbanization : Basic Amenities – Challenges & Strategies, Organized by Dept. of Population Studies & Social Work, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 24-25 February 2011.

17. Presented a paper entitled: “Globalization-Its Impact on Women Workers”, National Seminar on Inequalities and Inclusive Development Retrospect and Prospect, Organized by Dept. Of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 24-25 January 2011.

18. Presented a paper entitled: “Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on India”, National Seminar on Economic Meltdown and Its Impact on Indian Economy, Organized by Department of Economics, S.V.University, Tirupati on 24-25 March,2010.

19. Presented a paper entitled: “Participation of NGO’s in Strengthening of the Welfare of Disabled”, National Seminar on People’s Participation in Development, Organized by Dept. of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 3-4 February 2010.

20. Presented a paper entitled: “Economic Health Planning Marginalized Groups-In the era of Globalization”, UGC-National Seminar on Empowerment of the Excluded: A Qualitative Assessment of Welfare/Development Programs implemented for Marginalized groups , Organized by Dept. Of Sociology, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 22-23 January 2010.

21. Participated in the 45th Annual Conference, Institute of Historical Studies, KOLKATA, Hosted by Dept. of History, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 6-8 March 2009.

22. Presented a paper entitled: “The Role of Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth”, National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Small Industry Development in India – Prospects and Global Challenges, Department of Commerce, S.V. University, Tirupati, 22nd to 23rd, March 2008.

23. Presented a paper entitled: “Ethics Globalization and Human Security”, National Seminar on Ethical Empowerment of Poor Under Sustainable Environment, Department of Economics, S.V. University, Tirupati, 14th to 15th March, 2008.

24. “Academic Excellence”, MAX Academy Excellence, Chennai, organized by SVU Alumni Association, Tirupati, 9-10 January 2008.

25. Presented a paper entitled: “Regional Disparities in Tank Irrigation: The Case of Rayalaseema Districts in Andhra Pradesh”, Two-Day U.G.C National Seminar on Regional Disparities in infrastructural Development in India- with special Reference of A.P During 9th to 10th March, 2007 by Dept of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

26. Participated in workshop on “Gender Mainstreaming in Teaching Economics at UG Level Andhra Pradesh” organized by the Dept. of Women studies, S. P. M. V. Vidyalaya, Tirupati, in February 2007.

27. Presented a paper entitled: “Globalization and its impact on Human Rights”, Two Day National Seminar on “Globalization, State and Human Rights” Organized by Dept. of Human Rights & Social Development in S.V. University, Tirupati, February, 2007.

28. Presented a paper entitled: “Structural changes in land use pattern: An Analysis of Regional Trends in Andhra Pradesh”, XXV (Silver Jubilee) Annual Conference of A.P Economic Association, during 10th to 11th February, 2007, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P.

Paper presented at Conferences/ Seminars (International):

1. Presented a paper entitled: “Donald Trump and South China Sea,” in International Conference on South China Sea: Emerging Scenario organized by the UGC-Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati on 24-26 July 2017.

2. Presented a paper entitled: “The Role of New Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the Multilateral Cooperation,” in International Conference Multilateral Cooperation: Emerging Global Scenario organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati on 22-24 February 2016.

3. Presented a Paper entitled: “Economic Opportunities in India-Vietnam Relations,” in International Roundtable Conference on India-Vietnam Relations in the Vision of Ho Chi Minh organized by Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati on 11 May 2015.

4. Presented a paper entitled: “Can India Surpass China’s Economy?,” in International Conference on India-China Relations: Implications for Peace and Prosperity of Asia organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati on 11-13 October 2014.

5. Presented a paper entitled: “Tourism as a Promoter of Greater Connectivity between India and ASEAN,” in UGC National Seminar on Towards an Enduring India-ASEAN Partnership: Imperatives for the Third Decade, organized by the Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, on 8-9 March, 2013.

6. Presented a paper entitled: “Contribution of India-Japan in Asian Regional Integration and development,” in International Conference on India-Japan Relations: Transforming into Potential Partnership organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati on 7-9 December 2012.

7. Presented a paper entitled:”Re-branding Indian Ocean: An objective Roadmap”, International Seminar on India and Indian Ocean in the 21st Century: An Emerging Scenario, Organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati, on 28-29th March 2012.

8. Presented a paper entitled: “The Key Drivers of Developing Asia’s Future Growth”, International Seminar on India in the Asian Century:Expectations and Impediments, Organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati on 7-8 September 2011.

9. Presented a paper entitled: “India-Australia Bilateral Economic Relations”, International Seminar on Towards Deepening India-Australia Partnership in 21st Century, Organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati on 22-23 April 2010.

10. Presented a paper entitled: “Bilateral Economic Relations between India and South Korea”, International Seminar on India and East Asia: Prospects of Cooperation and Problems of Integration, Organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati on 7-9 October 2009. 11. Presented a paper entitled: “Changing Role for Emerging Economies: India and China”, International Seminar on Global Financial Crisis: Impact on South Asia, Organized by Centre for SAARC Studies, Andhra University, , on , 24-25 March 2009.

12. Presented a paper entitled: “Asian Approach to Economic Development: The case of East Asia’s four Little Dragons”, International Seminar on India and Asia-Pacific: Convergence and Divergence, Organized by the Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati on 13-15 October 2008.

13. Presented a paper entitled: “Ethics in Education an Instrument for Social Transformation”, International Seminar on Organizational Ethics, Department of Management Studies, S.V. University, Feb 2008.

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