Dr. G. Yoganandham is a highly accomplished economist and academician specializing in development and welfare economics, with 29 years of teaching and 28 years of research experience. He holds advanced degrees in Economics, including a Ph.D., Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), and a D.Litt (Honoris Causa). He completed his postgraduate and doctoral studies at Loyola College and University of Madras, Chennai.

Currently serving as Professor & Head of the Department of Economics at Thiruvalluvar University (A State University of Government of Tamil Nadu), Dr. Yoganandham is also the Director of the Centre for Knowledge and has served as the University Hostels Chief Warden. His academic leadership and contributions have had a lasting impact on students, researchers, and the field of applied economics.

Significant Achievements

• Supervised 19 Ph.D. scholars and 39 M.Phil. students, contributing immensely to academic mentorship.

• Published an impressive 375 research articles in reputed journals and 71 papers in edited volumes.

• Authored 16 books, showcasing his deep understanding of tribal development, Income Distribution, and Economic Reforms and Development Economics.

• Received 19 prestigious awards, including:

  • Doctoral Research Award (Ministry of Social Justice, Govt. of India)

  • ICSSR General Fellowship

  • Best Faculty Award, Best Teacher Award, and multiple Lifetime Achievement & Distinguished Professor Awards from national and international bodies

  • Best Income Tax Payer (Bronze Award) from the Department of Finance, Govt. of India (multiple years)

Notable Contributions

• Patent Holder with 1 UK Design Patent and 6 National Patents related to financial forecasting, smart taxation, economic equity analyzers, and AI-based market analysis tools.

• Actively contributed to 39 seminars, conferences, and webinars, and organized 12 major academic events.

• Played a key role as Principal Investigator and Research Fellow in projects funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), focusing on tribal development and welfare economics.

• Delivered keynote speeches, valedictory addresses, and lectures at leading institutions across India.

• Holds 39 professional memberships and fellowships, underlining his active engagement in academic and policy-making circles.

Eligibility for Distinguished Professor Award

Given his remarkable academic leadership, research excellence, extensive publication record, international patents, and his pioneering work in development economics and social upliftment,
Dr. Yoganandham Govindharaj is eminently eligible to receive the Distinguished Professor Award in Scientific Laurels.

His multi-dimensional contributions to teaching, research, and economic thought have made a lasting impact on both academia and society.