email : laxminarayanks@sdmcujire.in

• Ph.D – Award for the Doctoral thesis titled “Governance Practices of Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka – An Empirical Study” by the University of Mysore, Mysore under the guidance of Dr. Deveraja. T.S Associate Professor, DOS in Commerce, Post-Graduate Centre, University of Mysore, Hemagangothri, Hassan.
• Completed a UGC Minor Research Project titled “Governance of Micro Finance Institutions with Reference to Selected Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka” during the period 2011 -2013.

Workshop Attended:

• State Level Workshop on “World Leaders – Abraham Lincoln” held at Vivekananda College, Puttur on 25th Sept 2012
• State Level Workshop on “Methodologies in Research Article Writing” held at SDM College, Ujire on 26th Jan 2013
• Participated in the University Level One Day Workshop on Dynamics of Goods and Services Tax(GST) Organized by Department of commerce, SDM college (autonomous), Ujire in association with ICAI Mangalore on 30th May, 2017.
• Participated in a Workshop on “Research Writing in Social Sciences” organized by PG Dept. of Economics, SDM College, Ujire at SDM PG Center on 3rd November 2018.
• Participated in a Workshop on “Goods and Services Tax” organized by Dept. of Commerce, Sri H.D Devegowda GFG College, Paduvalahippe, Hassan Center on 16th November 2018.
• Attended 10 Days Faculty Development Programme, Facilitators Certification in HRD held at CLHRD, Mangalore from 13th to 23rd May 2019.
• Attended 3 Days Faculty Development Programme FEEL TEACHER organized by IQAC of the College on 7th, 8th and 9th of June 2019 at SDM PG Center, Ujire.
• Participated in One Day National Level Workshop on Management of Physical and Mental Health organised by ISBR College, Bangalore on 15.05.2020  

Seminar Attended:

• National Seminar on “Retail Investors in Indian Capital Market” organized by DOS in Commerce, Post Graduate Centre, Hemagangothri, Hassan on 30th Aug 2008
• State Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Service Sector” organized by Basudev Somani College, Mysore on 15th April 2010
• National Seminar on “The Global Economic Recession – Issues, Challenges and Strategies” organized by IQAC, Cauvery College, Virajpet on 23rd Oct 2010
• International Conference on “Ethics, Governance and IFRS” held at SDM College, Ujire on 24th and 25th Feb 2012.
• National Seminar on “Indigenous Management Practices and Social Capital with Reference to Water Conservation” organized by Sri Gokarnanatheshwara College on 27th Sep 2013
• National Seminar on “Agricultural Marketing: Issues and Challenges” organized by SDM College, Ujire on 21st January 2014
• National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Statistical Inference and Data Analysis” organized by Dept of Statistics, SDM College, Ujire on 30-31st Oct 2015
• National Seminar on “Microfinance with Special Reference to Business Correspondent Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable” organized by SDM College, Ujire on 23rd March 2016
• National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Marketing” organized by SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore on 28th Oct 2016
• National Conference on “Managing Evolving Trends of Indian Economy – A New Outlook” organized by DOS in Commerce, Tumkur University, Tumkur on 27th& 28th Nov 2017
• National Conference on “Environmental Impact and Cost of Capital of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development: Recent Trends in India” organized by Dept of Studies in Commerce, Post Graduate Centre, Hemagangothri, Hassan on 7th March 2018
• National Conference on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges” organized by Dept of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM College, Ujire on 8th March 2018
• National Seminar on “Sustainable Development: Role of Business Education and Research” organized by Dept of Studies in Commerce, Manasagangothri, Mysore on 20th& 21st March 2018
• State Level Two Day Residential Seminar “RELIVE 4.0 – The Home Coming”, organized by SIRC and SICASA, Mangalore in association with Dept. of Commerce at SDM PG Center on 23rd and 24th June 2018.
• One Day National Seminar on “Social Development: Strategies and Challenges”, organized by Dept of Economics, SDMC, Ujire on 21st Jan 2019.
• Two Day International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Industry and Commerce”, organized by Dept of Studies and Research in Commerce, Mangalore 22nd and 23rd Feb 2019.
• Two Day National Conference on “Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: The Dynamics of Human Relationships”, organized by Dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDMC, Ujire on 25th and 26th Feb 2019.
• One Day International Seminar on “Philosophical Inquiry and Reflection as a Strategy for Student Engagement”, organized by Dept of Commerce, NDRK First Grade College, Hassan on 21st March 2019.
• One Day National Seminar on “Economics of Lord Mahaveera: Revisited”, organized by Dept of Economics, SDM College, Ujire on 21st January 2019.
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Navigating Through Stress & Anxiety During the Pandemic” by St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore on 28th May 2020
• Two Days National Level Webinar on “Coping with Covid-19 Teaching and Learning for Professional Excellence Opportunities and Challenges” organised by St. Philomena College, Mysore on 5th and 6th June 2020.
• One Day National Webinar on ‘Personal Investment Management Post Covid’ organised by St. Agnes College, Mangalore on 6.06.2020
• One Day International Webcast on “Discovering New Strategies for Combating the Imperative Global Economic Slowdown” organised by SRFGCC, Rani Chennamma University on 9.06.2020.
• One-day International Webinar on “The Future of Jobs – Employment, Skills, and Workforce Strategy Post Covid -19” organized by Crossland College, Brahmavar, Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India on 13.06.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Managing Finances and Investments Proactively During Uncertain Times” organised by Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore on 18.06.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Recent Developments in Digital Marketing and Social Media” organised by Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore on 18.06.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on IFRS – A Revolution in Financial Reporting organised by Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore on 19.06.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Learning in the Digital Age – Opportunities and Challenges” organised by Govindadasa College, Surathkal on 20.06.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on Guidelines for Writing and Publishing Effective Research Papers organised by Presidency College, Bangalore on 22.06.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Is Online Teaching Supplementary or Substitute for Classroom Teaching’ organised by Sri Mahaveera College, Moodabidri on 23.06.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Economy organised by Loyola College, Manvi on 26.06.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Investment in Stock Market During Pandemic” organized by SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore on 27.06.2020.
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Sustainable Eco-tourism” organized by Milagres College, Mangalore on 30.06.2020
• One Day National Webinar on “An Insight into Capital Market” During Covid-19 Pandemic Organised by SDM College of Business Management on 2.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Brand Antidote for Brand Managers” organised by Dept of Business Administration, St Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore on 03.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Inclusive Banking and Finance – Emerging Market Scenario” organized by GFGC, Kavoor on 06.07.2020
• Two Day National Level Webinar on “Data Analysis Using SPSS Software” organised by Besant Women’s College, Mangalore on 6th and 7th July 2020
• One day National level Webinar on “Covid-19 Pandemic:  Impact and Strategies for Rural Degree Colleges in India” organised by Cauvery College, Virajpet on 9th July 2020
• One day State level Webinar on “Use of Digital Platforms in E-Teaching” organised by SDM College, Ujire on 9.7.2020
• One Day International Webinar on “Commerce Trends During Covid-19” organised by Mangalore University, Mangalore on 10.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Redefining Rights and Duties During Covid-19 Situation” organised by Sri Dhavala College, Moodbidri on 11.07.2020
• One Day State Level Webinar on “World Population Day – An Introspection to Way Out Covid-19” organised by Dept of Economics, SDM College, Ujire on 11.7.2020
• Four Day National Level Online Short-Term Course on ‘Research Methodology’ organised by Sri R.L.T College of Science, Ankola from 13.07.2020 to 16.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Strategic Leadership v/s Operational Leadership – Practical Insights’ organised by St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore on 14.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Equip Yourself to Lead Change – Lessons in Leadership’ organised by St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore on 16.07.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Paradigm Shift to New Normal Challenges of Adaptability” organized by Dr. G Shankar Govt Women’s FGC, Ajjarakadu, Udupi on 17.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Impact of GST on Indian Economy’ organised by KLE Society’s Arts and Commerce College, Gadag on 18.07.2020
• One Day State Level Webinar on ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing During Covid -19 Pandemic’ organised by St. Mary’s College, Shirva on 19.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Latest Tools for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation’ organised by St. Mary’s College, Shirva on 20.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webshop on ‘Confidence and Technology Enabled Teacher – Part -1’ organised by MUCTA, Mangalore on 21.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webshop on ‘Banking Trends During Covid -19’ organised by Sri Dhavala College, Moodabidri on 27.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webshop on ‘Confidence and Technology Enabled Teacher – Part -2’ organised by MUCTA, Mangalore on 27.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Social Enterpreneurship’ organised by GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida, UP on 27.07.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘How Covid Taught us Agile’ organised by NIITM, Coimbatore on 2.8.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “College Preparation for Digital Transformation in the Times of Pandemic” organized by Dayanand Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce on 3.08.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Advertising – The Future Casualties” organized by Sri Dhavala College, Moodabidri on 6.08.2020
• One Day State Level Webinar on ‘Issues and Concerns of Online Mode of Teaching Learning and Evaluation’ organised by SDM College, Ujire on 6.07.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Investment Strategy – A Global Perspective” organized by Poorna Prajna College and PG Center, Udupi on 8.08.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ organised by Cauvery College, Virajpet on 24.8.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Myths of Indians on Financial Investment’ organised by GFGC, Vamadapadavu, on 25.8.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on ‘Innovations in the Indian Financial Market’ organised by IIMT, Bhubaeshwar and Finmark Trainers India Pvt. Ltd on 26.8.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Tips for Teachers to conduct effective online classes” organised by NMC, Sullia on 27.8.2020.
• One Day National Level Webinar on “HR & Business Challenges Amid Covid 19” organised by MMK and SDM MahilaMaha Vidyalaya, Mysore on 28.8.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Establishing a Nexus Among IPR”, organized by Sindhi College, Bengaluru on 29.08.2020
• Two Day National Level Webinar on “Life Long Learning and Tools & Techniques of Evaluation” organised by NDRK College, Hassan on 28.82020 & 29.8.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Unlocking Outstanding Success – 10 – Essential Skilss for 10x Meaningfull Growth” organized by Tumkur University, Tumkur on 4.9.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Building Resilience for Flexible Career” organised by Dept of Mathematics, SDM College, Ujire on 5.9.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Awareness of Voluntary Donation” organised by Dept of Social Work and NSS, SDM College, Ujire on 11.9.2020
• Four Day Sixteenth India Innovation Summit 2020 “Resilience & Resurgence: Innovating for Society 5.0” organised by CII, India from 14 -17 September 2020: Digital Summit on CII Hive.
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Civil Society at the Crossroads of Democracy and Populism in India” organized by SDM College, Ujire on 16.9.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Indexed Journals” organised by Dept of Economics, SDM College, Ujire on 16.9.2020
• One Day State Level Webinar on ‘The Role of Vachana Literature in Reconstruction of History’ organised by SDM College, Ujire on 18.09.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Effective Utilisation of ICT Tools in Conducting Online Classes” organised by Bhandarkar’s Arts and Science College, Kundapur on 28.09.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Qualitative Research Methods in Finance” organised by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow on 28.09.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Effective Utilisation of ICT Tools in Conducting Online Classes” organised by Bhandarkars’ Arts and Science College, Kundapur on 28.9.2020
• Two Day National Level Webinar on “An Introduction to the World of Intellectual Property Rights” organised by SDM College, Ujire on 6th and 7th Oct 2020
• Four Day International Webinar on “Contemporary Issues in Commerce and Management [IWCICM – 2020] organised by St. Philomena’s College, Mysore on 7th to 10th Oct 2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Exposure to Global Career & Work Life” organised by Dept of Commerce, Canara College, Mangaluru on 10.10.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Goal-Based Investment Planning and Wealth Creation” organised by PG Dept of Commerce, SDM College, Ujire on 13.10.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Breaking the Stress During Pandemic” organized by St. Mary’s College, Shirva on 23.10.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “The Convergence of E-Commerce and Digitalisation in the New Reality” organised by Dr. MGR Educational and Research University, Chennai on 27.11.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Relevance of Social Enterprises” organised by Shri Sharada College, Basrur on 21.11.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “College to Corporate – Enabling through Right Skills” organised by Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai on 30.11.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Digital Business Transformation” organised by Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai on 7.12.2020
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Social Entrepreneurs – Issues in Asia” organised by Dept of Commerce, St. Philomena College, Mysore on 6.12.2020
• One Day National Level Webinar on “BSE – Capital Market Awareness” organised by Dept of Commerce, SDM College, Ujire on 4.02.2021
• One Day State Level Webinar on ‘Analysis of Union Budget 2021’ organised by Dept. of Economics, SDM College, Ujire on 2.02.2021
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Global Recruitment Strategies – Talent Acquisition and Selection” organized by Dept of B.Voc in Retail and SC Management, SDM College, Ujire on 10.5.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Unleash Your Financial Energy Through Effective Investment Plans” organized by Dept of B.Voc in Retail and SC Management, SDM College, Ujire on 15.5.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Overview of Securities Market and Latest Development” organised by Dept. of B.Voc in Retail and Supply Chain Management, SDM College, Ujire on 15.5.2021
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Marketing – Aligning Brand and Customer Behaviour” organized by Dept of B.Voc in Retail and SC Management, SDM College, Ujire on 21.5.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Build Your Iconic Career” organised by IIHRD on 22.5.2021
• One Day E- National Level Webinar on “Agricultural Marketing System in India – Towards Online Marketing” organised by Dept of Economics, SDM College, Ujire on 29.5.2021
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Look Beyond Normal – Ace the Technical Beat” organized by Dept of B.Voc in Software and APP Development, SDM College, Ujire on 21.5.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Comprehensive Business Development Strategies” organised by Dept of B.Voc in Retail and Supply Chain Management, SDM College, Ujire on 31.5.2021
• Three Day National Level Knowledge Sharing Programme on “Contemporary Issues in Commerce and Management” organised by Dept of Commerce, Besant Women’s College, Mangalore from 23rd to 25th June 2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Prior Art Search Engine, Patent Structure and Claim Drafting” organised by Research Committee and IQAC, SDM College, Ujire on 26th June 2021
• One Day International Level Webinar on “Competency Mapping to Enhance Employability” organized by Dept of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College, Ujire on 29.6.2021
• One Day National Level Virtual Seminar on “A Pinch of Salt” organized by Dept.  of Commerce, St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysore on 03rd July 2021
• Two Days International E-Conference on “Mutation Challenges in Commerce & Management Education” organized by Mangalore University and University Evening College, Mangalore in collaboration with Karnataka Higher Education Council on 23 and 24th July 2021
• One Day National Level Virtual Seminar on “GST – A Practitioners Perspective – For Students” organized by Confederation of Indian Industry Mysore Industry Institute Interaction Panel, Mysore on 24.07.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Preparing Your Students for A Digitalised Future” organized by ICFAI Business School, Bangalore on 24.07.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Managing Your Finances” organized by ICFAI Business School, Bangalore on 25.07.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “AI % ML for Everyone” organized by ICFAI Business School, Bangalore on 31.07.2021
• One Day National Level Webinar on “Emerging Role of Analytics as a Pedagogic Tool” organized by ICFAI Business School, Bangalore on 01.08.2021
• One Day National Seminar on “Role of Digital Banking Economic Activity” organised by Dept. of Commerce, Nehru Memorial College, on 15th July 2022
• One Day State Level Conference on “World Economic Crisis: Learnings and Wayout” organized by Dept. of Economics (UG & PG), SDM College, Ujire and Dept. of Economics, KSS College, Subrahmanya on 28th July 2022 

Online FDPs Attended:

• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level One Day Online FDP on “Covid – 19 Outbreak and Its Implications on Business” organised by Sheshadripuram College, Tumkur on 11th May 2020.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level FDP on “Technology Enabled Teaching and Remote Learning” organised by Dept of Business Management, St. Ann’s College for Women, Mehdipattinam, Hyderabad on 30th May 2020.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in State Level Two Week Online FDP on “Information and Communication Technology Usage in Teaching” organised by GFGC, Siddakatte from 30-05-2020 to 12-06-2020.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level One Week Online FDP on “Effective Educator for Professional and Institutional Excellence” organised by GFGC, Kavoor from 8th to 13th June 2020.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level One Day FDP on Adapting Ourselves to the Online Academic Activities organised by Carmel College, Modankap on 16.06.2020
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level FDP on Information Security and Data Privacy awareness organised by St. Annes College, Virajpet on 27.07.2020
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level FDP on ‘Systematic and Simplfied Approach for Teaching and Learning GST’ organised by Vijaya College, Bangalore on 24.07.2020
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in International Level FDP on “A to Z of Research” organised by SRM Institute of Technology, Chennai from 27.7.2020 to 31.7.2020
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S participated in National Level FDP on ‘Innovative Teaching – Learning Methodologies’ organised by SDM College, Ujire on 21.09.2020 to 27.09.2020
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S attended One Month Faculty Induction Programme (Orientation Course) organized by Teaching Learning Centre of Ramanujan College under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from 15th April 2021 to 16th May 2021.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K.S has participated in a Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Methods and Techniques of Teaching Advanced Financial Accounting” organised by Apoorva Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore from 7th to 11th June 2021. 

Online Quiz Attended:

• Participated in One Day National Level Workshop on Management of Physical and Mental Health organised by ISBR College, Bangalore on 15.05.2020
• National Level Online ‘Covid-19 pandemic General Awareness Quiz’ organized by All India Researchers’ Association ®(AIRA), Mysore for commitment to promote safety against covid-19 and discharge the service to the nation as a responsible national citizen on 24th May 2020.
• National Level Covid -19 online Quiz organised by Dept of Mathematics, Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College, Thiruvannamalai on 25th May 2020.
• National Level Online “Covid 19 General awareness E-quiz programme” organized by National Service Scheme Cell, Govt. first Grade College, Jewargi on 29th May to 1st June.
• National Level E-Quiz On “Tax Planning And E-Filing-2020” Organised by the Dept of Commerce, KLE Society’s Nijalingappa College, Bangalore on 03rd June 2020.
• National Level One Day Online Certificate Course on Environmental Sustainability by GFGC, Haleyangady on 6.06.2020
• National Level Online Quiz on Covid Awareness organised by KLE College of Law, Navi Mumbai on 4.06.2020.
• National Level Online Quiz ‘Research Quest -2020’ organised by GFGC, Mudipu on 23.06.2020
• Participated in Spit Free India Movement to Prevent Spread of Covid -19 during Jun – August 2020(NSS)
• National Level Online Commerce & Management E-Quiz – 2020′ organised by NSAM First Grade College, Bangalore on 7.7.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on A Glimpse of Competitive Exams organised by Govindadasa College, Surathkal on 10.07.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Capital Market-2020, Organised by SDM College on 12.07.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Money, Banking and Finance organised by SDM College on 13.07.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Commerce organised by SJCBM College, Shringeri on 16.07.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on General Awareness, Basic Business and Social Media organised by Cauvery College, Gonikoppal on 18.07.2020
• National Level Online E-Quiz on Cost and Management Accounting organised by Besant Women’s College, Mangalore on 21.7.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on organised by Smt. Nalini Ragunath Rao Degree College, Bangalore on 23.7.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Physical Education and Sports organised by SDM College, Ujire on 27.8.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Youth and National Development organised by SDM College, Ujire on 27.8.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Accounting and Finance organised by Balaji Institute of Management Studies, Warangal on 29.8.2020
• National Level E-Quiz on Covid Awareness organised by Govt. PG College, Khargone, MP on 29.8.2020
• National Level Virtual Workshop on “Awareness of Intellectual Property Rights” organised by Sri HD Devegowda GFGC, Paduvalahippe, Hassan from 28th June to 1st July 2021.

Paper Presented & Published:

• “Total Quality Management in Educational Institutions with Special Reference to Accreditation/Re-accreditation Process” in the State Level Seminar on “Integrating Teaching Strategies for desirable Learning outcomes through TQM” held at Cross Land College, Brahmavar on 7-8th Aug 2009
• “Governance Issues in Micro Finance Institutions” in the National Level Seminar on “Inclusive Development: Strategies and Challenges” held at A.J Institute of Management, Mangalore on 26-27th March, 2010
• “Industry Institution Partnership in Business Education Vis-S-Vis Matching Industry Expectation Through Curriculum” in the National Conference on “Industry Institution Partnership in Higher Education: New Directions and Paradigms” held at Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College, Mangalore on 17th – 18th Feb 2011
• “Areas of Governance with Special Reference to MFI’s – A Diagnostic Perspective” in the National Conference on “Third Sector Response to Contemporary Challenges” held at Sahyadri College of Management & Sciences, Mangalore on 2- 3rd January 2012
• “Application of Selected Parameters of Governance to Micro Finance Institutions – A Conceptual Debate” in the international Conference on “Ethics, Governance and IFRS” held at SDM College, Ujire on 24th and 25th Feb 2012
• “Growth of Microfinance: An Impact Analysis in Indian Perspective” in the National Conference on “Role of Microfinance in Sustainable Social Development” held at Gurushree College of Commerce and Social Work, Tumkur on 15th March 2014
• “Literacy and Health Issue and Prospects from Indian Perspective” in the National Seminar on “Literacy and Development” held at SDM College, Ujire on 21st Jan 2015
• “Impact of SHG/NHG organized and Promoted by Kudumbashree on Women Empowerment” in the National Seminar on “Microfinance with Special Reference to Business Correspondent Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable” held at SDM College, Ujire on 23rd March 2016
• “Governance of MFIs in Karnataka – An Empirical Evaluation” in the National Conference on Managing Evolving Trends of Indian Economy – A New Outlook held at Tumkur University, Tumkur on 27th & 28th Nov 2017
• “Contemporary Issues in Governance of Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka” in the National Conference on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges” held at Dept of Studies in Social Work, SDM College, Ujire on 8th March 2018. (Governance of MFIs in Karnataka – an evaluative Study)
• Two Day International Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Industry and Commerce”, organized by Dept of Studies and Research in Commerce, Mangalore 22nd and 23rd Feb 2019 and presented a paper titled, “Governance for Growth and Sustainability of MFIs”
• One Day International Seminar on “Philosophical Inquiry and Reflection as a Strategy for Student Engagement”, organized by Dept of Commerce, NDRK First Grade College, Hassan on 21st March 2019 and presented a paper titled, “Integration of Philosophy in Modern Day Teaching – A Need for Future”.

• One Day National Level Seminar on “Role of Digital Banking in Economic Development” organized by Nehru Memorial College, Sulliaon15th July 2022 and presented a Paper titled “Digital Transformation strategy – A tool for futuristic development in Banking”.

Papers Published:

• “Governance Issues in Micro Finance Institutions” in Edited Book of National level conference on ‘Third sector response to contemporary challenges’, organized by Sahyadri College of Management and Sciences, Adyar, Mangalore on 2nd & 3rd January 2012, ISBN: 978-93-8115-10-9, January 2012.
•  “Application of Selected Parameters of governance to Micro Finance Institutions: A Conceptual Debate” in Edited book of International Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Ethics, Governance and International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)”, ISBN 978-93-81195-25-3, February 2012
• “Management of Micro Finance and Instilling Effective Governance for Micro Finance Institutions” in Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 1, Issue 3, 156-163, September 2012, – UGC APPROVED JO.NO – AARJSSH – 49212, ISSN – 2278-859X 
• “Growth of Microfinance: An Impact Analysis in Indian Perspective” in Edited Book of National Conference on “Role of Microfinance in Sustainable Social Development”, organized by Gurushree College of Commerce and Social Work, Tumkur on 15th March 2014, ISBN 978-81-923091-3-2, March 2014
• “Impact of Micro Finance in Belthangady Taluk – A Case Study on SKDRDP” in International Journal of Research in Finance and Marketing, ISSN 2231-5985, Volume 5, Issue 3, March, 2015
• “Parametric Assessment of Governance Practices of Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka – An Empirical Analysis” in International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 4, 80-91, April, 2016 – UGC APPROVED      JO.NO – IJRES – 48858, ISSN – 2249-7382
• “Requirement of Regulations Micro Finance Institutions – An Experience of Karnataka State, India” in Journal of Global Economics, Volume 6, Issue 4, 1-5, December 2018, UGC Approved Journal. ISSN – 2375 – 4389
• “The Growth of Micro Finance and Need for Effective Governance – A Conceptual Review” in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 5, Issue 1, 320-324, January 2018 – UGC APPROVED JO.NO – JETIR – 63975, ISSN – 2456-6683
• “Factors of MFI Governance and Its Impact with Special Reference to SKDRDP” in International Journal of Research Culture Society, Volume 2, Issue 1, 20-25, January 2018 – UGC APPROVED JO.NO – IJRCS – 64291, ISSN – 2349-5162
• “Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka and Governance – A Comprehensive Study” in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Volume 9, Issue 11(4), 75-82, November 2020, UGS Approved, Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal, ISSN – 2277 – 7881, Impact Factor 6.514 (2020), IC Value 5.16, ISI Value 2.286
• “The Challenges and Issues of Micro Finance Institutions in Karnataka, India” in Aegaeum Journal, an UGC – Care Approved Group – II, ISO: 7021 – 2008 Certified Journal, Volume IX, Issue V, Impact Factor 6.1, ISSN No. 0776-3808, May 2021. Pg. No. 223-228.
• “Multiple Lending in Micro Finance Institutions and Debt Fatigue – The Experiences of Karnataka, India” in Shodh Sarita, UGC CARE Listed Journal, Volume 8, Issue 29, ISSN No. 2348 – 2397, January – March 2021, Pg. No. 255-259.
• “Sustainable Growth and Expansion of MFIs – Critical Challenge of Late Payment in Karnataka, India” in Kanpur Philosophers, UGC CARE Listed International Journal of Humanities, Law and Social Sciences, Volume IX, Issue I, No. 6, 2022, ISSN No. 2348 – 8301, Pg. No. 180-184 
• “Digital Transformation strategy – A tool for futuristic development in Banking” in ISBN Book published by Nitya Publications, Bhopal, MP, India as a part of One Day National Level Seminar, seminar proceedings on “Role of Digital Banking in Economic Development” published in December 2022.  ISBN No. 978-93-94894-91-4. 
• “Digital Lending Practices of FinTech Companies in India – An Empirical Study with Reference to Selected Online Platforms” in Shodha, a Shodha, A UGC CARE Listed International Journal, Volume 12, Issue No. 2, ISSN No. 2249-0396, January 2023, Pg. No. 142-150

Book Publications: 

• Co-authored book titled “Agricultural Marketing” for CBCS II Semester B.Com of Mangalore University, ISBN: 978-93-5367-987-3, Himalaya Publishing House, Bangalore
• Co-authored book titled “Principles and Practice of Tourism” for CBCS I Semester B.Com of Mangalore University, ISBN: 978-93-90436-94-1, Himalaya Publishing House, Bangalore
• Co-authored book titled “Banking Practices” for CBCS IV Semester B.Com of Mangalore University, ISBN: 978-93-5433-862-5, Himalaya Publishing House, Bangalore
• Co-authored book titled “Modern Marketing” for CBCS V Semester B.Com of Mangalore University, ISBN: 978-93-5495-527-3, Himalaya Publishing House, Bangalore

• Conducted FEEL Leadership Training Program for B. Com Students and participated as a facilitator for the training of staff and students of other colleges.
• Delivered guest lectures on Goods and Services Tax, Youth and Economic Development of India, Social Responsibility Initiatives etc. at professional institutions and other colleges.
• Participated as a member of Jury for various Inter Class, Intercollegiate University Level/ State Level/ National Level commerce/management fests and literary and fine arts competitions.
• Participated as a Guest/Chief Guest for invited programs of the college and other associations
• Participated in faculty exchange programs of the college.
• Dr. Lakshminarayana K S has been awarded the *”Best NSS Programme Officer State Award – 2021-22″* from the National Service Scheme Cell, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, Karnataka Government, Karnataka on 11th October 2023.