Dr. Santhosh Kumar S is the former Finance Officer of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and a distinguished academic with over 29 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and management. Currently, he serves as the Director of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra at CUSAT.
As a Professor of Finance at the School of Management Studies, CUSAT, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to academia through extensive research, numerous publications, and active leadership in academic and professional bodies. He holds the prestigious position of President of the Indian Accounting Association, Kochi Branch, and serves as the Editor of the SMS Journal of Business Management. His dedication to financial literacy and community engagement, along with his expertise in corporate finance, personal finance, alternate finance, fintech, and general management, has greatly benefited both the university and the broader academic community.
Dr. Kumar has an impressive academic record, with numerous publications in SCOPUS-indexed and ABDC-listed journals. He has also served as the Principal Investigator for major research projects funded by esteemed institutions such as RUSA, ICSSR, and UGC. His extensive involvement in academic councils and boards of studies across various universities highlights his influence and commitment to shaping the future of commerce, accounting, and management education in India.
As an accomplished NAAC Assessor and a sought-after resource person for national and international conferences and workshops, Dr. Kumar’s leadership extends beyond CUSAT, significantly impacting the broader academic and professional landscape. His tenure as the Finance Officer played a crucial role in ensuring that CUSAT's financial strategies aligned with its mission of fostering academic excellence and innovation, further strengthening its position as a leading institution in higher education.
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