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Prof. (Dr.) Biju Terrence

Prof. (Dr.) Biju Terrence

HOD Commerce, Kerala University

Prof. (Dr.) Biju Terrence is a distinguished academician and thought leader in Finance, Accounting, Local Economic Development, and Entrepreneurship. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce at the School of Business Management and Legal Studies, University of Kerala, India.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Prof. Terrence has played a pivotal role in teaching, research, policy formulation, and consultancy, significantly shaping finance-driven economic development and poverty eradication strategies.

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Academic and Professional Credentials

Educational Qualifications

  • M.Com (Finance)
  • M.Phil.
  • M.Ed.
  • M.B.A (Operations & Marketing)
  • Ph.D. (Commerce)

Specialization: Action Research Projects

Consultancy

Consultant to Kudumbashree in Micro Finance and Micro Enterprise Development

Mentorship

  • Mentor to 4 Post-Doctoral Fellows, including one Navakerala Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Successfully guided 17 Ph.D. scholars; currently guiding 8 scholars

Research and Project Expertise

Prof. Terrence has led and completed multiple research initiatives, including:

  • One Major Research Project
  • Two Minor Research Projects
  • Action Research Projects – Bridging research insights with real-world socio-economic challenges

Key Administrative & Policy Roles

  • Former Research Officer at the Kerala State Higher Education Council, advising the government on higher education policies
  • Former District Mission Coordinator of the Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission
  • Recognized with the Best Coordinator Award for outstanding leadership and impact
  • Active Member of various government committees & training centers
  • Contributes as a Resource Person and Trainer

Areas of Specialization & Impact

  • Local Economic Development – Integrating finance into grassroots development
  • Rural Governance & Micro-Entrepreneurship – Empowering communities through sustainable economic models
  • Finance-Driven Poverty Reduction – Developing financial strategies for inclusive growth

Training & Capacity Building

A highly acclaimed trainer, Prof. Terrence specializes in skill development and leadership training, fostering capacity-building initiatives for economic and entrepreneurial empowerment.

With his extensive experience in academia, research, and policy, he provides invaluable mentorship to our startup, guiding innovation, sustainable business strategies, and social impact-driven entrepreneurship.

For professional inquiries: biju@keralauniversity.ac.in