SciXchange I Episode 11 I Prof. Selvabaskar I Ms. Elshina J

Описание: SciXchange Episode 11- From Experience to Excellence
In this episode of SciXchange, we are honored to feature Prof. S. Selvabaskar, a distinguished academician and researcher who currently serves as the Dean-in-Charge of the School of Management at SASTRA Deemed to be University. With over 24 years of combined experience in academia, research, and industry, Prof. Selvabaskar has held several key roles including Associate Professor, Head of Marketing, and Assistant Manager–Sales in reputed institutions and organizations. His teaching and research interests focus on digital transformation, technology adoption, management education, and rural development. Over the years, he has published numerous research papers, received Best Researcher and Teaching Excellence awards, and has been actively involved in several funded research projects supported by prestigious agencies.Beyond academic achievements, Prof. Selvabaskar is deeply committed to socially impactful research, particularly in areas such as digital inclusion, rural empowerment, and higher education reform.

The session was moderated by Ms. Elshina J, a Research Scholar in Cultural Memory Studies at SASTRA Deemed to be University, currently pursuing her research under the guidance of Dr. K. Abirami. Alongside her academic pursuits, she is also an accomplished artist and creative entrepreneur. Elshina was part of an Indian Book of World Records art initiative, where 160 artists collaboratively created artworks representing 160 tourist destinations, demonstrating the power of collective artistic expression. In 2023, she founded her art venture “Itz Artastic,” driven by the philosophy that art is not merely visual, but vital. She has also gained valuable international academic exposure through a semester-long exchange program at International Christian University in Tokyo, which further enriched her cultural and scholarly perspective.

Glimpse of the Episode

🔹 Inter-institutional collaboration plays a pivotal role in the success of one of his most impactful research projects.
🔹 Work–life balance, describing it as a dynamic process rather than a fixed formula,
🔹 Encouraging scholars to adapt their priorities to the demands of different life stages and research.
🔹 “90-minute focused seclusion” method, practised each day, aimed at improving clarity, deep thinking, and productivity.

Prof. Selvabaskar concluded by reminding scholars that a PhD is not merely a degree but part of a lifelong intellectual journey, encouraging them to approach research with curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset.

🎥 Don’t miss this inspiring session offering valuable insights for research scholars, early-career academics, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of research, collaboration, and personal growth in academia.

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