Dr. Tony C Mathew
Department of Management Studies
Profile
Dr. Tony C Mathew
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tony C. Mathew is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies with 13 years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Bharathiar University, along with an MBA, M.Com with specialization in Financial Management, and UGC-NET in Commerce. His academic interests span management, commerce, research methodology, data analytics, logistics, financial management, and sustainability-focused business studies. He has taught both postgraduate and undergraduate courses and is known for integrating experiential, research-based, and data-driven learning into the classroom.
Dr. Mathew has contributed actively to academic administration, student mentoring, placement training, research guidance, quality assurance, and institutional development. He has served as a resource person for workshops and masterclasses on research methodology, SPSS, teaching innovation, sustainability, and business simulations. His research publications include work on rooftop solar photovoltaic adoption, green banking, mutual funds, silver tourism, and consumer behaviour, with publications in indexed and reputed journals. He has also contributed as an editor, reviewer, consultant, and trainer, reflecting his commitment to research, academic excellence, and student development.
Area
Finance and Marketing
Qualification
Ph.D, MBA, M.Com, NET
Experience
13 years
Publications
- (2026) “From store visits to screen choices: A conceptual study of offline shopping hesitation in electronic product purchases after COVID-19” – International Journal of Science and Research, 15(3), 978–983.
- (2025) “Tourism and elderly well-being: Unpacking silver tourism preferences and constraints” – Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10(53s), 966–981.
- (2025) “Linking asset utilization to financial performance: Evidence from Modern Distropolis Limited.” In Innovative strategies for sustainable business practices (pp. 302–315). Excel India Publishers.
- (2025) “Financial health assessment framework of Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company.” In Innovative strategies for sustainable business practices (pp. 274–279). Excel India Publishers.
- (2024) “Powering persistence: A conceptual exploration of continuous intention among solar prosumers through a trust-integrated extended expectation-confirmation model” – Nanotechnology Perceptions, 20(6), 4084–4098.
- (2024) “Unveiling the shadows: A qualitative exploration of barriers to rooftop solar photovoltaic adoption in residential sectors” – Clean Energy, 8(5), 218–228.
- (2022) Paper published in Journal of Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Arts on the topic “A Study on Staycation: The Perception and Attitude of Tourists in Kerala Scenario”, 14(3), 105-114.
- (2018) Paper published in ANDROMEDA on the topic “A Study on the Role of Small Finance Bank Among Farmers”, ISSN 2455-0434.
- (2017) Paper published in International Education and Research Journal on the topic “A Comparative Study of the Performance of Mutual Funds in India”, E-ISSN 2454-9916.
- (2015) Paper published in Finnova’15 on the topic “A Study on Consumer’s Awareness on Green Banking Initiatives”, ISBN 978-93-85105-19-7.
- Contributed a book chapter titled “Social Café: A Study on Social and Physical Factors Influencing Place Attachment with Special Reference to Kerala, India” in Vol-43 No.03(IX), Page No: 157, ISBN: 2249-6661.
Academic Conferences
- (2026) Paper presented at the 8th Social Sciences Research Colloquium, SCMS Cochin School of Business & SCMS School of Technology and Management, Cochin on the topic “From Store Visits to Screen Choices: A Conceptual Study of Offline Shopping Hesitation in Electronic Product Purchases After COVID-19”.
- (2025) Co-edited the Book of Abstracts / conference proceedings titled “Innovative Strategies for Integrating Sustainability into Modern Business Practices” at the 2nd International Conference on Management Research – ICMRS’25, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies.
- (2024) Paper presented at the International Conference on Management Growth in Emerging Economies – ICMEE-II 2024 (Virtual mode) on the topic “Powering Persistence: A Conceptual Exploration of Continuous Intention Among Solar Prosumers through a Trust-Integrated Extended Expectation Confirmation Model”.
- (2024) Paper presented at the International Conference on Management Research Sahrdaya-SIMS 2024 – ICMRS’24, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara on the topic “Unveiling the Shadows: A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers to Rooftop Solar PV Adoption in the Residential Sectors”.
- (2018) Paper presented at the Two-Day International Conference on Management and Allied Sciences – ICMAS-1, Department of Commerce, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad on the topic “Evaluation of the Impact of Ind AS 113 Fair Value Measurement in Financial Statements”.
- (2018) Paper presented at the Two-Day International Conference on Management and Allied Sciences – ICMAS-1, Department of Commerce, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad on the topic “Social Café: A Study on Social and Physical Factors Influencing Place Attachment and Social Dynamics”.
- (2015) Paper presented at the 1st UGC Sponsored International Conference on Emerging Trends in Finance and Management – ICETFM 2015, PG Department of Commerce, MES Asmabi College on the topic “A Study on the Role of Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks in Financial Inclusion”.
FDPs / Workshops / Seminars
- (2026) Participated in a Two-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced Research Analysis: Qualitative & Quantitative Methods with AI Applications” conducted at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship.
- Completed a Six-Day FDP on “Text Analytics Using Python for Behavioural & Qualitative Researchers,” organized by ServiceSetu Academics Foundation and the Centre for Sustainability and Management Research.
- (2023) Participated in the Online National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Business Research Methodology” organized by GRD Institute of Management, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore.
- (2023) Successfully completed the National Online Workshop on “An Academic’s Toolkit: 40+ AI Tools for Teaching & Research” conducted by Lore & Ed Research Associates.
- (2023) Attended the 2-Day National Online Workshop on “Hypothesis Formulation & Testing” organized by Central Library, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates.
- (2023) Completed the 4-Day International Online Workshop on “Sampling & Questionnaire Design: Quantitative & Qualitative” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates.
- (2022) Successfully participated in the 7-Day National Online Workshop on “Collecting Literature, Manuscript Preparation, and Publishing” organized by the Department of Environmental Science and Research Committee, SIES (Nerul) College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Navi Mumbai, in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates.
- (2022) Participated in the National Workshop on “Bibliometrics, Synthesis, and Review” organized by the Research Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Farook College (Autonomous).
- (2022) Participated in the 7-Day International Online Workshop on “Literature Review: Narrative & Systematic” organized by NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry, in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates.
- (2022) Participated in the 3-Day National Workshop on “Data Analysis for Social Science Research” organized by the Research Promotion Council and Research Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Farook College (Autonomous).
- (2022) Participated in the 12-Day National Online Workshop on “Trends in Book and Journal Publishing” organized by Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library, Assumption College, and Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates.
Professional Affiliations
- Lifetime Member of Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD).
- Recognized as a Lifetime Member of Vastav Incubatex & Entrepreneurship Foundation (VIEF), a national platform fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and impactful collaborations among visionary leaders and changemakers across India.
Achievements & Recognitions
- Served as a reviewer for the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, contributing to the academic rigor and quality of publications in the field.
- Co-edited the Book of Abstracts for the 2nd International Conference on Management Research (ICMRS’25), titled “Innovative Strategies for Integrating Sustainability into Modern Business Practices” (ISBN: 978-81-988904-2-9), published by Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies.
- Co-edited the ISBN book chapter Innovative Strategies for Integrating Sustainability into Modern Business Practices.
- Management Consultant and HR Trainer: Provided strategic management advice and HR training solutions to Xeoscript IT Solutions, enhancing organizational efficiency and employee performance.
- Market Research Consultant: Conducted in-depth market research and analysis for Vodafone Oman, delivering actionable insights to support business decision-making.
- Investment Consultant: Offered tailored investment strategies and financial guidance to TripHype Travel Management Company, optimizing their financial planning and growth potential.
