About the Faculty

Dr. V. Shaharban is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics, School of Development Studies, Kannur University. With more than 23 years of postgraduate teaching experience, she has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership. She is a recognized research guide in Economics and has actively contributed to policy-relevant research, capacity building, and interdisciplinary studies aligned with development, gender, health, and sustainability.

Areas of Current Research Interest

1. Gender Economics and Women Empowerment
2. Climate Change, Health Care Management, and Sustainability
3. Migration Studies
4. Development Economics and Inclusive Growth
5. Econometrics and Quantitative Economic Analysis
6. Tourism Development
7. Human–Wildlife Conflict and Agricultural Sustainability
8. Mental Health Care and Economic Development

Contributions to Teaching

Dr. Shaharban has over two decades of postgraduate teaching experience in Economics, specializing in Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Development Economics, and Gender Studies. She has served as faculty for UGC-HRDC refresher and orientation programmes, coordinated interdisciplinary courses, and actively integrated statistical software and other analytical tools into teaching. She has guided more than 50 postgraduate dissertations and is currently supervising 6 Ph.D. scholars.

1. 23 years teaching experience at Post Graduate Level
2. Head of the Department, Department of Economics (Since 13-09-2021)
3. Head of the Research Centre, Department of Economics, Kannur University (Since 13-09-2021)
4. Editorial Board member, Journal of Human Science, Kannur University
5. Chairperson, P.G. Board of Studies (Economics), Kannur University (Since 05-03-2024)
6. Chairperson, DRC in Economics, Kannur University (Since 13-09-2021)
7. Member, UHV Cell, Kannur University (Since 12-02-2025)
8. Member, OBC Cell, Kannur University (Since 25-11-2025)
9. Regional Coordinator, Kannur Chapter, Kerala Economic Association
10. Organized more than 20 national and international seminar/conferences and workshops
11. Paper presented in national seminars – 23
12. Paper presented in international seminars – 14
13. Workshops and Training attended - 20

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Research /Projects

1. Completed Ph. D on the topic “Women Empowerment through Capability and Accountability-A Gender Analysis from Kannur University in 2014
2. Minor Research Project (2028-20) funded by Government of Kerala: 'Climate Change and Health Care Management in Kerala' (₹3 Lakhs).
3. International Collaborative Research Project (2021-2024) with Metropolitan University of Toronto, Canada (₹11.5 Lakhs).
4. PM-USHA Project (2025–26): 'Accessibility and Affordability of Health Insurance among Vulnerable People in Kerala – An Analysis for Inclusive Growth' (₹10.7 Lakhs).

Research Publications

Books

1. From Exclusion to Empowerment: Assessing India’s Efforts in Mainstreaming Marginalized Groups – Edited Book (2025). ISBN: 978 - 81 - 967107- 4 – 3 Published by: Department of Economics, Kannur University Publication.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges- Edited Book (2025). ISBN 978-81-987677-5-2 Published by: Department of Economics, Kannur University Publication.
3. Tourism Development in Kerala- Trends, Challenges and Prospects - Edited Book (2025). ISBN : 978-81-987677-1-4 Published by: Department of Economics, Kannur University Publication.

Books Chapters

1. Shaharban. V- ‘’Work- Family Balance among Women’ in the edited book ‘Shift in India Economy: some observations’ by Dr. B. Pradeep Kumar and Dr. Mothi George, ISBN: 978-93-87102-38-5, December 2017
2. Shaharban. V- ‘Entrepreneurship development and employment generation- a case study of rudest institute in Kerala’ in the book titled ADVANCES IN MANAGEMENT, IT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES, MANEGMA ISBN No.: 978-81-938040-9-4, SIMS Pandeshwar, Mangalore., 2019.
3. Banila C and Shaharban. V- ‘The role of Post Covid 19 Gulf migration in shaping women’s empowerment and economic development – A case study of Malappuram District, Kerala’ in edited book titled Women Empowerment as a Catalyst for the Holistic Development of the Economy by Dr. R. Rajini published by SK Research Group of Companies, Tamilnadu, ISBN: 978-93-6492-912-7, 2024
4. Banila C and Shaharban. V- ‘Socio-economic landscape, Reintegration Challenges and Human Capital Advantages of Gulf Return migrants after Covid-19 Pandemic : A Study of Tirur Taluk’ in edited book titled Dimensions and Facets of Student and Reverse Migration- A post-Covid Analysis by P. R Suresh, Martin Patrick and Rajeev B ISBN No- 978-93-61315-25-1 page no- 70-84 boomsbury publication-New Delhi, 2025
5. Shaharban. V – ‘From Exclusion to Empowerment: Assessing India’s Efforts in Mainstreaming Marginalized Groups’, Edited book from exclusion to empowerment: Addressing Human Rights Violations for Sustainable Development, ISBN: 978 - 81 - 967107- 4 – 3 , page no 1-8, 25 march 2025
6. Anakha S Menon & Shaharban V- ‘Microplastics and the Silent Erosion of Human Rights in Food Systems, Edited book from exclusion to empowerment: Addressing Human Rights Violations for Sustainable Development’, ISBN: 978 - 81 - 967107- 4 – 3 , page no 40-59, 25 march 2025
7. Ayishath Rafiya M. K & Shaharban.V- ‘Stain on Secularism : Islamophobia and Inequality in India’ Edited book from exclusion to empowerment: Addressing Human Rights Violations for Sustainable Development, ISBN: 978 - 81 - 967107- 4 – 3 page no 102-111, 25 march 2025
8. Banila. C & Shaharban. V- ‘Empowerment through Reintegration of Return Migrants : A Strategic Approach of Ethiopia’, Edited book from exclusion to empowerment: Addressing Human Rights Violations for Sustainable Development, ISBN: 978 - 81 - 967107- 4 – 3 page no 112-122, 25 march 2025
9. Shaharban. V- ‘The role of Artificial Intelligence in transforming Healthcare’, Book Chapter, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges- Edited Book ISBN 978-81-987677-5-2 , 2025
10. Shaharban. V- ‘Climate change and tourism resilience in Kerala : Opportunities and Challenges’, book chapter, Tourism Development in Kerala- Trends, Challenges and Prospects - Edited Book ISBN : 978-81-987677-1-4, july 2025

Articles

1. P. Maneesh and Shaharban V- ‘Impact of food inflation on BPL and APL household consumption- A study in Kannur District, Kerala’, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 3 (11), ISSN online (2320-9836), ISSN print (2320-9828), November 2015.
2. Shaharban, V – ‘A Balanced Strategy for Empowerment of Women Teachers’ International Journal of Current Research and Modern Education (IJCRME), ISSN (Online): 2455 – 5428, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2017.
3. Shaharban, V- ‘’Work- Family Conflict management among primary school women teachers’ in the international journal of research in economics and social sciences (IJRESS) vol.8, issue1, ISSN(O)2249-7382, Jannuary-2018.
4. Shaharban, V- “Climate Change and Disaster management in India” International Journal of Current Research and Modern Education (IJCRME), ISSN (Online): 2455 – 5428, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2018.
5. Shaharban, V- “Gender and access to finance- Role of women co-operative societies” in the Asian Journal of Research in Banking and Finance Vol. 8, No. 6, ISSN 2249-7323, P 17-32, , June 2018.
6. Shaharban, V- ‘International Technology Exchange and knowledge sharing in Indian Health care sector- Problems and Prospects’ in IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature. ISSN (P) : 2347-4564; ISSN (O): 2321-8878,Vol-07, Special issue-1, March 2019.
7. Shaharban, V and Amritha Rathnakaran - ‘Disaster prevention and Management in the era of Climate Change with special reference to Kerala Flood 2018’ in JAC, A journal of Composition Theory, ISSN 0731-6755, Volume- XII, Issue-XI , Page No : 128-135, November 2019.
8. Sumitha P. S and V. Shaharban - 'Economic Impact of Wild Animal Conflict on Agricultural Sector- A study on Wayanad District, Kerala, India, Asian Journal of Research and Review in Agriculture, 4(1):17-25, 2022, Article no. AJRRA. 795 , 20 January 2022.
9. Shaharban, V- Gender Equity and Rights: Role of Gender Inclusive Institution in International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods. ISSN : 2455- 6211, Volume 12, Issue-8, August-2024.
10. Shaharban, V- Tourism Industry in India after Covid-19 Pandemic : Exploration of the latest trends, IJRAR - International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Volume.11, Issue 3, Page No pp.426-431, August 2024,
11. Shaharban, V- Climate Change and Healthcare Management : A household level study in Kerala  International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.12, Issue 9, pp.d32-d40, September 2024,
12. Priyanka V, Jinisha CV, Ajesh K and Shaharban V - Optimizing Off-Grid Solar Solutions for Tribal Electrification in India: Enhancing Efficiency with Renewable Integration and Advanced Technologies - Empirical Economics Letters, A Monthly International Journal of Economics, ISSN 1681-8997 -Volume 23, Special Issue 3 , August 2024.
13. Anakha S Menon and Shaharban. V- Evaluating Sustainability: A Social Cost- Benefit Analysis of Shrimp Aquaculture Practices in Kerala, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, E-ISSN : 2582-2160, October 2024.
14. Shaharban. V and Hanna C P, ‘Living on the Edge : Human Wild life conflict and agriculture destruction in Kerala : A case study on Panamaram Panchayath, Wayanad District’, International Journal of Advanced Research, ISSN 2320-5407 , Vol 12 Issue, Page No- 82-99, November 2024.
15. Ajanya Suraj and Shaharban V - Female Migration in India : Exploring Trend, Pattern and Determinants, Journal of Human Science, Kannur University Volume -4, Issue 2, Page No 78-91, ISSN 2583-2697 December 2024.
16. Shaharban V and Anjima P – ‘Nurturing Minds : prioritizing maternal mental health for healthier families’, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138, April 2025, Volume 12, Issue 2, page no 923-926, April 2025.
17. Agnes Jose and Shaharban. V – ‘Reimagining migration : permanent residency aspiration and return trends among Kerala’s migrants, International Journal of Research and analytical reviews E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138, vol 12, issue 3, July 2025.