Dr. Saikumari. V

@srmeaswari.ac.in

Professor and Head at Department of Management Studies
Dr. Saikumari. V

Dr. Saikumari. V


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Senior academic leader, researcher, mentor, and consultant with 28+ years of experience across higher education, institutional administration, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship development, and research supervision. Proven expertise in building institutions, driving academic excellence, strengthening industry–academia partnerships, securing funded projects, and mentoring doctoral scholars. Actively engaged in international teaching, research, and editorial responsibilities.

EDUCATION

D.Litt. – Organizational Psychology
Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) – Entrepreneurship (USA)
Ph.D. – Management & Administration
M.B.A. – Marketing
PGDCS – Computer Science
TISS Iron lady certification
CAMI certification
Harvard certification

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Marketing, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Strategy and Management
8

Scopus Publications

22

Scholar Citations

3

Scholar h-index

Scopus Publications

  • QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI MAPPING AND STATISTICAL MODELING OF COMPLEX TRAITS USING GENOMIC DATA
    Narayana Varalakshmi Akula, Anusha A. T. M. K, Thilagavathi T, Nesamani Daniel Ponraj, Saikumari V
    Genetics and Molecular Research, 2026
    Complex traits are affected by several genetic loci, and also complex interactions of the genotype and environment, and thus their accurate prediction is a major challenge of genomic studies research. This paper hypothesises a combined methodology that consists of quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and statistical modelling to describe and forecast complex traits with high-dimensional genomic data. After quality control, probable minor allele frequency filtering and missing data imputation were applied, a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) dataset containing 3, 200 samples and 52, 400 filtered markers were used. A mixed linear model (MLM) was utilised to estimate the effects of a population structure and kinship in genome-wide QTL mapping to effectively identify important loci. The identified QTLs were then introduced as input features in statistical and machine learning analyses including linear regression, random forest, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) in predicting phenotypic characteristics. Cross-validation indices like RMSE and coefficient of determination (R 2 ) were used to assess the model performance. The highest predictive accuracy (R 2 = 0.87, RMSE = 2.05) was obtained with the use of the XGBoost model which was better than the classification with the help of traditional linear techniques. The findings reveal that the combination of QTL mapping and machine learning can substantially increase the accuracy of predictions and predetermine the discovery of biologically important genomic areas. This model offers an efficient and scalable method of new breeding that utilises genomics in the study of complex traits.
  • Socially Transmitted Migration Routes and Role as Conservation Assets in A Shifting Climate Envelope
    Dr.V. Saikumari, K. Divyasree, R.D. Kirubavarhini, S. Lakshana
    Journal of Animal Environment, 2025
    Migration routes play a vital role in species survival by providing key resources such as food, breeding areas, and favourable climates. Climate change, however, is disrupting these routes, posing a significant threat to biodiversity. The paper explores the socially transmitted migration routes (STMRs), in which migration knowledge is learned socially, and how it is resilient in response to climate change. Together with the climate models, this study simulates the impact of mild, moderate, and extreme climate change conditions on the migration paths using long-term tracking data of migratory birds and terrestrial mammals. The findings indicate that the species that depend on STMRs are more resilient than those that depend on genetically inherited pathways. Particularly, species with STMRs had greater viability of their migration routes, with some species, such as migratory birds, having 95% viability in a moderate climate change but reducing to 55% in harsh environments, and other species, taking genetically inherited routes, having a viability that decreases 90% to 40%. Besides, conservation measures like the establishment of protected migration corridors and improved social learning networks were modelled and led to the increase of migration routes' viability by 20 % and species resilience by 30 %. These results indicate the importance of social learning in climate change adaptation and the imperative of conserving migration routes, which are socially transmitted as a component of conservation measures. The paper stresses that future conservation plans should consider adaptive management and real-time monitoring in order to conserve these valuable corridors as the climate keeps evolving very fast.
  • Urban Heat Islands as Evolutionary Laboratories for Rapid Thermal Adaptation in Synanthropic Birds
    Dr.V. Saikumari, Mrinalini Ramesh, Roopa. S. Hiremath
    Journal of Animal Environment, 2025
    City heat islands (UHIs) are localized areas of high temperature that introduce special ecological stress to synanthropic birds that coexist with humans. These natural environments are adapting to rapidly changing thermal conditions, providing an appropriate background for observing evolutionary adaptation. This research examines, in the long term, the phenotypic and behavioral adaptations of bird populations living in urban areas to heat stress, as well as the main physiological characteristics, including basal metabolic rate, evaporative cooling efficiency, and thermal tolerance limits. Twelve species of the synanthropic species were observed in five metropolitan regions, with temperature loggers, observations of behaviour, and repeated tests of heat tolerance. Mixed-effects models and survival analyses showed significant interspecific differences in adaptation rates. The birds in the central urban areas had more evaporative cooling ability (mean change = 18.4% p < 0.01) and less activity in the extreme heat durations, as compared to the peri-urban ones. Moreover, genetic sampling reported early indicators of selection in thermoregulation-related loci in the rapidly adapted species. These findings indicate that UHIs act as evolutionary laboratories, which encourage rapid thermal adjustment through phenotypic plasticity and embryonic genetic modification. The paper emphasizes the significance of urban microclimate heterogeneity in determining adaptive patterns and lays emphasis on how synanthropic species may be used as prototype systems to evaluate evolutionary dynamics to climate change. Further study involving longitudinal genetic tracking and experimental manipulation of thermal conditions is advised to identify a means of separating a plastic and heritable response. The conservation and urban planning strategies must take into account the importance of the thermal variability of microhabitat in promoting the resilience of avians in progressively urbanized environments.
  • Predicting Wildlife Refugia in Hyperfragmented Tropical Forests Using Microclimate Mosaics and Fine-Scale Movement Patterns
    Dr.V. Saikumari
    Journal of Animal Environment, 2025
    The fragmentation of habitats in tropical forests alters microclimatic conditions and connectivity for movement, making it very challenging for wildlife. The key to successful conservation planning is thus in identifying climate-buffered refugia in hyperfragmented landscapes. This paper forecasts wildlife havens by applying coarse-scale animal movement patterns and high-resolution microclimate mosaics on a hyper-fragmented tropical forest. The data included in situ microclimate sensor data (temperature and relative humidity), remotely sensed canopy structural data, and GPS telemetry from several forest-related vertebrate species. Refugia detection was performed using a machine-learning framework that linked microclimate stability indices to step-selection and movement-resistance models. Areas with low thermal variance, maintained humidity, and seasonal, multi-species use were described as refugial patches. Findings show that refugia covered 12.4% of total forest cover, yet supported 46.7% of all locations of all animals recorded. The average daytime temperatures in refugia were 2.8 °C colder (p < 0.001) than those in non-refugial patches, and the persistence of relative humidity across seasons was 19.3% greater. The movement analyses showed that the likelihood of animals choosing microclimate-stable corridors rose 1.9-fold (0.64, SD = 0.11), although the travel distance in microclimate-stable corridors also increased. Those who inhabited refugia had 31% lower thermal exposure variance and a higher 24% site fidelity than those who used more open patches. These results indicate that heterogeneity in microclimates, rather than patch size, is the sole determinant of refugia formation in hyperfragmented tropical forests. Combining microclimate mosaics and animal movement behaviour provides a robust mechanism for delineating functionally significant refugia and ranking conservation measures to achieve climate resilience in swiftly shifting tropical landscapes.
  • From data to decisions on artificial intelligence's influence on digital marketing research
    R. Arun, Shilpa Bhakar, Venkata Ramaiah Turlapati, P. Shanthi, V. Saikumari
    Optimizing Intelligent Systems for Cross Industry Application, 2024
    Digital marketing is transforming, spurred by the development of computers and algorithms capable of cognitive behavior, autonomous decision-making, and human oversight. The primary element behind this shift is artificial intelligence (AI). The potential of customizing artificial intelligence software to meet the individual needs and objectives of an organization can greatly benefit online enterprises. Despite being a nascent technology, artificial intelligence poses problems for firms seeking to distinguish themselves in fiercely competitive industries. However, its potential for being highly advantageous remains unchanged. If businesses lack a comprehensive understanding of the deployment of artificial intelligence, they may not be able to exploit its potential fully. Ongoing research is being conducted to enhance the dependability and ethical standards of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in response to concerns over ethics and privacy in AI.
  • Women Entrepreneurship Index Prediction Model with Automated Statistical Analysis
    V. Saikumari, V. Sunitha
    Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, 2023
    Recently, gender equality and women’s entrepreneurship have gained considerable attention in global economic development. Prior to the design of any policy interventions to increase women’s entrepreneurship, it is significant to comprehend the factors motivating women to become entrepreneurs. The non-understanding of the factors can result in the endurance of low living standards and the design of expensive and ineffectual policies. But female involvement in entrepreneurship becomes higher in developing economies compared to developed economies. Women Entrepreneurship Index (WEI) plays a vital role in determining the factors that enable the flourishment of high potential female entrepreneurs which enhances economic welfare and contributes to the economic and social fabric of society. Therefore, it is needed to design an automated and accurate WEI prediction model to improve women’s entrepreneurship. In this view, this article develops an automated statistical analysis enabled WEI predictive (ASA-WEIP) model. The proposed ASA-WEIP technique aims to effectually determine the WEI. The proposed ASA-WEIP technique encompasses a series of sub-processes such as pre-processing, WEI prediction, and parameter optimization. For the prediction of WEI, the ASA-WEIP technique makes use of the Deep Belief Network (DBN) model, and the parameter optimization process takes place using Squirrel Search Algorithm (SSA). The performance validation of the ASA-WEIP technique was executed using the benchmark dataset from the Kaggle repository. The experimental outcomes stated the better outcomes of the ASA-WEIP technique over the other existing techniques.
  • Effects of strontium-containing fluorophosphate glasses for enhancing bioactivity and enamel remineralization
    V. Dhivya, S. Mahalaxmi, K. Rajkumar, V.V. Premkumar, B. Saravanakarthikeyan, R. Karpagam, R. Priyatharshini, K. Sakthipandi, V. Saikumari, N. Vijay, G. Rajkumar
    Materials Characterization, 2021
  • A study on green banking practices in india and its initiations by Indian banks
    Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 2019

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Patent - Smart Automatic Lightweight Car Cover System,
    2025
  • Patent - Solar-Powered Projector System for Educational Institutions,
    2024
  • Patent - Intelligent AI System for dynamic internship and career placement matching for students.
    2024
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems: Insights from nature’s small-scale innovators
    D Saikumari.V
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 773-781 , 2024
    2024
  • Bio-inspired optimization: Harnessing nature’s efficiency for logistics and supply chain management
    D Saikumari.V
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 765-772. , 2024
    2024
  • Exploring organizational engagement: Insights into collaborative dynamics within biological systems
    D Saikumari.V.
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 752-764. , 2024
    2024
  • Genetic traits of fintech: Mapping India’s Economic evolution
    D Saikumari.V.
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences,, 736-751. , 2024
    2024
  • Design Patent Certification on International Kiosk for Ticket Sales
    D Saikumari V
    2023
  • WORKPLACE HEALTH AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
    D Saikumari.V
    International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences 11 (12) , 2023
    2023
  • A study on various internal communication channels and its impact on employee engagement
    D Saikumari V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN ALLTECHZ SOLUTIONS PVT LT
    D Saikumari V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY ON INNOVATION AND ITS CHALLENGES IN SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA
    D Saikumari V
    European Chemical Bulletin 12 (2) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY ON WORK LIFE BALANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: A HIGH GROWTH APPROACH IN THE CORPORATE WORLD
    D Saikumari V
    European Chemical Bulletin 12 (2) , 2023
    2023
  • Women Entrepreneurship Index Prediction Model with Automated Statistical Analysis.
    V Saikumari, V Sunitha
    Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 36 (2) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • A Study Of Work-Life Balance In Alltechzsolutions Pvt Ltd
    D SAIKUMARI. V
    Russian Law Journal , 2023
    2023
  • Study On Recruitment And Selection Process In L&amp;Tconstruction
    Dr.Saikumari.V
    Russian Law Journal , 2023
    2023
  • A Study On Innovation And Its Challenges In Sustainable Entrepreneurship In India
    D Saikumari.
    European Chemical Bulletin, Eu Eur. Chem. Bull, 2400 – 2409 , 2023
    2023
  • A study on work life balance and business development strategy: a high growth approach in the corporate world”
    D Saikumari.V
    European Chemical Bulletin, Eur. Chem. Bull. 12 , 2023
    2023
  • Women Entrepreneurship index prediction model withautomated statistical analysis
    D Saikumari.
    Tech science Press-Intelligent automation &amp; SoftComputing, 034-038 , 2023
    2023
  • Study On Recruitment And Selection Process In L&T Construction
    D Saikumari.V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11S), 1-5 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Women Entrepreneurship Index Prediction Model with Automated Statistical Analysis.
    V Saikumari, V Sunitha
    Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 36 (2) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Convergence in Effective Performance Appraisal System Technique: Foster Employee Involvement and Organizational Commitment Evidence from Indian SMEs
    D Saikumari.V
    Asian Journal of Research in Banking and Finance 7 (12), 87-110 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • ,“A Study On Effectiveness Of Competency Mapping Through Training And Development”,
    D SaiKumari.V
    Turkish Journal Of Computer and Mathematics Education 12 (11) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Challenges of eHealth and Current Developments in eHealth Applications: An Overview
    D Saikumari.V
    EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities 6 (3), e1 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Logistics and supply chain management
    D Saikumari.V
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • A Study On Demand Of Handmade Products With Reference To Chennai, Tamilnadu
    D Saikumari.V
    Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education 12 (6), 5404-5408 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • Study On Recruitment And Selection Process In L&T Construction
    D Saikumari.V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11S), 1-5 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Patent - Smart Automatic Lightweight Car Cover System,
    2025
  • Patent - Solar-Powered Projector System for Educational Institutions,
    2024
  • Patent - Intelligent AI System for dynamic internship and career placement matching for students.
    2024
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems: Insights from nature’s small-scale innovators
    D Saikumari.V
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 773-781 , 2024
    2024
  • Bio-inspired optimization: Harnessing nature’s efficiency for logistics and supply chain management
    D Saikumari.V
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 765-772. , 2024
    2024
  • Exploring organizational engagement: Insights into collaborative dynamics within biological systems
    D Saikumari.V.
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences, 752-764. , 2024
    2024
  • Genetic traits of fintech: Mapping India’s Economic evolution
    D Saikumari.V.
    African Journal Of Biological Sciences,, 736-751. , 2024
    2024
  • Design Patent Certification on International Kiosk for Ticket Sales
    D Saikumari V
    2023
  • WORKPLACE HEALTH AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
    D Saikumari.V
    International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences 11 (12) , 2023
    2023
  • A study on various internal communication channels and its impact on employee engagement
    D Saikumari V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN ALLTECHZ SOLUTIONS PVT LT
    D Saikumari V
    Russian Law Journal 11 (11) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY ON INNOVATION AND ITS CHALLENGES IN SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA
    D Saikumari V
    European Chemical Bulletin 12 (2) , 2023
    2023
  • A STUDY ON WORK LIFE BALANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: A HIGH GROWTH APPROACH IN THE CORPORATE WORLD
    D Saikumari V
    European Chemical Bulletin 12 (2) , 2023
    2023

Publications

● Dr. Saikumari. V.“Genetic traits of fintech: Mapping India’s Economic evolution”,African Journal Of Biological Sciences, ISSN No:2663-2187, .
● Dr. Saikumari. V.“Exploring organizational engagement: Insights into collaborative dynamics within biological systems”, African Journal Of Biological Sciences, ISSN, No:2663-2187, .
● Dr. Saikumari. V. “Bio-inspired optimization: Harnessing nature’s efficiency for logistics and supply chain management”, African Journal Of Biological Sciences, ISSN No:2663-2187, .
● Dr. Saikumari. V. Sunitha. V. “Women Entrepreneurship index prediction model withautomated statistical analysis”, Tech science Press-Intelligent automation & SoftComputing, Doi: 10.32604/.
● Dr. Saikumari. V , Sharon Sandra Y, Shreyaa Shrinidhi Y, Yogesh K, Thanushiya R“A study on work life balance and business development strategy: a high growth approach in the corporate world”, European Chemical Bulletin, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 (S3), 2316 – 2322DOI: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.
● Dr. Saikumari. V, Kajol Kamini .M, Ramadass .D, Anish .R.S, Vaishak Sundar .S “A Study On Innovation And Its Challenges In Sustainable Entrepreneurship In India”, European Chemical Bulletin, Eu Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 (S2), 2400 – 2409 Doi: 10.31838/Ecb/2023.12.

GRANT DETAILS

1. Neyveli Lignite Corporate (NLC)
2. Malaysian Organisation
3. Ashok Leyland (via BITS)
4.NFED
5. Unnati Kendra Gurus
6. National Productivity Council (NPC)
7. DST NIMAT - Organized 2 funded camps.
8. Vaisen India Pvt (Korea)
9. AICTE - Funded for Rs 20 Lakhs to support 9 startups.
10. The Week – Malayala Manorama
11. Dabur
12. Wipro
13. Atal Academy (RMK)
14.ARS Steel
15. Royal Enfield, Zustpe, TI Steps, Coda Coda
16. MSME

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

1.Employee Retention Mechanisms in Organizations
2. Network Financial Management Methodology based on E-Commerce
3. Interactive Kiosk for Ticket Sales
4. Intelligent AI System for Dynamic Internship and Career Placement Matching for Students
5. Solar-Powered Projector System for Educational Institutions
6. Smart Automatic Lightweight Car Cover System

CONSULTANCY

1. Neyveli Lignite Corporate (NLC)
2. Malaysian Organisation
3. Ashok Leyland (via BITS)
4.NFED
5. Unnati Kendra Gurus
6. National Productivity Council (NPC)
7. DST NIMAT
8. Vaisen India Pvt (Korea)
9. AICTE
10. The Week – Malayala Manorama
11. Dabur
12. Wipro
13. Atal Academy (RMK)
14.ARS Steel
15. Royal Enfield, Zustpe, TI Steps, Coda Coda
16. MSME

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

1. Harvard
2. ISDC
3. IBM
4. The Week - Malayala Manorama
5. NISM
6. Madras Management Association - MMA

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Director – Operations - Meenaa Techno Mediaa Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2007 – 2011)

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Guest Lectures:
● ITM B-School Chennai,
● CBS B School Chennai
● Great Lakes B-school Chennai
● St. Mary’s School of Management Studies, Chennai
● St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai
● Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai
● Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai
● Panimalar Institute of Management Studies and Computer Science, Chennai
● SRM Engineering College, Chennai
● Bharadidasan University
● NITTTR, Chennai.
● Vels University
● DB Vaishnav College
● NFED
Projects Completed:
● Resource person for Digitalization of India – Unnati Kendra Gurus -Training Program July 2016
● Resource person for FDP conducted by NFED on Research Methodology- 2014,15,16. & 2021
● Resource person for training program for MOP conducted by NFED on Entrepreneurship- 2021
● Resource person for WEDP conducted by SRM on Entrepreneurship- 2021
● Resource person FDP conducted by RMK sponsored by for Atal academy on Entrepreneurship- 2021
● Resource person FDP conducted by RMK sponsored by for Atal academy on Stress Management- 2021
Academics:
1.Editor-in-Chief - SAMZODHANA – Journal of Management Research
2. Editor - Glacier Journal Of Scientific Research
3. Editor - Jupiter Publications Consortium (JPC)
4. Reviewer - Elsevier
5. Reviewer - Oxford Press
6.Reviewer - IASTE
7. Board of Studies (BOS) - Anna University (MBA) and SMVEC Pondicherry (MBA / BBA / BCOM).
8. Doctoral Committee (DC) - Evaluates Ph.D. and M.Phil. theses for multiple institutions, including Vels University