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144 Articles
13 Books
4 Projects
16 Awards

Prof Gopa Kumar G

 Vice Chancellor
Central University of Kerala

Publications

  • 144
    Journal Articles
  • 13
    Book
  • 4
    Projects
  • 16
    Awards

Co-author Network

Expertise

Political Science

1. International Relations State Politics in India 2. Comparative Politics (with focus on the political systems of Canada, Australia, USA, India, France, UK, and China).

Personal Information

Prof Gopa Kumar G

1951 Male
Vice Chancellor, Central University Of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye
Kasaragod, Kerala, INDIA - 671316

Experience

  • Vice Chancellor

    Department of International Relations and Politics

    Central University of Kerala,Kasaragod

Qualification

  • PhD

    University of Kerala

Honours and Awards

2017

Shastri Mobility Fellowship-University of Calgary, Canada

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2013

ICSSR Senior Fellow (2013 – 2014)

ICSSR (at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala)

2011

UGC Emeritus Fellow (2011-2013)

UGC (at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala)

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2017

Shastri Mobility Fellowship-University of Calgary, Canada

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2013

ICSSR Senior Fellow (2013 – 2014)

ICSSR (at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala)

2011

UGC Emeritus Fellow (2011-2013)

UGC (at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala)

2010

Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Songkla University, Thailand

2010

Visiting Research Fellow, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

University of New South Wales, Australia

2009

Senior Fellow, Australia-India Council, 2009

Visited Australia and affiliated to Monash University, Melbourne during June-July, 2009 to study on “Australian Multiculturalism and its Linkages with Federalism”. Visited other Universities like Australian National University, Canberra, University of New South Wales, Sydney, University of South Australia, Adelaide and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne

2006

Faculty Enrichment Fellowship (Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowship)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Award to work on “Canadian Foreign Policy in the Era of Globalization", at Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada during July-August 2006.

2003

Visiting Faculty, School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University, USA

Claremont Graduate University, USA (Taught a course on Democratic Decentralization in India and USA during Fall Semester, 2003)

2002

Fulbright Award, USA

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2001

Visiting Faculty, University of Calgary, Canada

University of Calgary, Canada (Taught two courses and researched on "Canadian Multiculturalism")

2000

Visiting Fellow, Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowship

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (Worked on “Canadian Multiculturalism and its linkages with Federalism”.)

1998

Salzburg Fellow, Austria

Salzburg Global Seminar

1998

Fulbright Visiting Lecturer,Department of Political sciences And Policy, Claremont Graduate University California, USA (Fall 1998)

Claremont Graduate University California, USA (Worked on “Comparative Public Policy: A Third World Perspective”)

1996

International Visitorship program in USA

USA (Participated in the International Visitorship program on “U.S Federalism” organized by USIA, Washington DC, and Lafayette College, Easton at Colorado, USA during June-August 1996)

1990

UGC-Indo-French Cultural Exchange Award

University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (Visited Paris and affiliated to Maison De’Sciences De’ l Home)

1988

UGC-Research Scientist

University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (Worked on “ A Comprehensive Study on Comparative Politics” in the University of Kerala)

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2016

Cuba's Socio- Political Strategies in the Era of Globalization

University of Kerala,Satheesh Kumar P K

2014

Indian Diaspora in US: The Interface of Ethnicity and Politics

University of Kerala,Sandhya S. Nair

2013

Decentralization and Development in Kerala: A Study of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation:1995-2005

University of Kerala,Hari Kumar S.L.

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2016

Cuba's Socio- Political Strategies in the Era of Globalization

University of Kerala,Satheesh Kumar P K

2014

Indian Diaspora in US: The Interface of Ethnicity and Politics

University of Kerala,Sandhya S. Nair

2013

Decentralization and Development in Kerala: A Study of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation:1995-2005

University of Kerala,Hari Kumar S.L.

2012

Problems of Self Financing Professional Higher Education in Kerala : A Political Economy Analysis

University of Kerala,Nithya N.R.

2011

Strategic Dimensions of Sino-US Relations on South Asian Security in the Post Cold War Period

University of Kerala,Anil Kumar P

2010

Administrative Efficiency and E-Governance: The Case Study of Kerala

University of Kerala,Asha Lekshmi B.S.

2009

Globalization and Common Property Resource and Human Rights; Case Studies of Water Rights Struggles in India

University of Kerala,Rose Mary

2008

A Study on the Problem of Cross -Border Terrorism in Indo-Pakistan Relations

University of Kerala,Rekha Nair R.

2007

Socio-Economic Problems of Beedi Workers: A Comparative Study of Organised and Unorganized Sectors in North Malabar

University of Kerala,Muralidharan Nambiar

2004

Nuclear Proliferation in South Asia: A Study of US Policy Responses to Indian and Pakistani Nuclear Programmes during the Clinton Administration

University of Kerala,Manikantan

2004

The Impact of People’s Planning on Scheduled Castes in Kerala during IXth Plan: A Study of Kollam district

University of Kerala,Mohana Kumar K.

2002

Youth and Politics in Kerala: A Study of DYFI

University of Kerala,Girija R.

2002

Decentralization and Development in North Malabar during the Eighth and Ninth Plan

University of Kerala,Basheer A.

2002

Conflict Resolution and Federal Politics in India : A Case for Inter State Council

University of Kerala,Mohan Varughese

2002

The Quebec Problem and the future of Multiculturalism in the Canadian society

University of Kerala,Lal M.A.

2001

Politics of National Educational Policy: A Study since 1986

University of Kerala,Sreekumar P.T.

2000

Re-orientation of India’s Foreign Policy Strategy: A Case Study of Indo-Israeli Relations

University of Kerala,Sreekantan Nair R.

1999

Politico-Military Strategies of the US towards the Middle East: A Case Study of Gulf War 1991

University of Kerala,Vinodan C.

1998

The Nair Service Society and Kerala Politics Since1970: A study

University of Kerala,Yamuna Devi S.

1998

Effects of Modernization on Backward Communities in Kerala: A Study of Viswakarma Community

University of Kerala,Vikraman Achary N.

1998

A Study of the State of Political Economy and Class Contradictions in Central Bihar

University of Kerala,Jose J. Nedumpara

1994

Problems of Traditional Fishermen Community in Kerala

University of Kerala,Jacob Mani

1993

Trade Union as a factor in Political Socialization: A Study of its role in FACT, Kerala

University of Kerala,Moni Susan Thomas

1991

Tourism Management and Administrative Problems in Kerala

University of Kerala,Muraleedharan Menon K.

1990

Socio-Political Change in Rural Kerala during the Sixth Plan: An Anatomy of Development Administration

University of Kerala,Rajendra Pillai N.

1990

Political Modernisation of Nadar Community: A Comparative Study of Kerala and Tamil Nadu

University of Kerala,Sadanandan G.

1989

Impact of Hindu Nationalism on Kerala Society and Politics: A Study of RSS

University of Kerala,Jayaprasad K.

1987

Voting behaviour in Kanyakumari District: A Study of 1984 Elections

University of Kerala,Vijaya Natharaj P.S

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Membership In Professional Bodies

Board of Studies in West Asian Studies, University of Calicut

Former Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, University of Mysoure

Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

Member

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Board of Studies in West Asian Studies, University of Calicut

Former Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, University of Mysoure

Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

Member

Post-Graduate Board of Studies, University of Kerala

Former Chairman

Board of Studies in West Asian Studies, University of Calicut.

Former Chairman

Post Graduate Board of Studies, University of Mysoure

Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

Member

Post-Graduate Board of Studies, University of Kerala.

Former Chairman

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kerala

Former Dean

International Board of Editors, International Journal of South Asian Studies

Member

Research Council, University of Kerala

Former Member

Network for the Study of Indian Democracy, New Delhi

Member

First and Second Court of the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragode

Member

Association of Political Scientists, Kerala

President

Kerala State Higher Education Council Committee to “Review the Policy on Higher Education”.

Former Member

Joint Panel of ICMR and ICSSR to promote Social and Behavioural Research and Policy in Health Services, New Delhi

Member

Consultative Committee to frame the Course on International Relations and Politics, Central University of Kerala ,Kasaragode

Former Member

Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry

Eminent Scholar

Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Trivandrum

Governing Council Member

Advisory Board, Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi

Member

Executive Council, Central University of Gujarat

Member

Indian Political Science Association (IPSA)

Life Member

Indian Association for Canadian Studies

Life Member

American Political Science Association

Member

South India American Studies Network

Former President

International Studies Association Wisconsin, USA

Member

Centre for Multilevel Federalism, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi

Honorary Senior Fellow

Indo-American Centre for International Studies, Hyderabad

Life Member

Kerala Chapter of South Indian American Studies Network

Former President

Lokniti, Explorations for Comparative Democracy

Former State Co-ordinator (Kerala)

Indian Institute of Public Administration

Life Member

Indian Institute of Public Administration, Kerala Branch

Former Vice President

Inter Disciplinary Studies

Life Member

Institute for the Study of Developing Areas.

Former Acting Chairman

Kerala International Centre

Permanent Invitee

Post Graduate Board of Studies in Humanities, Indian Institute of Space Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Former Member

Post Graduate Board of Studies, Pondicherry University

Former Member

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Membership In Committees

Expert Member to review international Project in Social Sciences, Organized by Europe and ICSSR in Paris

Expert Member

Curriculum Revision Committee, IGNOU, New Delhi

Expert Member

Academic Staff Colleges in various Refresher courses in Mysore, Pondicherry Central University Goa, Madras, Tirupathi, Kerala, Calicut and M.G. Universities, Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Trichur, and SCERT, Kerala

Resource Person

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Expert Member to review international Project in Social Sciences, Organized by Europe and ICSSR in Paris

Expert Member

Curriculum Revision Committee, IGNOU, New Delhi

Expert Member

Academic Staff Colleges in various Refresher courses in Mysore, Pondicherry Central University Goa, Madras, Tirupathi, Kerala, Calicut and M.G. Universities, Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Trichur, and SCERT, Kerala

Resource Person

Kerala State during National Elections of 1996, 1998 and 1999, 2004 and Kerala Assembly Elections of 2001, 2006 - grand social science survey project of the of Centre for Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi.

Co-ordinator

Conducted Quiz Programmes, Special Talks and Political Analysis in AIR, Doordarshan, Asianet, Kairali, Amrita TV, Reporter, India Vision, IBN-CNN, ACV, etc

Resource Person

for IAS & IPS Officers in various training programmes conducted by IMG, Trivandrum.

Guest Faculty

Various Refresher Courses in Political Science and Human Rights organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kerala.

Co-ordinator

University of New South Wales, Australia (2010-2012)

Visiting Research Fellow

Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Trichur

Consultant

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Research Projects

UGC - Special Assistance Program (DRS-1)

Funding Agency : UGC

Bridging the Gaps in Political Science: Methodology and Values

Funding Agency : University of Kerala, India and Claremont Graduate University, California, USA

Dimensions of Coalition Politics in Kerala

Funding Agency : UPIASI

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UGC - Special Assistance Program (DRS-1)

Funding Agency : UGC

Bridging the Gaps in Political Science: Methodology and Values

Funding Agency : University of Kerala, India and Claremont Graduate University, California, USA

Dimensions of Coalition Politics in Kerala

Funding Agency : UPIASI

Problems of Rehabilitation of Gulf Returnees and Issues in Policy Making

Funding Agency : ICSSR

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Publications (166)

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