Dr.Surendran Cherukodan
Assistant Librarian (Sr. Scale).
School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-682022, Kerala, India. scherukodan@gmail.com
Contact Number 9447579411
Qualifications
PhD (Cochin University of Science and Technology)
MLISc (University of Calicut)
MA Sociology (Indira Gandhi National University)
Experience
22 Years of Service in Cochin University of Science and Technology
Areas of Interest
UGC-CARE List, Scopus, Web of Science, Academic Publishing, Research Productivity, Google Scholar, Google Books, DSpace software
Academic Integrity, CUSAT
Member, Cochin University Academic Integrity Panel 2023
International Journal Articles
1. Sheeja, N. K., Susan Mathew, and Surendran Cherukodan. "Impact of scholarly output on university ranking." Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication (2018).
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/GKMC-11-2017-0087
2. Cherukodan, Surendran. "Adoption of DSpace by Indian libraries." Program (2016).
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/PROG-08-2014-0059
3. Cherukodan, Surendran, G. Santhosh Kumar, and S. Humayoon Kabir. "Using open source software for digital libraries." The Electronic Library (2013). https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/02640471311312393
4. NK Sheeja, SM K, S Cherukodan " Growth and dimensions of monkeypox research: a scientometrics study", Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/GKMC-04-2023-0120/full/html
PhD Thesis
Measuring the Maturity of Open Source Software for Digital Libraries : a Case Study of DSpace
International Conference Papers
1. Scholarly Communication and Institutional Ranking: A Study Based on NIRF -International Caliber 2017, Anna University, Chennai
2. Research Productivity of Universities in Kerala: Growth and Trends- International Caliber 2015, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
3. Analytical Study of Typographical Errors in OPACS and Corrective Measures- International Caliber 2013, Inflibnet Centre, Ahemedabad.
4. Collection and Assets Management: One University Library’s Journey to the Future-International Caliber 2013, Inflibnet Centre, Ahemedabad.
5. The Development and Promotion of ETDs in Kerala - International Caliber 2011, Goa University, Goa.
Reviewer to
The Electronic Library (Emeraldinsight Database, Great Britain)
Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication (Emeraldinsight Database, Great Britain)
DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (New Delhi)
Resource Person 2023
2023 December 16- UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala" Identifying Quality Journals for Publication (Refresher Course in Library and Information Science).
2023 December 15- UGC-HRDC, Bhrathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, "Electronic Resources for Research" for the UGC- Sponsored Online Refresher Course in Digital Education (Multidisciplinary).
2023 December 12- Government College, Chittur, Palakkad "Quality Journals for Publication" Resources for Research" (National Level Seminar on Research to Publications org. by the PG Department of Commerce)
2023 December 1- Campus Library, University of Kerala "Academic Publishing: Journals, Metrics and Visibility (For Research Scholars of all subjects).
2023 November 23- School of Engineering Library (National Workshop Under TEQIP-III) "Electronic Resources for Research: Platforms, Access and Metrics" (For Research Scholars and Teachers).
2023 November 20- Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, (Library and IQAC) "The Metrics in Academic Publishing " (For Research Scholars, PG Students and Teachers).
2023 November 13- Malabar College of Advanced Studies, Vengara (Research Council and IQAC) "Identifying Quality Journals for Publication: Scopus,Web of Science and UGC-CARE" (For Faculty Members).
2023- May 12- Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, "Different Approaches to identifications of Medical Journals for Publication " (For Doctors)
2023- April 4- Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, - Medical Library Association- "Different Approaches to identifications of Medical Journals for Publication " (For Doctors)
2023- February 17- KKTM Government College, Pullut, Kodungallur, - Research Committee & IQAC Lecture Series "Different Approaches to identify Quality Journals for Publication " (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
2023- February 15- School of Engineering Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-22 - Teqip Webinar on Academic Publishing: Resources, Platforms and Metrics (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars). (Online).
2023- January 24- Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology - Cohin University of Science and Technology - "Exploring Explicit Knowledge at CUSAT" (For B.Tech Students).
2023- January 25- Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars' Senthikumara Nadar College - Digital Pedagogy and Open Source Tools for Effective Teaching Learning and Research"- National Workshop. " "Tools used for searching online journals for effective publication" (For Faculty Members, PG Students and Research Scholars).
2023- January 21- Bhavan's N.A Palkhiwala Academy for Advanced Legal Studies and Research, Ramanattukara - "Approaching Quality Journals in Law and Related Subjects " (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
2023- January 7 - WMO College, Muttil, Wayanad- Academic Publishing: Resources and Platforms" (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
Resource Person 2022
1.2022- December 12 - St. Teresa's College (autonomous) ,Ernakulam - Invited Talk on " The Metrics in Academic Publishing" (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
2.2022- October 21 - St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut, - Faculty Orientation Programme on "Approaches to Quality Publications " (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
3. 2022- October 15 - PG Department of Commerce and Management Studies, NASRA College of Arts and Science, Tirurkad, Malappuram- Invited Talk on "Gateway to Research and UGC CARE publications & Research Ethics " (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
4. 2022- August 25 - Department of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Invited Talk on "Electronic Databases and Resources for Research" (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars of the Department).
5. 2022- August 17 - College Library and Research Promotion Council, MES College, Marampally- Invited Talk on Identifying Quality Journals for Publishing your articles" (For Faculty Members and Research Scholars).
6.2022- July 29 - Department of Chemistry, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamali - State Level Seminar on Qualitative Research: Methods and Methodology (For PG Students of Chemistry).
7. 2022- July 27 - Library in Association with IQAC (QE Series), Carmel College, (Autonomous), Mala. - Praxis of Journals: A journey of Knowledge to UGC-CARE List/Scopus/Web of Science. (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
8. 2022- July 26 -Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology -Exploring Explicit Knowledge at CUSAT (For MSc (CS) and MCA students).
9. 2022- July 19 - IQAC (QE Series), Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikkode-Choose Your Journal: UGC-CARE List/Scopus/Web of Science. (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
10. 2022- June-02 -School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology -Enhancing Quality Research Outputs: Approaching Quality Journals. (For Research Scholars).
11. 2022- May-21 -Department of English and Foreign Languages, Cochin University of Science and Technology -Online Research Strategies in Humanities and Publishing articles in Authentic Journals. (Online) (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
12. 2022-April 24-25- Lincoln University College Marian Research Centre, Marian College, Kuttikkanam -Enhancing Quality Research Outputs- Approaching Quality Journals- (For Research Supervisors and Scholars).
13. 2022- April 21 - University of Calicut- University Library-Online Workshop on Research and Publication Ethics- on-Research Metrics. (Online) (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
14. 2022- April 19 - University of Calicut- University Library-Online Workshop on Research and Publication Ethics- on-UGC CARE List and selection of journals. (Online) (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
15. 2022-April 11 to 13 (three days) - Kannur University -Directorate of Research- Research Conclave 2022- to all Supervising Teachers and Research Scholars-on- Enhancing Quality Research Outputs- Approaching Quality Journals- (For Research Supervisors and Scholars).
16. 2022-Feb 25- UGC-HRDC -Bharathidasan University- UGC-Sponsored Online Interaction Programme for Ph.D. Research Scholars- on-Identifying Quality Journals for Publication-(Online). (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
17. 2022-Janu-20- UGC-HRDC -Bharathidasan University- UGC-Sponsored Online Short Term Course in Research and Publication Ethics -on-Approaches to Quality Journals (Online). (For Faculty members & Research Scholars).
Resource Person 2021
2021-Nov-15- UGC-HRDC -Bharathidasan University - UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Library & Information Science- on- UGC CARE List: Perspectives, Prospects, Issues and Concerns. (For Faculty members).
2021-Nov-11- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education, Coimbatore, Resource Person for the National Webinar on "Identify and Publish Research Papers in UGC-CARE journals" (For Faculty members).
2021 -September 11-12 December 28- In the Two-Week Interdisciplinary Online FDP for College Teachers. Topic of Talk: Productive Research-Role of Journal Indexing and Scientometrics Organised jointly by five colleges including Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara and Christ College, Iringalakkuda.
2021 -August 12 - National Webinar on Online Tools for Higher Education and Research at Little Flower College, Guruvayoor.
2021 -July 30 - Quantitative Analysis of Research Productivity: Role of Journal Indexing and Scientometrics in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Academic Research: Methods & Strategies; Funding; Publishing in Indexed Journals" organized by the KMEA Research and Consultancy Council (KRCC), KMEA Engineering College, Edathala, Ernakulam.
Resource Person 2020
2020 -June 27- National Webinar on Google Scholar and Google Books- Conducted by Kerala Library Professional Organisation (KELPRO) on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -June 28- National Webinar on Google Scholar and Google Books- Conducted by Kerala Library Professional Organisation (KELPRO). II nd Day on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 4- CUSAT Webinar on Google Scholar and Google Books- Conducted by School of Engineering Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 7- Webinar on Online Tools for Research - Conducted by Albertian Institute of Technology (AISAT), Kalamassery, Cochin on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 10- Webinar on New Platforms of Academic Reading and Learning - Conducted by the NSS College, Rajakumari, Idukki on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 14- Webinar on Google Scholar and Google Books - Conducted by the Department o Computer Science & Central Library of JPM College, Kattappana in collaboration with Jaul Paul B.Ed College on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 23 - Webinar on Online Resources for Higher Education and Research - Conducted by the Library of Baselius College, Kottayam on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 27- Webinar on Online Tools for Higher Education and Research - Conducted by the Naipunya School of Management, Cherthala on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -July 29- Webinar on Electronic Resources for Teaching and Learning - Conducted by the Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -Aug 28- Electronic Resources for Engineering Students for the B.Tech students of CUSAT. Conducted by the TEQIP Phase III, School of Engineering, CUSAT.
2020 -September 14- Webinar on Google Scholar and Google Books for the students of the Centre for Research & Education for Social Transformation (CREST), Kozhikkode on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -October 10- Webinar on Online Tools for Higher Education and Research: Google Scholar and Google Books at St. Xavier's College for Women, Aluva as part of Library Week celebrations during October12-16, 2020. on Google Meet Platform.
2020 -November 13 - Webinar on Online Tools and Platforms for Academic Writing and Publishing in English Literature and Allied Areas at St. Xavier's College For Women, Aluva, organised by the Post Graduate Department of English and Research Centre on on Google meet Platform.
2020 -November 18 - Webinar on Online Tools for Higher Education and Research at Pavanatma College, Murickassery, organised jointly by Research and PG Department of Commerce and Claritas Academy.
2020 -December 20 - Webinar on Online Tools for Research at the Department of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-22.
2020 -December 21 - National Webinar on Online Tools for Education and Research: Google Scholar and Google Books at MES College, Erumely on Webex Platform, Organised by the College Library and IQAC.
2020 -December 28- National Webinar on Online Tools for Qualitiative Research and Knowledge Dissemination at Carmel College, Mala. Organised by the College Library and IQAC.
Resource Person 2019
2019- Resource persons for the One Week Training Programme for Teachers, Research Scholars and Technical Staff organised by the Division of Information Technology, School of Engineering, CUSAT on 7-7-2019. Topic: Electronic Resources for Research and Scholarly Publishing Platforms.
2019 - Delivered an Invited Talk on "Google Books and Google Scholar for Teaching learning and Research at Government Arts and Science College, Calicut on 25-6-2019
2019- Resource Person for the Two-Day National Workshop on "Academic Publishing" organised by the Department of Hindi, Cochin University of Science and Technology during 27-28 May 2019.
2019- Resource Person for the subject Open Education Resources for the UGC- Sponsored Short Term Courses in MOOCs, E-Content Development and Open Education Resources conducted by the UGC-HRDC ,Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu on 16-02-2019 for 57 teachers from various subject fields.
2019- Resource Person for the subject E-Resources for Research for the one week national workshop on Applied Research Methodology in Education/Psychology/Physical Education for Research Scholars and Supervising Guides organised by the Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on 11-2-2019.
2019- Invited Talk on "Google Scholar, Google Books and Electronics Resources" for Selected Students of Pazhassiraja College, Pulpally, Wynad Kerala as part of their educational visit to CUSAT Campus on 24-1-2019 to know various departments, labs and library.
2019- Resource person for the One-Day National Workshop on " Developing Digital Libraries Using DSpace" Organised by the Kerala Library Professionals Association at Model Finishing School, Thiruvanandapuram on 6-1-2019.
Resource Person 2018
2018- Invited Talk on "Research Productivity of Christ College, Irnjalakkuda, Kerala" as part of the National Seminar on 17-12-2018..
2018- Invited Talk on "Online Tools for Enhancing Scholarly Productivity by Environmental Scientists" at School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, for the teachers and research scholars on 12-12-2018 as part of the Wednesday Seminar.
2018- Invited Talk on "Enhancing Scholarly Productivity and Visibility for Institutional Ranking and Accreditation" at St.Teresa's College, Ernakulam for the teachers and research scholars on 24-10-2018.
2018- Resource person for the Two-Day National Workshop on " Developing ETD Using DSpace" Organised by the Central Library, Alagappa University, Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu during 12-13 October 2018.
Resource Person 2017
2017- Workshop on "ICT Tools for Researchers" on 28-7-2017 at St.Joseph College, Iringalakkuda as part of the Two-Day National Workshop on for research scholars -Scholar Summit-
2017- Invited Lecture on "Electronic Resources for Writing History" on 14-2-2017 at the Department of History, Pazhassiraja College, Pulpally, Wynad as part of the Two-Day National Workshop on " Research Methodology in History"
2017- A session on "Online Tools for Researchers" on 25-8-2017 in the UGC –Sponsored Two-Day Workshop on “Empirical Research in Legal Studies and Social Sciences” conducted at School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology during 25th & 26th August, 2017 .
Resource Person 2014-16
2016- National Workshop on Digital Preservation Management: An advanced training on Digital Libraries using DSpace At CIRM Lab on 23 & 24 July 2016 at Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM) Lab, CUSAT.
2014- Two-Day National Workshop on DSpace open source software in March, 22-23, 2014 at Division of Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, CUSAT. Resource Persons: Dr.G Santhosh Kumar, P.P Vinod Kumar, Dr.Surendran Cherukodan.
Organising Secretary/Co-ordinator
1. 2007- One Day workshop on Koha Open Source Software (Windows Version) at Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM) Lab, CUSAT on 21-11-2007. Resource Persosn Vimal Kumar, V. (This may be the first organised workshop on Koha in Kerala).
2. 2008- Two-Day National Workshop on DSpace Open Source Software for Building Institutional Repositories and Digital Libraries on 24-25 March 2008. Resource Persosn- G.Santhosh Kumar (South Indian Ambassodor, DSpace).
3. 2009- One-Week Training Programme on the Applications of ICTs in Libraries from 15-20 June 2009 under the banner of Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE), CUSAT at CIRM Lab. Resource persosns: G.Santhosh Kumar, Vimal Kumar, Dr.M.Bhasi, B.Ramesh Babu etc.
4. 2009- National Library Week Talk by noted writer and critic Dr.Sukumar Azhikkode on 18-11-2009 under the Banner of School of Engineering Library CUSAT.
5. 2010- National Science Day Celebrations- Conducted Essay Contest for the Staff and Students of CUSAT on "Gender Equity for Prosperity with peace", followed by a Talk by Prof. Shamim Aliyar in the presence of Registrar, CUSAT and Principal SOE. The event was supported by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and the Department of Science and Technology, Goverment of India.
6. 2011-Two-Day Workshop on Koha Open Source ILS on 11-12 March 2011 at the International School of Photonics, CUSAT under the banner of Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE), CUSAT. Number of Participants 35. Resource Persosns- 1.A.J Thomson 2. Vimal Kumar V. 3.Dr.Veerankutty Chelayattakot
7. 2014- Two-Day National Workshop on DSpace open source software in March, 22-23, 2014 at Division of Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, CUSAT. Resource Persons: Dr.G Santhosh Kumar, P.P Vinod Kumar, Dr.Surendran Cherukodan.
8. 2016- National Workshop on Digital Preservation Management: An advanced training on Digital Libraries using DSpace At CIRM Lab on 23 & 24 July 2016 at Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM) Lab, CUSAT.
9. 2018 - Two Day National Workshop on "DSpace Software: Digital Collection Building and Archiving" under TEQIP Phase III at School of Engineering on 10-11, November 2018.
10. 2019 - Organised Erudite Lecture on Research Methodology by Delft University Associate Professor Bert Enserink on 6-2-2019 at School of Engineering in Association with the Division of Civil Engineering, CUSAT.
11. 2019 - Organised Five-Day National Training Course on Library Automation and Digitisation" conducted under Teqip Phase III during 25-29 May at CIRM Lab, CUSAT.
12. 2021- March 20- Organised one day Webinar on Mendeley Reference Manager for Research Scholars on Zoom Platform. Resource Person- A Binu, Assistant Professor, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi.