Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Palthe Ramu Naik, Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Palthe Ramu Naik, Ph.D. Scholar (R191902) of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, successfully defended his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 9th October 2026, at 11:30 AM. His doctoral research is titled “Health Information Seeking Behaviour of Tribal People in Rayalaseema Region, Andhra Pradesh: A Study.” 

He presented his research work in detail and satisfactorily answered the questions and queries raised by the External Examiner and other participants during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Dr. Udayan Bhattacharrya, Professor, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, served as the External Examiner for the examination. Dr. V. K. Dhanyasree, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, served as the Convener of the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. The Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination was attended by the RAC members, faculty members, research scholars, postgraduate students, and other members of the academic community. 

The Department of Library & Information Science congratulates Mr. Palthe Ramu Naik on the successful completion of his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes him continued success in his academic and professional endeavours.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Ms. Mariam Bhanu M. A., Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Mariam Bhanu M. A., Ph.D. Scholar (R191906) of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, successfully defended her Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 12th August 2026, at 02:00 PM. Her doctoral research is titled “Role of Public Libraries in Sustainable Development of the Society in Kerala: A Study.” 

She presented her research work in detail and satisfactorily answered the questions and queries raised by the External Examiner and other participants during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Dr. Subarna Kumar Das, Professor, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, served as the External Examiner for the examination. Dr. V. K. Dhanyasree, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, served as the Convener of the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination.

The Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination was attended by the RAC members, faculty members, research scholars, postgraduate students, and other members of the academic community. The examination provided an opportunity for academic interaction and discussion on the research findings and their implications for the role of public libraries in sustainable development.

The Department of Library & Information Science congratulates Ms. Mariam Bhanu M. A. on the successful completion of her Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes her continued success in her academic and professional endeavours.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Ms. Rima Hazarika, Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Rima Hazarika, Ph.D. scholar in the Department, successfully defended her Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 5th August 2026, at 11:00 AM. Her doctoral thesis was titled "Mapping the Open Access Landscape of State and Central Universities in North-East India: Insights from OpenAlex".

She presented her research work in brief and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Prof. Sadanand Y. Bansode, Senior Professor & Dean, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, served as the External Examiner. Open Ph.D. defence was attended by 85 attendees, including 55 participants in person and 30 participants online. Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, served as the Convener of the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. The RAC Members Prof. Akhandanand Shukla, DLIS, CUTN and Prof. T. J. Abraham, Head, Dept. of English Studies, CUTN were also present during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce.

The Department congratulates Ms. Rima Hazarika on the successful completion of her Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes success in her future academic and professional endeavours.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department, successfully defended his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 06.05.2026 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was titled “Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach.”

Mr. Abhijit Roy presented his research work in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, served as the External Examiner for the examination. Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor and Research Supervisor, acted as the Convener of the Open Viva-Voce Examination.

The Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination was attended by the RAC members of the scholar; faculty members; research scholars from the Department and other departments; postgraduate students; non-teaching staff; and staff members from the Central Library. The examination was conducted in hybrid mode.

The Department congratulates Mr. Abhijit Roy on the successful completion of his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes him success in his future academic and professional endeavors.

Notification: Open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All,

This is to inform you that the open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy (R221901), PhD Scholar of the Department of Library & Information Science, has been scheduled on 6th May 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Smart Classroom of the Department. He is registered for the PhD programme under the supervision of Prof. Akhandanand Shukla. 

The open PhD Viva-Voce will be conducted in hybrid mode (offline/online). All faculty members, research scholars, and students are cordially invited to attend and participate in the examination.

The details of the Viva-Voce examination are as follows:

Title of the Thesis: Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach

Date & Time: 06 May 2026, 11:00 AM

Venue: Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN

Mode: Hybrid

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/wcm-xovi-wan

Thank you.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju, PhD Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended her open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 28th August 2025 at 11:00 AM. Her research topic was: "An Assessment of Health Information Poverty among Transgender Community in Kerala." Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju presented her research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh from the Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, served as the external examiner for the PhD viva-voce. Dr. Anila Sulochana, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. 

The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, RAC members of the scholar, faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library. The PhD viva-voce was conducted in hybrid mode.

The Department congratulates her on the successful completion of her Ph.D. viva-voce.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Suman Barath P., PhD Scholar

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Suman Barath P., Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 6th August 2025 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was: "Role of Public Libraries in Bridging the Digital Divide in Kerala: A Study based on Librarians' and Users' Perspectives." Mr. Suman Barath presented his research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. Udayan Bhattacharya from the Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, served as the external examiner for the viva. 

Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, other faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library.

The Department congratulates him on the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Abhijith B., PhD Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijith B., Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 22nd May 2025 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was: "Developing Ontology on the Contributions of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan in the Field of Library & Information Science." Mr. Abhijith presented his research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. R. K. Mahapatra from the Department of Library & Information Science, Agartala University, Tripura, served as the external examiner for the viva. 

Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. RAC members Prof. Akhandanand Shukla and Dr. Mamman P. Joseph were also present during the proceedings. The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, other faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library. 

The Department congratulates him on the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Sonteni Srinivas, PhD Scholar

Dear All, 

This is to inform you all that Mr. Sonteni Srinivas, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 14th August 2023 at 12:00 PM. The Scholar has elaborated on the research work and answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. N. Radhakrishnan from Department of Library & Information Science, Periyar University, Salem was the external examiner for his open Ph.D. viva-voce. Dr. Taddi Murali, Assistant Professor and Supervisor was the Convener of the function. The other members were Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Head of the Department. Research Scholars from the Department as well as from other departments, PG Students, Faculty Members, Non-teaching staff of the Department, and Central Library staff were present during the open Ph.D. viva-voce.

Department congrats to him for the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce. 

Thanks.

Open PhD Viva-Voce of Mr. Sonteni Srinivas, Ph. D. Scholar

Dear All, 

This is to notify you that the open viva-voce of Mr. Sonteni Srinivas, Ph. D. scholar of the Department has been scheduled to be held on 14th August 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Smart Classroom of the Department. He is registered for Ph.D. under Dr. Taddi Murali. His topic of the research is "A Study on Use Patterns of Electronic Resources in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Andhra Pradesh". 

The open Ph.D. viva-voce shall be conducted in hybrid mode (offline/online). All the faculty members, research scholars, and students are cordially invited to attend/ participate in the open Ph.D. viva-voce to be held at the above-mentioned place and time.

Thanks.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. H. Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed, PhD Scholar

Dear All,

This is to inform you all that Mr. H. Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 25th January 2023 on 11:00 AM. The Scholar has elaborated on the research work and answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. R. K. Mahapatra, Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Tripura University, Agartala was the external examiner for his open Ph.D. viva-voce. Dr. Anila Sulochana, Assistant Professor and Supervisor was the Convener of the function. The other members were Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Head of the Department. Research Scholars from the Department as well as from other departments, PG Students, Faculty Members, Non-teaching staff of the Department, and Central Library staff were present during the open Ph.D. viva-voce.

Department congrats to him for the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce.

Thanks.

Open PhD Viva-Voce of Mr. Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed, Ph. D. Scholar

Dear All, 

This is to notify you that the open viva-voce of Mr. Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed, Ph. D. scholar of the Department has been scheduled to be held on 25th January 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Smart Classroom of the Department. He is registered for Ph.D. under Dr. Anila Sulochana. His topic of the research is "Awareness and Usage of Open Access Resources among Faculties of Selected Central Universities in India". The open Ph.D. viva-voce shall be conducted in hybrid mode (offline/online).

All the faculty members, research scholars, and students are cordially invited to attend/ participate in the open Ph.D. viva-voce to be held at the above-mentioned place and time.

Thanks.

Successful Completion of Open Viva-Voce of Ms. Deepika R., M Phil Scholar

Dear All,

This is to inform you all that Ms. Deepika R., M. Phil. Scholar of Department successfully defended her M. Phil. open viva-voce held online through Google Meet on 28th April 2022. The scholar has elaborated the research work and answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. Chandrashekara M. was the external subject expert for her open viva-voce. Dr. K. G. Sudhier, the supervisor, acts as convener of the open viva-voce function. Students, Research Scholars, and Faculties were present during the open viva-voce.

Department congrats on her success.

Successful Completion of Open Viva-Voce of Ms. Kavya Asok, M Phil Scholar

Dear All,

This is to inform you all that Ms. Kavya Asok, M Phil Scholar of Department successfully defended her M. Phil. open viva-voce held online through Google Meet on 24th February 2022. The scholar has elaborated the research work and answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Dr. Shashank S Sonawane was the external subject expert for her open viva-voce. Dr. Anila Sulochana, the supervisor, acts as convener of the open viva-voce function. Students, Research Scholars, Faculties were present during the open viva-voce. 

Department congrats for her success.