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Station Director Profile – Dr. J. Mahendran

  • Name : Dr. J. Mahendran
  • Staff ID : RCAS03411
  • Designation : Station Director
  • Department : Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8 MHz
  • Experience : 4 Years
  • Qualification : MA, M.Phil
  • Mail ID : [email protected]

ACADEMICS

Degree Branch Institution / University Year of Completion
M.Phil History Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2007
MA History Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 2006
BA History Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 2003
Diploma / Certification Specialization Institution / University / Agency Name Year of Completion
Certificate Certificate in Library Information Science Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 2002
Diploma DCA - Diploma in Computer Application Sterlite Foundation, Sankarankovil 2005

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

GRANTS

Title Agency Amount Year Status
CRA & UNICEF Awareness Program Community Radio Association ₹44,000 2023 Completed
Climate Change Awareness Program SMART – Seeking Modern Applications For Real Transformation ₹2,15,600 2023 Completed
Ariviyal Palagai – Science Awareness Program Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre ₹1,04,000 2024 Completed
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana Awareness Program Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ₹1,20,000 2025 Completed
Climate Change Awareness Program 2.0 SMART – Seeking Modern Applications For Real Transformation ₹1,20,000 2025 Completed

Book Chapters

  • Dr.J. Mahendran. “Namma Kulasamikal “ Tamil Literature: Sivagiri Devipattanam Thattan Kulaththu Kaliyamman , edited by Prof S.Shanmugasundaram & Prof.Sudhakar, KAAVYA Publications, 2024, PP. 175-189. ISBN 978-93-89182-94-1
  • Dr.J.Mahendran. “Tiruvalluvarin Natpiyal Sinthanai “ Tamil Literature : Tiruvalluvarin Thirukuralil Natpiyal Melanamai, edited by Dr.N.Parameshwari, Anicham Publications, 2025, PP. 58-64. ISBN 978-81-985883-5-7

Books

  • Dr.J.Mahendran, editor. “Radio Jockey - Career Insights” : Career Guide for Radio Jockey Training Course. MAGIZHCHI Publishing, April 2025. ISBN: 978-93-342-8027-2
  • Dr.J.Mahendran, editor. “Faces of India” (In Commemoration of Independence Day): Proceedings of the International Conference. MAGIZHCHI Publishing, August 2025. ISBN: 978-93-343-3144-8

Proceedings

  • Dr.J.Mahendran. “Artificial Intelligence in Science, Technology, Commerce, Management, Healthcare and Education.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence In Science, Technology, Commerce, Management, Healthcare And Education, May 2025, PP. 896 - 902. ISBN 9789361261909.

PRESENTATIONS

State Level National International
Conference 1 3 2
Seminar 2 2 2

PARTICIPATION

State Level National International
Conference 2 3 2
Seminar 2 2 2
Workshop 2 2 2
Orientation 1 1 1
FDP / PDP 1 1 1

Events Organized

  • A One-Day International Conference on FACES OF INDIA on 29 August 2025 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
  • Workshop on Climate Change - Media on 18th December 2024 at Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Invited Speaker / Session Chair- Conference / Seminar / Workshop

  • International Level Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Fostering Skills, Innovation, And Startup Opportunities on September 1 - September 7, 2025, at Bon Secours College For Women, Thanjavur.

AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITION

Awards / Honors / Recognition Agency / Institution Year of Award
Best Radio Jockey Award Lions Club of Tirunelveli 2016
Sinthanai Kavi Award – 2021 Maruthani Magazine, Nagercoil 2021
Sirantha Makkal Sevakar Award – 2021 Udhra Foundation 2021
Best Journalist Award – 2022 The International Association of Lions Club, Tirunelveli 2022
Adavar Magudam Award – 2023 Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Government of India, Tirunelveli 2023
Kalam Award – 2023 Kalam Foundation, Coimbatore 2023
World Record Award (Thirukkural) – 2024 All India Book of Records, Puducherry 2024
Menmathi Magudam Award – 2024 Menmathi Trust, Coimbatore 2024
Legend Award – 2024 All India Book of Records, Puducherry 2024
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award – 2024 All India Book of Records, Puducherry 2024
Thirukkural Mamani Award – 2025 Ulaga Thirukkural Aayvu Maiyam, Chennai 2025
World Record Award – 2025 (Fashion, Film, Poetry) All India Book of Records, Puducherry 2025
Golden Gurus Award – 2025 GRT Jewellers 2025
Social Activist Award – 2025 Arunalayam Educational Trust, Coimbatore 2025
Guru Dronacharya Award – 2025 All India Book of Records, Puducherry 2025
Social Activist Award – 2025 Tamil Nadu Private Teachers Forum (TNPTF), Trichy 2025

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