Research Experience

Research Paper Presentations:

• Received Honourable mention for ‘Empirically examining goal orientation when integrating self-determination theory and thriving at work through a DEI framework’ presented at Sir Cary Cooper Woxsen Inclusion Conference organized by Woxsen University, Hyderabad on 14^th & 15^th December 2023.
• Titled ‘Balancing the dialectic gap in the social context of work: Integrating self-determination theory with theory of heedful interrelating’, for the 5^th i-COME International Conference on the theme ‘Sustainable development in business: Striving for a new paradigm’, organised by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore in collaboration with Petra Christian University, Indonesia on 21^st & 23^rd July 2022. (Selected paper for journal publication).
• Titled ‘Finding me in the workplace: Mindsets and goal sets for a desired state of being: Understand through theoretical lens’, for the 6^th Online International Conference ‘Advancing management: Innovation, engagement & impact in the post COVID era’, at KIET School of Management, Ghaziabad, UP on 6^th August 2021.
• Titled ‘Does Organisational Justice moderate the relationship between work environment and turnover intention among business school faculty in Kerala?’ for the International Conference on HRD at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi on 1^st September, 2016.
• Won Best Paper Award for ‘Does tenure and age influence work environment perception of faculty in business schools?’ presented at National Conference themed ‘Human capital challenges in knowledge driven organisation’ organised by Institute of Management, CHRIST University, Bangalore on 6^th & 7^th March, 2015.
• Titled ‘Demographic influence on faculty perception towards work environment: A study of Kerala business schools,’ for the International Conference ‘Innovative Practices in Business and Information Technology’ organized by Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology, Bangalore and Stevenson University, USA on 15^th & 16^th December, 2014.
• Won Outstanding Paper for ‘Work environment influence on turnover intentions among business school faculty in Kerala: An approach to a sustainable workforce’ presented at Third International Conference themed ‘Sustainable business models in the emerging global economy’ at BMS College of Engineering on 13^th &14^th November, 2014.
• Participated in Seventh International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence organized by IIMB on December 2019.

Research Paper Publications

Journal Articles:

• Mammen, A. S., & Avanesh, N. M. (2025). Can Heedful Interrelating Be a Self-empowering Approach to Thwart Maladaptive Workplace Functioning? An Integrative Literature Review. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management. SAGE Publications.
• Mammen, A. S., & Avanesh, N. M. (2025). Empirically examining the moderating role of Goal orientation dispositions through Russen and Dawson’s inclusivity framework when integrating Self-determination and Thriving at work. Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies, 5(1), 54-66. https://doi.org/10.32996/jpbs.2025.5.1.4
• Mammen, A. S., & Avanesh, N. M. (2024). Balancing the Dialectic Gap in the Social Context of Work: Integrating Self-Determination Theory with Theory of Heedful Interrelating. Journal of Business and Management Studies, 6(3), 286–295. https://doi.org/10.32996/jbms.2024.6.3.25
• Mammen, A. S., & Avanesh, N. M. (2024). The Mediating Effect of Heedful Interrelating on Self Determination and Thriving at Work Among University Faculty Members. Revista De Gestão Social E Ambiental, 18(5), e06809. (Scopus) https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n5-150
• Mammen, A. S. (2020). Engaging with influential thinkers: educational philosophies and policies enduring the test of time. WISDOM, 16(3),215–226. (Scopus ISSN: 1829-3824) https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v16i3.390 
• Mammen, A. S. (2020). In the beginning was the ‘dimensions’ Then, evening passed and morning came – the ‘Sock’ in doctoral research. International Journal of Research, 8, 133-141. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i6.2020.350 
• Mammen, A. S., & Patrick, H. A. (2015). Demographics influence on faculty perception towards work environment: A study of Kerala business schools.  Adarsh Journal of Management Research, 8(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.21095/ajmr/2015/v8/i1/88232 
• Mammen, A. S., & Patrick, H. A. (2015). Does tenure and age influence work environment perception of faculty in business schools? Ushus Journal of Business Management, 14(2), 67-89. https://doi.org/10.12725/ujbm.31.5  
• Patrick, H. A., Mammen, A. S., & Margaret, S. (2014). Organizational justice in higher educational institutions, NHRDN Network Journal, 7(4):43-53. https://doi.org/10.1177/0974173920140406

Book of Conference Proceedings:

• Mammen, A.S. & Avanish, N. M. (2022). Finding me in the workplace: Mindsets and goals set for a desired state of being: Understanding a case narrative through theoretical lens. In J. S. Pattanshetti, P. Trimukhe, S. Kasliwal, & B. Dua (Eds.), Research in innovative practices in business and information technology (pp 35-57). Bhumi Publishing. ISBN: 978-93-91768-78-2
• Mammen, A.S. (2016). Does organizational justice moderate the relationship between work environment and turnover intention among business school faculty in Kerala. In K.A. Zakkariya, D. Ranjini, & J. George (Eds.), Human capital, employability, and competency building (pp 262-272). Excel India Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-85777-92-9

Workshops Attended

• FDP-Transformational Leadership (12^th Jun 2025), Marian Institute of Management, Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous, Kerala.
• FDP-Advanced Research Methodology (3^rd-7^th Mar 2025), CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed to-be-University), Bengaluru
• FDP-Art of Writing Quality Research Papers (2023), CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed to-be- University), Bengaluru.
• FDP-Advanced Research Methodology and Research Ethics (Oct 2022), Reva University, Bengaluru.
• FDP-Statistics for Data Analytics (Aug 2021), Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kerala.
• Data Science Using Python – Clever Insight (Sep. 2020), Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology, Kerala.
• FDP-Introduction to Analytics using “R Programme” (Oct 2020), Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu.
• FDP-Publishing in Scopus Indexed Journals (Nov 2019), CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed to-be-University), Bengaluru
• FDP-Application of Econometrics in Research (Oct 2019), CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed to-be-University), Bengaluru
• Research Series Training Programme -Introduction to Psychometric Theory (21^st– 22^nd Jan 2015), CARES, Bangalore.
• Training Workshop- Contemporary Research, Methodologies and Techniques (31^st Oct-1^st Nov, 2014), Christ University Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram.
• One Day National level UGC Sponsored Quality Improvement Programme- Research and Development: Creating Value through SPSS (1^st Mar 2014), Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.
• National Workshop on Research and Publication (9^th Jul 2013), Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore.
• Workshops on Quantitative Research and Techniques using software tools (3^rd to 5^th Dec 2010), Kerala University, Kerala.

Govt. Work Assignment

Worked as Presiding officer at 2012 Panchayath Election, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Employment History

• Research Associate, Faculty of Management Studies, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-
  be University), Bengaluru, ICSSR-sponsored project, January 2025 – April 2025.
• Exercised voluntary support for community service functions (Global Sources Info Tech, Saudi
  Arabia, Middle East), July 2016 to June 2019.
• MBA Assistant Professor with T. John Institute of Management & Science, affiliated to
  Bangalore University, June 2014 to July 2015.
• MBA Assistant Professor with Farook Institute of Management Studies, affiliated to Calicut
  University, April 2011 to February 2013.
• MBA Assistant Professor with Kerala Institute of Co-operative Management, affiliated to Kerala
  University, October 2009 to February 2011.
• HR Executive with Continental Mercantile Corporation, Cochin, Asia’s leading Multinational
  Corporation handling Human Resources & Manpower Recruitment Consultancy (ISO 9001
  certified company), January 2006 to November 2006.

Academic Research & Intellectual Property

Title of PhD Thesis
Self-Determination and Thriving at Work: The Influence of Heedful Interrelating and Goal Orientation among Private University Educational Professionals in India.

Patent for Invention
Mammen, A. S., & Avanesh, N. M. (2024). The development of core human values-based model for enacting heedful behaviour leveraging thriving at work mediation framework (Indian Patent No. 202441062475). Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.

Title of MPhil Thesis
Work Environment Influence on Turnover Intentions: The Moderating Role of Organisational Justice among Business School Faculty in Kerala.

Credentials

• IELTS General Module – British Council (2018) 7.5 band
• Social Psychology – Coursera (37 hours, 7 modules, June 2020), Wesleyan University, USA. Grade 91.28% – Honors
• People Analytics – Coursera (8 hours, 4 modules, May 2020), Wharton University of Pennsylvania, USA. Grade 95%
• Introduction to People Analytics – Coursera (14 hours, 7 modules, July 2020), Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia. Grade 90.29%