HOD
Dr Manohar Vincent Serrao, Ph.D.
HoD, Department of Economics, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru-3
Dr Manohar Vincent Serrao, Ph.D., currently serves as the Head of the Department of Economics at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. His academic and research interests span Financial Inclusion, Public Economics, Consumer Behavior, Rural Development, Economic Policy, and Higher Education Governance. He has been an integral part of the institution’s growth, having served as a Member of the Executive Council at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and as Principal of St Aloysius Evening College, Mangaluru.
Dr Serrao earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Manipal University, focusing on the ‘Impact of Financial Inclusion Policy on the Socio-Economic Status of Rural and Urban Households’. He pursued his M.Phil. from Madurai Kamaraj University, specializing in Consumer Behavior in the Two-Wheeler Industry in Mangalore. His research work has been recognized through UGC-funded projects, including a Minor Research Project on the Impact of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana on Household Economic Status in Dakshina Kannada District.
An active scholar, Dr Serrao has published extensively in national and international journals. His research contributions have been acknowledged through conference presentations and he has also been a resource person in workshops on higher education quality enhancement.
Beyond academics, Dr Serrao has played a pivotal role in institutional governance and policy-making, contributing as a Member of the Academic Council and Syndicate of Mangalore University. He has been actively involved in Jesuit Higher Education initiatives, participating in national and international seminars on academic excellence and leadership.
| Sl.No | Qualification Level | University | Area of Specialization | Year of Completion | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. | Manipal University | Banking and Financial Inclusion | 2014 | |
| 2 | M.A. | Mangalore University | Economics | 1996 |
Research Publications:
1. Sajimon, P. P., Serrao, M.V. (2024). Exploring local development through environmental considerations. African Journal of Biological Sciences. 6(4), pp.2449-2456 DOI: https://doi.org/10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si4.2024.2449-2456 (Scopus)
2. Serrao, M., Sequeira, A., & Varambally, K. V. M. (2021). Impact of Financial Inclusion on the Socio-Economic Status of Rural and Urban Households of Vulnerable Sections in Karnataka. arXiv.org. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2105.11716
3. Serrao, M. V. (2018). A conceptual framework for analyzing the role of Financial Inclusion and Fin-Tech in promoting Sustainable Growth. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 5(12), PP.768-772, ISSN:2349-5162. http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812F26.pdf
4. Serrao, M.V, Sequeira, A., & Varambally, K. V. M. (2015). A Model for Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth- with Special Reference to Vulnerable Section Households ISBN-13:978-93-392-2428-8, edited volume ‘Emerging Issues and Challenges in Banking’ School of Management, NITK Surathkal.
5. Serrao, M. V., Poojary, S. (2014). A Study on Household Characteristics and Buying Behaviour of Two-Wheeler Consumers of Mangalore City’. Al-Shodhana Journal of Research, 2(1), ISSN 2320-6292.
6. Serrao, M.V., Sequeira, A. H., Varambally, K. V.M. (2013). Conceptual Framework to Investigate the Accessibility and Impact of Financial Inclusion’. Paripex- Indian Journal of Research, 2(9), 47-49, ISSN - 2250-1991.
7. Serrao, M. V., Sequeira, A. H., Hans, V. B. (2012). Designing a Methodology to Investigate Accessibility and Impact of Financial Inclusion. In K. Gangadharan (Ed.), Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth, Scope and Dimensions (pp 180-199). New Delhi: Reference Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2025521
8. Serrao, M.V., Sequeira, A. H. (2012). Role of Financial Inclusion in Rural Transformation-A Need for Multidimensional Approach. In K.V.M. Varambally (Ed.), Rural Transformation and Development Perspectives- Managerial Challenges (pp 85-92). New Delhi: Excel India Publishers.
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