Rev. Dr. Binoy Thomas N.

Associate Professor
Qualification: PhD, UGC – NET, MBA, BA
Email ID: binoy.thomas@sahrdayasims.ac.in

Rev. Dr. Thomas, Binoy (Nareparambil), currently serving as an Associate Professor and Research Coordinator at Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) in Thrissur, Kerala, brings a wealth of academic experience, with ten years of teaching and three years of research experience. Holding a doctoral degree from VIT Vellore, his research primarily focuses on Developmental Economics and Behavioural Finance. His dedication to research is underscored by his publications in peer-reviewed reputable journals, comprising 7 Scopus indexed and 3 ABDC listed publications. He is an Joint Supervisor for doctoral research in Karunya Deemed to be University, Coimbatore. He actively fosters a global perspective among students through participation in various academic conferences, seminars, and workshops nationally and internationally. Moreover, he enhances his expertise through participation in FDPs and workshops, focusing on SPSS, Smart-PLS, AMOS, and Econometrics. He serves as a resource person for academic activities such as FDPs, Guest Lectures, Business Simulation Games, and Session Chair for Conferences. He served as the Chief Coordinator of ICMRS’24 International Conference conducted by SIMS. His academic journey is distinguished by achievements including recognition as the University Topper and Gold Medalist in Bachelor Degree from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and receiving Research Award from VIT Vellore and Best Researcher Award from SIMS for outstanding publications and scholarly contributions. As an adept mentor and trainer, he plays a pivotal role in guiding students and fellow faculty members, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic educator and leader in his field. Additionally, he significantly contributes to administrative and consultancy roles within academic institutions and the industry.
  • PhD, Vellore Institute of Technology
  • MBA, Finance & Marketing, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
  • Associate Professor, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara (August 2024 -).
  • Assistant Professor, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara (August 2020 – July 2024).
  • Research Coordinator, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara (August 2023 -).
  • Assistant Professor, Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Kodakara (June 2012 – January 2017).
  • Head of the Department, Department of Management Studies, Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Kodakara (June 2014 – January 2017).
  • Teaching and Research Associate, Business School, VIT Vellore (December 2016 – August 2020).
  • Business Research Methodology and Statistical Software packages – SPSS, SmartPLS.

  • Managerial Economics, Developmental Economics, Econometrics

  • Investment Management, Behavioral Finance

  • International Business

  • Marketing Communication Management, Digital Marketing

  • Business Simulation Games

  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2020) Factors that influence the level of financial literacy among engineering Students, Procedia Computer Science 172, 480- 487. [Scopus]
  • Thomas, Binoy, Subhashree, P., and Chandran, Joji (2024). Enhancing financial inclusion for low-income households in India: A comparative analysis of behavioral factors influencing the adoption of formal formal financial services. The International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management. [ABDC – C]
  • Thomas, Binoy and Jayaram, Jayesh (2023). Assessing the Effectiveness of In-Store Promotions for Private Label Brands in Retail Stores. European Economic Letters, 13(5), 1851-1860. [ABDC – C]
  • Thomas, Binoy and N.R., Anjali (2023). Exploring the Impact of Brand Experience and Brand Trust on Brand Loyalty. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, 3(2), 2950-56. [ABDC – C]
  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2020) Translation and validation of the survey instrument for measuring the usage of bank accounts, International Journal of Management 11(3), 519-528. [Scopus]
  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2020) Procedures for translation and validation of the instrument’, Test Engineering and Management 82, 4874-4881. [Scopus]
  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2020) A review on the recent trends in financial inclusion: The research journey so far, Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews 8(4), 192-200.
  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2018) Behavioural factors that influence the continued usage of formal financial services among low-income households, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology 9(7), 22-36. [Scopus]
  • Thomas, Binoy and Subhashree, P. (2017) Maximising the usage of mobile banking: a new channel for financial inclusion, International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research 15(23-2), 119-130. [Scopus]
  • Arjun, B. S., Janani Ravinagarajan, Sathish Pachiyappan, and Thomas, Binoy (2024). A holistic approach to integration of business ethics and management: Insights from Indian ethos. In Unveiling the Roots: Ancient Indian Scripts and Culture as Pillars for Contemporary Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practices in Corporate Sustainability. Emerald Publishing. [Scopus]
  • 2nd International Conference on Latest Trends in Business Management, Innovation Technology and Sustainability, conducted by Gitam School of Business, Gitam University, Bengaluru, (March 2024). “Factors influencing the usage of financial services among the low-income-households: a qualitative study.”
  • International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to SDGs 2024, conducted by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, (January 2024). “Fintech for financial inclusion: exploring the social dimension of sustainable finance.”
  • 4th International Conference on Changing Business Paradigm 2024, conducted by Management Development Institute (MDI), Murshidabad (January 2024). “Assessing the financial well-being and growth potential of Indian information technology companies: a comparative analysis.”

“Empowering Educators: Navigating Ethics in Teaching and Research Integrating AI” – CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University (February 2025)