Dr. Tony C. Mathew is an accomplished academician, researcher, and management consultant with over 13 years of experience in higher education, research, and industry collaboration. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Bharathiar University and has specialized expertise in finance, sustainability, research methodology, and data analytics.
Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Thrissur, Dr. Mathew is actively involved in teaching MBA students through experiential and research-driven pedagogies. Beyond classroom teaching, he plays a pivotal role in academic quality assurance, NBA and NAAC documentation, IQAC coordination, and institutional development initiatives. He also serves as Associate Editor of the Sahrdaya Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management Research and contributes to curriculum design and research publications.
Dr. Mathew has an impressive research profile with publications in SCOPUS-indexed journals, UGC-CARE journals, and ISBN-edited volumes, particularly in areas such as sustainable energy adoption, green banking, tourism behavior, and financial inclusion. He has received the Best Paper Award for his work on green banking awareness and continues to contribute to academic scholarship through conferences, book chapters, and peer review engagements.
In addition to academia, he has served as a management, investment, and market research consultant for organizations such as Vodafone Oman and TripHype Travel Management Company. He is also an invited resource person for national workshops and webinars on research methodology, sustainability, and financial analytics.
Dr. Tony C. Mathew blends academic rigor, institutional leadership, and industry insight, making him a dynamic educator and research-driven management professional committed to continuous improvement and impactful scholarship.
- PhD – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Master of Business Administration- Sikkim Manipal University
- Master of Commerce (M. Com) – St. Aloysius College, Thrissur, Kerala
- Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) – Sri. C. Achutha Menon Government College, Thrissur, Kerala
- Post Graduate Certification in Career Counselling
- Post Graduate Certification in Counselling Psychology
- Assistant Professor – Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies (2025 February to till now)
- Assistant Professor – Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Thrissur, Kerala, India (2016-2021)
- Assistant Professor – St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala, India (2015-2016)
- Assistant Professor – Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology, Thrissur, Kerala, India (2013-2015)
- Assistant Professor- Teams Global Village Academy, Thrissur, Kerala, India (2012-2013)
- Business Research Methodology
- Sustainable Energy
- Financial Inclusion
- Consumer Behavior &
- Marketing Strategy
- Financial Management &
- Investment Analysis
- Accounting
- Antony, A., Vaishnaw, H., Jose, C. P., Parida, P. K., Mathew, T. C., & Davies, A. P. (2025). Tourism and elderly well-being: Unpacking silver tourism preferences and constraints. Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10.
- Mathew, T. C., & Sridevi, N. (2024). Powering persistence: A conceptual exploration of continuous intention among solar prosumers through a trust-integrated extended expectation-confirmation model. Nanotechnology Perceptions, Q4. (SCOPUS Indexed)
- Mathew, T. C. (2024). Unveiling the shadows: A qualitative exploration of barriers to rooftop solar photovoltaic adoption in residential sectors. Clean Energy, Q2. (SCOPUS Indexed)
- Mathew, T. C. (2022). A study on staycation: The perception and attitude of tourists in Kerala scenario. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Arts. (UGC CARE Indexed) Other Publications
- Mathew, T. C. (2018). A study on the role of small finance bank among farmers. ANDROMEDA, 2455-0434.
- Mathew, T. C. (2017). Understanding poverty and vulnerability of new-age migrants. International Journal in Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2456-6470.
- Mathew, T. C. (2017). A comparative study of the performance of mutual funds in India. International Education and Research Journal, 2454 9916.
Book Chapters - Mathew, T. C. (2015). A study on consumer’s awareness on green banking initiatives. In Finnova’15 (pp. xx-xx). [ISBN: 978-93-85105-19-7].
- Mathew, T. C. (2022). Social café: A study on social and physical factors influencing place attachment with special reference to Kerala, India. [ISBN: 2249-6661].
1. International Conference on Management Growth in Emerging Economies (ICMEE-II 2024), Chitkara University (Virtual Mode). Powering Persistence: A Conceptual Exploration of Continuous Intention Among Solar Prosumers Through a Trust-Integrated Extended Expectation Confirmation Model.
2. International Conference on Management Research (ICMRS’24), Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, Kodakara (2024). Unveiling the Shadows: A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers to Rooftop Solar PV Adoption in Residential Sectors.
3. Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad (2018). Evaluation of the Impact of IND AS 113 Fair Value Measurements in Financial Statements.
4. MES Asmabi College, Kodungallur (2015). Niche Banking: A Study on the Role of Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks in Financial Inclusion.
5. National Level Seminar on Global Market and the Emerging Trends in Financial Services, St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth (2012). Islamic Banking.
6. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam (2012). Electronic Spot Exchange.
7. Seminar on Kudumbashree & Women Entrepreneurship, MES Asmabi College, Kodungallur (2012). Self-Help Group – Women Empowerment & Social Security.
Invited as Resource Person for a 2-Day National Webinar on “Foundations of Research” (January 14–15, 2026) organized by IQEdHub–IQAC, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, focusing on research methodology, quantitative and qualitative analysis, instrument design, and scholarly writing.
Served as Resource Person for the ‘Kutti Gaveshaka Koottam’ Research Workshop, a flagship initiative of the Kerala State General Education Department conducted in academic partnership with Cochin University of Science and Technology and jointly organised by Block Resource Centre (BRC), Chalakkudy and Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies, training school students in research fundamentals, problem formulation, sampling, instrument design, and scientific report writing to cultivate early-stage research aptitude.
Designed and facilitated a gamified financial simulation on ratio analysis and investment decision-making for BBA Advanced Learners at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), emphasizing experiential and data-driven learning.
Conducted a hands-on training session on CESIM Business Basics simulation for BBA students at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), facilitating experiential learning in strategic decision-making, market dynamics, and financial analysis through interactive business simulation.
Delivered a master class on “SDG and Social Work” to the MSW students of Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, organized by the Department of Social Work, emphasizing the role of social workers in achieving sustainability through the lens of Sustainable Development Goals.
Led a session on “Sustainable Development Goals in Community Development” as part of the Liberal Edge Minor course at Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Served as a resource person for a 2-day workshop on the theme “Foundations of Research” at Elijah Institute of Management, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Facilitated a one-day workshop on the theme “Foundations of Research” as a resource person at Don Bosco College, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
1. Business Research Methodology – FDP, GRD Institute of Management (Nov 17-22, 2023)
2. An Academic’s Toolkit: 40+ AI Tools for Teaching & Research – Workshop, Lore & Ed Research Associates (Aug 19-26, 2023).
3. Hypothesis Formulation & Testing – Workshop, Bharata Mata College (March 28-29, 2023).
4. Sampling & Questionnaire Design: Quantitative & Qualitative – Workshop, Sree Sankara College, Kalady (March 7-10, 2023).
5. Trends in Book and Journal Publishing – Workshop, Assumption College & Bishop Kurialacherry College (Aug 6-24, 2022).
6. Collecting Literature, Manuscript Preparation, and Publishing – Workshop, SIES College, Mumbai (March 21-28, 2022).
7. Literature Review: Narrative & Systematic – Workshop, NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry (May 6-14, 2022).
8. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) – FDP, May 5-6, 2022.
9. Marketing 5.0 – Leveraging Technology for Success – Two-day Online Boot Camp, Kumaraguru College of Technology (April 22-23, 2022).
Management Consultant and HR Trainer: Provided strategic management advice and HR training solutions to Xeoscript IT Solutions, enhancing organizational efficiency and employee performance.
Market Research Consultant: Conducted in-depth market research and analysis for Vodafone Oman, delivering actionable insights to support business decision-making.
Investment Consultant: Offered tailored investment strategies and financial guidance to Trip Hype Travel Management Company, optimizing their financial planning and growth potential.
Academic & Research Leadership
- Organizing Secretary – International Conference on Management and Applied Sciences (ICMAS-1).
- Advisory Council Member – Bishop Mar James Pazhayattil Memorial SIMS Scholarship, Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies.
- Reviewer – Journal of Infrastructure, Policy, and Development.
Institutional & Student Engagement
- Placement Cell Coordinator – Facilitated campus recruitment, organized job fairs, and
conducted pre-placement training. - Class Tutor & Mentor – Guided students in academic progress, career planning, and
research projects. - IQAC Member – Contributed to institutional quality assurance and accreditation processes.
Consultancy & Industry Collaborations
- Management Consultant & HR Trainer – Xeoscript IT Solutions.
- Market Research Consultant – Vodafone Oman.
- Investment Consultant – TripHype Travel Management Company.
