BIODATA 1. Personal Details Name : Mr. S. K. Vadiyar Date of Birth : 01-04-1964 Qualifications : M.A. 2. Specialization : Ph.D. in progress (Under the supervision of Dr. K.C. Ramotra) Present Designation: Lecturer in Selection Grade, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur Social and Cultural Geography, Population Geography, Economic Geography. 3. Total Teaching Experience: 14 years in UG, 06 years in PG 4. Research Experience 5. Research Guidance : 6 years : PG Programs – Guided 3 Batches of M. A. Part II for their Project work 6. Research Publications: National - 01 paper (Indian Journal of Regional Science, Kolkatta, India) 7. Conferences Attended: National1) Vadiyar, S.K. :( 2004) 'Geographical Analysis of Population Pressure on Land in Maharashtra', Paper presented at a National Seminar on ' Indian Agriculture: Performance, Problems and Prospects' Organised by Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli on 28th, 29th Feb; and 1st March 2004. 2 ) S.K. Vadiyar, (2006): Spatio -Temporal patterns of Tribal Population in Maharashtra (1981-2001), Paper presented at National Seminar on "Agriculture in Drought-Prone Area: Issues, Challenges and Prospects”, Sponsored by UGC and ICSSR, at Sangola College, Sangola, Solapur (Jan.20 to 22, 2006). 3) S.K Vadiyar, (2006) “Literacy Status of Tribals in Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis,” Paper Presented at the National Seminar on “Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective,”Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Karad, Dist. Satara, From Dec 1 to 3, 2006 4) S.K.Vadiyar, (2007): Presented a paper on “Growth and Distributation of Tribal population in Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis” at the National Conference on Changing Socio- Political, Cultural and Technological Spaces in the New Global order UGC- Assist & Dstsx-FIST Sponsored, hosted by the Department of Geography Osmania University, Hyderabad. (A.P) from (December 6 to 7, 2007) 5) S.K. Vadiyar,(2008) Presented a paper on “ “ at National Conferencece on International1) Vadiyar, S.K. (2003): 'Spatial Patterns of Infant Mortality Rate and Its Correlates with Poverty and Illiteracy at India', paper Presented International Conference on 'Environment and Health', held at University of Madras Chennai, organized by Indian Geographical Society (Chennai), University of Madras, Chennai and Karnataka Environment Research Foundation, Bangalore, and sponsored by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canada International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, Indian Geographical Society, Chennai, Census of India, Chennai, Faculty of Environment Studies, York University, Toronto, 2) S. K. Vadiyar (2007): Presented a paper on “A Geographical Analysis of Core and Peripheries of Tribal Population in Maharashtra”at the I IG’s International Seminar on “Globalization: Consequence in the Indian Context”, Organized by Department of Geography, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule Cultural Foundation’s College of Arts and Science, Margao, Goa. On 1st & 2nd October 2007. 8. Major Research Projects: Co-Investigator-UGC Major Research Project of Rs. 5.47 Lakhs sanctioned. 9. Membership of Academic societies: 5 Academic societies: 1) Departmental Committee Member, 2) Worked as Rector at Boys Hostel, S U Kolhapur. 3) Member of Central Assessment, S.U. Kolhapur. 4) Worked as Senior Supervisor, 5) Examiner- Paper setting and Assessment, 6) Worked as a treasurer, of National Seminar2005.(Department of Geography) 7) Worked as Executive Member, Shivaji University, P.G. Teachers Association (SUPTA) 8) Joint Secretary (Appointed): Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogal Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur. 9) Member of Central Assessment, M.P.S.C. Exam.