Dr. Senthil Kumar has developed a research portfolio spanning maritime transportation, ports, logistics, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, sustainability, fintech, customer relationship management and reverse logistics.

Selected Research Publications

1. Sea Cargo Transportation Problems Faced by the Logistics Players and Customs House Agents in Coimbatore Area – An Analytical Study – Indian Journal of Applied Research.
2. Marine Trade Mediators Satisfaction Towards Private Container Freight Station Services in Tuticorin – International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management.
3. The Role of Ports in the Development of Nation – An Analysis – South India Journal of Social Science.
4. Customer Relationship Management in Coimbatore's Logistics Sector: An Exploration of Outsourcing and Automation Dynamics – IPE Journal of Management.
5. A Study on Adaption of SETS in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Portrait of the Modern Knowledge Worker – Cahiers Magellanes-NS.
6. Mumbai Port as a Strategic Hub in India's Maritime Trade Network: A Comparative Study of Import and Export Efficiency – Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management.
7. Indignation of Advanced Technologies for Sustainable and Smart Port Management: Insights from the Chennai Port Case Study – International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management Studies.
8. FINTECH Revolution in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects – Journal of Taiyuan University of Technology.
9. Impact of Reverse Logistics Practices on Customer Satisfaction in E-Commerce Platforms in Coimbatore – An Investigative Study – National Research Journal of Human Resource Management, 2026.

These scholarly contributions demonstrate his continuing research interest in the intersection of maritime operations, logistics performance, technology, sustainability and management innovation.

Intellectual Property & Innovation

Dr. Senthil Kumar has contributed to innovation and intellectual-property development through work in emerging technology applications in management and supply chains.

Intellectual Property / Patent Contributions

• An Automated and Smart IoT-Based Inventory Monitoring and Planning Technical Interventions of Supply Chain Management
• Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Human Resource Management: A Study on ChatGPT

These contributions reflect his interest in applying IoT, Artificial Intelligence and emerging digital technologies to contemporary management and supply-chain challenges.

Author & Book Publication

International Trade and Commerce System

Dr. Senthil Kumar is the author of International Trade and Commerce System, published by JVK Publications in 2026, ISBN 978-81-687059-5-1.

The book reflects his academic and professional interest in international trade, commerce, logistics and the operational processes connecting global markets.

International & National Conference Contributions

Dr. Senthil Kumar has actively contributed to academic conferences, seminars and scholarly forums covering AI, supply-chain resilience, sustainability, digital transformation, business intelligence, consumer behaviour and fintech.

Selected Conference Papers, Seminars& Presentations

• AI-Driven Supply Chain Resilience and Operational Sustainability: A Study of Smart Manufacturing Industries in India – Multidisciplinary International Conference on Management Sciences, Governance and Organizational Transformation in Transition, Hanoi, Vietnam – 2026.
• Quantum Innovations using AI & IoT for Business Intelligence – National Conference, PSG College of Arts & Science, 2025.
• AI-Driven Consumer Behaviour Analysis for Business Transformation – National Seminar, Saket College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, 2025.
• Ethical AI for Sustainable Logistics: Optimizing Efficiency, Reducing Environmental Impact and Ensuring Social Responsibility – State Level Seminar, NGM College, Pollachi.
• Green Initiative in New Mangalore Port Trust (Panambur Port) – International Conference on Accelerated Digital Transformation: An Approach to Sustainability in Business, G. R. Damodaran Academy of Management, 2024.
• Harmonizing Sustainable Development Goals – International Conference, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, 2024.
• Startup – Fintech Challenges and Opportunities: India's Economic Development in the 21st Century – One Day National Seminar, Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, 2024.
• Rural Women Empowerment Through Skill Development – One Day National Seminar, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, 2023.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Senthil Kumar's academic and professional contributions have received recognition, including:

       1) Received the Award / Recognition The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India is Sarbananda Sonowal in 2025 -

Recognised Dr. S.Senthil Kumar for excellence in the academic profession and significant contribution to Maritime Logistics education and professional development through academic leadership, teaching, industry engagement, and the advancement of maritime logistics at Coimbatore Marine College for 16 years

2) Faculty Excellence Award – Industry Connect, 2024, SNS Group of Institutions.

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