Contributions to Teaching:

• Joined as faculty in School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences on 15 December 2015.
• Presently working as Professor and Head of the Department, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University
• Member Syndicate, and Member of Senate of Kannur University
• Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University
• Former Director of Research and Development Cell of Kannur University; Former Registrar (in charge) of Kannur University; and Former Director of IQAC of Kannur University
• Secretary General of Sports Psychology Association of India (SPAI)
• Member, Board of Studies at National Sports University, Manipur, Goa University, University of Calicut and Saveetha Medical College, Chennai.
• Nodal Officer for Five Year Integrated Programme at Kannur University and Coordinator of NEP Implementation at Kannur University.
• Academic and Research Interest in Curriculum and Pedagogy; Sports Psychology; Exercise Physiology and Training; Load Monitoring and Recovery of Athletes; Positive Psychology and Counselling.
• Badminton World Federation Certified Badminton Coach
• International Badminton Player having represented India in the World Masters Badminton Championship at Korea in 2023
• Invited talks at Badminton World Coaching Conference at Basel, Switzerland in 2019 and Copenhagen, Denmark in 2023.
• International Presentations at Olympic Games Conference at Brazil 2016; World Sports Psychology Conference at Sydney, Australia in 2005; World Sports Psychology Conference at Beinging, China in 2005; and World Racket Sports Congress at Bangkok, Thailand in 2018.

Research areas:

• Research in applied sports psychology and peak performance
• Research in Exercise Physiology with Emphasis on Physiological demand and recovery mechanisms
• Research in sports science applications in Badminton
• Sports Pedagogy and Sports Coaching

Projects Completed and Ongoing

Completed:

1. UGC Major Research Project entitled “Compilation, Digitisation and Databasing of PhD Theses in Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Creation of Metadata Upto 2010”
2. UGC Minor Research Project entitled “Assessment of Body Mass Index and Health Related Physical Fitness Among School Children in Kerala”, October, 2008
3. Badminton World Federation BWF Sports Science Grant, Malaysia Metabolic and Hormonal Responses and Electrolyte Status Following Badminton Matches: Implications for Recovery Fluid – 2018.
4. Study On Quality Of Life, Physical Fitness And Health Status Profiling: Development Of E- Portal to Follow Physical Fitness And Health Status Of Kannur University Students, Higher Edn, Government of Kerala

Ongoing:

1. Predictive Modelling of Risk of Injury Among Professional Badminton Players with Machine Learning - Badminton World Federation BWF Sports Science Grant, Malaysia
2. Individual and Contextual Factors, Training Load and Recovery Among Competitive Badminton Players – Seed Money Research Grant – Kannur University.

In Journals and Book Chapters: (19)

1. Ramachandran, Anil., Mathew, Rajan., & R. Ravi Shanker. (July 2022) Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity and Sports in Goa. International Journal of Sports Science and Performance 2022; 2:1:6-16.
2. Ramachandran Anil and Mohan, Manu (August 2019) “Fluid-Electrolyte balance associated with badminton match play” In book: M. Kondrič, D. Cabello-Manrique & M. Pinthong (Eds.). Science and Racket Sports VI. Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore: Samba tisk
3. Mathews, J and Ramachandran, Anil (April 2018) “Leadership Behaviour of Volleyball Coaches: Comparison with Respect to Gender and Levels of Coaching”. International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences. Vol.08, Issue 02, 25-37.
4. Mathews, J and Ramachandran, Anil (July 2018) “Gender Difference in Personality Factors, Emotional and Social Skills and Burn Out Among Volleyball Coaches”. International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences. Vol.07, Issue 03, 1-11
5. Ramachandran, Anil; David, Jayarajan; and Bharadwaj, Gunjan (September 2015). “Analysis of Coping Skills Between Sportspersons Belonging to Individual and Team Sports” International Journal of Research Pedagogy and Technology in Education. Vol 4, No.1, 56-62.
6. Raphel, Stalin and Ramachandran, Anil (July 2015). “Analysis of Motivational Climate Among Kerala Football Players” International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences. Vol 4, No.3, 20-26 .
7. Raphel, Stalin and Ramachandran, Anil (July 2015). “Analysis of Sources of Sports Confidence Among Kerala Football Players” International Journal of Research Pedagogy and Technology in Education. Vol 3, No.4, 55-63
8. Ramachandran, Anil (July 2014). “Transforming Education to Meet the Needs of the New Millenials: Challenge for Teachers in the Digital Era” Research and Pedagogical Interventions (Peer-reviewed Research Journal in Education). Vol 3, No.1, 16-21
9. Ramachandran, Anil (January 2013) “Effect of Imagery Modality on Pre-Competitive Anxiety, Self-Confidence and Archery Performance” Indian Journal of Sport Psychology Vol.1, No.
10. Ramachandran, Anil (October, 2012). “Scientometric Analysis of Doctoral Dissertations in Physical Education in Kerala and TamilNadu”. International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Studies Vol.1. No.4, 174-184
11. Ramachandran, Anil (July 2011). “Comparative Effects of Different Frequencies of Glucose and Fructose Feedings on Blood Glucose Levels and Endurance Exercise Performance” Journal of Sports, Physical Education, Allied and Alternative Sciences Vol.2, No.1, 8-14.
12. Ramachandran, Anil and P P, Sunil Kumar (June, 2010). “Use of Imagery Among Athletes: Comparison with Respect to Gender and Sport” Journal of Movement Education Vol.2. No.2, 1-5.
13. Joseph, George, Ramachandran, Anil and Nair, Usha S, (June, 2010) “The Effect of Plyometric Training and Complex Training Programmes on Selected Power Variables of Volleyball Players” Journal of Movement Education Vol.2. No.2, 45-49.
14. Ramachandran Anil; Deol, Nishan Singh and Gill, Manmeet, (2009). “Assessment of Body Mass Index and Health Related Fitness Among School Children” Journal of Physical Education and Sport Vol.25, No.4.
15. R, Anil and Joseph, Sholy, (2000) “A Study of Interest in Teaching of Teacher Trainees Undergoing B Ed Course in Kannur University”, Experiments in Education. Vol.28, No.12: 184-187.
16. R, Anil and Uppal. A K, (July 1995) “The Effect of Varying Schedules of Glucose Supplementation on Endurance Capacity During Prolonged Cycle Ergometer Exercise”, Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Vol.8, No.2, 46-51.
17. R, Anil and Pradhan, Krishnendu, (1995) “Exercise and the Quality of Life: Physical Activity Programming for the Aged”, Ageing & Society The Indian Journal of Gerontology Vol.6, No.1 & 2: 21-24.
18. R, Anil and Pradhan, Krishnendu, (1995) “Promoting Better Health Care for the Aged: Benefits of Physical Activity and Sports Particpation”, Ageing & Society The Indian Journal of Gerontology Vol.5, No.3 & 4: 21-24.
19. Pradhan, Krishnendu, R, Anil and Dey, R N, (July, 1994) “Intersportive Difference in Maximal Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities of Male Athletes”, Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Vol.6, No.1,56-61.

In Special Issues: (3)

1. Ramachandran, Anil. (2007) “Career Planning: Guidelines to Parents and Students” Higher Education in India and Abroad, Kottayam: A Rashtra Deepika Publications,8-10.
2. Ramachandran, Anil. (2007) “Higher Education and Careers: Importance of Selection of Courses and Colleges”, Higher Education in India and Abroad Kottayam: A Rashtra Deepika Publcations,8-10
3. Uppal, A K and R, Anil (1998) Aids and Sports: The Risk Factor, Cenbosec, Special Issue on Competitive Sports, CBSE, New Delhi, pp.61-62.

In Proceedings of National Seminars/Conferences: (24)

1. Joseph, Jasmine and Ramachandran, Anil (2016) “Religious Cultural Interventions in Sports” Proceedings of Global Conference on Scientific Culture in Physical Education and Sports Organised by Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab from 18 to 20, February, 2016.
2. Joseph, George and Ramachandran, Anil (2016) “Post- Activation Potential: Theory and Application for Power Gains” Proceedings of Global Conference on Scientific Culture in Physical Education and Sports Organised by Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab from 18 to 20, February, 2016.
3. Ramachandran, Anil (2015) “Developing Pathways to Happiness and Wellbeing” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Strategies for Preventing Hypokinetic Diseases organized by Department of Physical Education, Alphonsa College, Pala, Kerala, 23-24 March, 2015.
4. Ramachandran, Anil (2015) “Need for a Paradigm Shift in Health Care and Health Development” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Physical Activity and Dietary Habits for Healthy Living organized by Department of Physical Education, St Josephs College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, 12-13 March, 2015.
5. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Psychological Perspectives in the Process of Talent Development in Sports” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Sports Sciences organized by Governmnet College of Physical Education, East Hill, Calicut, 27-28 November.
6. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Lifestyle Changes for Stress Survival – Towards a Destiny of Peace and Happiness” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Prevalence and Control of Lifestyle Diseases in Kerala organized by Department of Physical Education, Devamatha College Kuravilangad, Kottayam, 6-7 February, 1-2.
7. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Influence of Media and Lifestyle on Adolescent health Issues” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Value based Interventions in Teacher Education Institutions for Adolescent and Family Health Issues organized by Keyi Sahib Training College, Taliparamaba, 12-13 March, 2014,
8. Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Not Learning Disabilities, But Differential Abilities – Embracing Uniqueness of Children” Proceedings of National Seminar on Positive Schooling Through Positive Teacher Education organized by NSS Training College, Pandalam, 5-7 September, 2013,
9. Geetha, C & Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Sport and Gender: Sport as a Tool for Advancing Gender Equity and Women Empowerment” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 540-541.
10. Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Promises to Podium: Developing Youth Sports to Olympic Champions” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 95-97.
11. David, Jayarajan & Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Analysis of Social Support and Coping Skills Among national level Sportspersons” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 173-176.
12. Ramachandran, Anil (2012) “Athlete Centered Model: The Pedagogical and Psychological Approach to Coaching. Proceedings of National Conference on Sports Psychology, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University, 22-23 June, 2012
13. Ramachandran, Anil (2012). “Curriculum Development and Research” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Community Involvement in Curriculum Development organized by Mount Taboor Training College, Pathanapuram, Kollam 1-2 March, 2012:8-10.
14. Ramachandran, Anil (2012). “Management and Marketing Issues in Physical Education and Sport” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends and Issues in Physical Education organized by Department of Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka 6-7 January, 2012:34-38.
15. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Physical Activity and Psychological Wellbeing: The Feeling Good Aspects” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Lifestyle management @ Fitness.com organized by St Paul’s College, Kalamassery , 16 Decemberr, 2011:
16. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Towards Wellness Curricula: Journey into Transformation and Rejuvenated Life” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Yoga for Health Care and Longevity organized by St Josephs College for Women, Alapuzha, 16 October, 2011:
17. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Mental Imagery in Sports: Perspectives, Models and Strategies for Application” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Physical Education: The Key for Holistic Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration organized by Department of Physical Education, Teacher Education and learning, Post Graduate Government College, Chandigarh, 11-13 March, 2011:
18. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010). “Higher Education in India: Global Imperatives and Regional Challenges”. Proceedings of the NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on “Major Issues in Indian Higher Education Pertaining to Quality ” organized by IQAC, Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Mahe, 23-24 March, 2010: 7-12.
19. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010) “Mental Skills Training: Role of Imagery in Sports” Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Physical Education, Sports, Health Education, Yoga and Stress Management” at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta from 13-15 August, 2010: 10-12
20. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010) “Health Promotion: An Approach to be Mainstreamed in the Total Health Care System” Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nutrition and Health Care for Healthy Aging” at B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottyam from 14-15 January, 2010: 21-16
21. Philip, Natasha and Ramachandran, Anil (2010) “Cord Blood Banking: Overlapping Concerns” (2010). Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Promotion of Education and Health: Perspectives and Concerns in Purview of Social Justice”, P.K.M. College of Education, Kannur, March 2-3, 2010: 70-77.
22. Antony, Mary; Ramachandran, Anil; Shiju, s; and Noby, C C “Sports and Women: A Probe into Women Empowerment under the Existing Socio-cultural Scenario of Kerala State” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Promotion of Education and Health: Perspectives and Concerns in Purview of Social Justice”, P.K.M. College of Education, Kannur, March 2-3, 2010: 87-94.
23. Ramachandran, Anil. (2009) “Classroom Management Using E-resources: Integrating ICT in Teacher Education”, Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on E-learning Strategies in Teacher Education, 20 & 21 August, 2009: 42-47.
24. Ramachandran, Anil. (2006) “The Professional Paradox of Physical Education: Need for An Action Plan”, Proceedings of International Conference on Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 28-30, April, 2006: 7-9.