
Mr. Nijil Jacobi is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, with over eight years of teaching experience. Since joining the institution on 1st January 2018, he has been actively engaged in teaching, academic development, and the creation of instructional content in Economics. Prior to entering academia, he served as a Communicative English Faculty under the Goan Institute of Communicative English (GICE) at Sirajul Huda School, Peringathur, Kannur, and Holy Mary Central School, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Christ College, Irinjalakuda, securing Second Rank in the University of Calicut, and a Master’s degree in Economics from Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, where he secured First Rank with a Gold Medal. He qualified the CBSE UGC-NET examination in 2017. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. (Part-Time) at the Research Department of Economics, Government Victoria College, Palakkad, under the University of Calicut, Kerala.
Mr. Nijil is a Lifetime Member of the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD). He also serves as a content writer for Sreenarayanaguru Open University, contributing to the development of self-instructional materials in alignment with UGC guidelines. In addition, he is a Member of the Board of Experts for the FYUGP Question Bank of the University of Calicut, where he contributes to curriculum development and academic quality enhancement.
Beyond his teaching and research responsibilities, he actively participates in faculty development programmes, workshops, and seminars. He also serves as a resource person at various academic events, reflecting his continued commitment to the advancement of higher education.
Email : nijiljacobi@sacredheartcollege.ac.in
Pursuing Ph. D at Research Department of Economics, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad
M.A Economics (Christ College (Autonomous), University of Calicut)
B.A Economics (Christ College Irinjalakuda, University of Calicut)
Environmental Economics
Mathematical Economics
International Economics
“The Rise of Mobile Payments and Digital Wallets in India: Unleashing the Digital Revolution in a Post-COVID-19 Era” in Education and Society (UGC Care Journal), ISSN: 2278-6864 Vol-46, Issue-4, No.08, July-September: 2023, page no. 213 – 215.
“Volunteering Motives of Youth During Kerala Flood 2018 – A Case Study of Chalakudy Municipality, Kerala” in Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation: Present and Potential Strategy for Future, edited by Dr. V. Loganathan, Dr. V. Thiruveni, Prof. Santosh Kumar, Dr. Kumar Raka & Dr. Balu I, Published by Himalaya Publishing House, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, ISBN: 978-93-5840-527-9, 2023, page no. 9 – 14.
“National Education Policy 2020: A Vision Ahead for Holistic Education in India” in the Proceedings of Two Day National Seminar “Sabka Prayas and Atmanirbhar Bharat” sponsored by ICSSR and organized by KCC Institute of Legal & Higher Education, Greater Noida, Affiliated to GGSIPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University), Dwarka, New Delhi, 2B-2C, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, ISBN: 978-93-94795-04-4, November 2022, Page no. 8.
One-day orientation programme on One Localbody One Idea (OLOI) organized by KILA on 31st December 2022 at KILA, Thrissur.
Faculty Development Programme organized by All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) and Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy from 18th to 20th May 2023.
Orientation Programme for Young Faculty Members of Higher Education Institution organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 30th January 2023.