Dr. J. Suresh Kumar is an accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator currently serving as Associate Professor in Economics at St. Joseph University, Nagaland. With over 17 years of teaching experience across school, college, and university levels, and 13 years of research expertise, he has made substantial contributions to Agricultural Economics, Labour Economics, Industrial Economics, Development Economics, and Entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Periyar University and has developed a strong research profile focusing on youth unemployment, women empowerment, MSMEs, financial inclusion, agricultural development, and sustainable economic growth, particularly in the context of North-East India. Dr. Kumar has an extensive publication record comprising 90 research articles in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals. In addition, he has authored 7 books, edited 4 books, and contributed over 50 book chapters published by reputed national and international publishers. He has also actively presented 73 research papers at national and international conferences and seminars. He plays a significant role in academic publishing and research promotion, serving as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and Editorial Board Member for several reputed journals across economics and management disciplines. He is also the former State President (Nagaland) of the Education Research and Development Association (ERDA).