Dr Akhila Sara Varughese
Assistant Professor
Contact Info
Email : dr.akhilasara@mams.ac.in
Educational Qualification
| Program | University | Year |
| PhD | M.G University, Kottayam | 2023 |
| MA English | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit | 2016 |
| BA English | M.G University | 2014 |
Experience
| Designation | Organization | Period |
| Asst. Professor | Dept. of English, MAMS, Kothamangalam | 2024- Present |
| Academic Counsellor of English |
Sree Narayana Guru Open University Adoor Regional Center
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2023- present
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| Translator |
NPTEL Translator
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2024- present
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| Guest Lecturer | K G College Pampady | 2017 |
| Assistant Professor | St. Thomas College, Ranni | 2022-2024 |
| Total Years of Teaching Experience | 3 Years |
| Total Years of Research Experience | 4 Years |
Areas of Interest
- Graphic Literature
- English Language Teaching
- Post Colonial Literature
Research Publications
| Title of article | Journal name | ISSN no | Volume & Issue | Month & Year |
| 'Underpinnings of Partition Dynamics in Manju Kapura Difficult Daughters' | The Creative Launcher | ISSN-2455-6580 | Vol II & Issue V | February 2018 |
| 'Rendering of Indian History: A Study Based on Select Graphic Novels in World'
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Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Cognitive and Language Sciences | ISNI:0000000091950263. | Vol:12, No:11, 2018 | 2018 |
| 'Representing a Sense of Estrangement in Zadie Smitha White Teeth' | Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literature | ISSN:0974-7370 | Vol.18.2, Dec 2018, | December 2018 |
| 'Illustrated Retelling of Indian Epics: A Study Based on Select Novels of Devdutt Pattanaik' | The Journal of Oriental Research Madras, | ISSN- 0022-3301 | Vol.XC11-XXV June 2021 | June 2021 |
| 'Visual Representation of Covid-19: A Study Based on “Kids, Vaayu and Corona: Who Wins the Fight?' | in the Conference Proceedings of the two-day International Conference conducted by REVA University, Eswar Publications, Tamil Nadu, | ISBN:978-81-931101-8 | - | 2021 |
| Chapter Published in Book | ||||
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'Rendering of Caste Discrimination in Graphic Narratives: A Study Based on Bhimayana in Academic Deliberations on Words, Visuals and Beyond Mediatization of Narrative Spaces' in , |
Edited by Dr. Mini M Abraham &Dr.Gayathri P.J published by Pratham Publications, New Delhi | ISBN: 978-93-88742-12-2. | - | 2019 |
| 'Pictorialization of Indian Myths in Divergences' | Edited by Dr.SujaKurup. P.L and ShyamaSajeev published by Horizon Books, Haryana | ISBN: 978-93-86369-86- 4. | - | 2017 |
Patents/ Projects
Papers Presented
| Title of the paper | Organizer | Date |
| 'Rendering of Caste Discrimination in Graphic Narratives: A Study Based on Bhimayana' | International Seminar conducted by Bharat Matha College, Trikakara on February 22, 2018 | February 22, 2018 |
| 'Fictional Articulation of Indian Mythology in Graphic Novels' | 13th International Conference of South Asian Languages and Literatures held at Central Institute of Indian Languages Mysuru | January 8-10,2018 |
| 'Visual Representation of Covid-19: A Study Based on Kids, Vaayu and Corona: Who Wins the Fight?' | Two-day International Online Conference on Narratives, Self, and Identities: Traditions and Innovations conducted by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences REVA University, Bengaluru & The Indian Society for the Promotion of English Language and Literature & Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England | 30th and 31st August 2021. |
| 'Representation of Sita's Costumes in Visual Nrratives' | iInternational Conference conducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha | 8th January 2024. |
| 'Unveiling Women’s Narratives: A Critical Analysis of Maryamma in Banyamin’s NishabdhaSancharangal' | Migration Conclave conducted by Kerala Govenment | January 2024 |
| 'Epicture: Re-reading the Ramayana based on Sundarkaand: Triumph of Hanuman' | National seminar organized by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha | January 15&16, 2020 |
| 'Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana: A Structural Analysis of Narrative in DevduttPattanaikas Sita' | National seminar on Ramayana conducted bySreeSankaracharya University Ettumanur Regional Center | March 06, 2019. |
| 'From Pranayopanishath to MunthirivallikalThalirkumbol: Page to Screen Analysis' | National Seminar organized by Newman College Thodupuzha | February 21, 2018 |
| 'Representation of sexual preference in Alison Bechdelas Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic' | UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities on at CMS College, Kottayam | 30th November 2019 |
| 'Pictorialization of Indian Myths in Amar ChitraKadha in the two-day national seminar on The Politics of Cultural Representation in Literature' | Govt. Sanskrit College | 16 &17 November 2017 |
| 'Representation of Augmented Reality in Priyas Shakti' | National seminar conducted by Amrita University, Kochi | 25&26th October 2017 |
| " From Sketches to Graphics: A Historical Study of Indian Graphic Novels" | International Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels organised by Center for the Study of Journalism, Culture, and Community at Bournemouth University UK | 11 JULY 2024 |
Seminars, Conferences and FDPS attended
- Attended International Comics and Graphic Novel Conference conducted by Cambridge University from 21st “ 25th June 2021.
- Attended a National Webinar on Taking Research Forward During the Pandemic by Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Loyola College, Chennai on 20th May 2020.
- Attended the Web-event The Left Reflects on the Global Pandemic: Gayatri ChakravortySpivak on the 7th of May, 22.30 IST conducted by the European network of political foundations.
- Attended a Webinar on 'From English in India to Indian Englishes: A Linguists Take on the Challenges and Implications for Educators by Dr.ReenuPunnosse conducted by ASAP skill development.
- Attended the Seminar on 'Space, Place and Textuality: Reading Spatial Codes organized by the PG and Research department of English Newman College Thodupuzha.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED
- Attended a workshop on Research in Literature: Changing Paradigms by Dr.Giji K Alex organized by the Department of English, Newman College Thodupuzha on 9 th March 2018.
- Attended a workshop on Effective Methodologies to Fine-Tune Your English organized by the Department of English, GIAL, Kottayam with the co-sponsorship of MG University on 3rd August 2017.
- Participated in the two day workshop for the English faculty members of the affiliated arts and science colleges in connection with FYUGP, ON 9 &10 Oct 2024 at Baselius College.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ATTENDED
- KSHEC 'Hands on “ Training on Learning Management System (Moodle) conducted from 3 to 8 May 2023.
- Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University- FDP on Outcome Based Education conducted from 05 to 09 June 2023
- Five day Online FDP on "Soft Skills for Professional Competence " organised by School of Social Sciences and Languages and the Faculty Development Center VIT Chennai.
Invited Talks
| Type of program | Organized by | Position held | Date |
| International Conference | Dept. Of English, St.Thomas College, Ranni | Moderator for the paper presentations organised as part of the workshop on Effective Research Strategies: From Topic Selection to Publication | 11 Oct 2023. |
| Invited Talk | Talk on 'What Makes a Good Communicator', Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , St.Thomas College, Ranni | Invited Speaker | 04 Dec 2023. |
| Invited Talk | Textual Analysis in English Research - Department of English MAMS | Invited Speaker | 09 July 2024 |
Achievements
- Best Paper Award for the Paper Presentation in the National Seminar conducted by the Department of English, REVA University Bangalore
Membership in Academic Bodies
- Member of SSHRA
Key Positions held at MAMS
- Coordinator IPR Cell
- Member Women Cell