CV

Dr. Iros Vaja

M. A. (English), M. A. (Philosophy), D.C.E. (IGNOU), B.J.M.C., M.J.M.C. (Uni. First), LL. B.,
Ph. D. (English), Ph. D. (Journalism), D. Lit. (USA)

    Personal Details:

Name

Iroskumar B. Vaja

Father’s Name

Babubhai M. Vaja

Date of Birth

25 December,   1969

Gender

Male

Marital Status

Married

Nationality

Indian

Languages Known

English, Hindi, Gujarati

Date of Appointment

22 November, 1993

Postal Address

Akshar Bhavan, Near Rosary School, Gunatit Nagar – 1, 150’ Ring Road, Rajkot – 360 007 (Gujarat), India

Contact Numbers

Cell: +91 98797 91416; Office: (0281) 2451603

E-mail

irosvaja79@gmail.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/irosvaja79

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Iros.Vaja

Blog

https://drirosvaja.blogspot.com/

Present Position

Associate Professor,

Department of English,

Matushri Virbaima Mahila Arts College, Kalawad Road, Rajkot – 360 005 (Gujarat), India

EC Member

Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS), 2016–19–24

Ex-Chairman

Board of Studies in English,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

(2012–15; 2018–21; 2021–24)

President

English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I), Rajkot Chapter





 

Academic Qualifications:

 

SN

Degree

College / University

Year of Passing

Grade / Title of Thesis

1

B.A. (English)

Bahauddin Arts College, Junagadh

1991

Topper of the College, B+

2

M.A. (English)

Department of English, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

1993

B+

3

Ph.D. (English)

Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar

2009

Myths in Girish Karnad’s Plays: A Critical Study

4

B.J.M.C.

Shri Arjunlal Hirani College of Journalism & Performing Arts, Rajkot

2010

A

5

D.C.E.

IGNOU

2012

Cleared

6

M.A. (Philosophy)

Department of Philosophy, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

2014

B+

7

M.J.M.C.

Shri Arjunlal Hirani College of Journalism & Performing Arts, Rajkot

2015

Distinction, A++ (University First)

8

Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate Test

Online Exam

3 Dec 2012

Cleared

9

D.Lit.

University of South America

1 Mar 2018

Honorary

10

Ph.D. (Journalism)

Shree A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

6 Sept 2018

Role of Mass Media in Higher Education: An Interpretation and Analytical Study

11

LL.B.

Shree K. A. Pandhi English Medium Law College, Rajkot

2023

First Class

 

Teaching Experience:

 

SN

Institution / Role

Duration

Details

1

Shri UP Arts, Smt. MG Panchal Science and Shri VL Shah Commerce College, Pilvai (Affiliated to Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University)

22-11-1993 to 31-01-1997

Taught English language and literature

2

Matushri Virbaima Mahila Arts College, Rajkot

01-02-1997 to Present

Teaching English language and literature;

Department of English

3

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Rajkot Study Centre

Ongoing

Academic Counsellor for MEG, AC_ID No. 420971826 (42118322)

 

Training Courses, Teaching–Learning–Evaluation Technology Programs and Faculty Development Programs:

 

SN

Program

Duration

Organized by

1

Orientation Program

5/5/1997 – 31/5/1997

UGC Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

2

Refresher Course

28/8/2000 – 17/9/2000

UGC Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

3

Refresher Course

15/3/2004 – 4/4/2004

Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

4

Refresher Course

17/1/2005 – 6/2/2005

Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

5

Using Language Laboratory Software for the Teaching of English Language

1/1/2009 – 4/1/2009

IQAC & Department of English, Saurashtra University, Rajkot in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

6

Short-term Course in Translation

20/9/2010 – 25/9/2010

UGC Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

7

Training and Capacity Building Program in English

21/11/2011 – 26/11/2011

KCG, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat

8

Disaster Risk Reduction in Higher Education

25/10/2012 – 31/10/2012

Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

9

Orientation Program for Academic Counsellors

17 – 18/11/2012

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Regional Centre, Rajkot

10

PC Hardware and Future Technology

24/3/2014 – 30/3/2014

Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

11

Teaching and Research Content Creation

26/10/2015 – 1/11/2015

UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Rajkot

12

International Faculty Development Program (IFDP)

15 – 16/9/2017

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

13

Master Training Program

11 – 12/12/2024

Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Ahmedabad

14

NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme

17/2/2025 – 27/2/2025

Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

15

NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme

1/9/2025 – 10/9/2025

Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program, Central University of Gujarat

 

Special Achievements:

 

SN

Achievement

1

Winner of Late Prof. Dholakia Award for the Topper of the College in B.A. (English) in 1991.

2

Winner of Chanakya Award 2008 for Social and Educational Services.

3

Member of Editorial Board of Recent Trends, a Refereed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN 2348-9715.

4

Member of Advisory Board of Vidyayana, an International Multidisciplinary Refereed E-Journal, ISSN 2454-8596.

5

Participated in a world record event organized by India Book of Records, where most people tied a green neck tie to create awareness about nature and environment at YCC Football Ground, Rajkot, on 5 June 2014.

6

Participated at the 35th Annual General Meeting of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS), held at the University of Ottawa, Canada, on 11 June 2016.

7

Guest Editor of Ayudh, a UGC-approved Refereed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, August 2017, 27th Issue, ISSN 2321-2160.

8

Participated in 39th GITEX Technology Week at Dubai, UAE, from 6 to 9 Oct., 2019.

9

Received Vedant Excellence Award 2020 for Education and Research.

10

Appointed as an Eminent Person for NSS Awards Screening Committee (2019–20) by Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh.

11

Received the Luminary Award for the Human Library by Christ College, Rajkot, on 16 January 2025.

12

Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Social Research, ISSN 0973–1210.

13

Felicitated by Hon’ble DGP Gujarat Anil Pratham (IPS) on 25 September 2022.

 

 

 

 

Research Experience:

 

SN

Details

1

Worked under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Purnimaben Mehta, Former Professor and Head, Department of English, Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (Gujarat) on Myths in Girish Karnad’s Plays – A Critical Study (2006–2009).

2

Worked under Dr. Nita Udani, Head, Shree A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on Role of Mass Media in Higher Education: An Interpretation and Analytical Study (2015–2018).

3

Supervisor for Ph.D. scholars, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (PG/Ph.D./2762/2013).

 

M. Phil. / Ph.D. Viva Voce:

SN

Name of the Student

Name of the Supervisor

Title of the Thesis

University

Date

1

Ms. Krupa K. Gandhi, Ph.D.

Dr. K. R. Prasad

The Fictional World of Rohinton Mistry: A Study

HNGU, Patan

15 Nov 2014

2

Ms. Hetal M. Doshi, Ph.D.

Dr. Dilip Barad

A Comparative Analysis of Diasporic Sensibilities in the Fictional Works of Chitra Banerjee, Uma Parameswaran and Kundanika Kapadiya

MKBU, Bhavnagar

2 Nov 2015

3

Mr. Hemantkumar Ajaybhai, Ph.D.

Dr. M. F. Patel

Thematic Paradigms and Narrative Techniques in the Fiction of Shashi Deshpande: A Re-Assessment

KSV, Gandhinagar

26 Nov 2015

4

Mr. Gopal V. Vankar, Ph.D.

Dr. K. R. Prasad

Reconstructing History: A Study in the Novels of Amitav Ghosh

HNGU, Patan

21 Apr 2017

5

Mr. Deepak J. Mashru, Ph.D.

Dr. P. D. Bheda

Effective Use of ICT Approaches in ELT: A New Paradigm in Teaching Technical Students of Saurashtra Region

C. U. Shah University, Surendranagar

21 Jun 2017

6

Mr. Vipul K. Bhavsar, Ph.D.

Dr. Rakesh Rao

Perspectives on Contemporary Indian Women Playwrights: A Study with Special Reference to the Plays of Dina Mehta, Poile Sengupta, and Manjula Padmanabhan

HNGU, Patan

21 Dec 2017

7

Ms. Khushbu M. Swami, Ph.D.

Dr. Rakesh Rao

Identity Crisis of Women and Survival Strategies in Manju Kapur’s Novels: A Critical Study

HNGU, Patan

21 Dec 2017

8

Jaydeepsinh Rao, Ph.D.

Dr. Anil Kapoor

Depiction of Family in Manju Kapur’s Novels: A Critical Study

HNGU, Patan

24 Sept 2018

9

Namrata Vyas, Ph.D.

Dr. Hetal Mehta

A Quest for Identity in Women Characters in Selected Novels of Shashi Deshpande, Namita Gokhale, Tahmina Anam and Nayomi Munaveera

MKBU, Bhavnagar

18 Mar 2019

10

Machhar Kalpesh V., Ph.D.

Prin. Dr. Manish Pandya

Cultural Conflicts: A Study of Selected Novels of Chinua Achebe and Kamala Markandaya

KSKV Kachchh University

16 Mar 2020

11

Munira H. Vihal, M.Phil. (Online)

Dr. Firoz A. Shaikh

Application of Eco-Criticism in Dhruv Bhatt's Selected Novels

BKNMU, Junagadh

10 Dec 2020

12

Bhupesh Gupta, Ph.D. (Online, Google Meet)

Prof. Ami Upadhyay

Ruminations on India: A Study of Select Non-Fictional Works of Shashi Tharoor

BAOU, Ahmedabad

1 Jan 2021

13

Leena Chudasama, Ph.D. (Online)

Dr. Nilam H. Gajjar

Portrayal of Changing Faces of Byronic Hero in the Selected Fictional Works of Stephenie Meyer

Rai University, Ahmedabad

9 Jul 2021

14

Ishan Bhavsar, Ph.D. (Online)

Dr. Chetan Mevada

Presentation of Post-Independent India in the Travelogues of V. S. Naipaul

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

11 Apr 2022

15

Ms. Meera Patel, Ph.D.

Dr. Purnima Mehta

A Study of Writing Skills of English as Second Language at Intermediate Level

Sabarmati University

6 Jun 2022

16

Ms. Ritu K. Soni, Ph.D.

Dr. Rajesh Basiya

A Study of Rasa in Rabindranath Tagore’s Select Plays

KSKV Kachchh University

26 Aug 2023

17

Ms. Urvi Joshi

Prin. Dr. Kameshwar Prasad

A Study of Female in the Select Works of Kavita Kane

HNGU, Patan

22 Sept 2023

18

Ms. Bhoomi Vadnathani

Prin. Dr. Ramesh Patel

Neo-Slave Narrative: A Study of Women's Enslavement and Exploitation in Select African-American Novels

HNGU, Patan

22 Sept 2023

19

Ms. Dimpalba Jadeja

Dr. P. K. Shah

Image of Women in Select Works of Jhumpa Lahiri and Arundhati Roy

HNGU, Patan

30 Sept 2023

20

Hitesh Siju

Dr. Manish Pandya

Contemporary Gujarati Dalit Short Stories Translated into English: A Critical Study

KSKV Bhuj

15 Apr 2024

21

Ameer Ahmed Abdul Ameer Al-Rammahi (Online)

Dr. Darsha Jani

Psychoanalytical Study of Select Young Adult Novels of Himanjali Sankar, Judy Blume and Angie Thomas

Gujarat University

9 May 2024

22

Suha Mahdi Hussein (Online)

Prof. Nilotpala Gandhi

‘Implicature’ and ‘Presupposition’ in the Selected Novels of Ernest Hemingway and Doris Lessing

Gujarat University

2 Aug 2024

23

Thakkar Sweta

Prin. Dr. Ramesh Patel

Rewriting the Self: A Study of the Confessional Poetry of Kamala Das and Gauri Deshpande

North Gujarat University

6 Jan 2025

24

Mayyadah Hashim Ahmed (Online)

Dr. Rupal Patel

Muslim Women: Loss and Quest for Identity in Selected Novels by Hanan Al Shaykh, Fadia Faquir and Leila Abouzeid

Gujarat University

20 May 2025

25

Kajalben Varagiya

Dr. Ansuya Chaudhary

Womanhood in Select Novels of Anita Nair: A Study

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta Universtiy, Junagadh

30 Sept. 2025

 

List of Ph.D. Awardees:

 

SN

Name of the Research Scholar

Topic of Research

Registration No. & Date

Date of Viva & Notification

1

Dave Arjun G.

Reception of Myth in the Select Plays of Girish Karnad & Chinu Modi: A Comparative Study

14387, 01-07-2014

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4659/2016, 28-11-2016, 262

2

Adatiya Chiragkumar R.

A Study of Sudhindranath Ghose’s Tetralogy of Novels as Bildungsroman

14389, 01-07-2014

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4657/2016, 28-11-2016, 260

3

Chauhan Neha P.

Protagonists of Manju Kapur, Kiran Desai and Anita Nair: A Feminist Reading

14390, 01-07-2014

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4665/2016, 29-11-2016, 268

4

Rinkoo S. Modiani

Tradition Versus Modernity in Manju Kapur’s Novels: A Critical Study

14392, 01-07-2014

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./2180/2017, 06-10-2017, 142

5

Komal Raichura

Theatre and Society: A Critical Study of 20th Century British Theatre

14391, 01-07-2014

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./582/2018, 20-02-2018, 031

6

Vijay V. Jotva

A Critical and Comparative Study of Select Letters of Keats and Kalapi

18227, 01-01-2018

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./728/2021, 30-01-2021

7

Ghaghda Gopika

A Search for Self-Expression by the Afro-American ‘Womanist’ Writers in the ‘White World’ of Short Story Genre

14388, 01-07-2014

Viva on 7/6/2022, Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./30303/2022, 13-06-2022

8

Kaushal B. Trivedi

Influence of Various Upanishadas in the Select Novels of Arun Joshi: A Critical Study

19234, 25-05-2019

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./64823/2023, 06-03-2023

9

Parmar Surabhi A.

Reception and Reconstruction of the Mahabharata: A Study of Select Modern Mythic Fiction

17176, 01-01-2017

Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./65554/2023, 21-03-2023

10

Yogini B. Kelaiya

Portrait of Indian Women along with Fused Myths, Tales & Fictional Voices through Vernacular Outlook of Feminism in the Selected Works of Githa Hariharan, Samhita Arni, Trisha Das & Twinkle Khanna

19258, 25-05-2019

PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./89687/2023, 30-09-2023

11

Pooja Buddhadev

A Translation of Selected Literary Essays of K. M. Munshi from Gujarati into English with a Critical Introduction

22080, 01-01-2022

PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./2437752/2025, 27-03-2025

 

List of Scholars and their research areas working under my supervision for Ph. D.

 

SN

Name of the Research Scholar

Topic of Research

Registration No. & Date

1

Devanshi Joshi

Self-Discovery and Introspection in Select Novels of Dr. Sudha Murthy

23200, 01-07-2023

2

Moksha Mehta

Tracing Post-Humanist Features in Select Cyberpunk Fiction of Philip K. Dick, Rudi Rucker and Bruce Sterling

24041, 01-01-2024

3

Dhara Gosai

Adaptations of Hindu Mythology: A Study of the Narratives in the Selected Works of Devdutt Pattanaik

24042, 01-01-2024

4

Makwana Devyani

Application of Maslow’s Theory of Need in Selected Novels of Manju Kapur

23204, 01-07-2023

 

M.Phil. Dissertations:

 

SN

Name of the Research Scholar

Topic of Dissertation

Registration No.

1

Mohitgiri P. Goswami

Teaching Direct Speech and Indirect Narration to the Students of Secondary Schools of Rajkot City: A Study

10311411

2

Bhaveshkumar B. Sondarva

Motives of Poetry in Sanskrit and Western Poetics: A Comparative Study

10311419

3

Satish C. Kathad

Application of Rasa Theory on Shakespeare’s Hamlet

10311511

4

Parsotam G. Kathad

Concept of Drama in Sanskrit Poetics and Its Application on Othello

11311712

 

Participation in Conferences and Seminars:

(A)         International Level:

 

SN

Title of the Conference / Seminar

Organized by

Title of the Paper Presented

Date

1

Expanding Territories: Comparative Literature in 21st Century

Dept. of English & CLS, Saurashtra Uni., Rajkot; Comparative Literary Association of India (CLAI); Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore (CIIL); Sahitya Academy, New Delhi

The Treatment of Nature in the Works of Two Priests of Mother Nature – William Wordsworth and Thomas Hardy

29–31 Mar, 2010

2

Tenth Biennial International Conference on Sociological Imagination in Comparative Perspective: Language, Cultures and Literatures

Comparative Literature Association of India; Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar; Co-sponsored by UGC, Sahitya Academy, National Manuscript Mission, Ministry of Culture, ICCR

Participation

03–06 Mar, 2011

3

Global Challenges: Canada and India

26th International Conference on Canadian Studies; Department of English & CLS, Saurashtra University, Rajkot; Indian Association of Canadian Studies

The Experience of Living in Diaspora: Indo-Canadian Literature – In Between Worlds

20–22 Jan, 2013

4

Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge Creation in Higher Education: Canada & India Genesis 2013

Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce and Management, Bhavnagar; Indian Association of Canadian Studies (IACS)

The Relationship Between Literature and Social Sciences

28–29 Dec, 2013

5

Holistic Living: An Indian Perspective

Shri R. R. Lalan College, Bhuj Kachchh (Managed by Education Department, Government of Gujarat)

Science and Society: The Two Facets of a Coin

15–16 Feb, 2015

6

Recent Tendencies in Commerce, Economics, Languages and Social Sciences

International Society for Applied Commerce (ISAC); Gujarat Commerce College – Ahmedabad

Reflection of Ancient Indian Culture and Mythology in Girish Karnad’s Plays: A Critique

22–23 May, 2015

7

Low Carbon Development

All India Women’s Conference; Department of Law, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Solar Energy: The Best Source of Alternative Energy

02 Aug, 2015

8

Canadian Studies: Theory and Practice

School of Science and Humanities, Karunya University, Coimbatore; Indian Association for Canadian Studies

Cultural Differences & the Struggle for Meaning in Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance

27–29 Jan, 2016

9

Sivatattva in Sanskrit Literature

Shee Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval

Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva: The Source of Yoga

7–9 Feb, 2016

10

Voice of the Oppressed and the Marginalized

Municipal Arts & Urban Bank Science College, Mehsana; Gujarat Dalit Sahitya Academy, Ahmedabad

The Voice of Socially and Culturally Marginalized in Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel Untouchable

27–28 Feb, 2016

11

Promotion of Culture of Quality through Research

Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat; H & H B Kotak Institute of Science, Rajkot

Preparing Research Proposal for Minor Research Project

28–30 June, 2016

12

Abhinavgupt: A Re-reading

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sheth R.A. College of Arts and Commerce, Ahmedabad; Gujarat Sahitya Academy & Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy

Abhinavgupta: The Symbol of Kashmir’s Identity as a Knowledge Centre

13–14 Sept, 2016

13

Changing Dynamics of Humanities and Social Sciences

International Society for Applied Commerce (R&D Wing, Ahmedabad), Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Global Warming and its Effects on Agriculture, Wildlife and Human Health

01–05 Nov, 2016

14

Global Perspectives on Higher Education

Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce & Management, Bhavnagar

Impact of Internet on Higher Education

24–25 Dec, 2016

15

Imagi/Nation: India/Canada Past, Present and Future

Indian Council of Literary, Social, Educational and Cultural Research; Gujarat Arts & Commerce College (Evening); UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Portrayal of History in Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance: A Study

25–27 Mar, 2017

16

The Journey of Indian Languages: Perspective on Culture and Society

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad; IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad

Literature: The Most Interesting and Significant Expressions of Society and Culture

14–15 Oct, 2017

17

Higher Education and New Developments

Swami Sahajanand Group of Colleges, Bhavnagar; Jan Wyzykowski University, Poland

Impacts of Higher Education on Students

18 Dec, 2017

18

Interpreting Indo-Canadian Echoes of Voices

C. U. Shah University, Wadhwan City; Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS)

Interpreting Indo-Canadian Education System

29–30 Mar, 2018

19

Bridge of Friendship: Canada and India

Acharya Nagarjun University, Guntur (AP); Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS)

Exploring the Boundaries of Knowledge Creation: India and Canada

07–09 Jan, 2020

 

(B) National Level:

 

SN

Title of the Conference / Seminar

Organized by

Title of the Paper Presented

Date

1

UGC SAP/DRS: Rethinking India: Voices & Visions during the Indian Renaissance

Smt. S. H. Gardi Institute of English & Comparative Studies, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Participation

01–03 Jan, 2007

2

UGC Sponsored: Gender Discrimination

Shree M. & N. Virani Science & Shree Yogiji Maharaj Arts & Commerce College, Rajkot

The Status of Women in Indian Mythology

17 Feb, 2008

3

Concept of Literature

Smt. J. C. Dhanak Arts & Commerce College, Bagasara

Literature, Life and Society

24 Feb, 2008

4

Hindi Sahitya me Rashtriya Ekta

Hindi Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar & Shri H. L. Patel Arts & Commerce College, Bhayavadar

Jativad-Rashriya Ekta ka Nasoor – Dinkar ke ‘Rashmirathi’ ke Sandarbh Mein

22 Nov, 2008

5

Water Management: Social Impacts

Water Management Forum & Shri Patel Mahila Arts College, Dhoraji

Water Pollution – Its Causes and Solutions

15 Feb, 2009

6

Environmental Care

Smt. C. P. Chokasi Arts and Shri P. L. Chokasi Commerce College, Veraval

Global Warming and Environment

28 Mar, 2009

7

Gandhiji & Concept of Rural Development (UGC Sponsored)

B. R. S. College, Dumiyani

Gandhiji’s Concept of Religion

11 Oct, 2009

8

Social Issues

Smt. C. P. Chokasi Arts & Shri P. L. Chokasi Commerce College, Veraval

Suicide – A Social Problem

02 Jan, 2010

9

Cultural Phenomena (UGC Sponsored)

Shree H. L. Patel Arts & Commerce College, Bhayavadar

Cultural Phenomena in the Plays of Girish Karnad

16–17 Jan, 2010

10

Gujarat ma Aparadh: Mahilaona Sandarbhma (UGC Sponsored)

Shree H. P. Arts & T. S. M. Commerce College, Talod

Domestic Violence – Its Types, Causes and Treatment

13 Feb, 2010

11

Different Dimensions of Swarnim Gujarat (UGC Sponsored)

Shree Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot & Saurashtra University

English: The Language of Communication

16 Feb, 2010

12

Contemporary Issues in Commerce & Management

Shree G. K. & C. K. Bosamiya Arts & Commerce College, Jetpur & Indian Accounting Association – Saurashtra Branch, Rajkot

Inter Relation between Environment & Global Warming

20 Feb, 2010

13

Literature and Other Dimensions

Dept. of Hindi, Saurashtra University, Rajkot & Shri M. N. Kampani Arts and Shri A. K. Shah Commerce College, Mangrol

Sahitya aur Dharma – Ramcharit Manas ke Vishesh Sandarbh Mein

23 Feb, 2010

14

Quality Management & Global Challenges in Higher Education (NAAC Sponsored)

Uma Arts and Nathiba Commerce Mahila College, Gandhinagar

Uchcha Shiksha Me Gunvatta Mulak Abhigam Ki Anivaryata

06–07 Aug, 2010

15

Indian English Literature: Comparative Perspectives (UGC Sponsored)

G. D. Modi College of Arts, Palanpur

Sarojini Naidu: A Poetic Artist

05–06 Feb, 2012

16

Role of Major Writers in Indian English Writings

Smt. R. M. Prajapati Arts College, Satlasana (North Gujarat)

Use of Indian Mythology in Girish Karnad’s Plays

15–16 Sept, 2012

17

Bharatiya Sant Sahitya: Tatva Evam Tantra (UGC Sponsored)

Shree K. O. Shah Arts and Commerce College, Dhoraji & Satnirvan Foundation, Ghoghavadar

Narsinh Mehta: A Bhakt Poet and Social Reformer with a Difference

09–10 Feb, 2013

18

Women Psychology: Past, Present and Future (UGC Sponsored)

Shree G. K. & C. K. Bosamiya Arts and Commerce College, Jetpur & Dept. of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Reading Women Psychology in the Poem ‘Woman Work’ by Maya Angelou

24 Feb, 2013

19

Human Rights and Ecological Balance: A Dialogue

Dept. of Human Rights & International Humanitarian Laws, Saurashtra University, Rajkot & National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi

04–05 Mar, 2013

20

Swami Vivekananda and Contemporary Indian Thinkers (UGC Sponsored)

Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot & Dept. of Economics & Dept. of Philosophy, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Vivekananda’s Advait in Religion

17 Mar, 2013

21

Environmental Issues and Challenges (UGC Sponsored)

Smt. H. B. Jasani Arts & Shri N. K. Jasani Commerce College, Rajkot; Gujarat Geographical Association, Ahmedabad

Environmental Education in India

19 Mar, 2014

22

Use of Computer Internet Sociologically & Educationally Analysis (UGC Sponsored)

Shri J. M. Panera Arts, Commerce and Computer Science College, Manavadar

Impact of Internet on Education

19–20 July, 2014

23

Contemporary Indian Thinkers (UGC Sponsored)

Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot & Dept. of Philosophy, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Gandhiji’s Views on Social Welfare

18 Jan, 2015

24

Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Yoga (UGC Sponsored)

Dept. of Philosophy, Saurashtra University, Rajkot & Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot

Yoga and Physical Fitness

08 Feb, 2015

25

Sustainable Innovative Practices to Retain & Promote Indian Brain Gain Globally (UGC Sponsored)

S. S. P. Jain Arts and Commerce College, Dhrangadhra

Role of Education in Human Life

10 Jan, 2016

26

Bhabha National Research Academy, Gujarat & Sheth C. L. Com. College, Ahmedabad

Innovative Practices in Higher Education and Digital India as Changing Paradigm

ICT in Education: A New Paradigm of 21st Century

17 Jan, 2016

27

Smt. C. P. Chokasi Arts & Shri P. L. Chokasi Commerce College, Veraval

Psychological Approach in Sanskrit and Philosophy

16–17 Jan, 2016

28

Shree Arjunlal Hirani College of Journalism and Performing Arts, Rajkot (UGC Sponsored)

Role, Responsibility and Problems of Mass Media

Role and Responsibility of Media in 21st Century

10–11 Mar, 2016

29

IACS, UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad and ICLSECR

Canadian Studies

Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance, A Tale of Cynical Voice

24 Jul, 2016

30

Christ College, Rajkot

Language and Literary Trends in Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Re-Reading of Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq as a Commentary on Contemporary Indian History

11 Mar, 2017

31

English Teachers’ Association (HNGU) at Grow More Group of Institutions, Himmatnagar

Whither English Academia: How We Teach and Why?

Literature and Its Relevance in the Society

15 Apr, 2017

32

Shifting Paradigms in Higher Education, Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Asian Social Sciences and Humanities Association, Research and Development Wing

Adapting Materials for Different Age Groups in English Language Teaching

16–17 July, 2017

33

Buddhism & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkarji

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad & Gujarat Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar

Struggles of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

14 Apr, 2018

34

Prerna Purursh: Dr. Ambedkar

Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair-Centre, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Dr. Ambedkar and Women Empowerment

14 Mar, 2020

35

Literature and Philosophy of Life

Gujarat Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar & Shri U. P. Arts, Smt. M. G. Panchal Science & Shri V. L. Shah Commerce College, Pilvai

The Role of Tragedy in Shaping Philosophical Perspectives on Life

16 Apr, 2023

 

(C) State Level:

 

SN

Title of the Conference / Seminar

Organized by

Title of the Paper Presented

Date

1

Social Accountability of Higher Education Institutions

The Late M. J. Kundaliya Arts and Commerce Mahila College, Rajkot

Value Based Education

12 Oct, 2007

2

Feminism in Literature

Shree J. S. Parmar Arts and Commerce College, Kodinar

Feminism and its Impact

11 Oct, 2008

3

The Contribution of Women Writers in Literature

Gardi Arts and Commerce College, Maliya Hatina

Contribution of Jane Austen in English Literature

24 Jan, 2009

4

Importance of Gandhian Ideology in Modern World (UGC)

H. B. Jasani Arts and Shri N. K. Jasani Commerce College

Women Empowerment

19–20 Dec, 2009

5

Importance of Gandhian Ideology in Modern World (UGC)

Smt. V. D. Ghelani Mahila Arts College, Savarkundala

Mahatma Gandhi and Relevance of Eleven Vows

13 Jan, 2010

6

Nanabhai H. Jebaliya ek Punah Mulyankan (Sahitya Academy Sponsored)

Shri V. D. Kanakiya Arts and Shri M. R. Sanghavi Commerce College, Savarkundala

Tadako – Nanabhai ni Moti Vato

2010

7

Research Methodology

Shree K. O. Shah Arts & Commerce College, Dhoraji & Drishti Foundation, Ahmedabad

Participation

17 Feb, 2013

8

Teaching of English Language & Literature at UG Level

HNGU, Patan and English Teachers’ Association (HNGU) at Nima Girls’ Arts College, Gozariya

Teaching English Language at Undergraduate Level

14 Nov, 2014

9

LIS Education in Gujarat: Challenges & Opportunities (UGC)

Department of Library and Information Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Participation

20 Nov, 2015

10

Dr. Ambedkar ane Rashtra

Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Participation

17 Feb, 2017

 

Workshops and Symposiums:

 

SN

Title of the Workshop

Organized by

Date

1

Effective Teaching & Learning Science through English Medium

Department of English, H. & H. B. Kotak Institute of Science College

21 Nov, 2008

2

Using Language Lab Software for the Teaching of English Language

IQAC and the Department of English in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

2009

3

One Day Workshop for Research Scholars

Training and Research Task Force, Bahauddin Govt. Arts College & Prabhas Shodh Sansthan – Junagadh

28 Feb, 2009

4

Gujarati Sant Sahitya – Mool ane Kul

Sahitya Academy-New Delhi at Somnath, Prabhas Patan

30–31 Jan, 2010

5

Teaching English Language/Literature in the 21st Century

Saurashtra University English Teachers’ Association (SUETA) and Smt. R. O. Patel Women’s College, Morbi

04–05 Sept, 2010

6

How to Write a Research Paper – Innovation in Quality Research

Dharmenrasinhji Arts College and Dept of Economics and Dept of Philosophy, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

20 Oct, 2012

7

Human Rights and Ecological Balance: A Dialogue (UGC)

Dept of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

06 Mar, 2013

8

Education Commission: Recommendation and Its Executions in Independent Bharat

IQAC, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi

18 Jun, 2015

9

NAAC Awareness

IQAC, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

16–17 Sept, 2015

10

Short Film Making Workshop

Shree A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

04–05 Mar, 2016

11

Digital Film Making Workshop

Shree A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

10–12 Feb, 2017

12

Challenges and Deglobalization for India

Smt. H. B. Jasani Arts and Shri N. K. Jasani Commerce College, Rajkot

09 Mar, 2017

13

Ad Film Making Workshop

Shree A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

22–23 Jan, 2018

14

‘Pragati Pathe Sanskritam’ National Workshop

PG Department of Sanskrit, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

08 Feb, 2018

15

Personality Development and Moral Values

IQAC – Saurashtra University, Rajkot

24 Mar, 2018

 

Research Publications:

 

SN

Title of the Books/Articles

Publisher/Journal

Month/Year

ISBN/ISSN No

1

Myths in Girish Karnad’s Plays – A Critical Study (BOOK)

Paradise Publishers, Jaipur

2010

ISBN 9380033028, 9789380033020

2

A Critical Appreciation of Sinclair Lewis’ Babbit

Labyrinth - bi-annual literary journal of postmodernism

September 2010

ISSN – 0976 – 0814

3

A Diagnostic Study of Nissim Ezekiel as the Man of Letters

Surashtriya - Bi-Annual National Level, Registered, Recognized Referred and Peer Reviewed Research Journal

September 2011

ISSN – 2249 – 4383

4

Major Thematic Concerns in John Knowles’ Novel A Separate Peace

Do

March 2012

ISSN – 2249 – 4383

5

A Diagnostic Study of Myth and Mythology and the Use of Indian Mythology in Girish Karnad’s Select Plays

Critical Essays on Indian Writing in English: Prism Books (India), Ed. Mukesh G. Bhesaniya

2012

ISBN – 978-81-923203-5-9

6

The Observance and Relevance of the Vows of Mahatma Gandi

Surashtriya - Bi-Annual National Level, Registered, Recognized Referred & Peer Reviewed Research Journal

September 2012

ISSN – 2249 – 4383

7

Critical Appreciation of the Epic Beowulf

Do

October–March 2013

ISSN – 2249 – 4383

8

Feminism: The Ideas Behind the Movement and Their Impact

Women Empowerment Golden Jubilee Year Souvenir of M. V. M. College, Rajkot

December 2013

9

Impact of Internet on Education

Research Matrix – International Multidisciplinary Journal for Applied Research

July 2014, Vol. 1

ISSN – 2321 – 7073

10

Science and Society: The Two Facets of a Coin

Recent Thought – The Refereed International Journal

Issue 7, February 2015

ISSN – 2278 – 4594

11

The Theme of Loneliness in John Steinbeck’s Novel Of Mice and Men: A Critical Study

Recent Trends – The Refereed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Vol. 1, Issue 4, March 2015

ISSN – 2348 – 9715

12

The Portrayal of Women Characters in R. K. Narayan’s Swami and Friends

The Fiction of R. K. Narayan: Critical Studies, Sarup Book Publishers Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, Ed. Jaydipsinh K. Dodiya

2015

ISBN 978-81-7625-982-8

13

The Theme of Social Realism Reflected in Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel Untouchable

Vidya Vivek

Issue 4, Volume 2, May 2015

ISSN – 2394 – 2304

14

Major Themes in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises

Recent Trends – The Refereed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Issue 2, Volume 2, Sept 2015

ISSN – 2348 – 9715

15

Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage: A Voyage of Self-Discovery

Surashtriya - Bi-Annual National Level, Registered, Recognized Referred and Peer Reviewed Research Journal

April–September 2015, Year 5, Volume 10

ISSN – 2249 – 4383

16

Function and Social Importance of Mass Communication

Recent Trends – The Refereed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Vol 2, Issue 4, March 2016

ISSN – 2348 – 9715

17

Adapting Materials for Different Age Groups in English Language Teaching

Research Matrix – An International Referred Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Research

Issue 1, Year 5, August 2017

ISSN 2321 – 7073

18

Role of Mass Media in Higher Education (BOOK)

Vedant Publications, Rajkot

2020

ISBN 9789389629736

19

Assessing the Need of Value Based Education in Our Society

Creative Space: International Journal

Vol. IX, April–June 2021

ISSN 2347-1689, Impact Factor 4

20

The Role of Tragedy in Shaping Philosophical Perspectives on Life

Proceedings of National Conference on Literature and Philosophy of Life

February 16, 2024

ISBN 9788196603878

21

Indian Society’s Reaction to English Novels

International Peer Reviewed E-Journal of English Language and Literature Studies

Vol. VI, Issue 1, June 10, 2024

ISSN 2583-5963

22

Revisiting Ancient Indian Wisdom: Insights for Contemporary Challenges

Langlit: An International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal

Vol. X, Issue 4, May 2024

ISBN 2349-5189, Impact Factor 5.61

23

AI and the Future of Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities

Langlit: An International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal

Vol. 11, Issue 4, May 2025

ISSN 2349-5189, Impact Factor 5.61

24

A Comprehensive Handbook of Indian Knowledge System: From Antiquity to Eternity (Book)

Vedant Knowledge System Pvt. Ltd

15 August 2025

ISBN 978-93-95-579-16-2

25

From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Metamorphosis of Educational Paradigm

Daath Voyage: An International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in English

Vo. 10/No. 2, June 2025

ISSN 2455-7574

 

Key note speaker, chairing the sessions and other academic contributions:

 

SN

Title / Name of the Seminar / Conference / Event

Organized by

Contribution

Date

1

Vigilance Squad (Team No. 050412)

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board, Gandhinagar

Member

04/03/2010 to 10/03/2010

2

Training Program for Master Trainer on Role of ICT

Knowledge Management Program, Government of Gujarat

Resource Person

12-13/02/2011

3

Vigilance Squad (Team No. 245)

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Board, Gandhinagar

Convener

22/03/2011 to 31/03/2011

4

Chalo College Abhiyan

KCG, Commissioner of Higher Edu, Gandhinagar

Member of the Peer Team

15-16-17 Nov, 2011

5

Interviews of Adhyapak Sahayak at Gandhinagar

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

VC’s Subject Expert Committee

22 Feb, 2012

6

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Gandhi Thought, Anna Movement and Our Education

Maharaja Bhagvatsinhji Arts and Commerce College, Gondal

Chair Person

04 Mar, 2012

7

UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on Role of Major Writers in Indian English Writings

Smt. R. M. Prajapati Arts College, Satlasana (North Gujarat)

Chair Person

15-16 Sept, 2012

8

National Seminar on The Women in a new Global Perspective Post 90s – Avenues and Approaches

Late M. J. Kundaliya Arts, Com. & Computer Science Mahila College, Rajkot

Chair Person

05 Oct, 2012

9

National Seminar on Communication Skills

Atmiya Institute of Science and Technology, Rajkot

Key Note Speaker

31 Oct, 2012

10

Education, English and Employability

Atmiya Institute of Science and Technology, Rajkot

Resource Person

04 Dec, 2012

11

Subject Expert Committee

Somnath Arts College, run by Shri Somnath Education & Charitable Trust, Kodinar

Member

27-28 Jan, 2013

12

English and Employability

Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce and Management, Bhavnagar

Resource Person

04 Feb, 2013

13

UGC Career Oriented Program in Functional English

Smt. C. C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C. N. Commerce College, Visnagar (N. G.)

Resource Person

11-12 July, 2013

14

Local Inquiry Committee (LIC) appointed by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University

Renewal of affiliation (2013-14, 14-15) of M. A. (English) at Dr. V. R. Godhaniya College, Porbunder

Member of LIC

11 Nov, 2013

15

Local Inquiry Committee (LIC) appointed by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University

Renewal of affiliation (2013-14, 14-15) of M. Com. at Shri M. P. Shah Com. College, Surendranagar

Member of LIC

16 Nov, 2013

16

National Seminar on Communication Skills – A Key to Corporate Success

Atmiya Institute of Science and Technology, Rajkot

Key Note Speaker

20 Nov, 2012

17

English and Employability

T. N. Rao College, Rajkot

Resource Person

28 Jun, 2014

18

National Eligibility Test (NET)

The National Education Testing Bureau of (UGC)

Invigilator

29 Jun, 2014

19

Communication Skills, Personality Development and Body Language

Harivandana College, Rajkot

Resource Person

20 Sep, 2014

20

Education, English and Employability

Atmiya Institute of Science and Technology, Rajkot

Resource Person

28 Feb, 2014

21

International Conference on Recent Tendencies in Commerce, Economics, Languages and Social Sciences

International Society for Applied Commerce (ISAC) and Gujarat Commerce College – Ahmedabad

Chair Person

22-23 May, 2015

22

Evaluation of Core Subject Batch 2014, Ph. D. Scholars

Gujarat Technological University

Subject Expert

03 Oct, 2015

23

International Conference on Canadian Studies: Theory and Practice

School of Science and Humanities Karunya University, Coimbatore in collaboration with Indian Association for Canadian Studies

Chair Person

27-29 Jan, 2016

24

International Conference on Canadian Studies

Indian Association of Canadian Studies, UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad and Indian Council of Literary, Social, Educational and Cultural Research

Chair Person

24 Jul, 2016

25

International Conference on Abhinavgupt: A Re-reading

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sheth R. A. College of Arts & Commerce, A’bad in association with Gujarat Sahitya Academy & Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy

Chair Person

13-14 Sept, 2016

26

International Conference on Imagi/Nation: India/Canada Past, Present and Future

Indian Association of Canadian Studies and Indian Council of Literary, Social, Educational and Cultural Research, Gujarat Arts & Commerce College (Evening) and UGC – HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Chair Person

25-27 Mar, 2017

27

National Seminar on Whither English Academia: How We Teach and Why?

English Teachers’ Association (HNGU) at Grow More Group of Institutions Himmatnagar

Chair Person

15 Apr, 2017

28

Research Progress Review for Ph. D. Research Scholars

Research, Development and Innovation Centre, C. U. Shah University, Wadhwan

Expert

19 Aug, 2017

29

Evaluation of Core Subject Batch 2014, Ph. D. Scholars

Gujarat Technological University

Subject Expert

28 Oct, 2017

30

International Conference on The Journey of Indian Languages: Perspective on Culture and Society

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open Uni, Ahmedabad & Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre, Ahmedabad

Chair Person

14-15 Oct, 2017

31

UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad, 90th Orientation Program

Role of a Teacher in 21st Century Higher Education

Resource Person

13 Nov, 2017

32

UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad, Ph. D. Course Work

Searching for Research

Resource Person

27 Feb, 2018

33

International Conference on Interpreting Indo-Canadian Education

C. U. Shah University, Wadhwan City and Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS)

Plenary Session Speaker

29-30 Mar, 2018

34

Evaluation of Core Subject Batch 2014, Ph. D. Scholars

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

Subject Expert

12 Apr, 2018

35

International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research: Trends and Prospects

Indian Association of Canadian Studies and IITRAM, Ahmedabad

Plenary Session Chair Person

28-29 Dec, 2018

36

National Conference on Buddhism and Dr. Ambedkarji

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad & Gujarat Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar

Chair Person

13-14 Apr, 2018

37

National Conference on Inevitability of Transdisciplinarity

Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot & Vedant Publications and Educational Services, Rajkot

Panelist

30 Aug, 2019

38

International Conference on Bridge of Friendship: Canada and India

Aacharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (AP) and Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS)

Chair Person

07-09 Jan, 2020

39

UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad, 96th Orientation Program

Teacher Student Relationship in 21st Century Higher Education

Resource Person

17 Jan, 2020

40

International Multidisciplinary Multilingual Online Conference on World After COVID 19

Vedant Educational Services

Chair Person

10 May, 2020

41

Subject Expert Nominated by Honourable Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Navyug B. Sc. College, Virpar, Morbi

Subject Expert

11 Dec, 2020

42

34th International Conference on New Directions of Academic Research

Department of English, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh and IACS

Chair Person

19-20 Feb, 2022

43

National Conference on Discourse Oriented Pedagogy for Language Class Room

H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research ELT@I VV Nagar

Chair Person

25 Feb, 2022

44

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

S N Kansagara Mahila College Rajkot

Subject Expert

05 Aug, 2022

45

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

Municipal College, Upleta

Subject Expert

13 Sept, 2022

46

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

K O Shah College, Dhoraji

Subject Expert

23 Sept, 2022

47

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

HN Doshi Arts and RN Doshi Commerce College, Wankaner

VC Nominee and Subject Expert

23 Dec, 2022

48

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

S N Kansagara Mahila College Rajkot

Subject Expert

31 Jan, 2023

49

Grant in Aid College Interview Gandhinagar

Smt. J A Patel Mahila College, Morbi

VC Nominee and Subject Expert

01 Feb, 2023

50

Syndicate Hall, Saurashtra University

P G Patel College, Morbi

Subject Expert

04 Feb, 2023

51

International Conference on Socio Cultural Dimensions of English Studies

H M Patel Inst. of Eng. Training & Research & IAAR (International Alliance of Academicians & Researchers)

Chairperson

25 Feb, 2023

52

National Seminar on English Language Teaching and Its Pedagogical Implications (Online)

Dept of English, GMRD College, Mohanpur, Samastipur Uttar Pradesh

Resource Person

04 Feb, 2024

53

International Conference on Recent Trends in Multidisciplinary Research

Smt. H. B. Jasani Arts & Shri N. K. Jasani Commerce College, Rajkot

Chairperson

02 Mar, 2024

54

Interview for Faculty in English

SVET Commerce and BBA College, Jamnagar

VC Nominee and Subject Expert

08 July, 2024

55

Artificial Intelligence: Boon or Curse (Online)

Dept of English, GMRD College, Mohanpur, Samastipur Uttar Pradesh

Guest of Honour

04 Feb, 2024

56

UGC: HRDC Ahmedabad, Orientation Program

Effective Class Rooms: Time Management, Use of Humour in Teaching, Balancing Firmness and Friendliness

Resource Person

04 Dec, 2024

57

Two Day National Conference, Department of English, Christ College, Rajkot

Indian Literatures in Regional Languages and Their Translations

Chairperson

21 Dec, 2024

58

Vedant Knowledge System Pvt. Ltd. Rajkot

International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures for Viksit Bharat@2047

Plenary Session

09 Feb, 2025

59

Syndicate Hall, Saurashtra University

P G Patel College, Morbi

Subject Expert

20 Sept, 2025

 

Other Academic Pursuits:

 

1.             Participated in Two Day Training Program for Key Master Trainer under KMP organized by KCG, Gandhinagar on 19-20 January, 2011 at Govt. Science College, Ahmedabad.

 

2.             Organized SCOPE Guidance Program from 8th July, 2011 to 15th July, 2011.

 

3.             Delivered a Radio Talk on Aajna Samayma Angreji Shikshan nu Mahatva on All India Radio (AIR) Yuv Vani Program on May 30, 2011 and was broadcasted on May 31, 2011.

 

4.             Translated the magazine Vah Bhai Vah R. K. Laxman Special issue of 2012, Edited by Ashok Adepal.

 

5.             Participated in One Day Meeting for Curriculum Development organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad on 2nd March, 2013 at Gujarat Granth Nirman Board, Ahmedabad.

 

6.             Delivered a lecture to the students of PTC and B. Ed. as a Chief Guest at Smt. S. D. Mehta Mahila B. Ed. College, Dhrol, Dist: Jamnagar on 20th March, 2013.

 

7.             Participated in One Day Meeting for Curriculum Development organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad on 30th March, 2013 at Gujarat Granth Nirman Board, Ahmedabad.

 

8.             Attended the Video Lecture Review Meeting in the subject of SCOPE/English at SANDHAN (All Gujarat Integrated Classroom: Academic Television Lecture Series from BISAG), at Gandhinagar on 30th March, 2013.

 

9.             Delivered a lecture on Conjunctions in the subject of SCOPE from SANDHAN (Live Television Lecture Series from BISAG), Gandhinagar on 30th March 2013.

 

10.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. Tech. students at CHARUSET University of Science and Technology. Changa on October 21, 22 and 23. 2013.

 

11.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. A. Semester 5 students of Functional English at Shree Arjun Arts and BSW College, Supasi on November 27, 2013.

 

12.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. A. Semester 6 students of Functional English at Christ College, Rajkot on April 2, 2014.

 

13.         Participated in the Meetings for Curriculum Development organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad on 4th, 11th, 25th April, 2nd and 6th & 7th , May 2014, at Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Pragna Puram, Ahmedabad.

 

14.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Fifth Youth Festival of Gujarat Technological Uni. - Xitij - 2015 for Elocution and Debate competitions at Labhubhai Trivedi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajkot on 18-19 Sept. 2015.

 

15.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. A. Semester 6 students of Functional English at Christ College, Rajkot on Oct. 15, 2015.

 

16.         Participated in a Short Film Making Competition, The Face of Rajkot, organized by Shri A. D. Sheth Department of Journalism, Saurashtra University on 5th March, 2016. The title of the movie was Women Empowerment and it won the third prize.

 

17.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Sixth Youth Festival of Gujarat Technological Uni. Xitij-2016 for Elocution and Debate competitions at Labhubhai Trivedi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajkot on 23-24 Sept. 2016.

 

18.         Rendered service as the member of Jury in the Sixth Inter Zonal Youth Festival of Gujarat Technological Uni.-Xitij-2016 for Elocution & Debate competitions at Marwadi Edu. Foundations Group of Institutions Rajkot, on 14th October, 2016.

 

19.         Published the first audio book The Voice of English Literature in collaboration with Dr. Deepak Mashru on 25 December by Amazon Publishing, USA. www.myenglishradio.com 

 

20.         Organized  Bridge  Course  in  English  for  the  students  from  14  February  to  28 February 2017.

 

21.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. A. Semester 6 students of Functional

English at Christ College, Rajkot on Oct. 24, 2017.

 

22.         Delivered a lecture to the students of Sarvodaya Secondary School CBSC Board on

Creative Writing on 3th Sept, 2017.

 

23.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of B. A. Semester 5 students of Functional English at Christ College, Rajkot on Sept. 27, 2017.

 

24.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Fifth Youth Festival of Gujarat Technological Uni. - Xitij - 2017 for Elocution & Debate competitions at Labhubhai Trivedi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajkot on 6-7 October 2017.

 

25.         Attended the webinar for teachers on Using Digital Tools to Bring the Outside World into the Language Classroom organized by Cambridge Assessment English on 29 November, 2017.

 

26.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in State Level Inter-College Management Event, KSN Konnect-2018, AD Making Competition, Organized by Smt. KSN Kansagara Mahila College, Rajkot on 20th September 2018.

 

27.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Youth Festival THANGANAT 2018, Saurashtra University, Debate Competition, on 09th October, 2018.

 

28.         Participated in the Regional Orientation Workshop for Adoption, Promotion and Production of MOOCs on SWAYAM Platform, organized by UGC, MHRD at Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar on 12th October, 2018.

 

29.         Rendered services as the member of Ph. D. DRC at North Gujarat University, Patan on 24th March, 2019.

 

30.         Attended Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) at Charotar University of Science and Technology, (CHARUSAT), Changa on 27th April, 2019.

 

31.         Attended Degree Research Committee (DRC) at the Department of English and CLS, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 15th May, 2019.

32.         Attended Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at the Department of English and CLS, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 29th June, 2019.

 

33.         Attended the Joint Board of Studies and Faculty Board Meeting of Faculty of Management Studies, Charotar University of Science & Technology, (CHARUSAT), Changa on 29th August, 2019.

 

34.         Delivered a lecture at a State Level Presentation Skills Competition, COSMO CLAN organized by Sunshine Group of Institutions, as a Chief Guest on 6th Sept, 2019.

 

35.         Delivered a lecture at ILT English Medium B. Ed. College, Rajkot on Role of a Teacher in 21st Century on 21st September, 2019.

 

36.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Youth Festival Indradhanush 2019, Saurashtra University, Debate Competition, on 30th September, 2018.

 

37.         Delivered a lecture in the National Webinar on Relearning Shakespeare organized by BNN College, Bhivandi on 2nd May 2020.

 

38.         Delivered a lecture in the National Webinar on Use of Indian Myths in the Plays of Girish Karnad organized by Govt. Arts and Commerce College, Netrang, Bharuch on 7th May 2020.

 

39.         A virtual meeting for the prospective teachers of English, organized by Institute of Language Teaching, Rajkot on 15th June, 2020.

 

40.         Delivered an E-Memorial Series lecture on Dr. Ambedkar: A Genius organized by Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra University Rajkot on 29nd August, 2020.

 

41.         Delivered an online lecture on Bernard Shaw’s play, Arms and the Man organized by Government Arts College, Vav, Banaskantha on 18th Sept., 2020.

 

42.         Organized a live webinar on Learn to Live on Facebook Live on 6th Dec., 2020.

 

43.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Elocution Competition, organized by Dr B R Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 10th March, 2021.

 

44.         Delivered an online lecture on Basic English and Reading Skills organized by Dharmendrasinhji Government Arts College, Rajkot, on 31st March, 2021.

 

45.         Delivered an online lecture on Aristotle’s Concept of Tragic Hero organized by Umiya Arts and Commerce College for Girls, Ahmedabad on 8th April, 2021.

 

46.         Delivered an online lecture on Basics of Research in Arts & Humanities organized by Dept. of Eng. & Research Centre, Magadh University, Bodhgaya on 26th May, 2021.

 

47.         Delivered an online lecture on How to Prepare Research Proposal organized by International Association of Academicians and Researchers on 6th June, 2020.

 

48.         Delivered an online lecture on Fundamentals of Research organized by Prerna Commerce College, Nagpur on 1st July, 2021.

 

49.         Delivered an online lecture on Research Proposal: A Gateway to Research organized by Rajkumar Keval Ramani Girls College, R. S. Mundle Dharampeth College, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on 30th July, 2021.

 

50.         Delivered a speech as a Guest of Honour to the International E-Conference on Hundred Years of High Modernism organized by Department of English, Christ College, Rajkot on 7th August, 2021.

 

51.         Contributed as a Resource Person in UGC sponsored 2nd Online Refresher Course in Language, organized by UGC: HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad on 28 August, 2021. (New Education System and Role of a Teacher in NEP)

 

52.         Delivered an online lecture on Understanding Shakespearean Tragedies, organized by Sourashtra College, Madurai, Tamilnadu on 3rd September, 2021.

 

53.         Attended Online Joint Board of Studies and Faculty Board Meeting of Faculty of Management Studies, Charotar University of Science and Technology, (CHARUSAT), Changa on 18th September, 2021.

 

54.         Delivered an online lecture on Significance and Scope of Translation, organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, on 23rd September, 2021.

 

55.         Delivered an online lecture on Revisiting Renaissance, organized by UGC: HRDC, University of Lucknow (Refresher Course) on 15th November, 2021.

 

56.         Delivered an online lecture on Understanding Shakespearean Tragedies: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello, organized by Department of MA English, D. G. Vaishnav College, Madras University, Chennai on 20th November, 2021.

 

57.         Delivered an expert talk on How to Prepare a Research Proposal in a workshop organized by IQAC, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta Uni. Junagadh on 7th January, 2022.

 

58.         Rendered services as the subject expert on the Ph. D. DRC at North Gujarat University, Patan on 10th January, 2022.

 

59.         Delivered an online lecture on Shakespearean Tragedy: Tragic Hero, organized by Gujarat Arts and Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 23rd April, 2022.

 

60.         Delivered a lecture at ILT English Medium B. Ed. College, Rajkot on Rabindranath Tagore’s Gora on 27th April, 2022.

 

61.         Rendered services as the subject expert on the Ph. D. DRC at MKBU Bhavnagar on 29th April, 2022.

 

62.         Delivered a Radio Talk on All India Radio (AIR) Yuv Vani Program on 8 August, 2022 and was broadcasted on August 11, 2022. The topic was Spardhatmak Parikshao ane Angreji.

 

63.         Delivered a lecture to the students of Nandkuvarba Mahila College, Bhavnagar on

Understanding Renaissance Literature on 24 Sept, 2022.

 

64.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of BA Semester 5 students of Functional English at Christ College, Rajkot on 26, Sept, 2022.

 

65.         TV Talk on DD Girnar (Anghreji no Hau Dur Kariye) Remove the Fear of English on 24th Dec. 2022 1:30 pm.

 

66.         Delivered a lecture to the students of Kavi Shree Daad Government Arts and Commerce College on How to write a CV on 12 January, 2023.

 

67.         Delivered an online lecture on Renaissance: The Nest of Singing Birds, Organized by English Literature and Language Studies ELLS on 22 January, 2023.

 

68.         Delivered an expert talk on English: Decoding Language Praxis and Digitalization organized by Language Club, Indian Institute of Teacher Education on 31st Jan, 2023.

 

69.         Delivered a key note Speech on 'India@75: Achievements, Aspirations, Opportunities and Challenges' at One Day Multi-Disciplinary Seminar, organized by Smt. N. C. Gandhi and Smt. B. V. Gandhi Arts and Commerce College, Bhavnagar on 12th March, 2023.

 

70.         Delivered a talk on Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's Contribution to India at One Day National Conference, organized by Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra University Rajkot on 15th March, 2023.

 

71.         Had the privilege to deliver a couple of lectures on Career Guidance as a part of Remedial English Class under component 9 (RUSA) at Thakorshri Mulvaji Government Arts College, Kotdasangani on 19th July, 2023.

 

72.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Elocution Competition, organized by Dr B R Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra Uni. Rajkot on 15th December, 2023.

 

73.         Delivered a speech as a Guest of Honour to the National Conference on Post-World War Literature and Knowledge Dissemination: tracing Major Movements and Shifting Landscapes organized by Dept. of English, Christ College, Rajkot on 16th December, 2023.

 

74.         Delivered an Expert lecture on Understanding Key Aspects of Indian Knowledge System with Special Reference to Mahatma Gandhi and Devotional Poet Narsinh Mehta, organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Punjab University, Chandigarh, (Online) on 6 Feb, 2024.

 

75.         Delivered an Expert lecture on Research Methodology at PhD Course work, organized by Bharatendu Hindi Bhavan, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, on 10th Feb, 2024.

 

76.         Delivered a lecture on Redefining Synergy: Competitive Exams and the English Language organized by Dharmendrasinhji Government Arts College (RUSA), Rajkot, on 17th Feb, 2024.

 

77.         Delivered an Expert lecture on Mentoring of Students, organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, (Online) on 14th February, 2024.

 

78.         Delivered an Expert lecture on Understanding Key Aspects of Indian Knowledge System, organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad, (Online) on 27th February, 2024.

 

79.         Delivered a lecture on Competitive Exams and the English Language organized by Bahauddin Government Arts College (RUSA), Junagadh, on 4th March, 2024.

 

80.         Attended online Webinar on The Value of Chat GPT in Teaching and Learning organized  by  KCG, Education Department, Gandhinagar  on  7th March, 2024.

 

81.         Delivered a talk on Dr. Ambedkar: Nation Builder of Modern India at One Day National Conference, organized by Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra University Rajkot on 12 March, 2024.

 

82.         Had the privilege to deliver a couple of lectures on Basic English as a part of UDISHA Club at Thakorshri Mulvaji Government Arts College, Kotdasangani on 18th March, 2024.

 

83.         Attended Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at the Department of English, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh on 21st March, 2024.

 

84.         Delivered an Online lecture at Lakshya organized by Department of Sociology BKNMU on the topic Competitive Exams and English on 16th April, 2024.

 

85.         Delivered an online lecture on Literary Research: Aims and Stages (PhD Coursework) organized by Department of Languages, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj on 4th July, 2024.

 

86.         Delivered a lecture to the students of UP Arts, VL Arts Commerce and MG Panchal Science College, Pilvai (NG) on English and Employability on 12th August, 2024.

 

87.         Attended Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at the Department of English, MK Bhavnagar University on 17th August, 2024.

 

88.         Delivered an Expert lecture on Indian Knowledge System, organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad, (Online) on 9th September, 2024.

 

89.         Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Youth Festival UDETI, Saurashtra University, Elocution Competition, on 17th October, 2024.

 

90.         Participated in Two Day Training Program for Master Trainer for Digital Empowerment & Cyber Safety, organized by KCG, Ahmedabad on 11-12 December, 2024.

 

91.         Attended Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at the Department of English, Marwadi University, Rajkot on 19th December, 2024.

 

92.         Delivered a lecture on From Mistakes to Mastery organized as a part of UDISHA Club at Bahauddin Government Arts College, Junagadh, on 25th January, 2025.

 

93.         Delivered a lecture on Active and Passive Voice: Understanding the Basics and Usage as a part of UDISHA Club at Dharmendrasinhji Government Arts College, Rajkot on 25th February, 2025.

 

94.         Delivered a lecture on Shaping the Future: The Educator’s Role in NEP Faculty Development Program on NEP 2020: Awareness and Implementation Organized by Government Arts and Commerce College, Netrang, Dist: Bharuch, on 30th March, 2025.

 

95.         Conducted the Viva Voce Examination of M. A. Semester 4 students of English Department, BKNMU Junagadh on 8 May, 2025.

 

96.         Attended Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at the Department of English, Marwadi University, Rajkot on 30th May, 2025.

 

97.         Attended Degree Research Committee (DRC) at the Department of English, BKNMU on 21st June, 2025.

 

98.         Rendered services as the member of Curriculum Evaluation Committee at Birsa Munda Tribal University, Rajpipla online on 28 May, 2025.

 

99.         Delivered a talk on David Copperfield by Charles Dickens at ‘Tell a Tale,’ organized by ELTAI, Rajkot on 28 June, 2025.

 

100.     Rendered services as the member of Ph. D. DRC at KSKV Uni, Bhuj on 21st June, 2025.

 

101.     Delivered a talk at FDP on Role of Research in Academic Excellence and Institutional Growth organized by Navyug College, Virpar Morbi on 02 August, 2025.

 

102.     Rendered services as the expert of Ph. D. Admission Interaction in English Language and Literature and Journalism and Mass Communication NFSU on 13th August, 2025.

 

103.     Attended 6th Meeting of the Faculty Board (Online) at CHARUSAT on 14th August, 2025.

 

104.     Organized  Bridge  Course  - Bridging Linguistics, Creating Career  for  the  students  of MVM Arts College Rajkot from  8th to 13th September 2025.

 

105.     VNM  TV Live Shaw. Spoke on Superstitions on 7th August, 2025

 

106.     Rashtriya Samachar TV Shaw on Superstition on 14th October, 2025

 

107.     Karuna Talks TV Shaw on my book IKS with Kaushik Mehta on 24th October, 2025.

 

108.      Delivered a talk on ‘Masculinity Studies in Comparative World Literature: A Gujarati Perspective’ at the Webinar organised by Hindi University, West Bengal 0n 29th October, 2025.

 

109.     Rendered services as the member of Jury in the Elocution Competition, organized by Dr B R Ambedkar Chair Centre, Saurashtra Uni. Rajkot on 20th November, 2025.

 

110.     Delivered an Expert lecture on Indian Knowledge System and the Spirit of Philosophy. Learning, Life and the Journey from Wisdom to Wonder, organized by Nucleus of Learning and Development and IKS Cell, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, (Online) on 21st November, 2025.

 

111.     Delivered an Expert lecture on Role of Teacher in NEP 2020, organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad, (Online) on 26th November, 2025.

 

 

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