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Personal Details:
Name: Iros Vaja,
DoB : 25_Dec.
Height: 5' 6’’
Weight: 62 kg.
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 No.: Cell: 9879791416, Office: (0281) 2451603
E-mail: irosvaja79@gmail.com
Present Position: Associate Professor and Head
Department of English,
Matushri Virbaima Mahila Arts College,
Kalawad Road, Rajkot– 3600 005 (Gujarat), India
EC Member: Indian Association for Canadian Studies
(IACS) 2016-19-24
Ex Chairman: Board of Studies in English, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
President: English
Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I) Rajkot Chapter
Academic Qualifications:
|
SN |
Degree |
College/University |
Year of Passing |
Grade |
|
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 |
Passed |
|
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 ++ Uni. First |
|
8 |
Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate Test |
Online Exam |
3 Dec, 2012 |
Passed |
|
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 |
6th
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 |
Training Courses, Teaching - Learning - Evaluation Technology Programs, Faculty
Development Programs:
|
SN |
Program |
Duration |
Organized by |
|
1 |
Orientation Program |
5/5/97 to 31/5/97 |
UGC Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
|
2 |
Refresher Course |
28/8/2000 to 17/9 /2000 |
UGC Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
|
3 |
Refresher Course |
15/3/2004 to 4/4/2004 |
Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
|
4 |
Refresher Course |
17/1/2005 to 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 to 4/1/2009 |
IQAC & the Department of English, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad |
|
6 |
Short term Course in Translation |
20/9/2010 to 25/9/2010 |
UGC Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad |
|
7 |
Training and Capacity Building Program
in
English |
21/11/2011 to 26/11/2011 |
KCG, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat. |
|
8 |
Disaster Risk Reduction in Higher Education |
25/10/2012 to 31/10/2012 |
Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
|
9 |
Orientation Program for Academic Counselors |
17 - 18/11/2012 |
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre, Rajkot |
|
10 |
PC Hardware and Future Technology |
24/3/2014 to 30/3/2014 |
Smt. C. R. Gardi Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
|
11 |
Teaching and Research Content Creation |
26/10/2015 to 01/11/2015 |
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 Dec. 2024 |
Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Ahmedabad |
|
14 |
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Prog. |
17/2/25 to
27/2/25 |
Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program, Guj. Uni. Ahmedabad |
Special Achievements:
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
in most
people tied a green neck tie to
create awareness about
nature and environment at YCC football ground, Rajkot on June 5, 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 11th 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 6th to 9th of
October, 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 the 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, Sept. 2022.
Research Experience:
1. Worked under the supervision of Prof.
Dr. Purnimaben Mehta, Former
Professor and Head
of Dept. 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 (202015-2018)
3. Supervisor
for Ph. D. Scholars in Sau. 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 |
15th
Nov, 14. |
|
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 |
M KBU, Bhavnagar |
2nd
Nov, 15
|
|
3 |
Mr. Hemantkumar |
Dr. M. F. Patel |
Thematic
Paradigms and Narrative Techniques in the |
KSV, Gandhinagar |
26th Nov, |
|
|
Ajaybhai,
Ph.D. |
|
Fiction
of Shashi Deshpande: A Re- Assessment |
|
15 |
|
4 |
Mr. Gopal V. Vankar, Ph.D. |
Dr. K. R. Prasad |
Reconstructing History: A Study in the Novels of Amitav Ghosh |
HNGU, Patan |
21st Apr, 17 |
|
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 |
21st Jun, 17 |
|
6 |
Mr. Vipul
K. Bhavsar, Ph.D. |
Dr.
Rakesh Rao |
Perspectives on Contemporary Indian Women Playwrights: A
Study with Special Reference to the Play of Dina Mehta, Poile Sengupta, and
Manjula Padmanabhan |
HNGU, Patan |
21st
Dec, 17 |
|
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 |
21st
Dec, 17 |
|
8 |
Jaydeepsinh Rao Ph.D. |
Dr.
Anil Kapoor |
Depiction of Family
in Manju Kapur’s Novels: A Critical Study |
HNGU, Patan |
24th
Sept. 18 |
|
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 |
18th
March. 19 |
|
10 |
Machhar Kalpesh V., Ph.D. |
Prin.
Dr. Manish Pandya |
Cultural Conflicts:
A Study of Selected Novels of Chinua Achebe and Kamala Markandaya |
KSKV
Kachchha University |
16th
March. 20 |
|
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 Platform |
Prof.
Ami Upadhyay |
Ruminations on
India: A Study of Select Non-Fictional Works of Shashi Tharoor |
BAOU,
Ahmedabad |
01
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 |
09
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
Kuchchh 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
April, 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 |
List of Ph. D. Awardees:
|
S N |
Name of the Research Scholar |
Topic of Research |
Regn 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, 01-07-14 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4659/2016 28- 11 -16, 262 |
|
2. |
Adatiya Chiragkumar R. |
A Study of Sudhindranath
Ghose’s Tetralogy of Novels as Bildungsroman |
14389, 01-07-14 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4657/2016 28-11-16, 260 |
|
3. |
Chauhan Neha P. |
Protagonists of Manju Kapur, Kiran Desai and Anita Nair: A Feminist Reading |
14390, 01-07-14 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti. 4665/2016 29-11-16, 268 |
|
4. |
Rinkoo S. Modiani |
Tradition Versus Modernity in Manju Kapur’s
Novels: A Critical Study |
14392 01-07-14 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./2180/2017 06-10-17, 142 |
|
5. |
Komal Raichura |
Theatre and Society: A Critical Study
of 20th Century British Theatre |
14391 01-07-14 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./582/2018 20-02-18, 031 |
|
6. |
Vijay V. Jotva |
A Critical and Comparative
Study of Select Letters of Keats and Kalapi |
18227 01-01-18 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./728/2021 30-01-21. |
|
7 |
Ghaghda Gopika |
A Search for Self-Expression by the
Afro American
‘Womanist’ Writers in the ‘White World’ of Short Story Genre |
14388 01-07-14 Viva on 7/6/2022 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./30303/2022 13-06-22. |
|
8 |
Kaushal B. Trivedi |
Influence
of Various Upanishadas in the Select Novels of Arun Joshi: A Critical Study |
19234 25-05-19 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./64823/2023 6-03-23. |
|
9 |
Parmar Surabhi A. |
Reception
and Reconstruction of the Mahabharata: A Study of Select Modern Mythic
Fiction |
17176 01-01-17 |
Letter No. PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./65554/2023 21-03-23. |
|
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 25-05-19 |
PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./89687/2023 30-09-23
|
|
11 |
Pooja Buddhadev |
A
Translation of Selected Literary Essays of K. M. Munshi from Gujarati into
English with a Critical Introduction
|
22080 01/01/22 |
PGTR/3/Ph.D. Noti./2437752/2025 27-03-25
|
List of Scholars and their research areas working under my supervision for Ph. D.
|
S N |
Name of the Research Scholar |
Topic of Research |
Regn No. & Date |
|
1 |
Devanshi Joshi |
Self-Discovery and Introspection in Select Novels of
Dr. Sudha Murthy |
23200 01/07/23 |
|
2 |
Moksha Mehta |
Tracing Post Humanist Features in Select Cyberpunk
Fiction of Philip K. Dick, Rudi Rucker and Bruce Sterling |
24041 01/01/24 |
|
3 |
Dhara Gosai |
Applying Queer Theory to the Select Tales from
Shikhandi and other Tales They Don’t Tell You By Devdatta Pattnaik: A
Critical Study |
24042 01/01/24 |
List of M.
Phil. Dissertations:
|
SN |
Name of the Research Scholar |
Topic of Dissertation |
Regn 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 |
Teaching Experience:
1.
Taught English language and literature at Shri UP Arts, Smt. MG Panchal Science and
Shri VL Shah Commerce College - Pilvai (Affiliated to Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University) from 22-11-1993 to 31-01-1997.
2.
Have been teaching English
language and literature and
heading
Department of English at Matushri Virbaima Mahila Arts College, Rajkot – 3600
005 (Gujarat) since 01 – 02 - 1997.
3.
Academic
Counselor at
Indira Gandhi National
Open University (IGNOU), Rajkot Study Center,
for MEG, AC_ID No. 420971826. (42118322)
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 |
Department of English & CLS,
Sau 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 and co- sponsored by University Grants
Commission, New Delhi, Sahitya
Academy, New Delhi, National Manuscript Mission,
New Delhi,
Ministry of Culture, Government of India (Tagore Commemoration Grants Scheme) and Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi |
Participation |
03-06 Mar, 2011 |
|
3 |
Global Challenges: Canada and India |
26th International Conference on Canadian Studies,
organized by the
Department of English & CLS, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, and 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 and 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) and 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 and
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 in
collaboration with 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 In collaboration with 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, and 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 in association with
Gujarat Sahitya Academy &
Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy |
Abinavgupta: 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 (Research & Development Wing,
Ahmedabad) at 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 Com & 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) and 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 and Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat. |
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 in association with 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 and Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS) |
Interpreting
Indo-Canadian Education System |
29-30 Mar, 2018 |
|
19 |
Bridge
of Friendship: Canada and India |
Aacharya
Nagarjun University, Guntur (AP) and Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS) |
Exploring
the Boundaries of Knowledge Creation: India and Canada |
07 to
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, Sau.Uni., 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
& Com. College, Bagasara |
Literature, Life and Society |
24 Feb, 2008 |
|
4 |
Hindi Sahitya me Rashtriya Ekta |
Hindi Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar & Shri H. L. Patel Arts
& Com. 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 |
2 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 |
Department of Hindi, Saurashtra University, Rajkot & Shri M. N. Kampani Arts and Shri A. K. Shah Commerce College, Mangrol |
Sahitya aur Dharma –
Ramcharit Manaske 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 and
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. and C. K. Bosamiya Arts and Commerce College, Jetput and
Department 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 |
Department of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot and
National Human Rights Commission,
New Delhi |
-------------- |
04-05 Mar, 2013 |
|
20 |
Swami Vivekananda and
Contemporary
Indian Thinkers
(UGC Sponsored) |
Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot and the Dept of Economics and Department 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 in
collaboration with 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 and the Department of Philosophy, Saurashtra University,
Rajkot |
Gandhiji’s Views on Social Welfare |
18 Jan, 2015 |
|
24 |
Multi Dimensional
Aspects of Yoga (UGC Sponsored) |
Department 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
Com. 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 March, 2016 |
|
29 |
IACS, UGC: HRDC
Ahmadabad 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 |
11Mar, 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 (NG)
|
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 & Com. 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 |
Publications:
|
SN |
Title of the Book/ Article |
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,
Ipg 69-74 |
Vidya Vivek |
Issue 4, Volume 2,
May 2015 |
ISSN – 2394 – 2304 |
|
14 |
Major Themes in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun also |
Recent Trends The Refereed International |
Issue 2, Volume 2, |
ISSN – 2348 – 9715 |
|
|
Rises |
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
Sept 2015 |
|
|
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 |
Proceeding 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 Challanges |
Langlit: An
International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal |
Vo. X, Issue 4,
May, 2024 |
ISBN 2349-5189 Impact factor 5.61 |
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 |
4, 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 |
4 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 Local Inquiry
Committee
(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 Local Inquiry
Committee
(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 to
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 on line 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 |
5 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 |
1
Feb, 2023 |
|
49 |
Syndicate Hall, Saurashtra
University |
P G Patel College, Morbi |
Subject Expert |
4
Feb, 2023 |
|
50 |
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 |
|
51 |
National Seminar on English
Language Teaching and Its Pedagogical Implications (Online) |
Dept of English, GMRD College,
Mohanpur, Samastipur Uttar Pradesh |
Resource Person |
4
Feb, 2024 |
|
52 |
International Conference on
Recent Trends in Multidisciplinary Research |
Smt. H. B. Jasani Arts &
Shri N. K. Jasani Commerce College, Rajkot |
Chairperson |
2
Mar, 2024 |
|
53 |
Interview for Faculty in
English |
SVET Commerce and BBA College, Jamnagar |
VC Nominee and Subject Expert |
8
July, 2024 |
|
54 |
Artificial Intelligence:
Boon or Curse (Online) |
Dept of English, GMRD
College, Mohanpur, Samastipur Uttar Pradesh |
Guest of Honour |
4
Feb, 2024 |
|
54 |
UGC: HRDC
Ahmedabad, Orientation Program |
Effective Class Rooms: Time Management, Use of Humour
in Teaching, Balancing Firmness and Friendliness |
Resource Person |
4 Dec, 2024
|
|
55 |
Two Day National Conference,
Department of English, Christ College, Rajkot |
Indian Literatures in Regional Languages and Their
Translations |
Chairperson |
21
Dec, 2024 |
|
56 |
Vedant Knowledge System Pvt.
Ltd. Rajkot |
International Conference on
Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures for
Viksit Bharat@2047 |
Plenary Session |
9
Feb, 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 All India Radio (AIR) Yuv Vani Program on May 30,
2011 and was broadcasted on May 31, 2011. The topic was Aajna Samayma Angreji
Shikshan nu Mahatva.
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. Foundation’s
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
Ausgust, 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 06th
February, 2024.
75.
Delivered an Expert lecture on Research
Methodology at PhD Course work, organized by Bharatendu Hindi Bhavan,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot, on 10th February, 2024.
76.
Delivered a lecture on Redefining
Synergy: Competitive Exams and the English Language organized by
Dharmendrasinhji Government Arts College (RUSA), Rajkot, on 17th
February, 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 and 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.
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