Dr. K. Arul

Journal Publications: (International followed by National)

• Published a paper entitled A Study of Cultural Clash in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s Novel “Queen of Dreams” in UGC Care Listed Group-I journal "Studies in Indian Place Names", Vol-40 Issue-34 with ISSN: 2394-3114 with Impact Factor 6.3(R F) in March 2020.
• Published a paper entitled The Use of Magical Realism or Fabulism in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s “The Mistress of Spices" in UGC Care Listed Group I Journal "Raja Publication Modern Thamizh Research (A Quarterly International Multilateral Thamizh Journal)" with ISSN :2321-984x on March 5,2020.
• Published a journal entitled The Ventriloquism in Aravind Adiga’s “The White Tiger” in INDIAN PARIPAX.
• Published a journal entitled as “The Child Sexual Abuse in Mahesh Dattani’s “Thirty Days in September” at St.Peter’s University.
• Published a paper entitled “A Feminist Exploration of Indian Society in Manju Kapur’s Home in the UGC Care listed Group A Journal entitled, Indian Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences with IF 7.138.
• Published a paper entitled Cultural Conflict and Self Realization in Arun Joshi’s Novels “The Foreigner” and “The Strange Case of Billy Biswas” : A Comparative Study in African Journal of Biomedical Research (Scopus) ISSN: 1119-5096 with impact factor 0.14.
• Published a paper entitled A Study on the Influence of Culture and Tradition on Family and Relationships in Jhumpa Lahiri's the Namesake in International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) ISSN 2321-2705 DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI (Peer Reviewed) with impact factor 1.51.

Papers Presented at National and International Conferences, Seminars & Workshops: :

• Women Empowerment in Manju Kapur’s “A Married Women” at Annamalai University.
• Racial Discrimination in Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” at E.S. Arts and Science College, Villupuram.
• Panchali as the reflection of Gender Discrimination in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s “Palace of Illusion” at BWDA Arts and Science College, Villupuram.
• The Use of Magical Realism in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s Novel “The Mistress of Spices” at Sacred Heart Arts and Science College, Villupuram.
• The Complexities of Marriage in Manju Kapur’s “Custody” at VHNSN College, Viruthunagar.
• Cultural Conflict and Self Realization in Arun Joshi’s Novels “The Foreigner” and “The Strange Case of Billy Biswas” : A Comparative Study at JBAS College for women, Chennai.
• Spiritual Humanism in “Thirukural” and Tagore’s “Gitanjali” at Takshashila University, Tindivanam.

Workshop/ Seminars/ FDPs/STTP(Conducted/Attend):

• Participated in a National Conference on Emerging Trends in Literature (NCETL'18) at St. Peter's University.
• Participated in a Workshop entitled as “Research Methodology and Techniques” at St.Peter’s University.
• Participated in Two day Research methodology Workshop on Cognitive Framework to Edifice Sustainable Research Culture at St. Peter's University
• Attended one day online workshop on Outcome Based Education Software on 17th May 2020 , conducted By VMedulife Software Services.
• Attended one day International webinar Book and Article Publishing and Springerlink Platform Demonstration on April 22,2020, Conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and MHRD, Govt. of India.
• Attended One day International Webinar on From Rupture to Repair: Proposal of a Model For the Study of Trauma Literature on 19th May,2020, Conducted by Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
• Attended one day online workshop on Assessment for Online Learning on 19th May, 2020., Conducted by Cambridge University, London.
• Attended One day National webinar on Fight against Covid19 with the Power of Emotional Intelligence on 30th May,2020, organized by SPIHER, Avadi, Chennnai-54.
• Attended three day online Faculty Development Programme on Learning Management System (MOODLE) from 3rd to 5th June,2020, organized by Sacred Heart College, Tiruppathoor.
• Attended five day FDP/ PDP webinar series on Living Through Covid19: Indian Perspectives on 18th to 22nd May 2020, organized by St.Joseph Degree and PG College, Hydrabad in collaboration with Osmania University, Hydrabad.
• Attended one day International webinar on 21st Century Skills in Teaching English on 29 th May,2020,conducted by Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
• Attended two day FDP on Project Proposals for Funding Agencies organized by Patrician College of Arts and Science College, Chennai on 16.5.20 & 17.5.20.
• Attended one day online workshop on Outcome Based Education Software on 17th May 2020 , conducted By VMedulife Software Services.
• Attended one day international webinar Book and Article Publishing and Springerlink Platform Demonstration on April 22,2020, Conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and MHRD, Govt. of India.
• Attended One day International Webinar On From Rupture to Repair: Proposal of a Model For the Study of Trauma Literature on 19th May,2020, Conducted by Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
• Attended one day online workshop on Assessment for Online Learning on 19th May, 2020., Conducted by Cambridge University, London.
• Attended One day National webinar on Fight against Covid19 with the Power of Emotional Intelligence on 30th May,2020, organized by SPIHER, Avadi, Chennnai-54.
• Attended three day online Faculty Development Programme on Learning Management System (MOODLE) from 3rd to 5th June,2020, organized by Sacred Heart College, Tiruppathoor.
• Attended five day FDP/ PDP webinar series on Living Through Covid19: Indian Perspectives on 18th to 22nd May 2020, organized by St.Joseph Degree and PG College, Hydrabad in collaboration with Osmania University, Hydrabad.
• Attended one day International webinar on 21st Century Skills in Teaching English on 29 th May,2020,conducted by Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
• Attended two day FDP on Project Proposals for Funding Agencies organized by Patrician College of Arts and Science College, Chennai on 16.5.20 & 17.5.20.
• Participated in a Nation Level Webinar entitled Communication Skills in English conducted by Sacred Heart Arts and Science College, Perani on Nov 05,2020.
• Participated in One Day Training Cum Orientation Programme conducted by Department of English and Foreign Languages and Department of Linguistics, Barathiyar University Coimbatore in association with TANSCHE on Sep 30,2020.
• Participated in a One Week Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence and Language Teaching , Conducted from 30.10.2023 to 04.11.2023 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, College of Science and Humanities, Ramapuram, Chennai-26
• Participated and Presented a Paper on Navigating Work and Family Balance: A Comprehensive Overview in the Two Days International Conference on India’s G20 Presidency and Horizons of Business Sustainability on 18th and 19th December at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Vadapalani, Chennai-26
• Participated a Faculty Development Program , conducted by NPTEL AICTE.
• Participated in Five Day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme, organised by Department of English and Tamil in Collaboration with IQAC at Jaya College of Arts and Science, Thirunindavur.
• Participated in One Week Faculty Development Programme on Next Generation Artificial Intelligence by Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Vishvakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune.
• Participated in Five Day Online National Level Faculty Development Programme on Selvatthul Selvam at Sri KannikaParameshvari Arts and Science College, Chennai-01.
• Participated in Two Day International Conference on Evaluation of Journalism at Christ Nagar College, Trivandrum.Kerala.
• Participated in Seven Day National level Faculty Orientation Programme on Harnessing AI and SPSS Integration for Advanced Research Writing at SRM IST, Vadapalani. Chennai-26.
• Participated in Ten Day NEP – Orientation and Sensitization Programme (FDP), Conducted by UGC, Malviya Mission Teacher Training Institute and University of Delhi.
• Participated as a delegate in International conference on Human Values in Higher Education, Conducted by UHV Foundation, AICTE, SRM IST & AKGEC, Delhi.
• Participated in international webinar on AI in Language Teaching from Classroom to Chatbots at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
• Participated Seven day national level FDP on English Language and Literature in 21st century at GTN Arts College, Dindukal.
• Participated in One Month Faculty Induction Programme (FIP), Conducted by UGC, Malviya Mission Teacher Training Institute and University of Delhi.
• Participated in 14 Day International FDP on Foresights into English Language Teaching and Research- FELTR 2.0, conducted by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai.
• Participated One day National level FDP on Generative AI in Teaching in Sankagiri Vivekanadha Arts and Science College for Women, Selam.

Other Professional Experience: :

• Worked as a Special editor for UGC Care Listed Group A Journal “Raja Publication Modern Tamizh Research, Trichy.
• Organized a National Seminar at Sacred Heart Arts and Science College, Villupuram.
• Exam Cell Member at FSH, SRM IST from June 2024 to till date.

Online Course Completed:

• Completed an Online NPTEL Course entitled, Short Fiction in Indian Literature with a consolidated Score of 75%, Duration between July to December 2023 (12 Weeks)
• Completed an Online NPTEL Course entitled, Public Speaking with a consolidated Score of 68%, Duration between July to October 2024 (12 Weeks).
• Completed an Online NPTEL Course entitled, Fiction: Epics, Novels and Poetry with a consolidated Score of 71% and Elite, Duration between January to April 2025 (12 Weeks).
• Completed an Online NPTEL Course entitled, Twentieth Century with a consolidated Score of 61% , Duration between July to October 2024 (12 Weeks).
• Completed an Online NPTEL Course entitled, Feminist Writings with a consolidated Score of 61%, Duration between July to December 2025 (12 Weeks).