Dr SURYA KIRAN
MA, MPhil, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 Wonderland of Pictures and Conversations: Reimagining Children in/and Graphic Narratives of South and East Asia CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Bangalore 27/10/2022
2 Folk-verse: Exploring Folk Cultures in the 21st Century CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Bangalore 10/01/2023
3 Cinematic Cultures: An intersection of Film and Society SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANT) Bangalore 25/03/2023
4 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Perspectives in English Language, Literature & Cultural Studies CONFERENCES Coming Out Vs Coming In: The Complexities of Sexual Self-Discovery in Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda PRESENTER) Chandigarh UniversityBangalore 14/07/2023
5 InovAIte Education ? Exploring Role for AI in Higher Education Learning SEMINARS PARTICIPANT) Christ University 29/02/2024
6 One Day International Seminar "LangLitTech" on Language, Literature, and Technology SEMINARS Generative AI and Future of Language Departments PRESENTER) Alphonsa Arts and Science CollegeAlphonsa Arts and Science College, Sulthan Bathery 29/07/2024
7 The Roel of AI Driven Technology in the Realm of Humanities CONFERENCES PANELIST) St.Joseph's College for WomenTiruppur, Tamil Nadu 22/08/2024
8 Mozilla Responsible Computing Challenge Global Conclave CONFERENCES PANELIST) Mozilla FoundationKottayam, Kerala 22/10/2024
9 Fostering Multimodal Literacy through English Language Education CONFERENCES Fostering Multimodal Literacy through English Language Education PARTICIPANT) CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore 24/01/2025
10 Humming Across Cultures: Crossroads of Song, Story, History CONFERENCES Digital Devotion: Fandom to Faith - A Theoretical Analysis of Contemporary Music Consumption Through Religious Economy Framework PRESENTER) Nirmala College, MuvattupuzhaMuvattupuzha 13/02/2025
11 International Conference ?Changemakers in Action? (ICCA 2025) CONFERENCES International Conference ?Changemakers in Action? (ICCA 2025) MODERATOR) NIT WarangalNIT Warangal 04/07/2025
12 AI, Learning and the Future of Academic Frameworks CONFERENCES AI, Learning and the Future of Academic Frameworks MODERATOR) Mozilla FoundationBengaluru 07/02/2026
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Body in and as the Journey: Dynamic Embodiment in Select Existential Travel Films of 21st Century Hollywood NAMITHA NANDAN Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing July 2021
2 WHY "LET THEM COME TO KNOW WHEN THEY WILL COME TO KNOW"?: EXAMINING DISCOURSES OF COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN KARNATAKA AKSHATA SETLUR Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing August 2024
3 BETWEEN HOME AND THE METROPOLIS: NAVIGATING CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS AND THE SHIFTS OF NORTHEASTERN GEN Z MIGRANTS IN BENGALURU ANOUSHKA BOSE Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing March 2025
4 URBAN MOBILITY AND COLLECTIVE MEMORY IN BENGALURU: THE ROLE OF BMTC IN SHAPING EVERYDAY COMMUTING EXPERIENCE ATHEENA HERBERT Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing March 2025
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Integrating Ethics in Technical Communication: Redefining English Language Pedagogy for the Students of Technology in India. SURYA KIRAN,MUSKAAN Mozilla Foundation External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Innovative Teaching through Design Thinking and Gamification Digital Skills to Succeed, GIZ, MoE, BMZ, GIZ, Leipzig University, Conoscope GmbH International Participant 11/11/2025
2 Train the Trainer HP Gaming Garage, HP International Participant 25/09/2025
3 Learners-Centred Andragogy, Research and Research Writing Department of English and Cultural Studies,  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
4 Quality Improvement Programme on Learner-Centred Andragogy, E-Content Development, and Micro-Credentials Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychological Sciences,  Participant 24/03/2025
5 AI in the Humanities: Approaches and Application Department of English at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering Campus, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 25/01/2025
6 TechNITI: Digital Humanities Workshop Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ Univeristy,  International Organiser & Participant 23/01/2025
7 Enriching Educators with Tools and Strategies to Enhance Teaching, Learning and Research Vardhaman College of Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 18/11/2024
8 Enhancing Research Activities in Higher Education Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Participant 28/09/2024
9 Fostering Digital Skills: Integrating Micro-credentials for Employability Future in Higher Education GIZ, GIZ International Participant & Presenter 30/05/2024
10 Educating Ethical Technologists: Humanistic Perspectives in the AI Era Department of English and Cultural Studies,  National Organiser & Participant 05/04/2024
11 Scaffolding Adult Learning Through Learner-Centered Approach TLEC, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 26/02/2024
12 Academic Writing and Research Methodology (Multidisciplinary) Govt. Degree College, Ani, Haripur, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India & Cape Comorin Trust, India, Govt. Degree College, Ani, Haripur, Kullu, Himacha International Participant 24/11/2023
13 Curriculum Design and Revision Staff Development College,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
14 Research Tools and Methodologies Humanities Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Presenter 01/08/2022
15 Research Tools and Methodologies Humanities Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 01/08/2022