Dr JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE
MCJ, MA, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
Sl.No. Title Name of Periodical Periodicity Date
1 Need to balance digital engagement with emotional well-being NewsTrail DAILY 10/10/2026
2 The Algorithmic Turn in Mental-Health Conversations The Statesman DAILY 09/10/2026
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Development through ICT: A study on teachers? perspectives on challenges in online education for tribal students amid COVID-19 Multidisciplinary Science Journal, / 7 / 1 / 1 - 10 2675-1240 05-Jul-2024
2 Sridevi's Stardom as A Cultural Vehicle for Women Empowerment and Social Commentary: A Textual Analysis of English Vinglish (2012) and Mom (2017) International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope / 7 / 1 / 1770 - 1778 2582-631 13-Jan-2026
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Collective Flourishing in India: Culture, Social Cohesion and Community Well-being JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE,MALLIKA SANKAR M, SUMATHI A,LAKSHMI JAYAPRAKASH 978-981952333-7, 978 /
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Empowering the Unorganized Sector: Assessing the Impact of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana on Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in the North East Region of India MALLIKA SANKAR M,BHARATH SURESH KUMAR,JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE ICSSR External
2 Digital Literacy: Empowering Women in Informal Economy MALLIKA SANKAR M,JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE,SUMATHI A,YESHASWINI V,JAIS V THOMAS The Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC) External
3 Climate Change Reporting Workshop MELJO THOMAS,JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE,JOEL M JACOB,MAXMILLAN MARTIN,PADMAKUMAR M M,ROLLA DAS US Consulate, Kolkata External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Online Course on "An Introduction to Digital Ethics" United Board and Hong Kong Baptist University,  Participant 10/10/2025
2 Guiding the Future: Strategic Priorities for Institutional Advancement Christ University,  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
3 Climate Change and Human Rights Coursera, New York University International Participant 11/01/2025
4 Online Workshop on Interactive and Gamified Learning: Pedagogical Approaches for Teachers in Arts, Science and Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Thiagarajar College of Engineering , Madurai International Participant 22/11/2024
5 Enhancing Research Activities in Higher Education Christ University,  Participant 28/09/2024
6 International FDP on Media Research VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, VISTAS, Chennai International Participant 09/09/2024
7 FDP on Mastering Innovative Online Course Development Centre for Digital Learning, Christ University,  Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 11/03/2024
8 Empowering Equality: Exploring the Dynamics of Gender and Politics Christ University,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 23/02/2024
9 Unravelling Dilemmas: Exploring Contemporary Challenges in Media Ethics Christ University,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 13/02/2024
10 Mastering Innovative Online Course Development Christ University,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 08/01/2024
11 Harnessing AI in Education: Empowering Educators Christ University,  Institutional Participant 14/12/2023
12 FDP on Legal Journalism Department of Communication, Banglore University, Banglore University National Participant 02/12/2023
13 Faculty Development Programme Christ University,  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
14 30M training on Digitization and Management of Documents Christ University,  Institutional Participant 23/02/2023
15 30M training on Google chat for Collaborative Communication Christ University,  Institutional Participant 02/02/2023
16 FDP on Curriculum Revision and Design Staff Development College Christ University,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
17 Online workshop on Voice Modulation for Anchoring Media Studies Department,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 23/08/2022
18 Induction Programme Staff Development College, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 28/07/2022
19 Workshop on Mobile Journalism Department of Media Studies,  Regional Participant 23/07/2022
20 FDP Christ University,  Institutional Participant 06/07/2022
21 Workshop on Popular Science Writing Department of Journalism and IQAC, University of Kerala Regional Participant 11/03/2019
22 Short- Term Interaction Programme UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala Participant 17/08/2015
23 Workshop on Technology Logs on to Media Space MCJ Alumni Association, MCJ Alumni Association, University of Kerala Regional Participant 14/09/2010