Dr PADMAKUMAR M M
MA, MA, MPhil, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MA, MA, MPhil, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Periodical | Periodicity | Date |
| 1 | Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity | Deccan Herald | Daily | 26/10/2017 |
| 2 | Engendering Gender Studies | Deccan Herald - DH Education | Daily | 28/02/2013 |
| 3 | For the Sake of Knowledge | The Hindu | Daily | 09/06/2008 |
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | An Ecology Intervention in an English Studies Programme: Contexts, Complexities and Choices | Journal of Dharma / 39 / 1 / 1 - 20 | 0253-7222 | 01-Jan-2015 |
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 | First International Academic Confernce of the Wayanad Literature Festival | Conference | Moderator/Chair) | Wayanad Literature Festival teamWayanad, Kerala | 27/12/2024 | |
| 2 | Vachana | Conference | Panelist) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 11/01/2024 | |
| 3 | Re-Thinking Region And Regional Media: Focus On Karnataka | Seminar | Moderator/Chair) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 28/03/2023 | |
| 4 | International Conference on Dialogue and Solidarity: A Religio-Subaltern Perspective | Conference | Peace and Harmony Through Inter-Religious Dialogue | Presenter) | Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram and Christ UniversityBangalore | 24/11/2022 |
| 5 | International Conference on Dialogue and Solidarity: A Religio-Subaltern Perspective | Conference | Organizer) | Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram and Christ UniversityBangalore | 24/11/2022 | |
| 6 | International Media Conference on Media, Culture and Society | Conference | Moderator/Chair) | Navrachana University, GujaratVadodra, Gujarat | 23/01/2021 | |
| 7 | Conference on Visual Cultures in Context: Affect, Subversion and Resistance | Conference | Organizer) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 19/02/2020 | |
| 8 | Bengaluru Sociology Students Seminar - 2020 | Seminar | Moderator/Chair) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 12/02/2020 | |
| 9 | National Symposium on Dissent | Symposium | Gender Politics and the Coach Character in Popular Sports Cinemas of India | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 24/01/2020 |
| 10 | Mediatron 2020 | Symposium | Moderator/Chair) | Jyoti Nivas College, BangaloreBangalore | 16/01/2020 | |
| 11 | International Playback theatre Network Conference | Conference | Organizer) | Christ University, ITPN and the Actor's CollectiveBangalore | 04/12/2019 | |
| 12 | National Conference on Secularism, State and Interfaith Dialogue | Conference | Convenor) | Christ University, National Foundation for Communal Harmony and Centre for Study of World Religions (DVK)Bangalore | 24/09/2019 | |
| 13 | Media Meet 2019 on Media Ethics | Seminar | Ethical Implications of Subjectivity in Joe Sacco's Comic text 'Journalism' | Presenter) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 29/08/2019 |
| 14 | Media Meet 2019 - Media Ethics | Seminar | Moderator/Chair) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 29/08/2019 | |
| 15 | World Congress on Innovations and Research in Arts, Culture, Literature, Languages, Philosophy and Spirituality | Seminar | Reading the Role of the Male Coach in Indian Sports Cinema | Presenter) | Christ UniversityJNU, New Delhi | 23/02/2019 |
| 16 | Debating Sustainability: Discourses on Environment and Development | Seminar | Are We in the Capitalocene Era? | Presenter) | Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore - 29 | 21/02/2019 |
| 17 | Rethinking English Studies in India: The Cultural Studies Turn and its Possibilities | Symposium | Participant) | Christ UniversitySchool of Business Studies and Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | 14/02/2019 | |
| 18 | Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation: Moving From Violence to Sustainable Peace | Conference | Locating Peace in a Common World | Presenter) | Christ UniversityStella Maris College, Chennai | 30/01/2019 |
| 19 | National Conference on Literary Theoretical Approaches to Films | Conference | An Overview of Literary Theoretical Approaches to Films | Keynote Speaker) | St Joseph's College, TrichyTrichy, Tamilnadu | 07/12/2018 |
| 20 | National Seminar on NURTURING DIALOGUE: Forms, Persons, and Institutions | Seminar | Dissent as Dialogue: A Reading of Sofia Ashraf?s Viral | Presenter) | Dharmaram CollegeDharmaram College | 10/03/2017 |
| 21 | Conservation Science and Sustainable Development | Conference | Participant) | ATREEBangalore | 24/01/2017 | |
| 22 | Jabberwocky - the Annual Literary Fest | Symposium | Moderator/Chair) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 10/01/2017 | |
| 23 | Media Meet | Seminar | Articulating the Nation through Televised ODI | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University, Bengaluru | 01/08/2015 |
| 24 | CUFHOSS | Symposium | Screening and discussion of 'Gaur in My Garden' | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 31/07/2015 |
| 25 | National Seminar on Nationalism as a Religion: Trends in India | Seminar | Interrogating the Gandhian Nationalism of Lagaan | Presenter) | POMPEI College, MangaloreMangalore | 19/12/2014 |
| 26 | Maya Bazaar - National Seminar | Seminar | Popular Tamil Cinema Songs: Representation of Love Failure and Social Drinking | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University, Bangalore | 19/02/2014 |
| 27 | International Seminar on Media as a Reflection | Seminar | Participant) | Department of Media Studies, Christ UniversityBangalore | 01/08/2013 | |
| 28 | Literature and Ethics | Symposium | Reflections and Refractions: Debating Ethics of Dalit Personal Narratives | Presenter) | Christ UniversityDharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore | 02/03/2013 |
| 29 | National Student's Conference on Literary and Cultural Studies | Conference | Narrativising a Department of English | Presenter) | Christ UniversityHyderabad Central University | 25/09/2012 |
| 30 | CUFHOSS | Symposium | Modernity and Modernism | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 28/01/2012 |
| 31 | International Seminar on Holocaust Literature: Memories and Losses | Seminar | Holocaust and Memory | Presenter) | University of MysorePES College, Mandya | 23/09/2011 |
| 32 | International Conference on Myticisim without Bounds | Conference | Mysticism and Narrative Labyrinths | Presenter) | Christ UniversityChrist University | 01/01/2011 |
| 33 | Oral History and the Sense of Legacy | Participant) | CPH, Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology | - | ||
| 34 | English Language in Higher Education: Exploring Le | Participant) | Department of English, Christ University | - | ||
| 35 | Editorial Workshop | Participant) | Routledge and Christ University | - | ||
| 36 | Film Appreciation Workshop | Participant) | Department of English, Christ University | - |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Moderation of research colloquium | Research Colloquium | 21/01/2025 | St Joseph's University |
| 2 | Future Keepers | Future Keepers: Building Bangalore's Natural Heritage Legacy | 22/11/2024 | Ashoka University, Atta Gallata |
| 3 | Positive Team Culture | Outbound Training of St Francis De Sales College Faculty | 09/10/2024 | St Franics De Sales College |
| 4 | Eyeing the 'I': Probing Privileges and Positions | UG&PG Orientation Programme | 09/07/2024 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), BGR Campus |
| 5 | Education in Context: Bengaluru's Water Crisis | Future of Education Series | 23/03/2024 | Sparkling Mindz Global School |
| 6 | Vocational Assessment Session for Students of Media | CAPS - Vocational Assessment Session | 14/02/2024 | CAPS, CHRIST University YPR Campus |
| 7 | Digital Literacy: Distinguishing Between Myths and Facts | Guest Address on the Occasion of Connect Magazine Release | 14/02/2024 | Department of Psychology, CHRIST University YPR campus |
| 8 | Environment, Ecology and Gandhi | Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations | 03/10/2023 | Department of International Studies, CHRIST University |
| 9 | Ethics Of Sustainability And Environmental Justice | Ethical Leadership Through Higher Education And Global Engagement: Strategy 2023-2027 | 05/04/2023 | Globethics |
| 10 | Beyond Your Wildest Dreams - A call for intensifying wildlife conservation | Wildlife Week - Invited talks | 06/10/2020 | Women's Christian College |
| 11 | Journalism in the Time of Covid-19 | Panel Discussion | 27/06/2020 | CHRIST University, Griffith University, University of Versailles |
| 12 | A Layman's Quest to Authentic Information | Panel Discussion | 20/05/2020 | Navrachana University |
| 13 | Tackling the Infodemic during the Covid-19 Pandemic | Dot Talks - Webinar | 05/05/2020 | Tetso College |
| 14 | Literature in the Age of the Anthropocene | Faculty Development Programme | 01/02/2019 | Women's Christian College |
| 15 | Nature and Narrative: A Discourse on Eco-criticism and Environmental Justice | Dept of English Lecture Series | 28/11/2018 | St Joseph's Evening College, Bangalore |
| 16 | Understanding the Interface Between Ecology and Human Behaviour | Special Lecture Series and Workshop | 27/07/2015 | Periyar University |
| 17 | Panel Discussion on Media and Subjectivity | Maadhyam | - | Department of Media Studies, Christ University |
| 18 | Panel Discussion on Sports-Writing as Literature | META 2013 - The Josephite Festival of Literature | - | St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science, Bangalore |
| 19 | Panel Discussion on Language as a Medium of Communication | Maadhyam | - | Department of Media Studies, Christ University |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | . | ANJU MICHAEL | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | January 2023 |
| 2 | Digital Dimensions of Marginalisation: A Critique of Technological Politics and Culture in Select Contemporary Indian Science Fiction | GREESHMA JOHNY | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | June 2023 |
| 3 | THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF FILM SCREENINGS ON PRISONERS IN TAMIL NADU PRISONS | GALENO KAMIL PANDIAN J | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | August 2024 |
| 4 | . | ANTHONY CHRISTON J | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | April 2025 |
| 5 | . | IKROOP KAUR CHAMBA | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | October 2025 |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Millets Thintheera? | PADMAKUMAR M M, MELJO THOMAS | MInistry of Agriculture, Govt of Karnataka | External |
| 2 | Climate Change Reporting Workshop | MELJO THOMAS, PADMAKUMAR M M,JOEL M JACOB,ROLLA DAS,JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE,MAXMILLAN MARTIN | US Consulate, Kolkata | External |
| 3 | Climate-Focused Solutions Journalism, The Hindu and the Audience?s Response | PADMAKUMAR M M | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Orientation Programme for Admin Staff | CHRO, CHRIST University, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 08/03/2025 |
| 2 | Public Speaking Workshop | Student Welfare Office, St. Francis De Sales College, St. Francis De Sales College | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 12/02/2025 |
| 3 | Importance of Peace Studies in Higher Education | Women's Christian College and UBCHEA, Women's Christian College, Chennai | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 08/03/2024 |
| 4 | Millets Thintheera? | Centre for Peace Praxis, Ministry of Agriculture, | Regional | Organiser & Presenter | 19/12/2023 |
| 5 | Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding Workshop | Inbavanam Resource Center, Inbavanam Resource Center, Karamadai, Coimbatore | National | Participant | 17/11/2023 |
| 6 | Truth Seekers: In Pursuit of a Media-Literate World | Centre for Peace Praxis, CHRIST University, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 13/10/2023 |
| 7 | A Multidisciplinary FDP on Work-Life Balance and Teacher Effectiveness in the VUCA World | IQAC and Dept of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Periyar University, Salem | Regional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 28/08/2023 |
| 8 | The Beginners Course in Storytelling | Kathalaya (affiliated to World Storytelling Centre), Kathalaya | International | Participant | 04/08/2023 |
| 9 | Media Prosumers for Peace: Savvy Use of Communication Tools for a Better World | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation (MPI), MPI Asia, Davao, Philippines | International | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 22/05/2023 |
| 10 | Understanding Grassroot Environmental Peace | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation (MPI), MPI, Davao, Philippines | International | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 15/05/2023 |
| 11 | A Multi Disciplinary Approach To Personal And Professional Well Being In The Interconnected World | Internal Quality Assurance cell and Department of Psychology, Periyar University, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 20/02/2023 |
| 12 | Understanding Grassroots Environmental Peace | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute, Philippines, | International | Participant | 08/03/2022 |
| 13 | Peace Education: Designing Pedagogies for Change | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute, Philippines, | International | Participant | 25/01/2022 |
| 14 | Interreligious Cooperation for Peace Part B: Cultural Studies | Globe Ethics, | International | Participant | 01/12/2021 |
| 15 | Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects | Coursera, | International | Participant | 06/06/2021 |
| 16 | Workshop on | Navrachna University, Navrachna University, Gujarat | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 28/01/2020 |
| 17 | faculty Development Programme | Navrachna University, Navrachna University, Gujarat | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 27/01/2020 |
| 18 | faculty Development Programme | Navrachna University, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 27/01/2020 |
| 19 | Facilitation Skills Training of Trainers for Peacebuilders | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute, Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute, Phillipines | International | Participant | 25/11/2019 |
| 20 | Workshop on Constructive Alignment in Outcome Based Education | CHRIST University and The United Board, | Institutional | Participant | 12/09/2019 |
| 21 | 30 M Training on Google Doc for Research Work | Department of Media Studies and IT Department of CHRIST University, | Institutional | Participant | 22/08/2019 |
| 22 | 30 M Training on Building your Own Website Using Google Site | Department of Media Studies and IT Department, CHRIST University, | Institutional | Participant | 14/08/2019 |
| 23 | Paulakala' 19 | St Paul's College, | National | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 20/02/2019 |
| 24 | Re-Watering Bangalore | Department of Media Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Regional | Organiser & Presenter | 10/12/2018 |
| 25 | MPI Annual Peacebuilding Training | Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation, Inc., Philippines, | International | Participant | 07/05/2018 |
| 26 | THE CUT BANGALORE 9 Theatre Workshop | Evam Entertainment Private Limited, | Regional | - | 30/05/2009 |
| 27 | Facilitator Certification in Human Resource Development ( Training Programme) | AIM INSIGHTS, The HRD Group, Mangalore, | Regional | - | 13/05/2005 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Co-organiser | Co-organiser - Refresher Course on Trends and Transitions in Humanities and Social Sciences | Christ University | April / May 2012 |
| 2 | Co-organiser | Co-organiser - Jabberwocky, English Literary Fest | Christ University | August 2012 |
| 3 | Co-organiser | Co-organiser - Kunchamela - An Art Exhibition-cum-Workshop | Christ University | July 2011 |
| 4 | Convenor | Convenor: National Symposium on Thinking Subjectivities | Christ University | February 2011 |
| 5 | Panelist | Panelist: Panel Discussion on The Role of Literature in Journalism, organised by Department of English | Christ University | September 2007 |
| 6 | Discussant | Discussant: Film Festival, National Conference on Peace and Conflict Resolution: A Search Through Dialogue, organised by Department of Psychology | Christ University | February 2010 |
| 7 | Judge | Judge: Extempore Event, Techno-Cultural Festival, '8th Mile' | RV College of Engineering | March 2008 |
| 8 | Judge | Judge: Regional Inter-School Declamation Competition, organised by Karnataka ICSE Schools Association | Acharya Pathasala Public School | July 2011 |
| 9 | Guest Speaker | Orientation Programme titled "Experience for a Life Time" | Academic Staff College, Christ University | October 2014 |
| 10 | Resource Person - Moderator | National Seminar - Narrating Centers and Peripheries; Minority Discourses in India | Department of English, Christ University | January 2015 |
| 11 | Panelist | Corpus, One-Day Workshop on Gender Discourses. Panelist for the session on 'The Feminine in Writing' | Department of English, Christ University | February 2014 |
| 12 | Co-organiser | Staff Sports Organising Committee | Christ University | December 2013 |
| 13 | Co-organiser | Jabberwocky, a Literary Carnival | Department of English, Christ University | August 2014 |
| 14 | great canara Trail | Was the Team Leader of The Great Canara Trail trekking expedition to a one-week trekking Expedition to Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve | Christ University | December 2013 |
| 15 | The Pearl Valley trail 15 km Run | Completed a 15 km Run in the Men's Category | Kaagaz Foundation, Bangalore - 102 | February 2014 |
| 16 | Sports and Society - Statement of Accomplishment | A Coursera certification | Duke University and Coursera | October 2014 |
| 17 | Board of Studies Member | Part of the Department of English syllabus board | Mount Carmel College | 30th Janurary, 2016 |
| 18 | Convenor-cum-resource person | Organised a three-day Peacebuilding Workshop | Christ University | 24 February 2019 |
| 19 | Board of Studies member | Was invited to be a part of the Academic Advisory Board of School of Liberal Studies and Education for the Programs of BAJMC | Navrachana University, Gujarat | 15 May 2024 |
Consultancy
| Sl.No. | Faculties | Theme of Consultancy | Type |
| 1 | PADMAKUMAR M M | Board of Studies, Expert | Paid |
| 2 | PADMAKUMAR M M | Capacity Building Workshop on Mindful Leadership | Paid |
| 3 | PADMAKUMAR M M | Board of Studies | Paid |
| 4 | PADMAKUMAR M M | Academic Advisory Board member | Paid |
| 5 | SAURABH DAS,IKROOP KAUR CHAMBA ,PADMAKUMAR M M | A capacity-building training program that equips field staff with the essential skills in community journalism, interviewing storytelling, social media and community engagement. | Paid |