Dr SURYA KIRAN
MA, MPhil, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MA, MPhil, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Periodical | Periodicity | Date |
| 1 | An Actor Without a Life: What Tilly Norwood’s Debut Really Tests | CounterCurrents | DAILY | 13/07/2026 |
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | The Sanitised Rebellion Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi and the 1965 Anti-Hindi Struggle | Economic and Political Weekly / 61 / 29 / - | 2349-8846 | 18-Jul-2026 |
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 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | English, culture, learning, and personal growth. | Treecampus English Empowerment Summit 2026 | 04/09/2026 | Treecampus |
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 | Faculty Development Programme | Human Resource Development Centre, | Participant | 07/05/2026 | |
| 2 | Faculty Development Program on Future-Ready Teaching Practices | IIT Mandi, IIT Mandi | Participant | 06/05/2026 | |
| 3 | Digital Publics and Cultural Change in Asian Contexts | GITAM University, | Presenter | 12/02/2026 | |
| 4 | Converging Teaching, Technology, and Research: A Roadmap for English Faculty | Department of English, Vardhaman College, Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 05/01/2026 | |
| 5 | Innovative Teaching through Design Thinking and Gamification | Digital Skills to Succeed, GIZ, MoE, BMZ, GIZ, Leipzig University, Conoscope GmbH | International | Participant | 11/11/2025 |
| 6 | Train the Trainer | HP Gaming Garage, HP | International | Participant | 25/09/2025 |
| 7 | Learners-Centred Andragogy, Research and Research Writing | Department of English and Cultural Studies, | Institutional | Participant | 19/05/2025 |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | TechNITI: Digital Humanities Workshop | Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ Univeristy, | International | Organiser & Participant | 23/01/2025 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Enhancing Research Activities in Higher Education | Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Participant | 28/09/2024 | |
| 13 | Fostering Digital Skills: Integrating Micro-credentials for Employability Future in Higher Education | GIZ, GIZ | International | Participant & Presenter | 30/05/2024 |
| 14 | Educating Ethical Technologists: Humanistic Perspectives in the AI Era | Department of English and Cultural Studies, | National | Organiser & Participant | 05/04/2024 |
| 15 | Scaffolding Adult Learning Through Learner-Centered Approach | TLEC, Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 26/02/2024 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | Curriculum Design and Revision | Staff Development College, | Institutional | Participant | 05/12/2022 |
| 18 | Research Tools and Methodologies Humanities | Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Presenter | 01/08/2022 |
| 19 | Research Tools and Methodologies Humanities | Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Participant | 01/08/2022 |