Dr RAJAT SEBASTIAN
MA, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MA, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | Race and Borders in Marvel Studios The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Agathos: An International Review of the Humanities and Social Sciences / 14 / 1 / 127 - 138 | 2069-1025 | 20-May-2023 |
| 2 | Relevance of Symbols in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist | Rupkatha Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities / / / 1 - 11 | 0975-2935 | 26-Jun-2022 |
| 3 | Changing Ways of Watching Content: But Has Anything Changed? | Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) / 53 / 28 / 111 - 112 | 0012-9976 | 15-Jul-2023 |
| 4 | Literary Symbolism of Mountain in Paulo Coelho's The Fifth Mountain | Literary Voice / 1 / 18 / 279 - 284 | 2277-4521 | 01-Sep-2022 |
| 5 | "One World One People": Post-Truth Politics and Rebellion in Marvel?s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier | Literary Voice / 2 / 13 / 314 - 319 | 2277-4521 | 01-Sep-2021 |
| 6 | Villains and Their 'Logic' in Contemporary Films | Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) / 53 / 4 / 63 - 64 | 0012-9976 | 28-Jan-2023 |
| 7 | Rethinking Fate or 'Maktub' in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist through Taoism | Cogent Arts and Humanities / 10 / 1 / 1 - 10 | 2331-1983 | 12-Sep-2023 |
| 8 | Literary Symbolism of Wolf and its Howl in Paulo Coelho's The Devil and Miss Prym | Literary Voice / 1 / 21 / 169 - 175 | 2277-4521 | 13-Sep-2023 |
| 9 | Redefining Photography in the Era of Artificial Intelligence | Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) / 58 / 42 / 64 - 65 | 0012-9976 | 21-Oct-2023 |
| 10 | Politics of Symbolising Female Characters in Paulo Coelho's By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept | Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities / / / - | 0975-2935 | 02-Jun-2024 |
| 11 | Sweet, Identity, and Bengaluru! | Economic and Political Weekly / 60 / 23 / 72 - 73 | 0012-1976 | 07-Jun-2025 |
| 12 | Literary Symbolism of Wind in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist | Literary Voice / 1 / 26 / - | 2277-4521 | 06-Feb-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 | Contemporary Perspectives in English Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (ICCPE-2023) | CONFERENCES | Literary Symbolism of Wind in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist | PRESENTER) | Chandigarh University, PunjabChandigarh, Punjab, India | 14/07/2023 |
| 2 | National Conference on Contemporary Perspectives in English Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (NCCPE-2021) | CONFERENCES | Relevance of Symbols in Contemporary Fictions: A Study through The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho | PRESENTER) | Chandigarh University, PunjabChandigarh, Punjab, India | 11/06/2021 |
| 3 | Of Fact and Fiction: Intertwining Myth, Memory, and Time | CONFERENCES | From Integrity to Freedom: A Quest for Feminine Identity in Kumaran Aasan's Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | PRESENTER) | Hansraj College, New DelhiNew Delhi | 11/02/2022 |
| 4 | The International Virtual Conference on 'Humanities through Literature, Film and Media | CONFERENCES | Women as Literary Symbols in Paulo Coelho's By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept | PRESENTER) | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)Vellore | 19/10/2019 |
| 5 | One Day International Conference on The Transformation in the Arts and Humanities: An Exploration of "Interdisciplinarity" | CONFERENCES | Literary Symbolism of Light: A Comparative Study of Paulo Coelho's The Valkyries and Raymond A Moody's Life After Life | PRESENTER) | St Claret College, BangaloreBangalore | 30/03/2022 |
| 6 | One Day Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Women in Transition: Achievements, Issues and Challenges | SEMINARS | Women and Action: The Representation of Hollywood Superhuman Film 'Wonder Woman' | PRESENTER) | Government First Grade College, DevanahalliDevanahalli, Bangalore | 15/02/2019 |
| 7 | Transforming Lives by Kindling Creativity in Higher Education through Academia | CONFERENCES | PSC Trolls: Spreading General Knowledge through Memes | PRESENTER) | St Anne's Degree College for WomenBengaluru | 28/02/2019 |
| 8 | National Seminar on Institutionalizing Quality Culture in Higher Education Institutions | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Bengaluru | 07/09/2023 | |
| 9 | National Symposium cum Workshop on Translation in the Indian Scenario: Practices and Promises in the 21st Century | SYMPOSIUM | MODERATOR) | Bengaluru | 09/10/2023 | |
| 10 | Mind Matters: Literature, Cinema and Culture | CONFERENCES | The Philosophy of Mind as an Inhibited Place and Receptor in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist | PRESENTER) | Rabindra Bharati University, KolkataKolkata, West Bengal | 19/01/2024 |
| 11 | Ecospective: Ecological Discourses in South Asia | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 11/01/2024 | |
| 12 | International Conference on ?Fostering Multimodal Literacy through English Language Education? | CONFERENCES | International Conference on ?Fostering Multimodal Literacy through English Language Education? | MODERATOR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru | 24/01/2025 |
| 13 | Vachana 25: Annual International Conference on "Contemporary Discourses on Displacement and Identity" | CONFERENCES | Vachana 25: Annual International Conference on "Contemporary Discourses on Displacement and Identity" | MODERATOR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru | 13/02/2025 |
| 14 | International Conference on Viewing Paradigms in Spirituality, Society, Science and Education through a Lens of Multidisciplinary Approach | CONFERENCES | Re-Defining Photography in the Twenty-First Century Time of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | PRESENTER) | Himacha Pradesh UniversityShimla, Himachal Pradesh | 21/03/2025 |
| 15 | CHORDS 2025 | CONFERENCES | Re-Defining Photography in the Twenty-First Century Time of Artificial Intelligence | PRESENTER) | IIIT KottayamKottayam, Kerala | 28/07/2025 |
| 16 | Heartian Research Congress | CONFERENCES | Re-Defining Photography in the Twenty-First Century Time of AI | PRESENTER) | Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), KochiKochi | 14/01/2026 |
| 17 | International Conference on Digital Education for All 2026 | CONFERENCES | International Conference on Digital Education for All 2026 | CHAIR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru | 23/03/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Alumni Talk on Successful Career | Orientaco - Alumni Talk Series | 24/02/2022 | De Paul Institute of Science and Technology (DiST), Angamaly |
| 2 | Careers in English Studies | 07/06/2024 | PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya NAD Aluva | |
| 3 | Visual Thinking | 19/09/2024 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | |
| 4 | Understanding Copyrights and Patents in Social Sciences | Building Expertise on Teaching, Research and Consultancy | 19/11/2024 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore |
| 5 | Photography as a New Digital Narrative | 11/08/2025 | St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) | |
| 6 | Imaginary Futures 2050: What is a Photograph? | 25/12/2025 | Vidyashilp University, Bangalore | |
| 7 | Photography in the Age of AI: Journeys, Interventions and Pathways | 27/10/2025 | Vidyashilp University, Bangalore |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | RITUALS AND DIVINE IDENTITY: A STUDY ON SELECT SYMBOLS OF MUDIYETTU PERFORMANCE OF KERALA | DEVI R | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | April 2025 |
| 2 | . | VARSHA JAGADEESH | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | July 2025 |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Sacred Symbols and Semiotic Economy: Understanding the Monastic Visual Culture in Namdroling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery of Coorg in Karnataka | BENITO G LYNDON,RAJAT SEBASTIAN | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Empowering Educators in the Age of AI and Diversity | School of Social Sciences and Humanities, VIT-AP University | International | Participant | 22/07/2025 |
| 2 | Digital Cultures: Literature, Language and Media | Adamas University Kolkata, Adamas University Kolkata | National | Participant | 27/01/2025 |
| 3 | Navigating the Research Labyrinth: Methods for Literary and Cultural Studies | VIT-AP University, VIT-AP University | International | Participant | 26/11/2024 |
| 4 | Learner Centred Approach | Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychological Sciences, | International | Participant | 05/11/2024 |
| 5 | Enhancing Research Activities in Higher Education | Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Christ University Bangalore, | Participant | 28/09/2024 | |
| 6 | Advancing Excellence in Higher Education: Vision, Curriculum, and Quality | Department of English and Cultural Studies, | International | Participant | 27/07/2024 |
| 7 | Scaffolding Adult Learning Through Learner-Centered Approach | Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell (TLEC), | Institutional | Participant | 26/02/2024 |
| 8 | Cultural Studies: Indian Perspective in Literary and Social Contexts | Career Development Cell, Gokul Global University | National | Participant | 19/02/2024 |
| 9 | Beyond Frames: A Cinematic Tapestry of World Cinema and Bollywood | Curriculum Development Cell, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat | National | Participant | 25/12/2023 |
| 10 | Faculty Orientation Programme | Staff Development College, | Institutional | Participant | 19/09/2023 |
| 11 | Faculty Induction Programme | Staff Development College, | Institutional | Participant | 18/08/2023 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Runner-Up of NHRC Tagline Writing Competition | Runner-up in the tagline writing competition organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India as a part of its silver jubilee celebrations. | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India | 21 June 2023 |
| 2 | Best Outgoing Student of MA English and Cultural Studies program | Christ University, Bangalore | 18 March 2020 | |
| 3 | Research Excellence Award | Christ University, Bangalore | 09 December 2023 |
Copyright
| Sl.No. | Applicants | Title | Date Published |
| 1 | RAJAT SEBASTIAN | Critical Reflection on Photography in the Twenty-First Century | - |
| 2 | RAJAT SEBASTIAN | Critical Analysis of Selected Literary Symbols and its Relation with Photography in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist | - |