Faculty Details
Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Qualification | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | University of Delhi | 2015 |
| 2 | MPhil in English Literature | Kurukshetra University | 2010 |
| 3 | Master of Arts in English Literature | University of Delhi | 2008 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English Literature | Sri Venkateswara College University of Delhi | 2006 |
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
| Sr.No. | Post | Institution | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Department of English Ram Lal Anand College University of Delhi South Campus | 24/11/2015 to Present | |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Department of English Aryabhatta College University of Delhi South Campus | 01/10/2015 to 23/11/2015 | |
| 3 | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Department of Modern Languages and Literatures London, ON, Canada University of Western Ontario | 09/2011 to 04/2012 | |
| 4 | Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant | University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA | 08/2010 to 05/2011 |
Area Of Interests/Specialization
1. Indian Science Fiction
2. English Communication Skills- soft skills, conversational skills, grammar, vocabulary
3. Indian Writing in English
4. Women’s Writing
5. Gender Studies
6. Haryanvi folk culture
2. English Communication Skills- soft skills, conversational skills, grammar, vocabulary
3. Indian Writing in English
4. Women’s Writing
5. Gender Studies
6. Haryanvi folk culture
Subjects Taught
1. Indian Writing in English
2. Women’s Writing
3. World Literatures
4. Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment
5. Language, Literature & Culture
6. English Communication
7. Graphic Narratives
8. Teaching English as a second language
9. VAC- Reading Indian Fiction in English
10. SEC- Creative Writing ; Communication in Everyday Life ; Personality Development &
Communication
2. Women’s Writing
3. World Literatures
4. Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment
5. Language, Literature & Culture
6. English Communication
7. Graphic Narratives
8. Teaching English as a second language
9. VAC- Reading Indian Fiction in English
10. SEC- Creative Writing ; Communication in Everyday Life ; Personality Development &
Communication
Journal Publications
Books:
1. Single authored Book- February, 2022
Title- Science Fiction and Indian Women Writers: Exploring Radical Potentials
(Routledge, 2022)
2. Co-authored book – 2025
Title- Indian Science Fiction Encyclopedia (2025) Edited by: Harish Goyal. Dr.
Rajeev Ranjan Upadhyay, Dr. Urvashi Kuhad & Ms. Kshama Gautam
1. Single authored Book- February, 2022
Title- Science Fiction and Indian Women Writers: Exploring Radical Potentials
(Routledge, 2022)
2. Co-authored book – 2025
Title- Indian Science Fiction Encyclopedia (2025) Edited by: Harish Goyal. Dr.
Rajeev Ranjan Upadhyay, Dr. Urvashi Kuhad & Ms. Kshama Gautam
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
1. Expert/Guest lecture on “Women Writers from America” at the Centre for Languages and
Communication, SGT University, Gurugram on 18th June, 2021.
2. Participated as Resource Person in the FDP – “New Andragogical Approaches of Teaching
and Research in Humanities and Social Sciences” held at SGT University, Gurugram from
4
th
-8
th July, 2022.
3. Chaired a session at the National Seminar on “Exploring Filmature: Problems and
Prospects of Adaptation Studies” on 17th June, 2022.
4. Participated as a Panelist and presented paper titled: “Prospero as an Analogue for
Shakespeare: An Analysis of The Tempest through dialogues, speeches & soliloquies” at
the International Conference 2023 at Dept. of English, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
Jaipur from 26-28 October, 2023.
5. Chaired a session at the International Conference 2023 at Dept. of English, Kanoria PG
Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur from 26-28 October, 2023.
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6. Chaired a session at the National Conference on Human Rights, Language and Culture:
Advancements in Contemporary Times from 29-30 January, 2024 at Centre for Languages
and Communication, SGT University, Gurugram.
7. Paper presentation at the International Conference on “Critical Humanities- Language,
Culture & Indigeneity,” organized by the Dept. of English, Dhanamanjuri University,
Manipur from 25th
- 26th July, 2025. Paper title: “Nature and the Human Spirit:
Environmental Humanism in Anita Desai’s works.”
8. Paper presentation at the International Conference on “Empowering Rural Communities:
Agrarian Politics and the Legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh towards Viksit Bharat,” held
from December 22–23, 2025 at the Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi, India. Paper title: “Architect of Rural Transformation: The Agrarian Legacy of
Chaudhary Charan Singh.”
Communication, SGT University, Gurugram on 18th June, 2021.
2. Participated as Resource Person in the FDP – “New Andragogical Approaches of Teaching
and Research in Humanities and Social Sciences” held at SGT University, Gurugram from
4
th
-8
th July, 2022.
3. Chaired a session at the National Seminar on “Exploring Filmature: Problems and
Prospects of Adaptation Studies” on 17th June, 2022.
4. Participated as a Panelist and presented paper titled: “Prospero as an Analogue for
Shakespeare: An Analysis of The Tempest through dialogues, speeches & soliloquies” at
the International Conference 2023 at Dept. of English, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya,
Jaipur from 26-28 October, 2023.
5. Chaired a session at the International Conference 2023 at Dept. of English, Kanoria PG
Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur from 26-28 October, 2023.
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6. Chaired a session at the National Conference on Human Rights, Language and Culture:
Advancements in Contemporary Times from 29-30 January, 2024 at Centre for Languages
and Communication, SGT University, Gurugram.
7. Paper presentation at the International Conference on “Critical Humanities- Language,
Culture & Indigeneity,” organized by the Dept. of English, Dhanamanjuri University,
Manipur from 25th
- 26th July, 2025. Paper title: “Nature and the Human Spirit:
Environmental Humanism in Anita Desai’s works.”
8. Paper presentation at the International Conference on “Empowering Rural Communities:
Agrarian Politics and the Legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh towards Viksit Bharat,” held
from December 22–23, 2025 at the Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi, India. Paper title: “Architect of Rural Transformation: The Agrarian Legacy of
Chaudhary Charan Singh.”
Awards and Distinctions
1. Awarded the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship in March, 2010.
2. a. Co-Supervisor – Ms. Setolu Tunyi (2017- 2021) at the Dept. of Modern Indian
Languages & Literary Studies, University of Delhi North Campus.
b. Co-Supervisor (2024 onwards) - Ms. Anu Dahiya at the Bhagat Phool Singh
Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan.
2. a. Co-Supervisor – Ms. Setolu Tunyi (2017- 2021) at the Dept. of Modern Indian
Languages & Literary Studies, University of Delhi North Campus.
b. Co-Supervisor (2024 onwards) - Ms. Anu Dahiya at the Bhagat Phool Singh
Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan.
Association with Professional Bodies
Popular Articles in Newsletter of Learned Bodies:
a. “Role of ICT in Education in Developing Countries” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter
of Consortium for Educational Communication, Vol. 15, no. 08, August 2014.
b. “MOOCs: A Digital Future of Education” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of
Consortium for Educational Communication, Vol. 15, No. 09, September 2014.
c. “Flipped Classroom” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for Educational
Communication, Vol. 15, No. 10, October 2014.
d. “m-learning” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for Educational
Communication, Vol. 15, No. 12, December 2014.
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e. “ICT use in Pedagogy” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for
Educational Communication, Vol. 15, No. 1, January 2015.
f. “Games Learners Play” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for
Educational Communication, Vol. 16, No. 06, June 2015.
g. “Digital Literacy in Higher Education” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of
Consortium for Educational Communication, July 2019.
a. “Role of ICT in Education in Developing Countries” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter
of Consortium for Educational Communication, Vol. 15, no. 08, August 2014.
b. “MOOCs: A Digital Future of Education” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of
Consortium for Educational Communication, Vol. 15, No. 09, September 2014.
c. “Flipped Classroom” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for Educational
Communication, Vol. 15, No. 10, October 2014.
d. “m-learning” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for Educational
Communication, Vol. 15, No. 12, December 2014.
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e. “ICT use in Pedagogy” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for
Educational Communication, Vol. 15, No. 1, January 2015.
f. “Games Learners Play” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of Consortium for
Educational Communication, Vol. 16, No. 06, June 2015.
g. “Digital Literacy in Higher Education” in CEC News, A Monthly Newsletter of
Consortium for Educational Communication, July 2019.
Other Information
Assistantship also enabled an opportunity to successfully audit the following university
courses at the University of Texas at Austin, TX:
1. ANS 361 Global Indian Literature; 2. AMS 310 Introduction to American Studies; 3. E325
F Creative Writing- Fiction Writing; 4. ANS 320 Class and Indian Fiction; 5. 43605
Introduction to Psycholog
Membership/Fellowship of Learned bodies / Societies:
1. Member of the Shakespeare Association of India since 2012.
2. Member of the Selection Committee for the appointment of Assistant Professor as Adhoc &
Guest Faculty in the Department of English, Ram Lal Anand College, Uni. Of Delhi South
Campus, New Delhi on 4th September, 2017.
3. Member of the National Screening Committee, United States India Educational Foundation for
the 2017-2018 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.
4. Member of the Selection Committee for the appointment of Assistant Professors as Guest
Faculty in the Department of English, Ram Lal Anand College, Uni. Of Delhi South Campus,
New Delhi on 30th July, 2018.
5. Organizing Team of One Day Seminar on Greek Literature & Theatre by the Dept. of English,
Ram Lal Anand College, Univ. of Delhi, in association with Indo-Hellenic Friendship League
on 7th November, 2019.
6. Teacher Representative on the Governing Body of Ram Lal Anand College from 21.04.2019-
20.04.2020.
FDPs conducted:
1. Member, Organizing Committee in One Week Online National Faculty Development
Programme “FDP-108: Visual Communication, Photography, Graphic Design &
Animation, and Digital Film Production” organized by University of Delhi and Guru
Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College from 4th
- 11th November,
2022.
2. Member, Organizing Committee in One Week Online National Faculty Development
Programme on “Development of MOOCs, e-Content and Teacher’s e-Kit in Four Quadrant
Format” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College,
University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on
Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of Education from 8th
-14th December, 2022.
3. Member, Organizing Committee in One-Month online National Faculty Induction
Programme/Orientation course organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre,
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of Education from 25th February
-27th March, 2023.
4. Member, Organizing Committee in NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme
under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC organized by
UGC-MMTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College under the Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of
Education from 4th
– 14th June, 2024.
Paper Setting:
1. Convenor, OBE, July, 2020 for Eng- DSE- World Literatures (Semester VI) & Extra set
2. Member, OBE, Nov.-December, 2021, GE & GE-5: Contemporary India: Women and
Empowerment for Sem. V (B.A. Prog.) & Sem I/III (English).
3. Member, OBE, March, 2022 for GE- 5: Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment
4. Member, OBE, August, 2022 for SEC- Applied Gender Studies: Media Literacies – 3 sets
External Examiner:
1. Conducted online Practical & Viva examination of B.A. Hons. English 2nd year for the subject:
American Literature, at the Centre for Languages and Communication under Faculty of Mass
Communication and Media Technology, SGT University, Gurugram on 6th July, 2021.
2. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce Examination of B.A. (Hons.) English & M.A.
English on Women’s Writing in English & Literature in English: 19th century respectively on 26th
May, 2023 at SGT University, Gurugram.
3. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce examination for students of Computer Science
Engineering, Mechanical engineering, ECE, CE, EE (2nd semester) on 16th & 17th June, 2023 at
DPGITM, Gurugram.
4. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce examination at Manav Rachna University,
Faridabad on 10th May, 2024.
5. External Examiner in practical examination at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad on 27th
May, 2025.
courses at the University of Texas at Austin, TX:
1. ANS 361 Global Indian Literature; 2. AMS 310 Introduction to American Studies; 3. E325
F Creative Writing- Fiction Writing; 4. ANS 320 Class and Indian Fiction; 5. 43605
Introduction to Psycholog
Membership/Fellowship of Learned bodies / Societies:
1. Member of the Shakespeare Association of India since 2012.
2. Member of the Selection Committee for the appointment of Assistant Professor as Adhoc &
Guest Faculty in the Department of English, Ram Lal Anand College, Uni. Of Delhi South
Campus, New Delhi on 4th September, 2017.
3. Member of the National Screening Committee, United States India Educational Foundation for
the 2017-2018 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.
4. Member of the Selection Committee for the appointment of Assistant Professors as Guest
Faculty in the Department of English, Ram Lal Anand College, Uni. Of Delhi South Campus,
New Delhi on 30th July, 2018.
5. Organizing Team of One Day Seminar on Greek Literature & Theatre by the Dept. of English,
Ram Lal Anand College, Univ. of Delhi, in association with Indo-Hellenic Friendship League
on 7th November, 2019.
6. Teacher Representative on the Governing Body of Ram Lal Anand College from 21.04.2019-
20.04.2020.
FDPs conducted:
1. Member, Organizing Committee in One Week Online National Faculty Development
Programme “FDP-108: Visual Communication, Photography, Graphic Design &
Animation, and Digital Film Production” organized by University of Delhi and Guru
Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College from 4th
- 11th November,
2022.
2. Member, Organizing Committee in One Week Online National Faculty Development
Programme on “Development of MOOCs, e-Content and Teacher’s e-Kit in Four Quadrant
Format” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College,
University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on
Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of Education from 8th
-14th December, 2022.
3. Member, Organizing Committee in One-Month online National Faculty Induction
Programme/Orientation course organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre,
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of Education from 25th February
-27th March, 2023.
4. Member, Organizing Committee in NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme
under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC organized by
UGC-MMTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College under the Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of Ministry of
Education from 4th
– 14th June, 2024.
Paper Setting:
1. Convenor, OBE, July, 2020 for Eng- DSE- World Literatures (Semester VI) & Extra set
2. Member, OBE, Nov.-December, 2021, GE & GE-5: Contemporary India: Women and
Empowerment for Sem. V (B.A. Prog.) & Sem I/III (English).
3. Member, OBE, March, 2022 for GE- 5: Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment
4. Member, OBE, August, 2022 for SEC- Applied Gender Studies: Media Literacies – 3 sets
External Examiner:
1. Conducted online Practical & Viva examination of B.A. Hons. English 2nd year for the subject:
American Literature, at the Centre for Languages and Communication under Faculty of Mass
Communication and Media Technology, SGT University, Gurugram on 6th July, 2021.
2. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce Examination of B.A. (Hons.) English & M.A.
English on Women’s Writing in English & Literature in English: 19th century respectively on 26th
May, 2023 at SGT University, Gurugram.
3. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce examination for students of Computer Science
Engineering, Mechanical engineering, ECE, CE, EE (2nd semester) on 16th & 17th June, 2023 at
DPGITM, Gurugram.
4. External Examiner for Practical/Viva-Voce examination at Manav Rachna University,
Faridabad on 10th May, 2024.
5. External Examiner in practical examination at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad on 27th
May, 2025.