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- Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2026), with research focused on the health and quality of life of inter-state migrant labourers in Kerala.
- Over 15 years of professional experience spanning higher education, social work research, community development, livelihood, health, mental health services, and development-sector programmes.
- Extensive research experience on inter-state migrant labourers in Kerala, including health conditions, health-seeking behaviour, self-reported morbidity, social inclusion, and social work interventions.
- Published research articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Rajagiri Journal of Social Development and the Journal of Social Work Education and Practice, and contributed chapters to academic publications.
- Presented research papers at national and international conferences on migration, migrant health, social inclusion, social work practice, health and well-being, and vulnerable populations.
- Served as Head of the Department of Social Work and Assistant Professor, providing academic and strategic leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work programmes.
- Experienced in curriculum development, syllabus revision, research supervision, field education, rural immersion programmes, academic administration, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Served as University Additional Examiner and External Examiner for MSW examinations, including practical examinations and viva voce.
- Served as Chairperson/Chief Examiner for FYUGP First Semester examinations at an autonomous institution.
- Successfully completed a UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre Refresher Course in Development Studies with Grade A+.
- Completed professional faculty development in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Generative AI in Teaching and Research, securing an A Grade.
- More than seven years of academic research experience, complemented by extensive field-based social work and community development experience.
- Significant experience in community engagement and extension activities, including medical and cancer-awareness camps, migrant-worker interventions, health awareness programmes, and support for vulnerable communities.
- Professional experience in mental health counselling, including adolescent counselling, learning-disability identification, crisis intervention, career guidance, behavioural concerns, and mental-health awareness programmes.
- Experience in programme management and development-sector interventions, including community-based savings groups, women’s empowerment, gender sensitisation, financial literacy, leadership development, and capacity-building programmes.
- Worked collaboratively with government departments, NGOs, police, legal bodies, Child Welfare Committees, and community organisations in cases involving migrant workers, vulnerable populations, and child protection.
- Strong academic and professional competencies in research methodology, academic writing, counselling, field education, training and development, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.