
Associate Professor of English & Associate Director - Administration
Dr. Anupama B.N. is an Associate Professor of English and Associate Director - Administration at the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (MILHS), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru. She has over 20 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She engages students through discussions, interactive learning, presentations, research-oriented activities, and innovative pedagogical practices. She guides postgraduate students in their research activities, seminars, and dissertations.
She is a recognised Ph.D. guide and is actively engaged in supervising doctoral research. She actively contributes to academic and institutional activities and serves as an external expert for Boards of Studies and Boards of Examiners at various higher education institutions. She has also served as a Ph.D. examiner. Her areas of research interest include Indian Writings in English, Diasporic Literature, African American Literature, and Afghan Literature.
She has presented research papers at national and international conferences and has published research articles in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals. As an academician, she is committed to student mentoring, research guidance, curriculum development, and academic administration. She continually updates her knowledge through participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, and other professional development activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Critical Survey of British Literature | I Semester MA English Language & Literature |
| Indian Literatures in English | II Semester MA English Language & Literature |
| Critical Approaches to British Literature | II Semester BA English |
| Indian Writings in English | III Semester BA English |
| War and Trauma Narratives | V Semester BA English |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | English | REVA University, Bengaluru | 2021 |
| M.Phil. | English | Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai | 2011 |
| MA | English Literature | Mangala Gangothri - Mangalore University | 2004 |
| BA | Optional English, Psychology, Criminology | Roshni Nilaya, School of Social Work, Mangalore | 2002 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru Campus (MAHE BLR) | Associate Professor and Associate Director - Administration, Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (MILHS) | 08/2026 to till date |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru Campus (MAHE BLR) | Associate Professor, Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS) | 08/2022 to 07/2026 |
| REVA University, Bengaluru | Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, | 06/2018 to 07/2022 |
| CMR Institute of Management Studies (Autonomous), Bengaluru | Head of the Department, Assistant Professor - Department of English | 06/2011 to 06/2018 |
| New Horizon College, Bengaluru | Head of the Department - English | 05/2010 to 04/2011 |
| Garden City College, Bengaluru | Lecturer - Department of English | 06/2005 to 04/2006 |
| Shree Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru | Lecturer - Department of English | 06/2004 to 05/2005 |