
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Teaching and Research. Teaches three core papers and one elective paper for the postgraduate programme of the DGIR. Also offer one elective paper (World History and International Relations) for the MISHA undergraduate programme.
During the fourth semester, supervise postgraduate students' dissertations in their areas of interest. Apart from teaching and research, involved in two MISHA committees (Evaluation Committee and Admission Committee).
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Ethics and Foundations of Research Methodology (EFRM) | I Semester M A |
| Arms Control, Nuclear Disarmament and Nuclear Future (ACNDNF) | III Semester |
| World History and International Relations | III Semester B A |
| India and Maritime Security of the Indian Ocean (IMSIO) | II Semester |
| Globalisation, Geoeconomics and World Order (GGWO), shared with Dr Dhanasree Jayaram | II Semester |
| Advanced Research Methodology (ARM): With Prof K P Vijayalakshmi. | III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | History | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala | 1990 |
| MA | International Relations and Politics | School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala | 1994 |
| M Phil | Latin American Studies | Centre for the Study of the Americas, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University | 1997 |
| Ph D | Latin American Studies | Centre for the Study of the Americas, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University | 2013 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Geopolitics and International Relations | Assistant Professor | August 2014 onwards |
| Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University | Academic Associate | 08/2006 to July 2014 |
| International Collaboration Division, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) | Research Associate | 07/ 2003 to 04/2005 |
| Encyclopedia Britannica (britannica.com) | Senior Copy Editor | 02/2000 to 09/2002 |