

Prof. (Dr.) JAYACHANDRAN R.
M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D
PG Diploma in Translation and Journalism
PG Diploma in Functional Hindi.
Present Position/Designation Senior Professor & Director,School of Indian Languages
& Vice -Chairman,Credit and Semester System
University of Kerala,Kariavattom Campus
Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala.
Former Positions
Registrar –in-charge and acted as Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala (with delegation of administrative powers) Dean, Faculty of Oriental studies , University of Kerala.
Professor & Head Department of Hindi, University of Kerala.
Name of the Department : Department of Hindi University of Kerala Kariavattom Campus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia.
Awards and Distinctions
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University Rank Holder for M.A Degree Examination.
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University Rank holder for PG Diploma Examination.
Some notable Awards received
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First Vani Hindi Alankar Samman,2023 by Vani Group of Publishing House,New Delhi.
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Hindi Ratnakar International Award-2016 by Moscow India Cultural Foundation (Disha),Moscow,Russia.
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P.K.Das Memorial Best Faculty Award-2013 by Nehru Group of Institution, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
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Rashtriya Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Hindi Award 2012.
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Research Project award for highest valued research project other than science faculty from University of Kerala in 2014
Experience
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28 Years [Teaching]
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24 Years [Research after obtaining Doctorate degree]
Research Activities
R& D Projects Carried out
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UGC Major Research Project -COMPLETED | Title : CANDLE [Collaborative Adaptive Need Based Language Learning Environment] Duration : 3 years [01-01-2005 to 31-12-2007] Status : Completed | Financial outlay : Rs.4.97 Lakhs
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UGC Major Research Project-COMPLETED | Title : Eco –Aesthetics and Culture Depicted in the contemporary Hindi and Malayalam poetry. Duration : 3 years [1-7-2012 to 31-12-2014] Status : Completed |Financial outlay : Rs.8.32 Lakhs
Research Guidance
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Ph.D | Completed and awarded : 09 | Ongoing : 8
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M.Phil |Completed : 31
Publications
Books Published : 5 Articles : 106
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Title :Hindi Vigyapan Parakh Aur Pahchan | (ISBN-978-93-80719-14-6) | Abhay Prakashan, Kanpur. | (Got Award for this Book in 2012)
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Title :Srijan ke Vividh Ayam | (ISBN-978-93-81402-10-8) | University Publications, | Manonmanaim Sundaranar University, | Tirunelveli,TN.
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Title : Samkaleen Sahity : Vividh Paridrishy | (ISBN-978-93-85389-90-0) | Aman Prakashan ,Kanpur
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Title : Ramkatha : Ek Punarpat | Maya Prakashan ,Kanpur | (ISBN-978-93-92087-12-7)
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Title : Sahityik Patrakarita ka Yogdaan | Vani Prakashan,New Delhi | (ISBN-978-93-87648-92-0)
Conferences organized
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International – 3
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National - 7
Conferences/Symposia/ Workshops etc. Participated and Presented papers
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International – 3
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National - 304
Significant achievements
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LEAP(Leadership programme for Academics) sponsored by Govt of India MHRD and trained at Monash University,Melbourne,Australia, during February- March -2019
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Vice President of South Asian society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV)(www.sascv.org)
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Member, Panel of Experts in UPSC, New Delhi.
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Member, Panel of Experts for UGC, New Delhi.
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Member ,Subject Expert for Text book Committee, NCERT, New Delhi.
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Convener and Member, Panel of Experts for SET, Government of Kerala.
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Chairman and Member, Panel of Experts for SET, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Membership in Board of Studies/ Statutory Bodies of Universities
Presently continuing
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External Member, Board of Studies( PG) Central University of TamilNadu, Thiruvaroor
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External Member, Board of studies(PG) Central University of Kerala, Kasargod
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Member, Board of studies-UG, Manonmanaim Sundaranar University Tirunelveli, TN.
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Member, Board of studies-PG , Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.
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Member of Faculty, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram .
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Chairman ,Board of Studies-Languages Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous) Thiruvananthapuram.
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Member, Board of Studies-UG, Fathima Matha National College (Autonomous) Thiruvananthapuram
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Chairman, Board of Studies PG-HINDI and Member UG-PASS, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
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Chairman, Academic Committee (PG-Hindi,Sree Narayanaguru Open University,Kollam.
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Member ,Board of Studies-Languages Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous) Thiruvananthapuram.
Membership in Board of Studies / Statutory Bodies of Universities Former positions
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Chairman, Doctoral Committee for Research in Hindi, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
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SCAA Member -Till June 2013 (Academic Council), M.S.University, Tirunelveli,TN.
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Member -Academic Council, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram.
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Member, Board of studies-PG , Annamalai University,Annamalai Nagar,TN.
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Chairman, Board of Studies UG&PG-HINDI, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, TN.
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Chairman ,Board of Studies-Languages Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous) Thiruvananthapuram.
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Member ,Board of Studies-PG, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
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Member ,Board of Studies,-PG, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
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Member of Faculty, Faculty of Humanities, Cochin University of Science & Technology(CUSAT), Kochi
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Member, Senate, (Twice) University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Research interests
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Literary Journalism and Media Studies
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Comparative Literature
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Modern Literature
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Language Technology
Any other Information
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Thesis Adjudicator for many Universities.
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Vice-President, South Asian Society of Criminology & Victimology (www.sascv.org)
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Life Member, Bharateeya Sahitya Pratishtan, Kochi,Kerala.
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Life Member,Tamil Nadu Sahitya Acedemy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Previously worked at
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Vellore Institute of Technology University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu (www.vit.ac.in)
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Manonamaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli,Tamil Nadu (www.msuniv.ac.in)