Mr. Deego Benwick V

Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Humanities

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Mr. Deego Benwick V

Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Humanities

Mr. Deego Benwick V is a UGC NET-qualified Assistant Professor of English, blending scholarly rigor with creative expression. His academic interests lie at the confluence of literature, theology, and artificial intelligence, examining how literary narratives grapple with questions of personhood, ethics, and spiritual identity in an era of rapid technological transformation. Through national conference presentations and scholarly publications, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to interdisciplinary research and critical inquiry.

An accomplished author, Mr. Deego has published three books spanning poetry, historical fiction, and anthologies, showcasing his versatility as a creative writer. His background as a stage performer and coordinator enriches his pedagogical approach, bringing a performative and interpretative depth to the classroom. Viewing literature as a contemplative space, he engages with texts that challenge, illuminate, and explore the unfolding of the self through stories of truth, beauty, and existential inquiry.

His academic contributions include co-authoring works in reputed literary collections and presenting papers at national seminars, while his outreach extends to serving as a resource person for literary forums such as The Bards Club. With a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature and a passion for both critical scholarship and artistic creation, Mr. Deego continues to inspire students and peers alike through his intellectual engagement, creative endeavors, and dedication to exploring literature’s evolving role in contemporary society.

Area

Literature and Theology; AI and Personhood; CLIL in Literature; Creative Writing; Performance and Interpretation; Soft Skills Training.

Qualification

M.A. in English Language and Literature, UGC NET Qualified (2024)

Experience

1 year

Publications
  • AI Companions and the Suicide of Personhood and Literature, co-authored with Dr. S. Samuel Rufus, in The Literary Mosaic, Department of English (Aided), Madras Christian College, Tambaram. ISBN: 978-81-971997-6-9

  • Fidelity and Fertility: The Paradox of Normative Practices in Perumal Murugan’s One Part Woman, in the proceedings of the National Seminar on Cultural Pluralism, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. ISBN: 978-93-342-1110-8

  • Mariyalangaaram – Tamil Poetry Collection (2022) | ASIN: B09RT92WT5

  • Alaiolir Arunan – Historical Fiction Novel (2023) | ISBN: 978-8119332229

  • When the Moon Drowns in Waves – Poetry Anthology (2024) | ISBN: 978-93-5605-960-3

  • Two-Day International Conference on Learning Language and Literature for Life – National College, Tiruchirappalli (2022)
  • National Seminar on Cultural Pluralism in Indian Literature – St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli (2025)
  • One-Day Workshop on Interdisciplinary Possibilities in Memory Studies – St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli (2025)
  • Fidelity and Fertility: The Paradox of Normative Practices in Perumal Murugan’s One Part Woman – Presented at the National Seminar on Cultural Pluralism, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli (2025).

  • AI Companions and the Suicide of Personhood and Literature – Co-authored with Dr. S. Samuel Rufus, presented and published in The Literary Mosaic, Madras Christian College, Tambaram.

  • Acted as Resource Person at The Bards Club, St. Joseph’s College (2022), delivering a guest session on “Divine Poetry: Intersections of Artistic Production and the Divine.”

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