Dr. Aiswarya R. Rao
Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Humanities
Profile
Dr. Aiswarya R. Rao
Assistant Professor of English
Dr. Aiswarya R. Rao is a multifaceted academic and artist, blending the realms of literature and music with extraordinary finesse. As an Assistant Professor of English, she is a dedicated mentor, guiding students in crafting research papers and fostering collaborative intellectual endeavors. Her academic pursuits span a rich array of topics, including feminism, ecological narratives, intertextuality, and cultural studies. She has presented and published extensively, with notable works featured in journals such as The Criterion and The International Journal of Creative and Research Thought. She is also a Certified Master Trainer of the Additional Skill Acquisition Program conducted by the Higher Education Council, Government of Kerala. Her insightful keynote addresses and participation in interdisciplinary workshops and conferences underscore her commitment to advancing knowledge.
Beyond academia, Dr. Aiswarya’s creative soul finds expression in poetry and music. Her debut album Nila – For the Love of a Lifetime won the Best Non-Film Album at the Red FM Malayalam Music Awards (2019), and her original composition Jalam – The Elixir of Life has garnered multiple international accolades. As a playback singer and independent musician, she
masterfully bridges tradition and modernity, creating compositions that resonate deeply with her audience.
With her unique blend of academic rigor and artistic passion, Dr. Aiswarya R. Rao continues to inspire minds, nurture creativity, and redefine boundaries in both education and the arts.
Areas of Expertise
English Literature, Literary theory and criticism, Indian Literatures, Re-Visionist Literatures, Gender Studies
Qualification
M.A English and Comparative Literature, PhD English Language and Literature, UGC NET
Experience
11 Years
Publications
- Published ‘A Comparative Study of the Idea of Feminism in Kamala Das’s An Introduction and Rukmini Bhaya Nair’s Kali’ in The International Journal of Creative and Research Thought, Vol 12, pages c929-938 (2024)
- Published ‘Time’ a poem in The Criterion – An International Journal in English, Vol 14 Pages 289-90, Issue-I, February 2023 ISSN: 0976-8165 (2023)
- Published ‘Personal Values and their Effect on Young Adults Pertaining to OTT Platforms’ in The International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH), Vol 10 Pages 23-26 (2023)
- Published a poem ‘Fireflies’ in The Criterion – An International Journal in English, Vol 13, pages 267-268 (2023)
- Published an abstract ‘Personal Values and their Effect on Young Adults Pertaining to OTT Platforms’ in the E-book of abstracts for the international conference Foretell 2022 conducted by CAIAS, Bengaluru. (2022)
- Published an abstract ‘Re-Visionist Narratives as Intertextual Discourses: A Study of Select Works based on The Mahabharata’ in the E-book of abstracts for the international conference Foretell 2022 conducted by CAIAS, Bengaluru. (2022)
- Published ‘Re-Visioning the Self in Volga’s The Liberation of Sita’ in the International
ournal of English Language, Literature and Humanities (IJELLH), Vol 6, Issue 7 Page 194-202 on 9th July 2018, ISSN 2321-7065 - Published the paper, ‘Nature as Saviour: An Ecological Interpretation of Leela’ in The Investigator – An International refereed journal ofmulti-disciplinary explorations, Vol.3. Issue. 1 in March 2017.
- Published a paper titled ‘The Krishna Key: A Key to Unlock the Culture and History of India’ in the Teresian Journal of English Studies (TJES) Vol. 7 No:1, October 2015.
Workshops & Training Programs
- National Online Workshop – From Ideas to Identity: Protecting and Navigating Innovations through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Loyola College, Chennai, Sep 19-20, 2024).
- Three-Day National Level Workshop on Research Methodology (Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, Aug 28-30, 2024).
- UGC-Sponsored National Workshop on Capacity Building in Academic Writing and Publishing (Golden Jubilee Memorial Library, STC, Mar 15, 2017).
- UGC-Sponsored Workshop on Educational Leadership and Teacher Wellness (Community College & IQAC, St. Teresa’s College, Feb 27, 2017).
- Translation Studies Workshop – Traversing Borders (St. Teresa’s College, Feb 1, 2017).
- UGC-Sponsored Workshop on Fourth Cycle Accreditation in Autonomous Colleges (IQAC & Audit Cell, St. Teresa’s College, Jun 22, 2016).
- Master Trainers Programme – Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) (Apr 3-4, 2016).
FDP
- FDP – Advanced Informative and Emerging Trends in Teaching and Research (Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy) (Research Foundation of India, Aug 24-30, 2024).
- National Level FDP on Research Methodology (Department of Commerce & IQAC, CAIAS, Bengaluru, Oct 3-7, 2023).
- FDP – English Literature of the Romantic Period, 1798-1832 (NPTEL-SWAYAM, 2023, 8 weeks).
- Five-Day FDP – Teaching Dynamics: Contemporary Challenges and Solutions (Department of Arts & Humanities, CAIAS, Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2022).
- Certificate Course & FDP – Brief Introduction to Psychology (NPTEL-SWAYAM, Jul-Aug 2022, 4 weeks).
Conferences & Seminars
- International Conference – Mahabharata Epic Across Asia (Paper presented: Re-Visionist Narratives as Intertextual Discourses: A Study of Select Works based on the Mahabharata; EFLU Hyderabad, ICSSR Sponsored, May 29-31, 2023).
- National Seminar – Paradigms of Gender and Sexuality (Paper presented: Re-visioning the Self in Volga’s The Liberation of Sita; Paavanatma College, Murickassery, Mar 9-10, 2018).
- National Conference on Modern Trends in Research (Participation & Presentation) (Teresian Research & Consultancy Cell, Oct 19, 2017).
- International Seminar – Forest and Literature (Paper presented: Nature as Saviour: An Ecological Interpretation of Leela; ACSR, Trissur & CUSAT, Feb 24-25, 2017).
- National Conference on Modern Trends in Research (Participation & Presentation) (Teresian Research & Consultancy Cell, Dec 16, 2016).
- National Seminar – Culture and Literature: A Paradigmatic Shift of Ideas (Paper presented: The Krishna Key: A Key to Unlock the Culture and History of India; Aquinas College, Edakochi, Sep 3-4, 2015).
Organizing Committee & Event Management
- Organizing Committee Member – 22nd Kochi International Book Festival (KIBF 2018) (Ernakulathappan Grounds, Kochi, Nov 2-11, 2018). Interviewed Anand Neelakantan.
- Organizing Committee Member – 21st Kochi International Book Festival (KIBF 2017) (Ernakulathappan Grounds, Kochi, Dec 1-10, 2017). Interacted with Telugu writer Volga on Dec 6, 2017.
- Organized & Participated – 12th International & 48th ELTAI Annual Conference (St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2017).
- Organized & Participated – National Seminar on Transforming Theatre: Non-Conformist Trends in Performing Arts (St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Feb 9, 2016).
Paper Presentation
- Participated and presented a paper ‘Re-Visionist Narratives as Intertextual Discources: A Study of Select Works based on the MAhabharata’ at the interdisciplinary international conference on Mahabharata Epic Across Asia conducted at the English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad, sponsored by teh Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) from 29-31 May 2023
- Participated and presented the paper on ‘Re-visioning the Self in Volga’s The Liberation of Sita’ in the two-day National seminar on Paradigms of Gender and Sexuality organized Paavanatma College, Murickassery on 9th and 10th March 2018.
- Participated and presented a paper on ‘Nature as Saviour: An Ecological Interpretation of Leela’ in the uGC recognised two-day International seminar on Forest and Literature organized by ACSR, Trissur in collaboration with Cochin University of Science and Technology on 24th and 25th February 2017 at Thumboormuzhy River Garden, Chalakkudy.
- Participated and presented a paper titled ‘The Krishna Key: A Key to Unlock the Culture and History of India’ at the UGC Sponsored ‘National Seminar on Culture and Literature: A Paradigmatic Shift of Ideas’ at Aquinas College Edakochi on 3rd and 4th September, 2015.
- Participated and presented a paper ‘Re-Visionist Narratives as Intertextual Discources: A Study of Select Works based on the MAhabharata’ at the international conference Foretell 2022 conducted by CAIAS, Bengaluru.
- Participated and presented a paper ‘Personal Values and their Effect on Young Adults Pertaining to OTT Platforms’at the international conference Foretell 2022 conducted by CAIAS, Bengaluru.
Resource Person
- Delivered a keynote address on ‘Comparative Analysis of Non-Human Entities in Contemporary Indian and Western Films and Literatures’ at the symposium on Dialoguing with the non-human on 18 October 2024, conducted by Queen Mary’s College (Autonomous) Chennai
- Served as a resource person on ‘Music-The Timeless Arts of Life’ for the student induction programme held at Government Polytechnic College, Kothamangalam on 1st November 2021.
Awards and Accolades
- The musical ”Nila’, written, composed and sung by Dr. Aiswarya R Rao bagged the Red FM Malayalam Music Awards 2019.
- The Musical ‘Jalam’, composed by her received various international accolades – One Earth Award 2022, Royal Society of Television and Motion Picture Award 2022, Munich Music Video Award 2022; official selections at Art Film and Music Video Awards 2022, Malabar Music Festival 2023, Kerala Short Film Festival 2022 and Prague Music Festival 2022.