Main Areas of Interest:

Indian and Western Epistemology, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, Gender Studies, Diaspora Studies, Philosophy of culture and religion, Postmodernism and Poststructuralism.   

Fellowships/Awards:

• Erasmus Mundus -European Commission Fellowship at Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany (2009/2010-2013)
• South Asia Council Fellowship/Sponsorship/ Association for Asian Studies Conference-Travel Fund for paper presentation at Association for Asian Studies Conference- San Francisco, USA, April 2006.
• Junior Research Fellowship at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India (2001- 2004)
• The Best Citizens of India Award, 2016

Publications

Books: Authored

1. Changing Perspectives among Indian Diaspora in Germany: Culture and Gender, Winshield Publishers, New Delhi, 2017 (ISBN 978-81-9307-038-3)
2. Dambathyethara Sahajeevitham (Cohabitation without Conjugality), A collection of articles published in Malayalam weeklies/monthlies/newspapers, Kairali Books, Kannur-Kerala, 2021, ISBN 93-89250-99-2
3. “Yukthivadavum Streepakshavadavum” (Rationalism and Feminism) – a collection of 15 articles on gender concepts and women's issues, written in Malayalam language, Ethirdisa Publishers, Payyannur, 2008

Books Edited

1. Samoohikarogyam: Chila Chintakal, (Social Health: Some Thoughts), Co-edited, Dpt. of Philosophy- Sree Kerala Varma College in collaboration with ISES, Harithamaithri and Keraleeyam, Thrissur, Kerala, 2016. (ISBN: 978-93-5104-808-4) (a collection of articles in Malayalam language)            

Articles in Academic Journals and Popular Journals

1. Meaning of Human Existence and Experience: Thinking through Beauvoir and Butler, Cetana : A Journal of Philosophy Vol. 3 No.1 January 2023 ISSN No. 2583-0465
2. Socio-Cultural Traits and Gender Elements:  An Analysis through Indian Diaspora in Germany, International Journal of Diaspora & Cultural Criticism, Vol.12 No.2,  2022 http://dx.doi.org/10.15519/dcc.2022.08.12.2.175 , pp 175-208
3. Phenomenological Notions in the Ethics of Ambiguity, Cetana-Journal of Philosophy, ISSN: 2583 - 0465, VolI(01), 2020
4. Philosophy and Feminist Analysis, International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, June 2019, vol. 6, issue 2, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, pp1-7
5. Religion and Culture: Feminist Social Thought and Action in India, Review of Research Journal, UGC approved  no. 48514. Vol 8 Issue 8, May 2019 (ISSN: 2249-894X), pp1-10
6. The Autonomous Women’s Movement in Kerala: Historiography, Journal of International Women’s Studies, Vol.20, Issue 2, Jan 2019. (ISSN 1539-8706)
7. Religion, Culture and Gender in India, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 10 Issue 08, August 2018 (ISSN  0975-833x)
8. Politics, Caste, Class and Gender: Feminist Intervention, College Teacher, June 2018 (ISSN 2454-4795)
9. Gender, Teacher and Education: In Indian Culture, Edunous, Vol.1, Issue 6, 2016. (ISSN 2395-6364), pp19-32
10. Feminist Research and Fieldwork Methodology, International Journal of Sociology and Humanities, Vol.4, Issue 1, January 2022, Online ISSN: 2664-8687, Print ISSN: 2664-8679
11. Conceptualizing Woman”, Osmania Journal of Women`s Studies, Hyderabad, 2009, Vol.2, pp.41-56
12. Discursive Structures of Gendered Family in Manu-Smrti”, Journal of Dharma, Bangalore, 2008, Vol.33, pp.389-404 (ISSN 0253-7222)
13. Nicht still halten, nicht schweigen: Frauenproteste im Indien (No Silence on Violence: Women Protest in India), iz3w, January/February 2013 (ISSN 1614-0095)
14. Sthreeye Nirvachikkunnathile Thathvika Prasnangal (Philosophical Issues in Defining Woman), Mathrubhumi Weekly, December 12, 2022, p.42
15. Indian Thatvachinthayile Stree pradhinidhyangal (Women Representation in Indian Philosophy) , Sanghaditha,Vol18, Issue 25, ISSN 2319-9741,  June 2022, P.28
16. Paschathya Thatvasasthrathile Purushethara Chinthakal (Thoughts that are not of Men in Western Philosophy), Sanghaditha,Vol18, Issue 25, ISSN 2319-9741,  June 2022, p.9
17. Rogavum Adhikaravum:  Asayavum Anubhavavum : Foucault (Disease and Power: Concept and Experience in Foucault), Bhashaposhini, March2021, ISSN 0975-220x
18. Kudumbavum Stateum Engelsinu Sesham (Family and State after Engels), Desabhimani, 28-02-2021
19. Dambathyabahyamaya Sahajeevitham” (Cohabitation without Conjugality) Bhashaposhini, Kottayam, April 2010, 33/11, p.21 (ISSN 0975-220x)
20. Aaraanu Savarana Sthreekal ( Who are the Savarna Women ) , Yukthirekha, Vol. 32/6, p 20, 2017
21. Feminist Phobia enna saamoohya prasnam (Social issue of feminist-phobia), Padhabhedam, Kozhikode, April 2015, Vol.4(3), p.33
22. Sthree Jeevithangal Yaathaarthyangal -Jeevitham thanne samaram (Women lives and realities: Life itself as protest), Sanghaditha, Kozhikode, May 2015, vol.9(5), p.6, ISSN 2319-9741
23. Saahithyavum saahithyaniroopanavum: streepaksham (Literature and literary criticism; feminist perspective), Sanghaditha, Kozhikode, February 2015, Vol 9(2), p.35
24. Vivahamochithayude vilaasam(Address of the divorced woman ), Madhyamam, Kozhikode, March 2010, 630(13), p.68-72
25. Enthaanu Saamskkaarika Keralam ( What is it to mean Cultural Kerala) , Samayam , vol.1/2, p.10, 2009
26. Love Jihad and Women , Madhyamam Weekly, Vol. 614, p.64, 2009
27. Ithaano Thozhilaai Varga Raashtreeyam ( Is this Working Class Politics) , Madhyamam Weekly, Vol.550, p.18, 2008
28. Vidyabhyasam, Sthree, Samooham, (Education, Women and Society, Ethirdisa, June 2008, 4(10), p.35-36
29. Sthreepaksha rashtreeyathe ini avaganikkaanaavilla (Feminist Politics cannot be neglected anymore), Madhyamam Weekly, Kozhikode, July2008, vol.545(11), p 10-14
30. Yathra Naaryasthu Poojyanthe Ramanthe Thathra Manthriyum (Where women are worshipped, there ministers are playing), Madhyamam Weekly, Kozhikode, October 2006, vol.452,9. p.52
31. Balalsangavum Vadhasikshayum (Rape and Capital Punishment), Anweshi, Vol.10, p.8, 2005
32. Keralasthreekal than bhavasudhi (Chastity of Kerala women!), Madhyamam Weekly, Kozhikode, January 2005, Vol, 360(8), p.32
33. Marxist feminist vivahavum maulikavaadavum(Marxist feminist marriage and fundamentalism), Madhyamam Weekly , Kozhikode, May 2005, Volume 377, P.48
34. Lesbianism: Charithravum Siddhanthavum (Lesbianism: History and Theory), Bhashaposhini, Kottayam, September 2004, Vol 28(4), p.66-75
35. Sancharikkunna Sthreekal (Travelling Women), Sakhi, Vol.6.2, p.42, 2004
36. Sthreeyum Purushanum Allaathavar (Those who are not woman or man), Samakalika Malayalam, Ernakulam, November 2002, vol.6 (25) p.41
37. Upabhokthru Samskaarathile Sthree Virudhatha (Anti-Women elements in consumer culture), 3/10, p.13, Upabhokthrusabdam, 1999
38. Yukthivaadhavum Sthreepakshavaadhavum (Rationalism and Feminism), Yukthirekha,15/5, p.7,1998
39. Palayalnam cheyyunna pennungal (Women who flee away), Samkalika Malayalam, Ernakulam, May 1998, 2(1), p.21

Articles in Books

1. "Soziale Veranderung durch Literatur der Frauen in Indien" (Social Change through Women's Literature in India), Introductory article in book, Erwartungen, Frauenstimmen aus Indien (Expectations, Women's Voices from India), Ed. by Jose Punnamparambil, Draupadi Verlag, Heidelberg, 2016, (ISBN: 978-3-945191-17-6)
2. “Tatvachinta Samoohikarogyathinu” (Philosophy for Social Health), in book, Samoohikarogyam: Chila Chintakal, (Social Health: Some Thoughts), Eds. S Maya & Biju Koonathan, Dpt. of Philosophy- Sree Kerala Varma College with ISES, Harithamaithri and Keraleeyam, Thrissur, Kerala, 2016 (ISBN: 978-93-5104-808-4)
3. “Religion, Culture and the Construct of Family-Woman: Transforming India”, in book, Changing India- Yesterday and Tomorrow, Ed. Gernot Saalmann, Winshield Publishers, New Delhi, 2015 (ISBN: 971-81-930-7030-7)
4. “Beef Raashtreeyathile Sankuchithatvam” (Narrow-mindedness in the Beef Politics), in book, The Politics of Beef, Ed by I. Gopinath, Hornbill Books, Kochi, 2015

Other Books /Literary Writings

1. Veettumanushyar ( Novel published by Current Books Thrissur ,2023 October)
2. Deutschland ( Novel published by Green Books, Thrissur, 2023 May)
3. Seelavathikal ( Novel published by Kairali Books, Kannur, 2023 April)
4. Madhyavenalavadhikku ( Novel published by DC books, Kottayam, 2011July)
5. Ihaparajnanam (a collection of poems published by Paridhi Publishers, Thiruvananthapuram, 2010)

Major Seminar/Conference/Colloquium/Symposium/ Invited Lecture:

International level Presentations

1. “Construction of the Woman in India: Changing Cultural Notions” Colloquium on Changing India, Haus zur Lieben Hand, Department of Sociology and Global Studies Programme, , University of Freiburg, Germany, June 10-11, 2011.
   https://www.gsp.uni-freiburg.de/research/june2011_india
2. “Religion Vs Politics: Indian Feminist thought” Conference on Re-imagining Gender and Politics: Transnational Feminist Intervention, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, November 27-28, 2010.
   http://www.frcps.uni-frankfurt.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Re-Imagining-Conference-Brochure-final.pdf
3. “Feminism, Fieldwork and Politics”, South Asia Council Sponsored Panel on ‘Methodology of Gender’, Association for Asian Studies Conference, San Francisco, USA. April 6-9, 2006.
   http://www.asian-studies.org/absts/2006abst/South/s-75.htm
4. Gender Constructions in Fieldwork, Part of Women’s Month Programs, Organized by Rock Ethics Feminisms and Social Justice Research Group, Penn State University- Altoona Campus, USA, March 31st 2006
5. Hindu Scriptures from a Gender Perspective, Women’s Month Programs, Organized by Rock Ethics Feminisms and Social Justice Research Group, Penn State University- Altoona Campus, USA, March 30th 2006
6. Being a Girl in India, Women’s Month Programs, Organized by Rock Ethics Feminisms and Social Justice Research Group, Penn State University- Altoona Campus, USA, March 29^th 2006
7. Indian Philosophy and Gender, Women’s Month Programs, Organized by Rock Ethics Feminisms and Social Justice Research Group, Penn State University- Altoona Campus, USA, March 28^th 2006
8. “The Feminine and the Knowledge Production: Epistemological Questions”, Interim World Philosophy Congress & Indian Philosophical Congress-81st Session, Delhi University, New Delhi, India, 15-20 December 2006

    National level Presentations

1. Deontology in Judith Butler’s Philosophy of Gender,  46^th Indian Social Science Congress, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, January 27-31, 2023.
2. Epistemology and Ontology in Judith Butler’s Philosophy, 95^th Indian Philosophical Congress & 4^th Asian Philosophy Conference, Mahatma Gandhi Antharashtreeya Hindi Viswavidyalay, Wardha, December 27-30,2022.
3. New Humanism and Deontology of Gender, Online Presentation, Organized by Institute for Social and Ecological Studies-Kozhikode & Keraleeyam- Thrissur, November 26-2022.
4. Gender Equality in Praxis, Invited Lecture at Mercy College, Palakkad, Organized by Dept of English & Oisca International- Women Wing Prakashini, 27 September, 2022
5. Gender theory by Judith Butler, Lecture for Online Certificate Course on Gender and Feminism, Organized by St Theresa’s College- English Dept & Dhisha, September 2, 2022.
6. Feminist Movements in Kerala, Lecture for Online Certificate Course on Gender and Feminism, Organized by St Theresa’s College- English Dept & Dhisha, August 24, 2022
7. A Critical Look at Care Work and Issues around Nursing Profession, Indian Association of Women’s Studies -Southern Regional Conference (Online) July 9, 2022
8. Care and Nursing: Feminist Discussion, Nursing Day Program, Online Talk, Organized by Chikitsa neethi, Daya Hospital & Keraleeyam -Thrissur along with Institute for Social and Ecological Studies-Kozhikode, May12, 2022
9. Structural Issues of Environmental Hazards: Nature Vs Culture, 45^th Indian Social Science Congress, Vandalur-Chennai, 27^th March-1^st April, 2022
10. Philosophy of the Other: Simone de Beauvoir’s Second Sex, Online Lecture organized by Kolkata Kairali Samajam, 26^th January 2022
11. Society, Women, Cohabitation., Online Lecture organized by Kolkata Kairali Samajam, 13^th June 2021
12. Disease, Power and Technology: Foucauldian Perspective, 44^th Indian Social Science Congress, Vidisha-Madhya Pradesh, March15-19, 2021
13. Family and State : After Engels, Online Lecture Organized by Institute of Social and Ecological Studies-Kozhikode, March12-2021
14. Rogavum Adhikaravum Koottikkuzhakkumbol (Mixing up of Disease and Power), Online Lectures series of Understanding COVID Pandemic, organized by Institute of Social and Ecological Studies, Kozhikode, July6 - 2020
15. “Phenomenological Notions in Ethics of Ambiguity: Simone de Beauvoir”, Workshop cum Seminar on, Phenomenological Ethics, Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, February14-16, 2020
16. “Indian Socio-cultural Traits: Perspectives from Diaspora”, 43^rd Indian Social Science Congress, Bangalore, Jan 17-21, 2020
17. “Religion and Gendered Experience: Gist of Phenomenological Methodology”, Workshop and Seminar on, Phenomenology, Science, Religion, organized by Center for Phenomenological Studies and Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, August 19-23, 2019
18. “Simone De Beauvoir: Feminist Philosophy”, Workshop on, Phenomenology of Time Consciousness, Organized by Center for Phenomenological Studies, Pondicherry, Chennai, 28-30, January 2019
19. “Feminist Philosophy: An Emerging Interdisciplinary Area” National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Philosophy’, organized by Dept of Philosophy, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum, September 27-28, 2018
20. “History of Women’s Movement in Kerala”, part of Meera Kosambi Memorial Lecture, organized by Dept of History, Sri Achutha Menon Govt College, Kuttanellur, Thrissur, 08-02-2017
21. “Gender and Power: Issues of Mainstream Concepts” National Seminar on ‘Breaking the Power Structures: A Quest for Roles and Identities of Neo-liberal Woman’, Department of English, St Joseph`s College, Irinjalakkuda, Kerala, India, October 6&7, 2016
22. “Ecology and Feminism: Some Socio-feminist Aspects”, National Seminar on ‘Ecological Studies: Emerging Theories and Perspectives’, Sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education & Organized by Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, 21/10/2014
23. “The Role Formation by Scriptures and the Conceptualization of Woman”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘The Role of Women in the Emerging Indian Society’, Department of History, Assumption College, Changnassery-Kerala, India, 12-14 January 2009
24. “Activism Vs Academism: Lesson from Feminist Movement”, Two-day workshop on ‘Thinking and the People: The problem of Creativity of Expression and Communication’, Dept of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University, 24-25 February, 2005
25. “The Woman: Conceptual and Real”, Indian Philosophical Congress- 80th Session, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, India, 24-27 October 2005
26. “Family and Gender: A Conceptual Analysis of Manu-smrti”, State of Art Lecture and Workshop on Doing Philosophy in India, Department of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady- Kerala, India, 10-11 March 2004

State/University/Other Presentations/Invited Lectures

1. Genders: A Philosophic Outlook, Invited Lecture at Kerala University, Organized by Dept of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts & Departments Union, 29 July, 2022
2. Women’s Situation through Women Thinkers: Western and Eastern Societies, Women’s Day Lecture at Govt College, Chittur-Palakkad, March 8, 2022
3. Dowry and Women Issues in Kerala, Online Talk organized by Library Council of Kerala/ Vijnanakairali Library and Kiraloor Library, July15th, 2021
4. Gender Theories, Refresher Course on Gender School and Society, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Thrissur, 12-16, November 2018
5. Reality of Women in Higher Education Institutions, Women-Centered Scholarship in 21^st Century, Organized by Department of English, Sree Kerala Varma College, 30-07-2018
6. Politics and the Life of Women in Cinema, Women in Cinema Today- One-day seminar organized by Women’s Cell, Sree Kerala Varma College, 20-10-2017
7. Women and Religion, Seminar series on Religion, Caste and Gender, Women’s Cell, Sree Kerala Varma College, 01-11-2017
8. Women and Writing, Session in Festival of Creativity, Platinum Jubilee, Deshabhimani weekly, September 23-24, 2017
9. Streepaksha rashtreeyathinte maarunna saangathyam (Changing Relevance of Feminist Politics), Workshop on Saamoohikatha, Raashtreeyavum Sociality, Politics), Seminar Hall, Calicut University, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2017
10. What is Gender, Workshop on Gender, 3-day workshop, on behalf of Women`s Cell, Sree Kerala Varma College. 12,13&14, February 2016
11. Vyakthiparamaayathu Raashtreeyavumaanu (Personal is Political), Workshop on Sakthi, Paramadhikaram, People (Power, Autonomy, People), Changambuzh hall-Kerala Sahithya Academy, Thrissur, May28-29,2016
12. Ecology and Feminism, in a Camp organized by Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad& IRTC, Mundoor, Palakkad, Kerala, October 28, 2015
13. Human Rights and Capital Punishment: Socio-philosophical Aspects, organized by National Confederation of Human Rights Organizations, Calicut, Kerala, August 15, 2015
14. Women and Gender, Women`s Day Program, COSTFORD, Thrissur, Kerala, March 8, 2015
15. Abuse on Women and Children, Women’s Day Program, Women’s Forum Thrissur, Kerala, March 12, 2015
16. Perspectives on Ethics and Punishment, at Juvenile Justice Home, Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur, Kerala, 26-03-2015
17. Feminist Theory and History, Lecture organized by Dpt of History, Govt College, Kuttanallor, Thrissur, Kerala, March 2014
18. Gender and Women Issues, Women’s day program organized by Dpt. of Economics, Guruvayurappan College, at Nalanda Auditorium, Kozhikode, Kerala. March 8, 2014
19. Sthree Svatvam, Karmavum Neethiyum (Self of Woman: Duty and Justice), Workshop on, Vishayi: Chinthayum Karmavum (Subjectivity: Thought and Action), Forest Research Center, Peechi-Thrissur, October 2-5,2014
20. Gender: An Overview, organized by Dpt. of Philosophy, Govt. College- Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, February 28, 2014
21. Women’s perspective on Bhagavad Gita and other Scriptures, Bhagavad Gita Sat Sangam, organized by Gita Vijnana Manava Vedi, Gandhi Park, Payyannur, December 23rd 2012
22. Philosophy for Society, Vyavasthayil Ninnu Mochanam ('Freedom From the System',), Symposium organized by Dpt. Of Philosophy in collaboration with Institute of Social and Ecological Studies, Keraleeyam and harithamaithri,  Sree Kerala varma College-PSN Hall, December 20th 2012
23. Family, Gender and Women’s Situation, Keralam: New Directions- Society, Culture and Economy, seminar organized by PG Center at Kerala Sahithya Academy Hall, Thrissur, 26-27, August 2011

Seminars Chaired

1. Directorate of Collegiate Education sponsored National Seminar on Philosophy of Science, at Dept of Philosophy, Govt College Chittur, February 1-2, 2020
2. ICPR Periodical Lectures on Cyber Ethics, Dept of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, 10^th January, 2019
3. ICPR Periodical Lecture on Ethics, Dept of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, 6^th Dec 2018
4. Directorate of Collegiate Education Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Ethics for Practical Life: Perspectives and Problems’ at Dept of Philosophy, Govt College, Chittur, 29-30 November 2017
5. Women Development Cell Organized seminar at Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, on ‘Religion, Caste and Gender’ November 1^st, 2017
6. Women Development Cell Organized Workshop on Gender, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, February 12-14, 2016

Orientation/ Refresher courses and other Seminar Programs Attended

1. Short Term Course on MOOCS and E-content Development, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, July 11-18, 2022 Online.
2. Short Term Course in Indigenous Knowledge and India Studies, UGC-HRDC, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, December 21-28, 2019.
3. Refresher Course in Philosophy, UGC-HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, July 15-26, 2019.
4. Refresher course in Women's Studies (Interdisciplinary), University Grants Commission & Human Resource Development Center, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, November7 to December 2, 2016.
5. Regional Philosopher’s Meet on Philosophy Today, Indian Council of Philosophical Research & Dept of Philosophy, Madura College, Madurai, September 1-3, 2014.
6. Philosophy Teachers Meet, Indian Council of Philosophical Research & Dept of Philosophy, University of Kerala, April 4-6, 2013.
7. Orientation Course (Interdisciplinary), University Grants Commission & Human Resource Development Center, University of Calicut, Kerala, July 4 to 31, 2013.
8. Five Day Workshop in Capacity Building and Human Development in Higher Education, Organized by School of Social Sciences and State Planning Board& UNDP, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 7-11, July 2009.
9. National Seminar on ‘Paradigm Shift’, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Dept of Philosophy, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, February 17^th, 2007
10. National Seminar on ‘Knowledge in Social World’, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Dpt. of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University of Kalady, Kerala, March 2-3, 2006
11. National Seminar on ‘Rethinking Modernity’, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Dpt. of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University of Kalady, Kerala, November 16-18, 2001

Major Events Organized

1. Organized Workshop on Gender, 3-day workshop, on behalf of Women’s Cell, Sree Kerala Varma College. 12, 13 &14, 2016.
2. Organized lectures/speeches/discussion programs at Sree Kerala Varma College-Thrissur, during the past five years on behalf of Women’s Development Cell, on topics of gender, politics and society.
3. Organized various workshops, seminars and lectures at the Dept of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, in philosophy and on multidisciplinary topics.

Life Membership:

1. Indian Association for Women’s Studies (IAWS)
2. Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC)
3. Indian Social Science Academy (ISSA)
4. Asian Society of Disaster Management Society (DIMPRAS)
5. Development Studies Association (DSAIreland)