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Dr. Vijaylakshmi

Associate Professor

Centre for Communication and Critical Thinking

Institute of Management

Biography

Dr Vijaylakshmi holds a PhD from Nirwan University, Jaipur in 2024 in the area of teaching English Language to students through English Literature. Her other PhD is in 2013 that talks about the Trojan War and the Characterisation of Great Alexander. In her academic career spanning around 2 decades, she has taught English literature, Accent neutralisation, English language, Life skills, and Critical thinking at Government and private universities of good repute. Her research expertise is anchored around Greek literature and English Language Teaching (ELT). Her research contributions have been presented in leading national as well as international conferences and published in renowned journals. Her research and teaching have been recognised through ‘Star Award’ by Satr iEngineering. She is currently the Team Leader for Cambridge Assessment English for hiring and training Speaking Examiners.

Education

  • Nirwan University, Jaipur, 2024

    PhD

    Focus: Applications of Literary Writings on EFL Students

  • Chandra Mohan Jha University, Shillong, 2013

    PhD

    Focus: Trojan War and the Characterisation of Great Alexander

  • Banasthali Vidyapith, 2005

    MPhil

    Major: English Language Teaching (ELT)

  • Banasthali Vidyapith

    MA

    Major: English Literature

  • English Literature
  • English Language Teaching
  • Critical Thinking

  • The Art of Social Critique: Exploring Charles Dickens' Representation of Poverty and Class Struggle’, Library Progress International.
  • Typographic tools for semantic exploration in Aravind Adiga's “The white tiger”’, Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, ISSN: 2576-8484, Vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 2651-2661, 2024, Publisher: Learning Gate, DOI: 10.55214/25768484.v8i6.2521, © 2024 by the authors; licensee Learning Gate, Oct’24.
  • National Education Policy 2020: Implications for Teacher Training and Professional Development’, ABDC (C category), Asian And Pacific Economic Review, ISSN: 1000-6052, Vol.-16, Issue 1, pp. 601-615, Oct’23.
  • Comparative analysis of ‘Snakes and Ladder’ and ‘Inside the Haveli’, Journal of Namibian Studies, 36 S2 (2023): 680-686, ISSN: 2197-5523, Oct’23.
  • Constitutional rights and Social justice in India’, Journal of Namibian Studies, 35 S1 (2023): 3128-3158, ISSN: 2197-5523, Aug’23.
  • Psychology and Philosophy of Tribes’ Community towards Revising Inner Line Prevailing from Colonial Era and Factors Affecting Their Life Entity’’, Journal for Re Attach Therapy and Developmental Diversities eISSN: 2589-7799, 2023 July; 6 No. (8s), pp.134-139.
  • Communication with Persuasion: A Transformative Approach’, pp. 1-5, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 5, Issue 1, E-ISSN: 2582-2160, Feb’23.
  • Teaching Language Through Literature: A Transformative Approach Conducted at JECRC University’, pp. 569-604, Gradiva Review Journal, ISSN NO: 0363-8057, July’22.
  • Songs of Experience: Semantic Density’, Zeichen Journal, pp. 30-41, DOI:15.10089.ZJ.2021.V7I9.285311.2506, ISSN: 0932-4747, Sept’21.
  • Robert Frost’s Theme of Alienation’, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol. 29, No. 03, (2020), pp. 4579–4581, ISSN: 2207-6360 (Online).
  • Changing perspectives of the Stereotyped Women in Shashi Deshpande’s Short Stories’, Daath Voyage, ISSN-2455-7544, Vol. 4 No.2, pp. 9-15, June’19.
  • Social Vision of Shahshi Deshpane in her novels’, The Criterion: An International Journal in English, ISSN 0976-8165, Volume 10, Issue II, pp. 54-62, March’19.
  • Discourse Strategy for the Songs of William Blake’, The Criterion: An International Journal in English, ISSN 0976-8165, Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 50-58, April’19.
  • Influence of Mother Tongue in Teaching and Learning Second Language’, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, ISSN-2347-4599, UGC No. 40893, Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 37-46, March’19.
  • Introducing Language Through Literature’, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, UGC No. 40893, Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 37-46, March’19.
  • Does Literature help EFL Learners to Improve Language?’, Indian Journal Of Natural Sciences, Vol. 7 / Issue 38, pp. 11678-11684, October 2016, ISSN: 0976–0997 (Indexed by Thomson Reuters).
  • Learning styles at ELT’, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, ISSN 2229-5518, Volume 7, Issue 4, April’2016.
  • Stylistic Analysis of Pied Beauty by G. M. Hopkins’, IRJMSH, Vol. 6, Issue 1 [Year 2015], ISSN 2277–9809 (Online), 2348–9359 (Print).
  • Stephen Gill: The promoter of Human Love’, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4, April 2013, ISSN(Online) 2319-7722, ISSN (Print) 2319-7714, pp. 43-45.
  • Metaphors and Symbols: A Study of William Golding’s Rites of Passage’, Creative Writing and Criticism, An International Bilingual Journal of English Studies, Vol. X, Number 1, Oct’2012.
  • Stooping to Win in “Inside the Haveli, Rama Mehta’, April 2008.

Books

  • Published a book “Exploring Classic Literature: From Shakespeare to Dickens”, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8196239580, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8196239589, Mittal Publications, Sept’23 https://www.amazon.in/dp/8196239580?ref=myi_title_dp
  • Published a book “Exhibiting Transition through Poetry” in Oct’ 2021, Kripa Drishti Publications with ISBN No. 978-93-90847-87-7
  • Published a book “Verbal and Visual Elements in William Blake’s ‘Songs of Innocence and Experience’” in 2013, Bharti Publications with ISBN No. 978-93-81212-1

Books/Book Chapters

  • Active Listening and Lifelong Learning as the Foundation for Achieving Continuous Proactive Development and Sustained Growth’, Bentham Science (accepted)
  • Revolutionizing Education: Emerging Technologies in Education to Transforming Learning for the Future and Their Impact on Learning’, Wiley Scrivner USA (accepted)
  • Inculcating 21st Century skills in College Students’, Education Generation Next, Global Leadership and Management in Education, Universal Academic Books Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, pp. 435-441, June’24
  • Entwined Fables and Parables in Shashi Deshpande’s Fiction’ Print, Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 2, 22 April 2022 , Page 125-129, ISBN: 978-93-5547-612-8, B P International, eBook ISBN: 978-93-5547-620-3, DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdst/v2/1801A
  • Quest for identity in the Short Stories of Shashi Deshpande Especially From ‘The Legacy And Other Stories’’ (1978), Expression Journals, Kalpaz publications, ISBN: 978-93-5324-086-8, 2019

  • Published a patent on “An IoT-based English language translator”, with application number 433503-001 at Office of the Controller of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 17h Oct’24.
  • Published a patent on “An IoT-based English language translator”, with application number 433503-001 at Office of the Controller of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 17h Oct’24.
  • Published a patent on “System of Rapid Depression Detection Architecture”, with application number 202311036544 at Office of the Controller of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 30th May’23.
  • Published a patent on “System of Inculcating Language Through Literature”, with application number 202311018196 at Office of the Controller of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 12th May’23.

  • Redressal Act 2013 by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam, RACB, Jaipur on 21st Sept’24.
  • Invited as Resource Person at One-Week Workshop on Research Methodology at University of Rajasthan, ‘Inculcating Critical Thinking in Research’ from 8th- 13th July’24.
  • Invited as Resource Person for conducting classes for Ph.D. scholars on Research Methodology at Nirwan University, Jaipur from June-Sept’24.
  • Invited as Resource Person for conducting classes for Ph.D. scholars on Research Methodology at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from 25th -29th June’24.
  • Invited for a guest session on ‘Culture and Communication’ by Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur on 6th Sept’23.

  • Faculty Development Programme on ‘Evaluation and Accreditation of NAAC’ by Research Foundation of India from 21st-27th July’23.
  • Faculty Development Programme on ‘Teaching and Research Practices’, Jaypee University, Solan, 05th-09th Jun’23.
  • Short Term Course on 'Presentation Skills for Effective Instruction Delivery'  by NITTTR, Chandigarh, 15th May-19th May’23.
  • Faculty Development Programme on ‘Communication and Management Skills at Workplace’ by IIT Guwahati from 10th Oct-19th Oct’22.
  • Faculty Development Programme on ‘Effective Communication Techniques’ by IIIT Delhi from 14th Mar-19th Mar’22.
  • Short Term Training Programme through ICT on ‘Professional Values and Ethics’ by NITTTR, Kolkata from 14th Mar-18th Mar’22.
  • Short Term Training Programme through ICT on ‘Soft Skills for Teachers’ from 31st May-4th Jun’21.
  • Foundation Program in ICT for Education by IIT Bombay from 13th Sept-18th Oct’18.
  • One week International Workshop on Research Methodology by M M College of Pharmacy, Mullana from 4th Dec-9th Dec’17.
  • One week STTP on Writing a Research paper using LaTeX organized by Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer from 28th Oct-1st Nov’15.
  • STTP on Induction Training Programme through ICT organized by NITTTR Chandigarh from 18th Mar-22nd Mar’14.
  • FDP on Writing Educational Objectives organized by Faculty Development Center, JECRC University from 22nd Jan-28th Apr’13.
  • Refresher Course conducted by Women’s Studies and Research Centre, Banasthali Vidyapith from 2nd Mar-22nd Mar’2007.

  • Presented a paper in International Conference “Anusandhan 2.0” at IIT Mandi on “Life Skills for Future Generations” from 18th-19th June’24.
  • Presented a paper in International Conference “PAN NIT Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conclave (HSSRC) 2024” on Humanities at the Crossroads: The Convergence of Language, Literature and Technology organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Warangal on, “Aristotle’s Theory of Persuasion” from 28-30th May 2024.
  • Presented a paper in International Conference ‘Anubhuti – A Journey Through Indian Knowledge Systems’ on “Aristotle’s Theory of Persuasion-A Transformative Approach” at Vivekenanda Global University, Jaipur in collaboration with Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad and sponsored by ICSSR, 26-27th Apr’24.
  • Paper presented in 4th International Conference on Education Generation Next under the aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell ‘Inculcating 21st Century skills in College Students’ on Education Generation Next - Global Leadership and Management in Education: Future Perspectives, Collaboration and Research, 24th Jan’24.
  • Presented a paper in Third International Conference in Humanities and Social Sciences, Management and Educational Technology, ENTENTE 2023 titled ‘Integrating Critical Thinking for Overall Development of Students’ at NIIT University, Neemrana, 30th Nov-2nd Dec’23.
  • Presented a paper ‘Critical Thinking for University Students’ at 3rd Pritam Singh Memorial (PRISM) Conference 2023 hosted at Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida from 17th Nov-19th Nov’23.
  • Presented a paper ‘Enabling University Students to be Critical Thinkers’ in International Conference in English Learning and Teaching (ICELT) held at Dehradun from 11th Nov-12th Nov’23.
  • Presented a poster ‘Learning Second Language through First Language’ held at International Conference ICSFIE’22 during 26th-28th Feb’22.
  • Presented a paper ‘Manifestation of Estrangement through Poetry’ at SKIT, Jaipur during International Conference on Hermeneutics Today: Negotiating Traditional Approaches across Cultures and Languages held on 24-25th Jan’20.
  • Presented a paper ‘Developing English Language Skills through Literature for Sustainability’ at JKLU, Jaipur during 4-6th Feb’20.
  • Presented a paper in VI World Conference held in Rohtak (Haryana) by IASCL and WASLE, 3rd–4th Sept ’07 on Gita Mehta’s ‘Search for Identity’.

  • Fundamentals of Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Storytelling
  • Communication and Identity
  • Understanding & Managing Conflict
  • Critical Thinking for Decisions at Workplace
  • Business Communication

  • Fundamentals of Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Storytelling
  • Communication and Identity
  • Understanding & Managing Conflict
  • Critical Thinking for Decisions at Workplace
  • Business Communication

Professional Positions

Academic Faculty

  • Assistant Professor & HoD, JECRC University, Jaipur. (Feb 2013-Jun 2019).
  • Assistant Professor & HoD, RCEW, Jaipur(Aug 2011 - Feb 2013).
  • Assistant Professor, BCTKEC, Uttrakhand. (Sept 2009 - Jul 2011).
  • Lecturer, BKBIET, Pilani. (Jul 2009 - Apr 2008).
  • RA, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonn. (Sept 2006 - May 2007).
  • RA, ICFAI University, Bhavnagar. (May 2005- Jul 2006)

Administrative Assignments

  • Head of the Department (Dept. of English, JECRC University 2015-2019).
  • Head of the Department (Dept. of English, RCEW, 2011-2013).

  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Creating Safer Workplace for Women’ by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam, RACB, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur from 27th-29th Nov’24.
  • Invited as a panellist on ‘Role of Men in Women Empowerment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013)’ by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam, RACB, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur on 21st Sept’24.
  • Invited for a guest session on ‘Gender Sensitisation, Concepts of gender, stereotyping and its impact, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013’ by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam, RACB, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur on 19th Mar’24.
  • Invited for a guest lecture on ‘Gender Sensitisation, Concepts of gender, stereotyping and its impact, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013’ by Regional Training Institute with Indian Accounts and Audit Officers, Government of India as MCTP (Level 2) from 13th-18th Mar’23.
  • Invited for a guest lecture on ‘Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders; Verbal and Non-verbal communication; Social skills and etiquette; Active listening skills, etc.’ by Regional Training Institute with Indian Accounts and Audit Officers, Government of India as MCTP (Level 2) from 16th-21st Jan’23.
  • Invited for a guest lecture on ‘Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders; Verbal and Non-verbal communication; Social skills and etiquette; Active listening skills, etc.’ by Regional Training Institute with Indian Accounts and Audit Officers, Government of India as MCTP (Level 1) from 10th-15th Oct’22.
  • Invited for a guest lecture on ‘Handling conversations with clients’ at Jalandhar, Misri Foods and Beverages on 28th Oct’22.

  • Review Board Member, Institute For Educational Research and Publication (IFERP) since Aug’24

  • Joint Organising Secretary, INSPIRA Research Association, Jaipur since Jan’24
  • Advisory committee member at International Society for Engineering and Social Research and Development (ISERD) conference committee, since May’23

  • Institute for Educational Research and Publication
  • Academic Journals

  • Hosted, anchored and organized (as Joint Organising Secretary) a two-day International Conference “International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Trends and Development in Research”, organized by Khandesh College Education Society’s College of Engineering and Management, Jalgaon, Maharashtra in collaboration with Inspira Research Association from 29th-30th Mar’24
  • Hosted and anchored a two-day International Conference “International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Trends”, organized by R. K. Patni Girl’s College, Ajmer in collaboration with Inspira Research Association from 29th-30th Jan’24
  • Co-chaired a Panel Discussion on ‘Education for Creating Better World’ held during International Conference on "Sustainable Future: Innovations in Education" JKLU, Jaipur, February 25-26, 2022

  • Joint Organising Secretary, INSPIRA Research Association, Jaipur since Jan’24
  • Advisory committee member at International Society for Engineering and Social Research and Development (ISERD) conference committee, since May’23
  • Cambridge University, Cambridge Assessment English as Team Leader, Jaipur since Feb’21
  • Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WICCI) as Office Bearer since Mar’21
  • All India Management Association (AIMA) certified Trainer since Aug’20
  • Institute of Engineering Research and Publication as Professional Member since 2020
  • English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) since 2013
  • American Research Institute for Policy Development, USA as Member of the Editorial Board since 2013
  • International Multilingual Journal of Contemporary Research, USA as Member of the Editorial Board since 2013
  • Cambridge University, Cambridge Assessment English as Speaking Examiner since 2013

  • Leadership Skills”, IIM Ahmedabad through Coursera, May’24.
  • Gender Equality”, Coursera, University of Western Australia, Mar’24.
  • Effective Altruism”, Coursera, Princeton University, Oct’23.
  • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success”, Coursera, IBM, Oct’23.
  • Finding your Professional Voice: Confidence and Impact”, Coursera, University of London, Oct’23.
  • Digital Footprint”, Coursera, University of Edinburgh, Feb’23.
  • Introduction to Personal Branding”, Coursera, University of Virginia, Feb’23.
  • Reproduction and Conjugal Rights of Women in India”, IMPRI, New Delhi, 22–24th Dec’22.
  • Communication Skills”, TCSiON course, Oct’22.
  • Resume Writing and Cover Letter”, TCSiON course, Oct’22.
  • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Creating a Resume and Cover Letter with Word”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Evaluating Student Understanding using Socrative”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird”, Coursera Project Network, Sept’22.
  • Learning to Teach Online”, University of New South Wales, Mar’22.
  • Think Again I: How to Avoid Fallacies”, Duke University, Aug’21.
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing”, University of California, Irvine, Aug’20.
  • Getting Started with Essay Writing”, University of California, Irvine, Aug’20.
  • Verb Tenses and Passives”, University of California, Irvine, Aug’20.
  • Business English for Cross-Cultural Communication”, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July’20.
  • Write Professional Emails in English”, Georgia Institute of Technology, July’20.
  • Grammar and Punctuation”, University of California, Irvine, July’20.
  • Metaliteracy: Empowering Yourself in a Connected World”, The State University of New York, June’20.
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone”, The University of Sydney, June’20.
  • Intellectual Humility”, The University of Edinburgh, May’20.
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English”, Georgia Institute of Technology, May’20.
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies”, Duke University, May’20.
  • Establishing a Professional Self through Effective Intercultural Communication”, National University of Singapore, May’20.
  • Effective Problem Solving and Decision-Making”, University of California, Apr’20.
  • English for Oral Communication”, IIT Bombay under College to Corporate Programme, 19th Feb to 17th Apr’19.

  • Nominated for ‘Dedicated Teacher Award’ by Cambridge University Press 2022.
  • Best Faculty Award (Language)” by Star iengineering, New Delhi in 2017.
  • Silver medallist in Banasthali Vidyapith (Deemed University ) in M.A in the year 2004
  • Second prize in State Level Badminton Championship held at Ajmer (Raj.) in the year 2001
  • Second prize in State Level Essay Writing Competition organized in Bikaner (Raj.) in the year 1996
  • First prize for getting the highest marks in 12th class in the District (Hanumangarh), Raj. in the year 2000.

  • Guiding PhD student for English Literature on ‘The Efficacy Of Discourses In The English Text Book Of Class IX Among The Students Of Coastal Area In Thiruvananthapuram District In Kerala’ Nirwan University.
  • Gandhian Philosophy in Untouchable and Coolie’ by Ms. Nidhi Garg, Banasthali Vidyapith, M.A. dissertation, 2007
  • Theme of Alienation in Robert Frost’s Poetry’ by Ms. Jyoti Malik, Banasthali Vidyapith, M.A. dissertation, 2007
  • Robert Browning: Study of his Dramatic Monologues’ by Ms. Mini Saluja, Banasthali Vidyapith, M.A. dissertation, 2007
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