JKKN College of Arts and Science

Dr. A. D. Sasikala .

Assistant Professor & Head — English

20+ Years ExperiencePeriyar University Affiliated

20+

Years Experience

Research Papers

👤Professional Summary

Dr. A. D. Sasikala is an experienced academician in English Literature with nearly two decades of teaching experience. She holds a Ph.D. in English and has served as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English. Her expertise includes literary research, innovative teaching, and student mentorship. She has actively contributed to academia through research publications, conference presentations, and participation in faculty development programs, including training in digital productivity and AI-based learning.

🎓Academic Qualifications

Degree	Specialisation	University	Year
Ph.D	Indian Writing in English	Periyar University	2023
M.Phil	Indian Writing in English	Periyar University	2009
M.A	Indian Writing in English	Annamalai University	2006

✦Areas of Specialisation

American LiteratureEnglish language teachingHistory of English Literature

💼Experience

TEACHING · 20 YEARS

2006 – PRESENT

Professor & Head

JKKN College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam

📖Research & Publications

RESEARCH FOCUS

Ruminating the Ternion Facets in the Select Novels of Githa Hariharan

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Patriarchal Societal Roles and the New Identity of Women: A Study of Githa Hariharan Female Characters

International Conference on Identity Issues in Contemporary Literature

· Parvathy Arts & Science College, 2021

Man and Woman Relationships in Anita Desai’s Where Shall We Go This Summer” International Conference on Socio-Feministic Perspective in Modern Indian Fiction

Man with Flora and Fauna in Vikram Seth’s Beastly Tales From Here and There” National Seminar on Literature and Human Rights

Societal Behavioral Conflicts in Githa Hariharan’s Fugitive Histories

World of Nature, Man and Animals in Vikram Seth’s Beastly Tales From Here and There

, November 2019.

Theme of Present Day Relevance in Vikram Seth’s Beastly Tales From Here and There

Potential Power and Values of Education Builds a Character: A Study of Githa Hariharan’s The Ghosts of Vasu Master UGC Approved CARE Listed Journal Aadhunik Sahitya, Volume 42.

Feminist Elements in Githa Hariharan’s The Thousand Faces of Night Research Journal of English, Volume 7.

· Impact Factor: 6.67, ISSN: 2456-2696, DOI: 10.36993/RJOE.2022.7.2.56)., June 2022

FUNDED RESEARCH

Project	Agency	Amount	Period	Status
Present Scenario in Vikram Seth Beastly Tales from Here and There	UGC	1,30,000		Completed

🔒Certifications & Training

Design Thinking and Innovation

SWAYAM · 2024

History of English Language and Literature

NPTEL

🎓Student Mentoring & Guidance

GUIDANCE SUMMARY

PG Dissertations Guided

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. A. D. Sasikala?▼

Dr. A. D. Sasikala is an experienced academician in the field of English Literature with nearly two decades of teaching experience. She holds a Ph.D. in English and has served as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English at JKKN College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam. She specializes in literary research, feminist studies, and contemporary literary criticism, and has contributed to academia through research publications, conference presentations, and faculty development programs.

What are the Qualifications of Dr. A. D. Sasikala?▼

Ph.D. in English - Periyar University (2023), M.Phil in English - PRIDE Periyar University (2009), M.A. in English - Annamalai University (2006), B.A. in English - J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science (2004).

Does Dr. A. D. Sasikala have current updates in AI?▼

Yes, Dr. A. D. Sasikala has updated her knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

How to Contact Dr. A. D. Sasikala?▼

J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science, Natarajapuram, NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore Highway), Kumarapalayam (TK), Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu - 638183.