Dr. S. Manikandaraja
Department of Tamil · Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
- Ph.D. Tamil, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (2025) – Highly Commended
- M.Phil. Tamil, Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (2018) – 83.5% (University 3rd Rank)
- M.A. Tamil, Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (2017) – 77.5% (First Class with Distinction)
- B.Ed., Bharathidasan University affiliated college, Kumbakonam (2015) – 80% (First Class with Distinction)
- B.A. Tamil, Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (2013) – 69% (First Class)
- HSC, Government Higher Secondary School, Kumbakonam (2010) – 57%
- SSLC, Government Higher Secondary School, Kumbakonam (2008) – 73%
Work Experience
- Tamil Teacher, Montfort Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur (2024–2025)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai (2025–Present)
- Total Teaching Experience: 2+ Years
Research Specialization
- Tamil Literature: Studies in Tamil literary traditions and creative writing.
- Research Work: Thirumurugatrupadai, Naa. Parthasarathy’s novels, and short story studies.
- Academic Writing: Articles, essays, and research contributions in Tamil.
- Academic Training: Workshops, seminars, and faculty development programmes.
Areas of Expertise
02+Years Exp
01Ph.D.
01M.Phil.
04Degrees
01Assistant Prof.
01Researcher
01Teacher
01Speaker
01Trainer
01Writer
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Highly Commended for Ph.D. Tamil
Academic Roles & Memberships
- Tamil Teacher at school level and Assistant Professor at college level
- Organizer and resource person in academic programmes
- Participant in seminars, workshops, and literary events
- Member of academic and cultural activities
Identifiers
VIDWAN: N/A
Contact
Phone9688177713
Research, Innovation & Output
Research Work: Tamil literature, literary criticism, and related studies.
Academic Writing: Research articles and literary essays in Tamil.
Creative Activities: Contributions to conferences, workshops, and academic presentations.
Academic Governance & Assessment
Conference / Seminar Participation: Presented papers and attended academic events from 2018 to 2025.
Training Programmes: Participated in academic and research methodology development activities.
Community Extension & Media Engagement
Outreach Activities: Involved in educational and cultural awareness activities.
Special Activities: Supported literary promotion and academic engagement programmes.