Smitha Chandran
Certified Teaching Professional
Smitha Chandran is a dedicated educator currently serving as an associate professor at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad, where she imparts knowledge in communicative English, language, and literature to engineering students, alongside teaching business communication to MBA students. With a solid academic foundation, Smitha holds a Doctor of Philosophy in English from the esteemed National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, India. Her academic journey reflects her commitment to the field, with a master's degree from Pondicherry Central University and a bachelor's degree from Bishop Moore College, Kerala. Additionally, her secondary and higher secondary education from Carmel School, Rourkela, laid the groundwork for her intellectual pursuits.
Having accrued over two years of prior experience as an assistant professor, Smitha has honed her skills in academic instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. Her pedagogical approach is rooted in her belief in the inherent capacity of students to learn, given the right environment and encouragement. Smitha's expertise extends to Autobiographical studies and Narratives, areas in which she actively engages through continuous learning, research endeavors, and participation in scholarly conferences. She possesses a keen interest in exploring diverse learning modalities, aiming to foster a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that inspires intellectual curiosity and critical thinking among her students.
Beyond her academic commitments, Smitha has garnered recognition for her scholarly contributions, including receiving the Emerging Scholar Award at the 8th International Conference on Sport and Society held at Imperial College, London, UK. Her dedication to academia is further exemplified through her involvement in organizing seminars, webinars, and academic events, where she serves as both a host and a member of organizing committees. Smitha's multifaceted talents extend to her linguistic abilities, as she is proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, and Bengali, enabling her to connect with a diverse range of students and colleagues.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Smitha is actively engaged in research, with notable publications to her credit. These include papers such as "Using Sports Vocabulary to Strengthen English Language Skills of Engineering Students" and an upcoming book publication titled "The Search for the Self: Reading Indian Sports Autobiographies" with Routledge India | Taylor & Francis Group. With a passion for knowledge dissemination and a commitment to student development, Smitha Chandran continues to make significant contributions to the academic landscape, shaping the minds of future generations and fostering a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity.
