ACADEMIC

Ph.D. (Pursuing): Christ University, Bengaluru

Master of Social Work (MSW): Mangalore University

B.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology: Loyola College, University of Madras

UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): University Grants Commission

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor, Christ College of Science and Management, Malur.
• Assistant Professor, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Payyanur Regional Centre (2017–2019).
• Assistant Professor, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous) (2016–2017).
• Assistant Professor, St. Joseph’s College, Pilathara (2013–2016).
• Counsellor and Psychotherapist, JES Counselling Services and Jesus & Mary Counselling Centre.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Kerala Association of Professional Social Work (KAPS)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
• Psychiatric Social Work
• School Social Work
• Social Work Education and Field Practicum
• Counselling and Psychotherapy

PUBLICATIONS

• Development of Mindfulness Based Solution Focused Brief Therapy for Childhood Behavior Problems (MBSFT-C): An International Delphi Study, International Journal of Systemic Therapy (Scopus Indexed), 2025.
• Differently Abled Persons – Awareness of Rights and Welfare Programmes with Special Reference to Payyanur Municipality, Deeksha: Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, 2015.

 PAPER PRESENTATIONS

• Protecting Child Privacy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Policy Gaps – International Conference, BCM College, Kottayam, 2025.
• Scoping Review on Application of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Behaviour Problems among Children – ITCBP, IMHANS, 2023.
• Development of Mindfulness-Based Solution Focused Therapy for Children (MBSFT-C): An International Delphi Study – ICCP, 2023.
• Social Work Field Practicum: Analysis of Evidence – Praxis International Conference, 2020.
• Mental Health Problems during Disasters – International Social Work Conference, 2020.
• Know Your Locality: A New Model for Fieldwork Education Programme – Indian Social Work Congress, 2017.

Books Published

Field Practicum Manual: A Model for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Programme
ISBN: 93-89250-58-9, Kairali Publishers.

Patent Published

Mindfulness Based Solution Focused Therapy for Children (MBSFT-C): A Strength-Based System for Behaviour Problems
Patent No. 202441034819 A, Published on 10 May 2024.

• Seminars, Workshops and Conferences Attended

• Seminar on Clinical Implications of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, AISH Mysore, 2025.
• Seminar on Hypothesis Testing: Frequentist vs Bayesian Approach, Christ University, 2024.
• International Workshop on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, IMHANS, 2023.
• Workshops on Outcome-Based Education and Curriculum Redesign, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, 2018 & 2019.
• Dyuti International Symposium on Evidences in Global Mental Health, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, 2015.
• Multiple national and international conferences on social work, mental health, human rights, and sustainable development.

 Honours as Invited Speaker

• Resource Person, Workshop on Case Work and Group Work, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, 2024.
• Resource Person, Online Session on Mental Health During Lockdown, Rajagiri Public School, 2020.
• Resource Person, Seminar on Child Mental Health, Department of Science and Technology, Kerala & KVM College, 2017.
• Resource Person, Seminar on Relapse Prevention, DARE De-addiction Centre, 2016.
• Delivered invited talks on Social Service, Child Development, and Life Skills Education.

Academic and Administrative Responsibilities

• Program Coordinator, Department of Social Work, Christ College of Science and Management, Malur.
• Mentoring Cell Coordinator, Christ College of Science and Management, Malur.
• Department Examination Coordinator, Christ College of Science and Management, Malur.
• Field Work In-charge.
• Discipline Committee Member.
• Board of Studies Member, Krupanidhi College (Autonomous), Bengaluru.
• Research Supervisor for MSW and BSW dissertations.
• Organizer and Convener of National and International Seminars.

Research Guidance

• MSW Dissertations Guided: 41
• BSW Dissertations Guided: 14

Distinct Achievements

• Secured All India Rank 1 in the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) Ph.D. Entrance Examination, 2019.
• Recipient of UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
• Obtained a Government of Kerala grant for establishing an organic farming project.
• Chaired a seminar session at the 5th Indian Social Work Congress.
• Published a patent and developed the Mindfulness-Based Solution Focused Therapy for Children (MBSFT-C) model.