ACADEMIC

MSW (Community Development) : Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh, BA Political Science : University of Delhi, UGC-NET : Social Work, 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Professor, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai (June 2025 – Present).
• Executive – Social Initiatives, Mathrubhumi, Thiruvananthapuram (January 2024 – May 2025).
• Guest Faculty, Totem Online Coaching Centre for Social Work (November 2024 – Present).
• Guest Faculty, BAS Study Centre, guiding postgraduate students of IGNOU (October 2025 – Present).
• Project Associate, Homeless Survey, Vellore and Hosur (January 2026 – February 2026).
• Research Assistant to Assistant Professor, Southeastern Coalfields Limited (June 2023 – September 2023).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Kerala Association of Professional Social Work (KAPS)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Community Developement
• LGBTQ+ Studies

PUBLICATIONS

• Surya Krishna , M H Ilias (2023); Unveiling the path to Inclusive Education: A Historical Analysis of Educational Reforms among Namboothiri Women in Kerala, NCC Review (ISSN 0975-1882)
• Harikrishnan U, Surya Krishna (2015); Promoting Sustainable Livelihood among Tribal Community through Traditional Handicrafts in Wayanad District, Kerala, India Int. J. of Adv. Res. 3 (3). 0] (ISSN 2320-5407)

 PAPER PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a paper titled “Urbanization, Digitalization and Indigenous Futures: A Social Work Lens from Tribal Youth in Coimbatore” at the NAPSWI Conference, Odisha, November 2025.
• Presented a paper titled “Migration, Marginalisation and Sexual Health: A Qualitative Systematic Review” at the National Conference on Push to Pull: Unveiling the Realities of Migration, Madras School of Social Work, March 2026.
• Presented a paper titled “Children’s Narrative of Care Within Family, School and
  Community Support Systems in Indian Context”, March 2026.

Seminars, Workshops, Trainings and FDPs Attended

• Psychological Assessment, Diagnosis and Interventions – Department of Social Work, St. Albert’s College, 19 March 2024.
• Workshop on Skill Development for Social Work Students – Department of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, 23 March 2023.
• 30 Hour Workshop on Pathways to Publications: Tools and Techniques for Indexed Journals, February 2026.
• 5 Day Workshop on AI Tools for Researchers: Writing Impactful Papers for Indexed Journals, October 2026.

Field Projects

• Served as the Data enumerator for the TNWeSAFE project for developing models for the Creche and after school care systems in the Tamilnadu State for the TN Government.
• Served as the Project associate for the homeless survey project for the TN Government.

Co-curricular Activities

• Active participation in awareness programmes related to mental health, child protection and community welfare.
• Conducted workshops and awareness sessions for children under Project Thanichalla by Mathrubhumi.
• Delivered sessions on substance abuse prevention, POCSO awareness and emotional well-being.
• Engaged in social sensitization programmes and student capacity-building activities.

Community Development and Extension Activities

• Worked with tribal communities in the Amarkantak region focusing on community empowerment initiatives.
• Participated in programmes such as “Bleed with Dignity” and collaborated with local Self-Help Groups.
• Volunteered with Kozhikode Palliative Care Society providing compassionate care support for patients and families.
• Conducted educational support and tutoring for tribal school students in Social Sciences and English.
  Participated in awareness and outreach programmes promoting inclusion, well-being and social justice.