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Dr. Jeyalakshmi S.

Assistant Professor (Sl Gr), Department of Science and Humanities, School of Engineering, Chennai

Qualification: BA, MA, MPhil, Ph.D
s_jeyalakshmi@ch.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Technology-Enhanced English Language Teaching, Postmodernism, Feminist Studies, Cultural Studies, Posthumanism, Disability Studies, Ecocriticism, Digital Humanities

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Bio

Dr. Jeyalakshmi S. currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English in the Department of Science and Humanities at Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai campus.

She brings nearly 25 years of experience in teaching English language and literature across India, Eritrea, and Saudi Arabia. Her doctoral work examined postmodern self-narration in selected novels by Italo Calvino. Her academic interests span postmodernism, feminist studies, cultural studies, posthumanism, disability studies, and technology-enhanced English language teaching. She has published in reputed, high-impact journals and is presently guiding four research scholars. She also holds the Cambridge CELTA certification from the British Council, Chennai, and has further strengthened her professional profile by earning a SWAYAM–NPTEL Domain Certification in English Studies.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Reimagining Disability as Knowledge: Empowerment and Identity in Selected Speculative Fiction

Cite this Research Publication : Keerthana R., Prakash A., Jeyalakshmi Subramanian, Ramesh S., Reimagining Disability as Knowledge: Empowerment and Identity in Selected Speculative Fiction, Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Academy Publication, 2026, https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1603.24

Publisher : Academy Publication

Year : 2025

The Many Faces of Masculinity: Wolves, Sheep and the Path to True Manhood in The Kite Runner

Cite this Research Publication : Ng Miew Luan, Megala Rajendran, Jeyalakshmi Subramanian, Ashraf Tajmeeh, Tan Tiam Lai, Prakash A, Keerthana R, The Many Faces of Masculinity: Wolves, Sheep and the Path to True Manhood in The Kite Runner, World Journal of English Language, Sciedu Press, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v15n4p243

Publisher : Sciedu Press

Year : 2024

Investigation into the Source of Students’ English Speaking Difficulties

Cite this Research Publication : Megala Rajendran, Jeyalakshmi Subramanian, S. Ramesh, Oli Lamessa, A. Prakash, Revathi P., Investigation into the Source of Students’ English Speaking Difficulties, World Journal of English Language,2024.


Year : 2024

Exploration of Factors Causing Difficulties in Students’ Writing Skills

Cite this Research Publication : Ng Miew Luan, Megala Rajendran, Jeyalakshmi Subramanian, D. Jaisankar, Lamessa Oli, Prakash A, Exploration of Factors Causing Difficulties in Students' Writing Skills, World Journal of English Language,2024.

Year : 2023

The Portrayal of Female Sexual Desire through Water Motif: A Study of K. R. Meera’s The Gospel of Yudas

Cite this Research Publication : Udayan, Alina & Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi. The Portrayal of Female Sexual Desire through Water Motif: A Study of K. R. Meera’s The Gospel of Yudas. Samdarshi ISSN: 2581-3986. Vol. 16 Issue 4 (September 2023).

Year : 2022

Communicative language teaching: a practical method to impart second language

Cite this Research Publication : D. Jaisankar, Z. Justin, and Jeyalakshmi S., "Communicative language teaching: a practical method to impart second language." Kanpur Philosophers: International Journal of humanities, Law and Social Sciences. ISSN 2348-8301. Vol. IX, Issue 1, No.08: 2022.

Year : 2019

The Collapse of Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi, "The Collapse of Spatial and Temporal Barriers in Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities," IJELLH (International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities), [S.I], V.7, N.1, P.9, Jan.2019. ISSN 2321-7065.

Publisher : International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities

Year : 2017

Italo Calvino’s If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler: a Conscious Textual Play

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi, "Italo Calvino’s If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler: a Conscious Textual Play," The Criterion. Vol. 8, Issue. VIII, July 2017. ISSN 0976-8165.

Publisher : The Criterion

Year : 2013

Why to Integrate M-learning into Learning Curriculum – Some Responses

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi, "Why to Integrate M-learning into Learning Curriculum – Some Responses," International Journal for Research and Development, Vol.1, No.4, Nov.- Dec.2013, ISSN: 2321-3434.

Publisher : International Journal for Research and Development

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2024

Enhancing Fake News Detection: A Comprehensive Framework Leveraging XGBoost and CNNs

Cite this Research Publication : Jeyalakshmi Subramanian,G Jeevan Sendur,Pv Adithiyan,S Praveen Kumar,S Mahendira Kumar,M Ranjith Kumar, Enhancing Fake News Detection: A Comprehensive Framework Leveraging XGBoost and CNNs, 2024 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence For Internet of Things (AIIoT).

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

The Arbitrariness of Language in Italo Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi. "The Arbitrariness of Language in Italo Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies," Contemporary Trends in ELT and Literature, The Department of English, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), Chennai on 23rd June 2021. Ed. Dr. D. Jaisankar & Dr. C. Vairavan. p. 16-22. ISBN: 978-93-85434-88-4.

Publisher : The Department of English, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)

Year : 2009

CALL Software: Evaluation

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian, Jeyalakshmi, "CALL Software: Evaluation," Multimedia Enhanced Language Teaching (MELT ’09), Ed. Dr. L. Ramamoorthy & Dr. J. R. Nirmala. Volume 9:11, November 2009. ISSN 1930-2940. P. 573-577.

Publisher : R. M. K. College of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with Education Technology Unit, Central Institute of Indian Languages

Qualifications

Course

Year of Passing

Institution

Ph. D.

July, 2015

University Department, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

M. Phil.

Sep., 2000

University Department, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

M.A.

April, 1999

University Department, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

B.A.

April, 1997

Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courttallam. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
Experience

Period

Role & Name of the Institution

02/05/2022 – till date

Assistant Professor (Sl. G.) Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus

25 Oct. 2011- 01 August, 2021

Language Instructor, English Language Institute, Jazan University, Jazan, KSA

15 Dec. 2010-30 Sep. 2011

Lecturer, Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Avadi, Chennai

23 April, 2008 -31 July, 2010

Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences, Mainefhi, Eritrea, North East Africa

02 January, 2007 –

23 February, 08

Lecturer, SRM Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, Chennai- 89

08 Sep., 2005 – 31 Dec., 2006

Lecturer, Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Sriperumpudur, Kanchipuram Dt.

5 July, 2001 – 11 July, 2005

Lecturer, Sri Kaliswari College, Anaikuttam (p.o.), Sivakasi

19 June, 2000 – 13 June, 2001

Lecturer, S.S. D.M. College of Arts and Science, Kovilpatti
Doctoral Supervision
  • Supervising four Ph.D. scholars working on interdisciplinary intersections of cultural studies, feminist theory, posthumanism, and fictosexuality
  • Teaching courses on Research Methodology for English Literature, Psychoanalytic Theory, and Gender Identity, and The Heterotopia of Food
Awards

Recognized by SWAYAM-NPTEL with Star Awards for exemplary performance and consistent academic excellence across multiple certification courses.

NPTELDS25200001473

NPTEL Domain Scholars

Jan-Apr 2025

NPTELSS1240101742

NPTEL Motivated Learners

Jan-Apr 2024

NPTELSS1250108544

NPTEL Discipline Stars

Jan-Apr 2025

NPTELSS22306102592

NPTEL Discipline Stars

Jul-Dec 2023
Presentation
  • Presented a paper on “I am not a Feminist: The Agony of Being a Woman Writer – With Special Reference to Indian Women Writers” held at the National Conference on Role of Women for India Ahead held at S. R. M. University, Kattankulathur, on 2nd and 3rd April 2007.
  • Presented a paper on “Enhancement of Language Teaching Using Apt Language Software and Internet Resources” at the International Conference on ‘Learning to Teach: a Life-long Journey’ held at Sathyabama University, Chennai, on 8th, 9th &10th February 2008.
  • Presented a paper on “CALL Software: Evaluation” at the National Conference on ‘Multimedia Enhanced Language Teaching (MELT ’09)’ held at R. M. K. College of Engineering and Technology, Puduvoyal, in collaboration with Education Technology Unit, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore on 7th& 8th Aug. 2009.
  • Presented a paper on “The Arbitrariness of Language in Italo Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies” at the National Virtual Conference on ‘Contemporary Trends in ELT and Literature’ conducted by the Department of English, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), Chennai on 23rd June 2021
Specialisation
  • Postmodernism (metafiction)
  • Application of Technology in ELT
  • Teaching Language Skills to Enhance Communication Skills

Recognised Doctoral Supervisor

Guiding three research scholars since Sep. 2022

Teaching Interests
  • Technical Communication
  • English Language Skills
  • Business English Communication
  • English for Special Purposes
  • Literary Theory & Criticism
  • Research Methodology
Membership

Membership of Professional Body

  • Life member of ELTAI (English Language Teachers Association of India)
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