Aathman A V
Faculty Profile

Aathman A V

Asst. Professor

Malayalam

Department
Malayalam
Designation
Asst. Professor
Profile ID
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Short Bio

​Aathman A. V. is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Malayalam at K.S.M.D.B. College, Sasthamcotta, with extensive experience in higher education. He holds an M.Phil. in Malayalam language and literature, graduating with the first rank. His academic expertise encompasses translation studies, contemporary cultural studies, media studies, and film studies. Throughout his career, he has engaged in significant research, including a UGC-funded minor research project on technology and literature, and has contributed extensively to academic and popular journals. Recognized for his dedication, he was honored with the Best Programme Officer Award by the University of Kerala for his work with the National Service Scheme.

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Educational Qualifications

♦ M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., NET

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Experience

14 years of experience

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Honors / Awards
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* Best Programme Officer 2020 – ’21, National Service Scheme University of Kerala.
* Best Paper Award in the discipline of Languages under the category of Faculty at BODHI 2026 Multidisciplinary Seminar, KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta.

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Refresher Courses Attended
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* Refresher course in Malayalam language and modern literature – 21 days (9/9/’15 to 29/9/’15) – UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
* FDP on Towards a Digital Era of Teaching and Learning – 7 days Online mode (12/8/’20 to 18/8/’20) UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
* FDP on Multimedia Tools for Teaching and Learning – 7 days Online mode (22/7/’21 to 28/7/21) – Teaching and learning center, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi
* Refresher course in Malayalam language and literature – 14 days (5/1/’22 to 18/1/’22) - UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
* Refresher course in Comparative Literature for all Literature Subjects (17 – 30 2025 Online Mode) Organized by UGC-Malavya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

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Orientation Courses Attended
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* Orientation Programme – 28 days (16/1/’19 to 12/2/’19) - UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

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Extension Activities

National Service Scheme Programme Officer, KSMDB College – 16/12/’16 to 26/5/’21

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Areas of Interest

Translation studies, Short stories and Film studies

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Research Projects Undertaken

MRP Funded by UGC (Rs. – 89,500/-) Order No: 2320-MRP/15-16/KLKE012/UGC-SWRO Dated – 25/4/’16
Title – Technology and Literature: A study based on Malayalam blogs.

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Papers Presented
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* Translation and culture: a study based on little magazines in Malayalam in two day seminar on Translation and Cultural Transformations held at SSUS, Regional Centre, Koilandy on 22-23 February 2007.
* Advertising: A Historical/ Cultural Analysis in sixty-seventh session of the Indian History Congress, 10-12 March 2007.
* Representing the Feminine : A critical evaluation of S. Sithara’s stories in National seminar in Current trends in Dravidian short stories : themes and techniques held at Dravidian University, Kuppam (A.P.) on 17-19 April 2008.
* Latin American Novel Translations in Two Day UGC National seminar held at St. Xavier’s College, Aluva on March 2011.
* Contemporary Novel Translations in Malayalam in Two Day National seminar held at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on March 2011.
* Navamaadhyamangalum Kavithayum in three day national seminar held at Union Christian College, Aluva on 06-08 February 2013.
* Blog Travelogues : Language and Culture in Two day National Seminar held at St. Jhons College, Anchal on 30 September 2015
* Translation and Culture in National Seminar on Translation Studies: History, Aesthetics, Politics held at Fathima Mata National College, Kollam on 5,6 March 2019
* Vaayanayude Varthamanam in the Webinar organized by Dept. of Malayalam St. Michael’s College, Cherthala on 3rd July 2021.
* Baalaamaniyammayude Kavithayile Adhunikathavivakshakal in BODHI Multi disciplinary National Seminar held at K.S.M.D.B. College, Sasthamcotta on 7 – 11 March 2022
* Lalithambika Antharjanam in the Kollam Mahotsavam organized by N.S. Padana Gaveshana Kendram at SN College, Kollam on 30th Sept. 2023.
* Sankethikavidyayum Sahithyavum: Malayalam Blog Kavithakalude Visakalanam in the National Symposium on Language Computing organized by Dept. of Malayalam and Dept. of Computer Science, Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum in association with ICFOSS during 23rd – 25th Jan. 2024.
* Navothanasahithyavum Vivarthanavum in the National Seminar organized by Dept. of Malayalam, Assumption College, Changanassery in Collaboration with Kerala Bhasha Institute, Thiruvananthapuram on 3rd Jan. 2025.
* Idasseriyude Kavithakalile Paristhithika Chinthakal in BODHI Multi disciplinary National Seminar held at K.S.M.D.B. College, Sasthamcotta on 28 – 31 Jan. 2025.
* Koozhankal – Prakruthiyudeyum Manushyajeevithathinteyum Susthiratha Kazhchappadukal in BODHI Multi disciplinary National Seminar held at K.S.M.D.B. College, Sasthamcotta on 17 – 18 March 2026

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Papers Published
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* An article published in Sahithyalokam, Kerala Sahithya Academy literary bi-monthly (May - June 2005).
* An article published in Vijnanakairali, published by Kerala Bhasha Institute (June 2008).
* An article published in Grandhalokam, published by Kerala state library counsil (May2010)
* An article published in Vijnanakairali, published by Kerala Bhasha Institute (Sept. 2010).
* An article published in Vijnanakairali, published by Kerala Bhasha Institute (Sept. 2010).
* The Cultural Turn of Translation Studies- published in Kiranaavali, (ISSN 0975-4067 July-Dec. 2010).
* An article on Blog travalouges in Malayalam, Book published by SPCS (2014), and edited by Jos K. Manuel. (ISBN: 978-93-84075-19-4)
* An article on Translatin Studies published in Tapasam Research Journal, (ISSN 2249-9873, April 2014).
* An article published on Paristhiti, Dalithezhuth, Pennezhuth (Text book) by University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram 2019.
* An abstract titled Idasserikkavithayile dwanthangal Paristhithiye ezhuthumbol in Climate Crisis and Consciousness, ISBN: 978-81-964440-6-8
* An article on Kannante Vaayile Kazhchakal Unarthunna Chinthakal, Book published by Atma Books, Kozhikode (2014), and edited by Dr. T.Madhu (ISBN: 978-81-19443-77-2)
* An article titled Vivarthanavum Navothanavum published in Grandhalokam, published by Kerala state library counsil (May2010)

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Courses Taught

Cinemayum Bhaashayum (S1)
Navasaankethikathayum Bhaashayum (S1)
Navamaadhyamapadanam (S1)
Chalachithrapadanam (S2)
Chalachithragaanapadanam (S2)
Keralam - Bhaasha - Saahithyam - Kala (S3)
Yaathraanubhavasaahithyam (S3)
Maanavikamalayalam (S4)
Cinemayum Saahithyavum (S4)
Maadhyamaprayogapaadangal (S4)
Malayalam E-Content (S5)
Thaarathamyasaahithyapadanam (S5)

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Field of Research

Translation Studies