Philosophy Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Soumya R.V

[email protected]
+91 7994489491

Designation

  • Assistant Professor& H.O.D.

Department

  • PHILOSOPHY

Contact Numbers

  • 7994489491

Email

Date of Entry into Service

  • 22.01.2016

Date of Retirement

  • 31.05.2046

Edu. Qualifications

  • M.A.
  • MPhil.
  • Ph.D.

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Analytical Philosophy

Courses/subject Taught

  • Western Philosophy,
  • Logic

Field of Research

  • Philosophy of Science

Experience

  • 7 year 2 months in UG

Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any

  • Chairperson, Board of Studies, Philosophy(PASS)
  • Ex. Officio Member, Board of Studies, Philosophy(PG)
  • Member, Faculty of Arts

Papers Published

  • Soumya R.V., (2015) Philosophical Perspectives on Environment, Academic Spectrum, ISSN 2456-3056, 45-49.
  • Soumya R.V., (2015). Re-examining Falsification. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research Vol.4 Issue 4(5): 197-205
  • Soumya R.V. (2013) Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn on the Methodology of Science. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Vol.2 Issue 7(2): 279-285

Papers Presented

  • Role of Ethics in Education with special reference to Higher Education in India, in Three Day National Seminar on Ethics: Beyond Borders of Normativity organized by Department of Philosophy, University College, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate education on 13.11.2019.

Books Published

  • Methodology of Science – A Reexamination, ISRA Publication, New Delhi. Published by iSBN-978-1-365-55588-6

Orientation Courses Attended

Orientation Programme organized by IQAC, University of Kerala for Chairperson and BoS Members, 18.09.2022.

Attended orientation programme from 03.01.2020 – 23.01.2020 at UGC-HRDC Kerala

Refresher Courses Attended

  • Attended refresher course in Human Rights from 11. 09.2020- 24.09.2020

Seminars/Workshops Organised

  • Lecture Programme – World Philosophy Day Celebration in association with SNGOU, Kolam on 31.01.2023
  • Coordinated UG Syllabus Revision Workshop, August 2021
  • Coordinated UG Syllabus revision Workshop (OBE) in Kerala University, August 2022
  • Lecture Programme – World Philosophy Day Celebration in association with SNGOU, KOllam on 31.01.2023
  • Yoga for Well-being in association with 3(K) Naval NCC Unit, Kollam on 19.06.2021
  • ICPR Sponsored Periodical Lecture Programme on 26.02.2021
  • Webinar on Mental Health and Coping with stress on 25.08.2020
  • Webinar on Life, Reality and Hurdles on 29.07.2020
  • Agora Seminar Series on Critical Thinking on 13.02.2020
  • Life Skill Training in association with 3(K) Naval NCC Unit, Kollam on 13.02.2020
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on A Critical Inquiry into the Vedantic Insights of Contemporary Indian Thinkers on 01.03.2019
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on Counter Currents in Indian Philosophy on 06.03.2019.
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on Buddhist Morality
  • Lecture on An Understanding of Indian Legal Systems on 25.03.2019.
  • UGC Sponsored one day training on “Life Skills for Adolescents” in association with G.H.S.S. S.L. Puram. on 05.12.2016.
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on Revisiting the Practical Aspects of Indian Philosophy on 27.02.2018.
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on Practical Implication of Heterodox Systems in India.
  • ICPR Sponsored Lecture on Doing Philosophy: Traditions in India on 02.03.2018.

Seminars/Conferences Attended

  • Attended Three Day National Seminar sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education on Ethics: Beyond Borders of Normativity on 13.11.2019 organized by Department of Philosophy, University College, Trivandrum.
  • Participated One Day Cluster Workshop held on 27.11.2018 for mentors of Scholar Support Programme sponsored by New Initiatives in Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala.
  • UG Syllabus Revision Workshop (OBE) Kerala University
  • PG Syllabus Revision Workshop, Kerala University
  • SCERT Workshop,07.11.2022

Workshops Attended

  • Participated One Day Cluster Workshop held on 27.11.2018 for mentors of Scholar Support Programme sponsored by New Initiatives in Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala.

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  • Tutor
  • CBCS Faculty advisor
  • SSP internal mentor

Duties Performed at College

  • Member, Women Study Unit
  • Member, NSQF
  • Member, Discipline Committee
  • Member, CLMC,
  • Member, Counselling Centre
  • Member, CBCS Faculty advisors
  • Member, Performing Arts Club (Music & Cultural)
  • Member, SSP
  • Coordinator of Divyangan Club
  • Served as Arts advisor during 2019-20
  • Member, Anti Ragging Squad
  • Member, Anti Human Trafficking Club

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