Achievements

What more than this I want…

Majestic words to hear from our Guru, is the true blessings for lifetime. This is an inspiration and gratitude. On this day 27th July, on this occasion of Guru Purnima I, Kaushal Desai wishes you a Happy Guru Purnima.

अक्षर ज्ञान ही नहीं, गुरु ने सिखाया जीवन ज्ञान, गुरुमंत्र को कर आतमसात, हो जाओ भवसागर से पार… शुभ गुरु पुर्णिमा!

Living in the era of techno-dimension and attached with learning gadgets, makes your learning and teaching more powerful. Plus your bombinate commitments to yourself, keeping your work documented, enhance your capability of out of the box thinking and many more things. But the main purpose with the present tool is up to date yourself.

Talking about this showcase, I would like to thank Dr. DilipBarad. I received certificate of achievement “Digital Portfolio Project 2015” with the letter. Indeed “Digital Skills” belaud to access blowing mind and frequent use. Not writing much about the present thing here as I have already kept documented in cloud of presented many research and got published plus made thesis include ELT & ICT subject. But yes, I remember the time of Department of English as ICT committee leader; I got a chance to keenly observe and learn the new things for your benefit and use it to help others.

Appointment as Reviewer for JTREL (Journal of Teaching and Research in English Literature)

I am delighted to share that I have been selected as a Reviewer for the Journal of Teaching and Research in English Literature (JTREL), a reputed academic journal under the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI).

Appointment as a Reviewer for the International Journal of Literature and Arts (IJLA)

I am pleased to share that I have been appointed as a Reviewer for the International Journal of Literature and Arts (IJLA), an esteemed journal published by Science Publishing Group. This appointment is a recognition of my academic contributions in the field of literature and humanities.

Board of Studies Member – Department of Applied Science and Humanities, ITM Vocational University

Appointed as a Member of the Board of Studies Committee for the Department of Applied Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering and Technology at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. The meeting was held on 28th April 2025, participated in reviewing the curriculum and study material for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. My contributions focused on aligning academic content with evolving industry demands and the latest technological advancements, thereby supporting student development and academic excellence.

Board of Studies Member – Department of Optometry, ITM Vocational University

Invited to serve as a Subject Expert for the Board of Studies Meeting of the Department of Optometry under the Faculty of Life, Health and Allied Sciences at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. The meeting was held on 28th April 2025, where contributed my expertise in reviewing and updating the syllabus and study materials of the Bachelor of Optometry program. The inputs focused on aligning the curriculum with industry requirements and integrating the latest technological advancements to foster academic excellence and professional readiness among students.

🏅 Certificate of Appreciation – Parul University (2023)

Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Parul University, in recognition of commendable academic and research performance as a teaching staff member during the academic year 2022–2023.

This honor was presented by the Academic Review Committee and endorsed by the Governing Body and Board of Management, highlighting dedication to academic excellence. Exceptional contributions have been acknowledged as a benchmark for future educational standards at the university.

🗓️ Date of Award: September 5, 2023
🏛️ Presented by: President, Parul University

Honored to receive this appreciation from the IQAC team, Parul University - NAAC A++ accredited. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute towards quality enhancement and academic excellence.

Judged the Writing Skills Event at Fun Fest Global 2023-24 – Parul University, Vadodara

I had the distinct honor of serving as a judge for the Writing Skills Event at Fun Fest Global 2023-24, hosted at Parul University, Vadodara. This prestigious global festival brought together creative minds from diverse backgrounds, fostering a dynamic platform for literary expression and artistic exploration.

I am honored to receive this Letter of Appreciation from Parul University for my role as Faculty Coordinator in organizing CDC FUNFEST 2022-2023. This recognition acknowledges my dedication and efforts in successfully managing the event, which was conducted from 14th December 2022 to 11th February 2023.

Participated in Dhoom'22, the annual cultural fest of Parul University, where I took part in the Antakshari event. Engaging in such vibrant cultural activities is always an enriching experience, blending creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

📜 Certificate Issued By: Parul University
🎭 Event: Antakshari – Dhoom'22

Ph.D Entrance Test Certificate

PhD Registration Certificate

M.A External Guidance Lectures at MKBU Department of English

Cambridge Placement Test

Published Research Paper entitled "E-learning" in UGC approved Journal LangLit "An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal" ISSN 2349-5189

Published Research Paper entitled "Poverty and Child Labour" in Quality Research Review and Extension, Vol-1, Issue-2, ISSN 2293-8897, Oct-2014

British Council, attended the following 1-hour webinar

Own-language use in the language classroom: why, when, and how?

Graham Hall

On 3 June 2020

National Seminar

On Existing Important Aspect in the World of Literature and other Disciplines

6th October 2019

Organized by Smt. D. H. Kabariya Arts Mahila College, Amreli

In Collaboration with IQAC – Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Presented a research paper entitled “Mobile assisted Language Learning: An incarnation of student’s language learning skill”

International Multidisciplinary Virtual Conference organised by K R Doshi Group of Colleges in collaboration with Department of Business Administration,

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. 24-25 April, 2021

National Webinar on “Gender Concepts & Definitions” organized by Department of English on March 3, 2021.

One Day National Webinar on Effects of Crisis on Language, Literature and Culture on 15 May 2020. His/Her paper titled - "Literature and Movies: Sources of Education" has been accepted for publication in Online, Peer-reviewed, Indexed, International Journal, Langlit with impact factor of 5.61.

International Webinar organized by Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh on “Post Covid -19 Challenges in Physical Education - The impact of Pandemic on Educators, Physical activity and Well-being” held on 10th July 2020.

National e-Conference on ‘Fundamentals of Research Methodology’ held on 27th June, 2020 by Department of English and IQAC of Uma Mahavidyalaya, Pandharpur, Maharashtra.

International Webinar “Getting Published: Academic and Creative Writing”, organized by The Department of English, St. Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts and Commerce, Vasai in association with Cambridge University Press, held on 10/06/2020.

International Webinar on ‘Gender and Race Burden in African-American Literature’ by Dr. Eugene Ngezem, Full Professor, Department of English, Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia, USA, held on Monday, the 1st June 2020, at 05.00 p.m. (IST) organized by Department of English.

International Webinar on English Language Teaching & Technology: Practical Strategies for Remote Teaching . The Plenary Speakers were Vance Stevens (Malaysia), Ania Lian (Australia) and Heike Philp (Belgium). The webinar was organised on 2 nd & 3 rd June 2020. S/he secured 93 % in the test based on Plenary Session.

Participated in the "Professional Faculty Development Programme" by the pioneering LangLit's Lecture Series - (Fourty-Eight Sessions) From 20th April 2020 to 14th May 2020.

Webinar on “Use of web tools in Teaching, Learning, Evaluation and Research” held on 18-May-2020 from 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM on Google Meet Platform.

Participated in International Conference on "Bridging the Gap Through English: Education, Equity, Empowerment & Employability" at H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat, India.

As a Resource Person, dealt with a topic "How To Make Effective PowerPoint Presentation"

Participated in Paper Reading Competition at Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

My paper entitled "Critical Appreciation of Arvind Adiga's The White Tiger

Participated in"Public Speaking Workshop"

Participated in One Day Workshop on "Primary Census Abstract, Census 2011"

Presented a Research Paper on "Perceptions of "e" things in EduTech World" in 3rd National Conference on "E-commerce & E-society - EMCOM-2017.

Presented a Research Paper on "21st Century is Advance Education System in Teaching & Learning with the Assist of ICT" in 2nd International Conference on Global Perspectives of Higher Education System.

Presented a Research Paper On "Art, Literature and Film as a Mode of Expression and Resistance" in International Conference on Voices of Oppressed and the Marginalized.

Presented a Research Paper on "Astral Projection of Out of Body Experience and Dream Yoga" in International Conference

Presented a Research Paper on "Measuring Effectiveness of E-commerce System" in 2nd National Conference on E-Markets in Emerging Economies - EMCOM-2016

Course on Computer Concept (CCC) Certificate

Presented a Research Paper on "Poverty and Child Labour" in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Issues and Challenges among Child Labour and School Attendance.

Presented a Research Paper on "E-learning" in International Conference on Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge Creation in Higher Education: Canada & India (Genesis 2013)