H.O.D Malayalam
Dr. R. Harichandran
Experienced educator with over 39 years of teaching, leadership, and program management across multiple colleges. Skilled in organizing events, mentoring, and coaching, with a strong background in Malayalam literature, Carnatic music, and ancient literature.
Experiences
- 39 years of teaching experience: Bishop Moore College (1986- 2016), Mar Ivanios College (2016-present).
- 12 years as Programme Officer, NSS: Bishop Moore College (2000- 2010), Mar Ivanios College (2017-2019).
- 11 years as Chief Superintendent of University Examinations: 3 years at Bishop Moore College, 8 years at Mar Ivanios College.
- 7 years as General Coordinator of Social/Extension Activities: Bishop Moore College (2011-2015), Mar Ivanios College (2016-2018).
- 9 years as Convener, CBCSS: Bishop Moore College (2010-2011), Mar Ivanios College (2016-2024).
- Member, Malpractice Prevention Squad, University of Kerala (4 Terms)
- Chairman, Board of Question Paper Setters (Malayalam), University of Calicut (2010-2011).
- Chairman, Board of Examiners (Malayalam), University of Kerala (2015-2016).
- Convener, Literary Club (3 academic years).
- 8 years as Mentor/Tutor for Civil Service coaching (Malayalam optional) at Gallant IAS Academy, TVM.
- Convener, Celebration Committee at Bishop Moore College (26 years), managing major events and logistics.
- Resource Person for educational talks on Malayalam literature, in various colleges.
- Theoretical knowledge in Carnatic music and in-depth expertise in ancient literature.
- Delivered orientations on the National Service Scheme, its vision, and mission as a resource person.
- Served as an invited public speaker on various literature and socio-cultural topics.
Research Interests
Research area includes Malayala Vrutham (Meters in Malayalam Poetry), Malayala Vyakaranam, Ancient Literature in Malayalam, and Attakakkatha Sahithyam, especially Nalacharitham.
Publications in Seminar | Workshop Proceedings
- Presented a paper on "Meter and Rhythm" at the National Seminar, ORI & MSS Library, University of Kerala (2013).
- Attended the National Seminar on Folklore, Dept. of Malayalam, University of Kerala (2013).
- Participated in a workshop on "The Impact of Tholkappiyam in Malayalam Grammar," University of Kerala (2012).
- Presented a paper at the National Seminar, ORI & MSS Library, University of Kerala (2014).
- Published the article "Aru Nayangalum Malayaliyude Uthaseenathayum" in Malayalam Research Journal (2002).
- Published "Vruthapadanathinte Prasakthi Ramacharithathil" in Pracheena Kairali, ORI MSS Library, University of Kerala (2013).
- Published "Meters in Pattu Prasthanam" in Malayalam Research Journal (2014).
- Presented a paper on Malayalam Grammar at the UGC National Seminar, Bishop Moore College (2015).
- Presented "Malayalaya Vyakaranam Prashnavum Sadhyathakalum" at the UGC National Seminar, CMS College Kottayam (2016).
- Contributed two articles, "Pattu Prasthanam" and "Malayala Vrutha Padanam," to Malayala Sahithya Charitram, Kerala Sahitya Academy (2016)
- Presented "Mararude Vruthavicharangal" at the P.K. Parameswaran Nair Memorial Trust Seminar (2016).
- Presented "Ramacharitha Vruthangal" at the National Seminar, University of Kerala (2017).
- Presented "O N V Kavithayile Vruthangal" at the National Seminar, University of Kerala, ONV Chair (2017).
- Contributed two articles to "Vruthamanangal," edited by Adarsh C, Rasayatra Publications (2022).
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