Harsha M. Pillai is an Assistant Professor of Malayalam in the School of Linguistics and Literary studies. She brings with her eleven years of teaching experience in Malayalam. She has a master’s degree in Malayalam and Education. She is presently pursuing PhD in Folk Classic Arts forms from MG University, Kottayam.
Educational Qualifications
• Ph.D. – Mahatma Gandhi University (2020- pursuing)
• M.Ed. – Mahatma Gandhi University (2008)
• UGC-NET (Malayalam) – University Grants Commission
• SET (Malayalam) – Kerala Government
• B.Ed. – Mahatma Gandhi University (2006)
• MA – Mahatma Gandhi University (2005)
• BA – Mahatma Gandhi University (2003)
• Pre-Degree – Mahatma Gandhi University (2000) (Second Rank in MGU)
Professional Experience (Research/Teaching/Industry)
• Lecturer at Chinmaya College of Arts Commerce and Science, Tripunithura (May 2015 – February 2022)
• FIP Substitute Lecturer at ST. THOMAS COLLEGE KOZHENCHERRY (June 2010 – June 2011)
• FIP Substitute Lecturer, Thunjan Memorial Govt. College, Tirur (January 2010 – June 2010)
• Guest Lecturer, BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam (September 2006 – October 2007)
• NSS PO, Chinmaya College of Arts Commerce and Science (September 2017 – February 2022)
MEMBERSHIP/POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• Digital Literacy Group, MGU Library (2023)
BOOK CHAPTERS (1)
• Pillai, H. M. (2023). Lalithakala vicharavum vishakalanavum. In H. Nethalloor (Ed.), Varnadhooliyile Daivikathayum Mathruthwavum – Lalithakala vicharavum vishakalanavum (pp. 73)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (2)
• Bhadrakali Kalangal at Chithrakalayum Chuvarchithrakalayum conducted by Ettumanoorappan College (2022)
• Thandrika Paschathalam Kalamezhuthum Pattil at Folk Kalakalile Thandrikatha conducted by Kerala Lalithakala Academy (2022)
NATIONAL CONFERENCES (5)
• Varnadhooliyile Mathrusankalpam at the Malayalam Seminar conducted by Kerala Lalithakala Academy (2022)
• Bhadrakali Kalamezhuthum Pattum at Folk Kalakalile Thantrikatha conducted by Kerala Folk Lore Academy (2022)
• Pourasthya Soundaryasasthra Swadheenam Chomskiyude Krithikalil at the Emerging Trends in Semantics conducted by NSS Hindu College (2022)
• Vasthusasthrathile Varna Paristhithi Darshanam at Sthapathyam conducted by Vasthusasthrapadanakendram Aranmula (2022)
• Paristhidi Vijnanam Malayalam Kavithayil at Paristhidhika Vijnanam: Vicharam Vayana conducted by CMS College, Kottayam (2022)
KEYNOTE/ GUEST/ ACADEMIC LECTURES/SESSIONS (4)
• Academic Lecture on Reflection on Bapur Sulthan’s The Wall at Chinmaya College, Tripunithura (April 2022)
• Guest Lecture on Malayala Bhashayude Mahatwam conducted by TD High School, Kochi (November 2022)
• Session on CVV Courses at Peroor Karayogam (August 2022)
• Session on Nadan Seelukal conducted by Chinmaya International Foundation (April 2022)
• Member of MG University Syllabus Committee at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (June 2021)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• Bhadrakali Kshethrangalile Kalamezhuthum Pattum funded by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2005)
• Effectiveness of Direct Experience in Teaching Folklore in Degree Level funded by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2008)
FDP/Workshops/Certificate Courses
• ETC Course for NSS PO at Rajagiri College (February 2018)
• CVP Workshop for College Teachers at CMECT (August 2021)
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS (ARTS/SPORTS/LITERARY/Other – if any)
• NSS PO at Chinmaya College (2018)
• Ramayana Masacharana Prasnothari at Chinmaya College, Tripunithura (2018)
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS
• SWA Co-ordinator at CVV (March 2022)
• Question Paper Setter for University Exam at CVV (June 2022, December 2022, June 2023)
• Syllabus Prepared for Value Added Course/Minor Course – AECC at CVV (December 2022)