Assistant Professor
- English Language Teaching
- Indian English Literature
- Language & Linguistics
- Soft Skills
- Spoken English
[alert]Research Interest
- Theoretical Linguistics,
- Sociolinguistics,
- Second Language Acquisition,
- Panoptic Conjugation & Semantic Conjugation in Vocabulary Acquisition
[alert]Selected Publication
- John Sunil Manoah, Premraj, Kalpana, An Approach to Language Development Program for the Middle School Students and its Expected Outcome, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12(Special Issue I), 1066 - 1069
[alert]Journal Publications
- Premraj, Students’ Perceptions and Challenges in Improving Speaking Proficiency: Approaches and Techniques, IRWLE Online Literary Journal ISSN: 0974-097X Volume 17 No. II July, 2021
- Premraj, Vocabulary Building in Written Storage System and Recycling Methods – A Student – Centered Approach, IRWLE Online Literary Journal ISSN: 0974-097X Volume 13 No. I January, 2017.
[alert]Conference Publications
- Presented a paper titled “A Study on the Syllabus and theEvaluation Process of a Language Course and Analyse Whether They Help Learners in Getting Employed” in an International Conference on Teaching English for Employability (TEE 2013) on 21st and 22nd November, 2013 Annammal College of Education for Women, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Indi
- Presented a paper titled “Teachers’ Interaction within Self-Directed Language Learning and Counselling Scheme” in the 6th National Conference on Strategies, Methodologies & Innovations in Language Education, on 4th&5th April, 2011. SRM University, Kattankulathor, Tamil Nadu, India
- Presented a Paper Titled “Handeling Large Multilevel Classes through Motivation” in the National Seminar on Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching, on 15th Mar 2011. Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
[alert]Working Papers
- 1in Progress
[alert]Academic Experience
Assistant Professor of English (Senior Grade) - June 2019 – May 2021 Department of English & Other Foreign Languages SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Assistant Professor of English - July 2013 – May 2019 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
Assistant Professor of English - Dec. 2012 – June 2013 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences SKR Engineering College Nazarethpet, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Assistant Professor of English - July 2009 – Nov. 2012 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Vels University, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Guest Lecturer - Dec. 2008 – May 2009 Department of English Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
[alert]Professional Development Activities
- TEFL /TESOL Certification (120 Hours) - 2017
[alert]Asian College of Teachers
- Technical English for Engineers NPTEL Certification- 2019
- Body Language: Key to Professional Success NPTEL Certification- 2019
- Soft Skills NPTEL Certification- 2019
[alert]Conference Attended
- RSRI Conference on ‘Contemporaneity of Language and Literature in the Robotized Millennium’, 4th & 5th October, 2019 by the Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
- 5th National Conference on ‘Enhancement and Excellence in English for Employability and Empowerment’ 24th &25th March, 2011 organized by SRM University in association with University of Cambridge (ESOL Examinations) Kattankulathor, Tamil Nadu, India
- ELTAI 5th International & 41th Annual Conference, from 5th August to 7th August, 2010 organized by Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- International Conference on ‘Research Methods in Literature & Language’ on 15th March 2010 organized by V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
[alert]FDP Attended
- ‘FDP on Creative Strategies for Acquisition of English Language Skills’ 24th & 25th June 2019 organised by the Department of English, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
- ‘FDP on HS8561 Communication Skills and Employability’ Conducted by Anna University Chennai from 15th December to 22ndDecember, 2015
- ‘FDP on Present Trend in Hybrid Pedagogy in English Language Teaching’ conducted by Centre for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai from 12th Nov, 2014 to 14th Nov,2014
- ‘Bridge Course on Empowering Communication Skills in English’ conducted by Centre for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India on 29th and 30th July 2013
- ‘The Deep Dive Faculty Enablement Program on Soft Skills’ conducted by Infosys from 28th May to 1st June, 2012
[alert]Workshop Attended
- One day workshop on ‘Web-Based Learning to EnhanceEnglish Communication & Employability Skills’ 17th February, 2020 organised by the Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
- ‘Propell Workshop for the TOEFL iBT Test Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing’ 19th January, 2020 organised by ETS, the official developer of the TOEFL test.
- Business English’ led by Ms. Helen Campbell, English Language Fellow, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai at Anna University, Chennai on 14th &15 May, 2018‘
- ‘Teaching of English as a Second Language in Engineering Institutions’ conducted by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India on 27th and 28th October, 2017
- ‘National Workshop on Listening and Speaking’ conducted by Department of English, Vels University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 18th March, 2017
- ‘A one-day workshop on Academic Writing in Refereed Journals and Emerging Trends in Research in English Literature, ELT and ESP’ conducted by VIT University, Chennai Campus on 10th March,2016
- ‘International Workshop on Preparation of Technical Articles and Research Proposals’ conducted by University College of Engineering, Villupuram, Tamilnadu, India on 4th January 2016.
- Workshop on ‘Developing the Four Skills in Preparation for Cambridge English: Business Certificate (BEC)’ conducted by Cambridge English Language Assesment, Chennai, India on 26th and 27th August,2015
- ‘A Two-day ISTE WORKSHOP on Aakash for Education’ conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on 10th and 11th November, 2012
- ‘Workshop on Teaching English Language Skills using Forum’ conducted by Ms Michelle Stabler-Haverner and Dr Jayasudha Thiagarajan at US Consulate General, Chennai, India on 25th May, 2012
- ‘International Workshop on Research’ organized by School of Engineering, Vels University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India on 09th August, 2012
- ‘ISTE WORKSHOP on Introduction to Research Methodologies’ conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay from 25th June to 04th July, 2012. held under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD)
- Workshop on ‘Outcomes-Based Assessment : Prospects and Problems’ organized by US Consulate General of America and Department of English, JBAS College for Women. Chennai, Tamilnadu, India on 22nd June 2011
- ‘English Language Teaching Workshop’ organized by British Council, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India on 6th April, 2011
- ‘One-Day National level Faculty Development Programme on -Communication in Corporate Culture’ conducted by Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India on 11th February, 2011
- ‘Nuances of English Language Teaching’ organized by Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, Inda on 7th May, 2010
[alert]Invited Presentation
Delivered a lecture on “Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing Professionals” in a Faculty Development Programme organised by Saceetha College of Nursing, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai on 10th July 2023.
Delivered a lecture on “Speaking skills” in the short term course on ‘Communication Development’ organised by Saveetha Teaching Learning Centre, Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai during January 2022 to March 2022.
Delivered a lecture on “Effective Facilitation Methods for Virtual Classroom” in the seven days faculty development programme on ‘Innovate Approaches in Graph Theory and ESL’ organised by Department of Science & Humanities, JEPPIAAR Engineering College, Chennai on 25th August, 2020
[alert]Memberships
ELTAI (English Language Teachers Association of India)
Member ID – E22M01049