Antony Ignatius K

To contribute to the academic excellence as a dedicated educator, leveraging my interdisciplinary background in English Literature and Cognitive Science, along with over three years of teaching experience, to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for learning among students. I have worked as a rigorous academician with an MSc in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience and an MA in English Literature, complemented by a proven track record of teaching underprivileged children through the Akshar Student Initiative for three years. Skilled in pedagogy, communication, and student engagement, with a history of leadership as President of the EFLU Students Union and Head of the EFLU Debate Club. Published author and presenter at international conferences, with a deep commitment to education and student development. Worked as a Cognitive Linguist offering three years of experience making computational tools. Linguistics professional with strong background in language analysis and research. Proven ability to drive impactful projects through effective communication and cultural understanding. Known for fostering teamwork and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.

• Wetlands In Literary Narratives, International Conference on Precarious Wetlands in Anthropocene: Representations in Literature, Cinema and Media, 12/12/24–12/13/24, Hyderabad, India
• Tracing the Relation between Knowledge and Art in Indian Literary Theory and Aesthetics, Online International Conference on Vedic Knowledge: The Highest Contribution of Āryāvarta to the World, 05/09/20–05/11/20, Online
• A Linguistic Analysis of Trauma-Related Language Activation and Production in Response to Material Uncertainty, Two-Day Hybrid International Conference on Rhetoric of Resilience: Impact of Trauma on Language, Memory, and Cultural Narratives, 03/08/24–03/09/24, Chennai, India
• Interdisciplinary Insights From The Financial Transition Of 2023 To 2024: A Cognitive Linguistics Study, PAN NIT Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conclave (HSSRC) 2024, 05/28/24–05/30/24, Warangal, India

• Volunteer and Treasurer, Akshar Student Initiative for Underprivileged Children, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, 08/01/18–05/31/20, Taught children for 3 years, focusing on English language skills, critical thinking, and creative writing. Managed program finances and resources. Coordinated between students and faculty to ensure program success.
• Dissertation, Tracing the Belief that Literature is a Knowledge System, 05/31/20, Exploring how literature can be used as a tool for teaching and knowledge dissemination.
• President, EFLU Students Union, 08/01/19–05/31/20, Led cultural, administrative, and executive activities, organizing educational events and workshops for students.
• Head, EFLU Debate Club, 08/01/16–05/31/20, Conducted debate competitions, fostering critical thinking and public speaking skills among students.
• Co-founder, EFLU Movie Club, Initiated a platform for students to engage with literature and culture through film discussions, enhancing their analytical skills.

• Editor, EOM Online Student Magazine, 2017–2018
• Event Planner and Committee Member, Dastaan, 2018
• Event Planner and Committee Member, Dastaan, 2019
• Coordinator, Prime Minister's Manthan Chapter Sankalp Se Siddi Program, The English and Foreign Languages University
• Member, EFLU Grievance Redressal Cell, 2018
• Member, EFLU Grievance Redressal Cell, 2019

• Ignatius K., A., THE POETICS OF EXILE IN D H LAWRENCE'S DEPICTION OF PERSONAL IDENTITY THROUGH NARRATION, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 04/01/18, 6, 2, 658–666, http://www.ijert.org/papers/IJCRT1134546.pdf
• Ignatius K., A., Problematising the Identity of Food: The Debate Between Form and Function Due Cultural Appropriation and Disappropriation, Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 03/01/19, 3, 1, Addendum 5, http://www.journalofhospitalpharmacy.in
• Ignatius, K., A., The Hard Problem of Consciousness and Sufficient Conditions for Literariness, The EFL Journal, 2022, 13, 2
• Ignatius, K., A., The Neuroscience of Bitcoin, Urban India: A Journal of the Institute of Urban Affairs, 2023, 43, 2
• Ignatius, K., A., Exploring the Salience and Co-Activation of Interest in Negative Narratives, Journal of the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, 2024, 26, 13
• Ignatius, K., A., The Poverty from Stimulus in Financial Decision Making, Economics and Business Quarterly Reviews, 2024, 7, 1, 1–14
• Ignatius, K., A., The Absolute Quiz Book in English Literature, DC Books, 2021

• Two-Day International Webinar on Diaspora Gender & Marginality, Department of English Literature, School of Literary Studies, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India, 2020
• Online Webinar Session on 'Being Around Poetry', 'ensemble - discussion and beyond' Committee & Powered by the Students' Union - EFLU, 2020
• Online Webinar Session on 'How the Indian Publishing Industry Works and How to get Published', 'ensemble - discussion and beyond' Committee & Powered by the Students' Union - EFLU, 2020
• Online Webinar Session on 'Anatomy of Pride: Ways of Being Ourselves', 'ensemble - discussion and beyond' Committee & Powered by the Students' Union - EFLU, 2020
• Webinar on 'Q & A on Performance Studies and Environmental Theatre', 2021
• Two-Week Online Faculty Development Programme on Natural Language Processing, 2022
• 40-Hour Online Program on Medical Image Processing, 2022
• Online International Workshop on Introduction of R Programming - Data Analysis & Visualization, 2024
• Online International Workshop on Research Methodology and Thesis Writing Strategies, 2024