Robin Luke Varghese
Kollam
Summary
Experienced cricket umpire with over 150 officiated matches across multiple formats. O-Level Umpire for the Quilon District Cricket Association and active member of the QDCA Umpiring Committee. Currently translating the MCC Laws of Cricket into Malayalam. Blend of academic philosophy and sports ethics provides a well-rounded perspective in umpiring. Demonstrated strong leadership skills and commitment to personal growth and development.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Member, Umpiring Committee
Quilon District Cricket Association
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Kerala Cricket Association Affiliated
- Active participant in the district's officiating system
- Officiated in over 150 matches, including red-ball and white-ball formats, across various levels, including club, league, and district competitions
- Umpired prestigious District Division League semifinals and finals for three consecutive seasons
- Examiner and Invigilator for District Level Umpiring Examinations
- Editor, QDCA Tri-monthly E-Newsletter (English), enhancing communication within the local cricketing community
- Attended the QDCA Organized Cricket Umpire's Clinic three times, gaining valuable insights into the latest umpiring techniques and best practices
- Kerala Cricket Association Affiliated
Assistant Professor
Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam, Kerala,
06.2023 - Current
- Specializing in philosophy and sports studies
- Strong track record in research, teaching, and mentoring across various platforms
- Published works in academic journals
- Organized guest speaker events to expose students to diverse perspectives within the field of philosophy.
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
1. 2023 June- Assistant Professor, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam, Kerala, India.
2. 2025 March-Adjunct Faculty, Southern New Hampshire University
3. 2022 June-2023 March:
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Department of Philosophy, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
4. 2021 January- 2021 July:
Visiting Faculty, Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts and Mass Communication, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
5 2019 July-2021 March:
Guest Faculty, Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India.
6. 2016 July–2018 October:
Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Department of Arts, SHSS, Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Developed thought-provoking assignments that challenged students to apply philosophical theories to real-world scenarios, fostering deeper comprehension of course material.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, feedback sessions, and individual meetings.
- Conducted workshops for fellow faculty members to refine and enhance their teaching approaches and improve student outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Mind
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India09.2015
MPhil - Philosophy
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India06.2008
MA - Philosophy
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India06.2006
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Cricket Officiating & Match Management
- Research & Academic Writing
- Event Coordination & Public Speaking
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Level 1 & Level 2 Umpiring - Cricket South Africa
- ICC Umpire Foundation Course
- Level 1 Umpiring - ICC Academy, Dubai (Trained under Simon Taufel)
- Certificate in Junior Cricket Officiating - Cricket Australia
- O Level, QDCA
- Criiio Cricket Programme Facilitator Training
- CoLearn Certification
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Research Interests
Philosophy of Sport - Current thrust research area, exploring ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological questions in sports, with a focus on decision-making, fairness, and integrity in officiating.
Additional Credentials
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentor development skills, with a focus on developing new talent in cricket officiating.
- Valid Indian driving license (convertible to International License).
- No judicial cases or legal restrictions.
Key Achievements And Contributions
- Led efforts to translate the MCC Laws of Cricket into Malayalam, making cricket laws more accessible to Malayalam-speaking cricketers and officials.
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing the professionalism and efficiency of umpiring standards in Kollam District, Kerala, India through education, examination, and development.
- Successfully mentored and developed emerging umpires within the QDCA, increasing the overall standard of officiating across local leagues.
- Contributed to academic discussions on ethics in sports, influencing modern thought around fairness, decision-making, and integrity in competitive sports.
- Editor of the QDCA Tri-monthly E-Newsletter, improving communication, engagement, and the dissemination of important umpiring and cricketing information within the local cricket community.
- Member, Quilon District Cricket Association in capacity of Club Nominee
- Actively assisting in the functioning of the QDCA office, supporting administrative tasks, organizing events, and ensuring smooth operations within the association.
Umpiring Experience
Member, Umpiring Committee, Quilon District Cricket Association,
Active participant in the district's officiating system.
Officiated in over 150 matches, including red-ball and white-ball formats, across various levels, including club, league, and district competitions., Umpired prestigious District Division League semifinals and finals for three consecutive seasons.,
Examiner and Invigilator for District Level Umpiring Examinations., Editor, QDCA Tri-monthly E-Newsletter (English), enhancing communication within the local cricketing community.,
Attended the QDCA Organized Cricket Umpire's Clinic three times, gaining valuable insights into the latest umpiring techniques and best practices.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam, Kerala,
06.2023 - Current
Member, Umpiring Committee
Quilon District Cricket Association
01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Mind
University of Hyderabad
MPhil - Philosophy
University of Hyderabad
MA - Philosophy
University of Hyderabad
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