• Diploma in Translation Studies, Karnataka State Open University (2025) (77%)
• Master of Arts in English from University of Mysore (2023) (74.25%)
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, Economics and English from SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore (2021) (Graduation with Distinction 8.58 CGPA)
• Eligible for Assistant Professor by Qualifying the K-SET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor)
• Secured 84.90% in UGC NET exam, qualifying for PhD eligibility.

• Date of Birth: 19/11/2000
• Hobbies: Reading, Writing and Listening to music 
• Languages Known: Kannada, English, Hindi

• Working as an Assistant Professor at GSSSIETW, Mysuru, from 17th March 2025.
• Freelance Content writer at Outlier AI (Oct 2024)
• Content Writer (Intern) at HK Technical (Remote role) (June – August 2024)

• Participated in Five-Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ICT Tools and Binary Accreditation for Modern Higher Education Institutions from 23rd to 27th June 2025  organized by St Joseph’s First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore 
•  Participated in One Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Communication Skills and Soft Skills” organised by VTU Regional Office, Mysore on 03rd September, 2025 
• Participated in an Online National Workshop on “From Chalkboard to Reels: Transform Teaching with Creative Content” organised by Nucleus of Learning and Development on 20th September 2025
•  Participated in a Free National Online Workshop on ‘Advancing Essential Competencies for Peacebuilding: Skills, Practice, and Transformative Leadership’, on 21st September 2025, observing UNESCO’s theme International Day of Peace 2025, organised by the Department of English, School of Engineering and Technology, Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
• Participated in an Online National Workshop on “Mapping and Measuring CO-PO in Outcome-Based Education” organised on 05th October, 2025, by Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Chembur Research Cell, in association with IQAC, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development
• Participated in Virtual One-day International Workshop on “Research Writing and Publishing in the Arts and Humanities” organised on 05th October 2025 , hosted by All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST) 
• Participated in the International Online Faculty Development Programme on ‘Translation and Multilingualism’ organised by the PG and Research Department of English, V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, from 06th to 11th October 2025
• Participated in One Day Training Program on VTU Consortium e-resources held on 10th November 2025 at National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
• Participated in the National Conference on “Bharatiya Bhasha Pariwar: Deliberating the Linguistic Integrity of the Languages of Bharat – Retrospect and Prospect” organised by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur Univerity, Gorakhpur on 22nd  and 23rd January 2026 and presented a paper titled “Digital Bridges and Linguistic Integrity: Evaluating the Efficacy of AI-Driven Translation in Preserving the Cultural and Cognitive Nuances of Kannada” in (Virtual mode)
• Participated in Five-Day Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Digital Transformation in English Language Teaching: Integrating AI< Technology and Pedagogy in HEIs” from 23rd to 27th March 2026, organised by Dept of Science & Humanities and Dept of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi.
• Participated in an Online national one-week short-term course  on “Academic Writing, Publishing, and Ethical Use of AI in Qualitative Research” organised by IQAC & Dept of English, ARKA Jain University, Jharkhand, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 2nd April to 8th April 2026
• Participated in One-Day International Conference titled “Fusion 2026: The Power of Multidisciplinary Knowledge & Innovation” organized by St Joseph’s First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore on 10th April, 2026, and presented a paper titled “The Future of English Language Teaching (ELT) in the Digital World: Leveraging Human -AI collaboration for Professional Excellence”

• Paper titled “The Future of English Language Teaching (ELT) in the Digital World: Leveraging Human -AI collaboration for Professional Excellence”, published in the International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis IJVRA.ORG ISSN:2984-8903, an international open-access, peer-reviewed, refereed journal Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2026 (Paper ID – IJVRA260B016)
• Completed NPTEL Online certification course in Elements of Literature and Creative Communication (86%)
• Participant in journalism/literature workshops/seminars.
• Recipient of the academic excellence award in under graduation

• Fostering Critical and Creative Communication using modern pedagogical techniques, including those focused on ICT Tools and creative content development, to cultivate students’ critical thinking, effective communication, and appreciation for literature.
• Continuous learning in areas like translation and multilingualism, to contribute meaningful scholarship to the Department and the broader academic community.
• Integrating soft skills and essential competencies into the curriculum to prepare students not just academically, but also as well-rounded, socially responsible, and professionally adept individuals.
• Striving for the highest standards in teaching and academic administration, utilising professional development insights, and contributing to the college’s success in achieving accreditation and educational goals.

Department of English, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysore

Email: monika.k@gsss.edu.in
Phone:0821-4257304/05/06 (Extn 1126)