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Dr. Vinumol Devassy
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
MA, PHD
Email: vinumolpanjikkaran24@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Sociology
  • UGC NET
  • MA in Sociology with Second Rank
  • BA in Sociology with Third Rank

Domain Expertise

  • Social Movements
  • Research Methods
  • Sociology of Marginalized

Experience and Contact address

Date of Joining : 03/06/2025
Email: vinumolpanjikkaran24@gmail.com

Selected Scholastic Contributions

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. Published an article in the book ‘Festschrifts on Ageing’ published in Januray 2020.
  2. Book Chapter in Progress-Springer Publication- Community-Centric Flood Management Insights From a Citizen Led Case Study

Journal Articles

  1. Published in the Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Management ISSN 3048-6874 Volume 5, Issue 2, March- April 2025- “ Rebuilding-Nature-Human Connections; Lessons from Ralegan Siddhi and Hiware Bazar”
  2. Published in the Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (Peer- reviewed)- “Community-Driven River Resource Management: Perspectives from Meenachil River Basin” Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February-2025
  3. Proceedings of the International Conference- Environment, Pollution, Health and Sustainability- Building Climate Resilient Community Through Citizen Science Network: A Case of Meenachil River Basin in Kottayam District, Kerala-2023
  4. Proceedings of the International Conference- Environment, Pollution, Health and Sustainability- Building Climate Resilient Community Through Citizen Science Network: A Case of Meenachil River Basin in Kottayam District, Kerala-2023
  5. Published a paper on the topic “Socio–Economic Conditions of Kanikkars in Thiruvananthapuram” in a peer-reviewed
  6. Interdisciplinary Research Journal Research Lines ISSN 0975-8941 Volume VII No.2 December 2014.
  7. Published an article in the Popular Magazine ‘Adarsham’- on ‘Higher Education and Employment’ , “unnathavidhyaabhyaasavum thozhilillaaymayum” , March 2021

Scientific Presentations

International Level

  1. Presented a paper on ‘Issues and Challenges faced by Women Migrant Workers in Kerala’ at the International Conference in Forced Migrants, Displacement, Welfare Policies and the State by the Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, in December 2024.
  2. Presented a poster on “Building a Climate Resilient Community through Citizen Science Network” at the International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Health: Governance for a Sustainable Future organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, during November 22nd- 24th, 2023
  3. Presented and won the Best Paper presentation award for the paper on “Water Resource Management at the Grassroot : Key for a Sustainable Future” in the international seminar ‘Rivers for Future’ organized by the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum in association with Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action, Ozhukkanam Puzhakal and WWF- India Kerala State Office.
  4. Presented a paper on “ Gender Identity Crisis : A Sociological Analysis of Transgenders in Kerala” in the seminar ‘Gender at the intersection of Identity and Community: Viewing the Landscape of Culture in a Changing World’ –ICSSR Sponsored International Seminar in Collaboration with Aalborg University, Denmark and Centre for Cultural Psychology Aalborg University, Denmark- Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

National Level

  1. “Right to Water- A Call for Social Justice: Experience From
    Kerala”- 48th Annual Kerala Sociological Conference December 2021
    Presented a Paper titled ‘Rethinking Water Resource Management in Kerala : New Approaches’ in the National Seminar on Sustainable Rebuilding of Kerala in the Post-Flood Scenario’ on 27th January, 2020 organized by Loyola College of Social Sciences.
  2. Presented a Paper titled “Sustainable Urban Ecology and Water
    Resource Management” in the Three Day National Seminar on “Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive cities: Changing Urban Dynamics” Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kerala from 16th to 18th October 2019
    Presented a Paper titled “Sustainable model for Water Resource Management :A Case Study” in the Two Day National Seminar Organized by Department of Economics, University of Kerala from 6th to 7th February 2019.
  3. Presented a Paper titled “Community Based Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development” in the Three Day National Seminar on “Social Intervention and Sustainable Development Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kerala from 4th to 6th February 2019.
  4. Presented a paper on ‘The Educators Know-how to ensure help for the needy and Awareness of the Child Related Legislations among the educators with special reference to school teachers in Kottayam’. In the 15th Samanwaya- National Conference held on 19-20 February 2018 at BCM College , Kottayam.
  5. Presented a paper titled ‘Active Ageing : A Sociological Analysis’ at the two day National Seminar Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research New Delhi on Elder Abuse and Social Exclusion during January 24-25,2018 organized by Department of Sociology, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu.
  6. Presented a paper on “Cultural Contradictions Among Tribal Youth: A Case Study of Kanikkars in Thiruvananthapuram” in the National Seminar “Culture, Community & Identity : Mobilizations and Contestations”organized by Kerala Sociological Society from December 8-10,2017.
  7. Presented a paper on “Empowering Elderly Women: A case Study of Ammoommathiri” in the National seminar ‘Ageing, Care And
    Wellbeing: Towards Empowerment and Fulfilment’ organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kerala.
  8. Presented a paper on “An Analysis of Role Expectations” in the National Seminar ‘Crime Against women: A growing Menace To Society’ organized by BCM College, Kottayam in January 2015.
  9. Presented a paper titled “Kanikkars in Thiruvananthapuram: A Situational Analysis” in the National Seminar “Culture, Media & Society” organized by Kerala Sociological Society in December 2014
  10. Presented a paper titled “E-waste management: A Sociological Perspective” in the National Seminar organized by Kerala Sociological Society on “Science Technology and Society in the emerging Scenario” in December 2012.

State Level

  1. Participated and presented a paper on “Right to Religion” in the State level Seminar conducted by Human Rights Protection Council, Kerala

Talks & lectures

  1. Chaired a session in the National Conference on “Glimpses of Tribal Life: Knowledge and Intangible Expressions”
  2. Resource person at the Research Methodology Workshop organised by Loyola Research Collective on Framing Research Questions and Pilot study in a Research.
  3. Delivered a session on ‘Anti-Ragging Awareness’

Academic Programmes Organized

  • Organized a workshop on Systematic Review of Literature and Bibliometrics for post-graduate students

Responsibilities at college programmes

  • 1. Organized a workshop on Systematic Review of Literature and Bibliometrics for post-graduate students

Papers Taught

  1. Current Debates in Social Theory
  2. Urban Planning and Development
  3. Gender and Society
  4. Sociology of Indian Society
  5. Introduction to Sociological Imagination

Membership in Academic Bodies

  • Life member of Kerala Sociological Society