Special Issue on Reimagining Visual Arts, Media, and Cultural Pedagogy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence      

Dr. Kumkum Bharadwaj ¹, Dr. C. Govindaraj ²  , Dr. R. Devarajulu Reddy ³ , Dr. A. Wati Walling ⁴, Dr. A. Noble Jebakumar ⁵  

¹ Professor (HOD) in Fine Arts, Maharani Laxmibai Girls P.G. College, Indore, India

² Professor and Head, Department of English, Periyar University Centre for Pg and Research Studies, India

³ Professor of English, Department of Humanities and Basic Science, Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering and Technology, RVS Nagar, KN Road, Puttur, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India

⁴Associate Professor in Sociology and Dean (Academic), NIT, Dimapur, Nagaland, India

⁵ Assistant Professor and Head Department of English Government Arts and Science College, Manapparai, India

DOI 10.29121/shodhkosh.v6.i1s.2025.6698

Dr. Kumkum Bharadwaj is a renowned academic and artist, serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Drawing and Painting at Maharani Lakshmi Bai Government Girls College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. With decades of teaching and research experience, she has established herself as a leading authority in visual and performing arts. Her scholarship emphasizes the fundamentals of artistic expression, particularly the role of line and shape as the foundation of communication in art.

Dr. Bharadwaj’s research, including her article Fundamentals of Art with Special Reference to Line and Shape published in ShodhKosh, reflects her commitment to bridging traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary perspectives. She has also authored books such as Handicraft and Handloom, which highlight her interdisciplinary approach and dedication to preserving India’s cultural heritage. Through her teaching, publications, and leadership, she continues to inspire students and practitioners to engage deeply with the essence of visual expression.

Dr. C. Govindaraj serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English at Periyar University, Salem. He holds degrees spanning B.A., M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. in English, earned from leading institutions across Tamil Nadu. Beginning his career in 2005 as a lecturer at Sri Vidya Mandir College, Uthangarai, he advanced through roles of Assistant Professor and Head before joining Periyar University PG Extension Centre, Dharmapuri, where he later became Head in-charge. 

His academic interests include American Literature, African American Literature, and Subaltern Studies. Over the years, he has guided numerous M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars, producing more than 30 dissertations and theses. Dr. Govindaraj has published widely on themes such as gender inequality, immigrant identity, cultural translation, and literary politics. Recognized for his contributions, he has received awards from GMRAF, Cape Comorin Trust, and the Indian Red Cross Society, reflecting his dedication to teaching, research, and service. 

Dr. R. Devarajulu Reddy is Professor of English in the Department of Humanities and Basic Science at Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering & Technology, Puttur, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. With a career dedicated to English Language Teaching (ELT) and literature, he has contributed significantly to both pedagogy and research. His Google Scholar profile highlights diverse publications addressing challenges in teaching English communication skills to engineering students, pragmatic approaches to language learning, and the integration of soft skills into higher education. He has also explored literary analysis, cultural studies, and technical communication, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.

Dr. Reddy’s research spans topics such as ESL difficulties in rural contexts, communicative approaches in language teaching, and the role of printed materials in reflection and teacher education. His work has been cited in national and international journals, underscoring his impact on English studies and engineering education.

Dr. A. Wati Walling is Associate Professor in Sociology and Dean (Academic) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland, Dimapur. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Bombay in 2011 and an M.Phil from the University of Hyderabad in 2006, building a strong foundation in sociological research. Since joining NIT Nagaland in 2013, he has advanced from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and academic leadership.

His expertise spans cultural studies, religion and culture, political ecology, tribal studies, corruption, and conflict studies. Dr. Walling has guided doctoral theses on social inequalities, schooling, women’s resistance in electoral politics, and civic spaces in Nagaland, reflecting his deep engagement with issues of identity, power, and social change. He has also led ICSSR‑funded projects on traditional healing practices and customary beliefs in Nagaland, underscoring his commitment to community‑based research.

Dr. A. Noble Jebakumar, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., is Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English at Government Arts and Science College, Manapparai, India. With over 21 years of teaching experience, he is recognized as a dedicated educator, speaker, and language skill trainer. He began his career at Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli, where he also served as NSS Programme Officer and CSR coordinator, before being deputed to Manapparai.

His academic and research interests span Indian English Literature, English Language Teaching (ELT), Philosophical and Historical Literature, Literary Criticism, and Communication Skills. Dr. Jebakumar has contributed to curriculum design, syllabus development, and technology‑enhanced instruction, while mentoring students and research scholars in scientific approaches to language and literature. He has published several articles, presented papers at national and international conferences, and served as a resource person. Passionate about soft skills training, he continues to inspire learners through innovative teaching and literary engagement.