Dr. Renuka O

Dr Renuka O brings over two decades of academic and administrative distinction to her role as Assistant Professor in the Department of Malayalam at St Xavier’s College, Thumba, a journey that began in 1999 as a guest lecturer in Malayalam and Mass Communication and progressed to a permanent faculty position in 2012. She currently serves as Vice-Principal and a member of the College Council, underpinned by a formidable academic portfolio comprising an M.A., B.Ed., SET, NET and Ph.D. (2020), with specialisation in Linguistics and Malayala Vyakaranam. Her research contributions are substantial, encompassing a published book, nine journal articles and four book chapters, alongside papers presented at four international and eighteen national seminars.

Her career reflects an equally strong record of institutional leadership, having served as Head of the Department, PTA Secretary and NSS Coordinator, while playing a key role in shaping the FYUGP curriculum. She has further contributed significantly to the Admission, Examination and IQAC committees, and has led student-centric initiatives such as the Women’s Study Centre and the Walk with Scholar Programme. This sustained engagement across teaching, research, curriculum development and pedagogical training, reinforced by the completion of multiple orientation and refresher courses, marks her as a well-rounded and dedicated academic leader.

Research and Publications

Research Papers

• Bhashavyavahaarangal Thullalkrithikalil – Prachinakairali (ISSN No: 2393-9222).
• Keezhalathayude Viveechanaraashreeyam – Saahithyakedaram (ISSN No: 2584-1181).
• Athijeevanathhinte Penvazhikal – Saahithyakedaram (ISSN No: 2584-1181).
• Kurangukaliyaattam: Mythum Chritravum – Sahiyhasahyam (ISSN No: 3107-8249).
• Parinaamatharshnam Vyloppillikkavithakalil – Sahiyhasahyam (ISSN No: 3107-8249).
• Keraleeyanavoodhaanayum Arnosepathiriyum – Palai (ISSN No: 3049-0316).
• Pravaasajivithavishkkaram MTyude Krithikalil – Vynjanikamalayalam (ISSN No: 3048-863X).
• Prakrithiyum Samskarayum: Kunjiraman Nayarudekavithakalil – (ISSN No: 3049-0316).
• Vayalarkavithakalile Prakrithibodham – Sahiyhasahyam (ISSN No: 3107-8249).

International / National Seminar Proceedings

• Mythukalude Apanirmaanam Ahalyamokham Thullalil – Sahithyam Charithram Samskaram: Puthuvayanakal, International Seminar Proceedings (Department of Malayalam, NSS College, Nilamel), ISBN No: 978-93-89550-22-1.
• Thullalkrithikale Samooham – Drisyakala Sahithyam, National Seminar Proceedings (Department of Malayalam, Scott Christian College, Autonomous), ISBN No: 978-5361-204-7.
• Anuvarthhanamgal Malayala Cinemayil – Thirakkaazhchakal, National Seminar Proceedings (Department of Malayalam, Scott Christian College, Autonomous), ISBN No: 978-5361-204-7.
• Cyber Edam: Nrithhathilum Francis Ittikkorayilum – Navamaadhyamangal, Janakeeyathayum Viswasyathayum, Department of Malayalam, St. Xavier’s College, Thumba.

Book Published

• Sthree Paristhithi Adhikaram – Media House, Calicut, 2012.

International / National / State-Level Seminars & Workshops Attended / Organized / Presented

Paper Presentations (National Seminar)

• Kuramgukaliyattam: Mythum Charitravum – National level paper presentation, jointly organized by the PG Departments of English, Hindi & Malayalam, MG College, Thiruvananthapuram (2026).
• Vivarthanathhile Bhashabhethamgal – National level paper presentation, organized by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Hindi, in collaboration with Bhasha Samanwayavedi Kozhikode, MG University, Kottayam and Publication Department, St. Thomas College, Palai (Autonomous) (2025).
• Sakuniyele Akamporul – National level paper presentation, organized by the Department of Malayalam, CMS College, Kottayam (Autonomous), in association with the College Development Council, MG University & Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy (2024).
• Puravruthhashthakaalamgalude Apanirmaanam Pracheenakavithrayathil – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, NSS College, Neeramankara, in association with the Kerala Folklore Academy, Kannur (2023).
• Adhunikanadharakavithayum Jalayum: Paristhithika Visakalanam – National level paper presentation, PG & Research Department of Malayalam, Government College, Nedumangad, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala (2023).
• Kesariyudeniroopanapadhhathi – National level paper presentation, PG & Research Department of Malayalam, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, in association with the Kerala Bhasha Institute (2023).
• Madhamavinimayabhedhamgal: Sankethavum Vyavahaaravum – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala (2023).
• Keechakavadham Aattakkadha: Samsodhitha Samskaranathile Nina Sangalpam – National level paper presentation, organized by ORI & MSS Library, University of Kerala (2023).
• Anuvarthhanamgal Malayalacinemayil – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, Scott Christian College, Nagarcoil (2020).
• Gandhamaathanathile Akamkkazchakal – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, NSS College, Nilamel (2019).
• S. Gupthan Nayarudeniroopanam: Charithram Paadam Visakalanam – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala (2019).
• Sthree Swathwa Pradhinidhanam KR Mallikayude Kadhakalil – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, NSS College, Neeramankara, in association with the Higher Education Council, Government of Kerala (2019).
• Bhashavyavaharamgal Thullalkkrithikalil – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, Scott Christian College, Nagarcoil (2019).
• Lalitha Leninte Kavithakalude Sthreepaksha Vayana – National level paper presentation, Department of Malayalam, Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi, Palakkad (2017).
• Nrithavum Cyber Idavum – National Seminar, Department of Malayalam and Mass Communication, St. Xavier’s College, Thumba (2014).
• Asan Kavithakalile Paristhithi – National level paper presentation, Kumaran Asan Cultural Association, Kaikkara, Thiruvananthapuram (2012).
• Kavithayum Mythum – National level paper presentation, State Institute of Language and M N Vijayan Saamskaarika Vedi (2011).
• Ulloor Kavithakalile Poranikadarshanangal – National level paper presentation, Kumaran Asan National Institute of Culture, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram.

Paper Presentations (International Seminar)

• Prakrithiyum Samskarayum P Yude Kavithayil – International level paper presentation, sponsored by Shinawatra University, Thailand and Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (2026).
• Nidraamoshanam Novelile Charitravum Varthhamanayum – International level paper presentation, jointly organized by Sarvavijnanakosam Institute & Research Department of Malayalam, CMS College, Kottayam (Autonomous) (2025).
• Keezhalahayude Vivechanaraashreeyam Keechakavadhathil – International level paper presentation, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala (2025).
• Mythukalude Punarvayana Nambiar Kavithayil – International level paper presentation, organized by the Department of Malayalam, NSS College, Nilamel, in association with State Bank of India.

Paper Presentations (National Workshop / Conference)

• National Conference on Etiquettes in Literature – Paper presentation, organized by UGC HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom (2023).
• Gaveeshana Prabanthathhile Grandhasoochi Thayyarakkal – Paper presentation, organized by the Department of Malayalam, University College, Thiruvananthapuram; sponsored by the Collegiate Directorate, Kerala (2015).

Participation

• National Seminar on Indian Grammatical Tradition at the International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2017).
• National Seminar on Harassment of Women and Children, sponsored by ISI Bangalore at St. Xavier’s College, Thumba (2014).
• Workshop of International Mentors and Coordinators of Walk With a Scholar, conducted by the Directorate of Collegiate Education (2014).
• National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights at St. Xavier’s College, Thumba (2013).
• National Seminar on Research Methodology – Approaches and Possibilities, Department of Malayalam, University of Kerala (2013).
• Two-Day Seminar on Tamil-Malayalam Conference by Dravidian Linguistics (2011).
• Orientation for College Teachers in Malayalam, sponsored by UGC, University of Kerala (2010).
• 38th All India Conference on Dravidian Linguists (2010).
• National Seminar on Communication for Integration and Development, sponsored by UGC (2005).

Refresher Courses

• UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Kerala (28/10/2025 – 10/11/2025).
• UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom (11/07/2023 – 24/07/2023).
• UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom (16/08/2022 – 29/08/2022).
• UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Academic Staff College, Kariavattom (23/08/2013 – 12/09/2013).

Orientation Programmes

• Orientation Programme, HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom (26/04/2019 – 23/05/2019).
• Orientation Programme, NSS, Calicut University (25/07/2022 – 31/07/2022).

Short-Term Courses

• Short-Term Training Programme, NSS, Kerala University (22/11/2021 – 27/11/2021).
• NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme, UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala (14/07/2025 – 25/07/2025).
• Short-Term Training Programme (Online) for NSS Programme Officers, NSS, Kerala University (15/11/2020 – 20/11/2020).