Centre for Language Studies

Dr Ananta Geetey Uppal
Professor & Head of Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
PhD English, MPhil (ELT), MA (English), CELTA (Cert. TESOL University of Cambridge), MBA (HR & Marketing), B.Ed., M.Ed.

Dr Ananta Geetey Uppal is a Professor of English and Business Communication, Head of the Centre for Language Studies and PhD Supervisor. She has been an academician and a Corporate trainer for 22 years. She has done PhD (English), M. Phil. (English Language Teaching), M.A. (English), CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages), a course offered by the University of Cambridge ESOL, MBA (HR & Marketing), B.Ed. and M.Ed. She is a certified trainer of IELTS and Business English Certificate (BEC), a course offered by the University of Cambridge. She is also a certified Cambridge Assessment examiner. She is a Gold Medallist in a certificate course ‘Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality’ offered by IIT Kanpur. She has written two books, ‘Conveying Ideas: A Text Book on Improving Public Speech’ and ‘Pragmatic Approach to Corporate Communication’. Her research interests lie in English Literature, English Language Teaching, Business Communication, Soft Skills Development, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources. She has received the Academic Excellence Award “Best Professor in Business Communication” from the Academy of Management Professionals.

Ms Sonali Sahoo
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
PhD Pursuing, MPhil (English), MA (English)

Ms Sonali Sahoo is an Assistant Professor of English at the Centre of Language Studies. She has an MPhil in Gender and Humour Studies. As an interdisciplinary scholar, she uses discourse strategies to teach English Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Human Values across departments. Her research interest is Discourse Studies, specifically concerning higher education, dissent, gender, and humour.

Ms Maitri Dand
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
MA (French), DFES, DALF C1

Maitri Dand is an Assistant Professor of French at the Centre for Language Studies. She is an MA in French and Francophone Studies and she also has a Diploma in French and European studies (DFES) offered at Sciences Po. Lyon. She is certified as DALF (Diplôme Approfondi De Langue Française) C1 level in French language. Her research interest lies at the intersection of changing dynamics of education and francophone studies. She is a fellow at UNESCO MGIEP and has been working towards the improvement of global education. She was also a youth representative at TAGE (Talking across generations on education) organized by UNESCO MGIEP. She is an active member of Global Federal League (GFL) and Rotex International

Dr. Subrata Deb
Associate Professor, Centre for Language Studies

Dr. Subrata Deb is a Ph.D. in English Literature. He has an experience of more than 20 years in academics and administration with a 10 year stint abroad. He has an experience in teaching graduate and post-graduate students. His expertise lies in training. He is a BEC certified trainer from British Council. His area of interests lies in Diasporic study, refugee literature and has a couple of papers in reputed national and international journal regarding the same.

Ms. Jaladhi Dholakia
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
MA(English), Diploma(Russian)

Jaladhi Dholakia is a Masters in English Language and Literature. She has collaborated with the University of Toronto (Canada) for a project in translation of ancient and contemporary Gujarati texts, travelogues and workbooks. She is also a creative writer and a language trainer and has written scripts for local brands, articles, etc. Her interests lie in Indian and regional literature, feminism and theory of psychoanalysis. She also holds a diploma in Russian language and is interested in languages, communication and training.

Mr. Rahul Sharma
Assistant Professor (German), Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
M.A. (German),Trainer of Goethe-ZertifikatPrüfung

Rahul Sharma is dedicated to German language studies and academic excellence. With an M.A. in Modern European Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies in German from Visva-Bharati University (2022), He has a teaching experience of four years. He has taught German at Kendriya Vidyalaya and worked on many translation projects. He has also helped students to prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat Prüfung. His research interests include Translation, Didactic, Vedanta, and Western Philosophy, showing their dedication to language studies and academic excellence.

Ms. Sandhiya Jeeva
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
Ph.D (pursuing)M.A.(English and Comparative Literature) B.Ed.(English Language Teaching)

Ms. Sandhiya Jeeva is an Assistant Professor of English at the Centre of Language Studies, with a strong background in English and Comparative Literature, as well as English Language Teaching. She is an interdisciplinary scholar who specializes in teaching Soft Skills such as Communication, Critical Thinking, and Leadership Skills across different departments using discourse tactics.In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Sandhiya Jeeva also has a research interest in Gender Studies and Corporate English, with a specific focus on Adult Training, Sexual Orientation, and Soft Skill Training.

Dr. Sudhakar Ingole
Associate Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS)

Dr. Sudhakar Ingole has been teaching English, English Communication, Business Communication, Personality Development & Capacity Building, and Personal Competency at degree and post degree programs including B Tech, BSc IT, BBA, MBA and Ex MBA at different institutes. His research works mainly fall under the larger area of Theatre, Dalit Studies and Cultural Studies. His publications substantiate the above claims about area of research interests.

Dr. Shrabanti Kundu
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
PhD (Diaspora Studies), MPhil, MA (English)

Dr. Shrabanti Kundu is a Ph.D. from the Central University of Gujarat, under the esteemed supervision of Dr. Siba Sankar Mohanty, her research delves into the intersection of Gender Studies, Diasporic narratives, and Theatre. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Women’s Theatre of Indian Diaspora in the United Kingdom: A Study of Selected Plays”, reflects her profound exploration into the realm of diasporic cultural expressions. Additionally, her expertise extends to film illustration, diaspora studies, postcolonial literature, feminist criticism, theatre studies and graphic narratives.

Dr. Dhiraj Saha
Assistant Professor, Centre for Language Studies (CFLS),
PhD, MPhil, MA (English)

Dhiraj Saha has an experience of 2 years in teaching.He has pursued his research from Centre for Diaspora Studies, Central University of Gujarat. His research areas include Diaspora Studies, Indian Writing in English and Poetics of Indian Diaspora. He has taught to Diploma, Undergraduate and Post-graduate students across institutions. He has published in national and international journals and attended conferences worldwide.

Mr. Shadan Kaleem
Assistant Professor (French), Centre for Language Studies (CFLS)

Being a teacher in French Prof Shadan Kaleem provides students with the opportunity to learn and understand the French language. His M.A. in French language is from EFLU Hyderabad with the specialization in French and Francophone Literature, Translation, and FLE (Francais Langue Etrangère). Presently he is pursuing PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in francophone literature with a specific interest in literature of Senegal by marginalized and oppressed communities.