Sri Athul S Kumar is currently serving as a Visiting Faculty at the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Chanakya University. An alumnus of Christ (Deemed to be University), he completed his postgraduate studies in English and Cultural Studies. His academic interests lie at the intersections of Environmental Humanities, Mythology and Folkloristics, Decolonial Studies, Arthashastra, and Indigenous Epistemologies within the broader framework of Global Cultural Studies.
He is UGC-NET (2024) and GATE (2025) qualified in English Literature. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in English Language and Literature, along with a Minor Honours in Political Science from Amity University, Mumbai. From January to July 2025, he served as a Research Assistant at Chanakya University, engaging in critical explorations of the Indian Knowledge System, particularly its historical and strategic dimensions.
Education
- B.A. (Hons.) in English Language and Literature, Minor in Political Science, Amity University, Mumbai – First Class with Distinction (9.33 CGPA)
- M.A. in English and Cultural Studies, Christ University (Bannerghatta Road Campus) – First Class (8.44 CGPA)
- Qualified UGC-NET (2024) for Lectureship in English Literature with 98.37 percentile
- Qualified GATE (2025)
Courses Taught at Chanakya University
- Cultural Anthropology
- Introduction to Kautilya’s Arthashastra
- Sociology: Key Concepts and Theories
Hobbies and Interests
An avid reader with a deep interest in cinephilia, he engages in rigorous hermeneutic study of films and mass media. He is also keenly interested in debating and critical discussions.