Dr. Ciby Kurian

Profile

As the Head of the Research Department of Malayalam, my leadership is driven by a dual commitment: to fulfill our department’s academic vision and to mold students for a future defined by excellence. Strive to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore the beauty of our language and culture. To me, being a teacher means being a mentor who listens and a guide who cares. I find my greatest professional joy in seeing my students grow—not just as scholars of their subject, but as confident and compassionate individuals.

Academic Achievements

  • Chairperson, Board of Studies UG Malayalam, M G University
  • Research Guide in MG University
  • Best NSS Programme Officer Award, MG University, 2014-2015
  • Best NSS Programme Officer Award, Kerala State, 2014-2015
  • UGC Minor Research Project 2013
  • RUSA Minor Research Project 2022

Academic Contributions

  • Research Papers Published: 27
  • Books Authored: 1, Edited: 2
  • Book Chapters Published: 15
  • Participated in All India Inter-University Integration Youth Camp at Jai Vyas University, Jodhpur, 2012
  • Participated in the National Integration Camp at Bangalore University Bangalore, 2014
  • Faculty Development Programmes – 3
  • UGC- Sponsored Refresher Courses – 3
  • UGC- Sponsored Orientation Programme – 1

Qualifications

Degree Name of the University Discipline
BA Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Malayalam
BEd Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Malayalam
MA Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Malayalam
MA Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Linguistics
MPhil Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Malayalam

PhD

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Malayalam
NET UGC Malayalam

 

Publications

  • Vibhakthiprathyangalude Preyogavaividham, Page Nos 66-68, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 49, No.1, January 2017,
  • Samskarika Paristhithi Malayalakavithayil, Page Nos 85-93, Thudi, ISSN 2320-8880, Vol.VI, No. 4, October- December 2018
  • Self, Selfy, Cyber, Pages 6-8, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2020
  • Forensic Bhashasasthram, Page Nos 50-55, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2021
  • Chitramezhuthukarente Self Potraitukal, Page Nos 9-20, Thudi, ISSN 2320-8880, Vol. 9, No.1, January- March 2021
  • Diasporayum Bhashaparinamavum, Page Nos 73-92, Bhaashaasaahithi, Vol. 40-44, No. 1-20, March 2021
  • Semitic Bhashaswadheenam Malayalathil, Page Nos 62-75, Ishal Paithrukam, ISSN 2582-550X, Vol. 27, December 2021
  • G Sankarappillayude Gandhi Nadakadwayam, ISSN 2581 9585, Page Nos 181-188, Chengazhi, Vol. 1, No.7, January- June 2022
  • Cyberidavum Prakadanakalayum, Page Nos 47-54, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 54, No.7, July 2022
  • Aayiram Navulla Kavitha, Page Nos 9-20, Bhaashaasaahithi, Vol. 45, No. 1, January-March 2022
  • Kuttanweshanabhashasatravum Novalsahityavum, Pages 9-25, Thudi, ISSN 2320-8880, Vol. 10, No. 4, October-December 2022
  • Pala Narayanannair: Valarunna Keralathe Bhavicha Kavi, Page Nos 95 – 105, Sahityalokham, ISSN 2319 – 3263, Vol. 52, No.1, January – February 2023
  • Nadodivijnaneeyavum Sahityacharitrangalum, Page Nos 72-86, Poli, Kerala Folklore Academy, Vol. 44, January-April 2023
  • Samskarasamanvyathinte Kavitha, Page Nos 31 – 36, Chengazhi, ISSN 2581 9585, Vol. 1, No. 9, January – June 2023
  • Bharatheeya Arthasidhandangalude Bhashasatravivashakal, Page Nos 286-300, Ishal Paithrukam, ISSN 2582-550X, Vol. 33, June 2023
  • Dara – Kathakavyathile Navadhara, Page Nos 38 – 47, Malayalasahithy Sahitya Gaveshana Samahitham, ISSN 1722 2349-7246, Vol. 11, No. 1, January – June 2023
  • Malayalakathayile Oru Pastiche Matruka, Page Nos 41-45, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 55, No.12, December 2023
  • Kadhayum Prathikadhayum, Page Nos 52-56, Chengazhi, ISSN 2581 9585, Vol. 2, Issue.1, January – June 2024
  • Vettiyericha Kadum Puthuthayi Nirmicha Palavum, Page Nos 212-217, Chengazhi, ISSN 2581 9585, Vol. 2, Issue.3, January 2025
  • Clinical Bhashasastrathinte Prayogikathalangal, Page Nos 207-217, Ishal Paithrukam, ISSN 2582-550X, Vol. 41, March 2025
  • Yantravivarthanavum Malayalabhashayum, Page Nos 5-11, Vijnanakairali, ISSN 2349-1051, Vol. 57, No.7, July 2025
  • Njanamuthumalayile Bhashaswaroopavum Akhyanareethiyum, Page Nos 6998-7009, Malayalam Research Journal, ISSN 0974-1984, Vol. 18, Issue 2, May-August 2025
  • Athmaparathayude Aakhyanabhethangal, Page Nos 13-17, Palai, ISSN 3049-0316, Vol. 2, Issue 1, September 2025

Books and Articles/Chapters published in Books

  • Harithabhoomika, Publisher – National Book Stall, Kottayam, February 2021, ISSN 9789390681952
  • Cyber Ezhuthum Vayanayum, Editor – Publisher – Department of Printing & Publishing, M G University, Kottayam, and Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society Ltd, December 2024, ISSN 978-93-48164-45-2
  • Keralapadanam, Editor – Publisher – Department of Printing & Publishing, M G University, Kottayam, and Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society Ltd, July 2025, ISSN 978-93-48164-22-3
  • Paristhithidarsanam: Biblelilum Galileyante Ithihasathilum, Page Nos 82-88, Biblelum Malayala Sahityavum Galileyante Ithihasavum, Editor -Dr. Jose K. Manuel, Publisher – Media House, Kozhikode, August 2014
  • Sanskarikaparithithi – Swaroopavum Parinamavum, Page Nos 244-250, Pachayude Desangal, Editor – Dr. L. Alex, Logos Books, Palakkad, January 2020
  • Prakruthi, Krishi, Jeevanam – Palakkavithayil, Page Nos 141-146, Prakruthi, Krishi, Jeevanam – Palakkavithayil, Editor – Dr. Jose K. Manuel, Department of Printing and Publishing, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, November 2020
  • Eco Criticism, Page Nos 424-457, Sahityasidhanthangal – Paurasthyavum Pachathyavum, Dr. Jose K. Manuel, Pavanatma Publishers, Kozhikode, August 2022
  • Vadakkanpattu – Manavaveeryathinte Sakthigadha, Page Nos 168-174, Punalur Balan Kavyasamskruthi, Editor – Dr. Vilakkudi Rajendran, Kerala Bhasha Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, December 2022
  • Sahityacharitrangalum Nadodivijnaneeyavum, Pages 91-105, Sahityacharitram Sidhandam Soundharyam Rashtreeyam, Editor – Dr. Thomas Scaria, Max Books, Kottayam, March 2023
  • Imbathinte inippum Kaippum, Page Nos 65-75, Indhu Menon: Kadha, Kamana, Kalapam, Editor – Dr. Thomas Scaria, Femingo Books, May 2023
  • Parichamuttukali; Swaroopavum Parinamavum, Page Nos 49-55, Folklore Vaayanakal, Editor – Dr. Abhina Mary Saju, Femingo Books, August 2023
  • Malayalabhashayile Lingavevasta – Sreepashavayana, Page Nos 31-40, Samskarika Sreevadham, Editors – Dr. Sr. Minimol Mathew & Dr. Anila Thomas, Femingo Books, January 2024
  • Ningal Ningal Thanne, Page Nos 113-124, M. Mukundan Kalam Bhavam Bhavukathwam, Editors – Dr. Thomas Scaria, Dr. Jainimol K. V., GV Books, Thalassery, June 2024
  • Snehasangheethathinte Maduraswanam, Page Nos 84-90, Bhavam Padmanabham, Editor – Dr. Thomas Scaria, Tall Mount Publishing, 2025

Invited Lectures/Resource Persons and Papers Presented at National/International Seminars

  • Pala Narayanannairum Vennikkulam Gopalakuruppum – Desathinte Kavikal, The Diachronic Journey of Malayalam Poetry, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, University of Kerala, 17-10-2012 to 19-10-2012
  • Aa Manushyan Nee Thanne – Papabhodhathinte velipadukal, Malayalabhavanayude Prakasagopurangal, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College Kattappana, 22-01-2013 and 23-01-2013
  • C Jyude Nadakadarsanam, Malayalathanimayude Kamaladalangal, International Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College Kattappana, 20-02-2014 and 21-02-2014
  • Gandhidarsanam – G. Sankarapillayude Nadakangalil, Nadakakalayile Samantharapathakal, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, University College Thiruvananthapuram, 11-01-2017 and 12-01-2017
  • Ayiram Navulla Kavitha – Yusafali Kecheri, Idradanusinte Bhavanakal, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, University College Thiruvananthapuram, 15-03-2017 and 16-03-2017
  • Vivarthana Parambaryam Malayala Nadakathil, Language and Imagination, International Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College Kattappana, 08-11-2017 to 10-11-2017
  • Samakala Kathayile Bhashavyavaharam, Vision, Experience and Narration New Trends in Literary Discourse, International Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, St. Thomas College Pala, 01-02-2018 to 03-02-2018
  • Cyberkkalathe Malayalabhashapadanam, Language and Culture after Globalization, National Seminar organized by the Southern Regional Language Centre, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, 05-02-2018 to 07-02-2018
  • Samskarika Paristhithi Sameepanam Sahityathil, Haritha Darsanam: Kala, Sahityam, Samskaram, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Government  College Nedumangad, 14-02-2018 to 16-02-2018
  • Cyberidangalile Atmavishkkarangal, Biography & Autobiography, International Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College Kattappana, 17-12-2018 to 19-12-2018
  • Cyberidathile Aathmakhyanangal, Digimodernism: Configuring Literature and Society, National Seminar organized by the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 25-09-2019 to 27-09-2019
  • Diasporayum Bhashayum, Diaspora on Films and Literature, Alphonsa College Pala, 31-01-2020
  • Prukruthi, Krishi, Jeevanam – Palakkavithayil, Karshika samskruthiyum Malayala Sahityavum, National Seminar organized by the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 12-02-2020 to 14-02-2020
  • Kappalottavum Aanavayil Chakkaranerchayum; Porulum Polimayum, Thiruthali – Folklore Text and Performance, National Seminar organized by the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 25-11-2021 to 26-11-2021
  • Samskarika Paristhithiyude Keraleeyaparisaram, Paristhithika njanavinimayangal: Vicharam, Vayana, National Seminar organized by the C M S College Kottayam, 19-09-2022 and 20-09-2022
  • Thulikachitrangalile Jeevithakyanam, Life Writing: Form and Characteristics, National Seminar organized by the Alphonsa College Pala, 27-09-2022
  • Janathipathyamulyangalude Drasyanubhavangal, Democracy@75, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, University College Thiruvananthapuram, 30-12-2022 and 01-12-2022
  • Parichamuttukaliyile Samskarika Samanyam, Nadodivijnaneeyathinte Swandharyasatram, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Newman College Thodupuzha, 28-03-2023 and 29-03-2023
  • Adhunikakadhayile Lingapadavi Vicharangal, Gender and Literature, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Alphonsa College Pala, 07-09-2023 and 08-09-2023
  • Ningal – Aakhyanathile Ubhayabhavana, Samakalika Malayal novel: Swaroopavum Aakhyanavum, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam Panambally Memorial Government College Chalakkudy, 90-11-2023 and 30-11-2023
  • Sargatmakathayude Ruthubhethangal, Kuttanweshananovelukalile Bhashaprayukthikal, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College Kattappana, 11-12-2023 to 39-12-2023
  • Missonarymarum Malayalavyakarana Parambaryavum, Missionaries and Kerala Society, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, St. Thomas College Kozhencherry, 13-12-2023 and 14-12-2023
  • Mariyamma: Parishkaram Roopathilum Bhavathilum, Malayala Nadakavedhi Charitram Samskaram Varthamanam, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, C M S College Kottayam, 12-12-2024 and 13-12-2024
  • Vivarthanathinte Sargatmakatha, Vivarthanavum Aparalokhangalum, National Seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Assuption College Changanacherry, 03-01-2025

Research Guidance

Name of the Scholar Title Status
Vishnu Prasad Balyam Vardyakkyam Ennivayude Aavishkkaram T. Padmanabhante Cherukathakalil Completed
Soorya Murali Kudiyetta Jeevithathile Swathwaprathisandi Malayala Novelil- Thirenjedutha Krithikale Adisthanamakkiyulla padanam Completed
Jeswin Cyriac Lingaprathinidhanam Malayala Chrukadayil: Vykkom Muhammad Basheer, Sakkaria, N.S. Madhavan, Unni R Ennivarude Kathakale Aaspadamakkiyulla padanam Doing
Theres Sebastian Agolavatkaranavum Pradeesikaprathirodavum Malayala Cherukathayil: Samskarika Rashtreeya Visakalanam Pursuing
Sindhu R Bhashanaipuniyum Adhyayanavum: Onnumuthal Ezhuvare Classukalile Malayala Padapusthakangale Adharamakkiyulla padanom Pursuing
Devamatha College

Dr. Ciby Kurian

HOD, Associate Professor
M A, M A Linguistics, B Ed, M Phil, Ph D
ciby.kurian@devamatha.ac.in, cibykv@gmail.com
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Experience : 15 years