Academic Profile Dr. Ramya Chelliah
Teaching Career
Dr. Ramya Chelliah has dedicated over 8 years to teaching and mentoring young minds. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at EMG Yadava Women’s College, Madurai (Govt.-aided position, State Govt. of Tamil Nadu).
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and holistic learning, encouraging students to go beyond textbooks and explore interdisciplinary knowledge.
Past Role:
Assistant Professor of English – Thiagarajar Arts & Science College, Madurai (2016–2017)
Educational Qualifications
Ph.D. in English Literature
M.Phil in English Literature
M.Sc in Psychology
MBA in Marketing & Finance – University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
MA in English Literature
The Science of Happiness – University of California, Berkeley
International PG Diploma – Asian College of Teachers, Bangkok
PGDCA
Certified in Spiritual Courses (Institute of Inner Studies, Philippines):
Basic Pranic Healing
Advanced Pranic Healing
Pranic Psychotherapy
Achieving Oneness with Higher Soul
Arhatic Yoga
Research Supervision
As a research supervisor, Dr. Ramya has guided and produced 4 Ph.D. Scholars and 4 M.Phil. Scholars, with several more currently under her mentorship.
Her supervision covers areas such as:
Psychoanalysis
Comparative Literature
Buddhist Studies
English Language Teaching
Diasporic Literature
Management & Business Communication
Research & Publications:
Authored 9 academic books in English Literature and related fields
Edited 2 scholarly books
Published 130+ research articles in peer-reviewed international and national journals
Presented 30+ research papers at international and national conferences
Upcoming works include a collection of poems reflecting her literary and spiritual vision
Editorial Contributions
Editor-in-Chief – Literary Innovations, Bi-Annual International Peer-Reviewed Journal
Reviewer & Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Innovation and Technology
Lead Editor – Guinness World Record–holding Thickest Book in the World (2023)
International Conferences & Lectures
Dr. Ramya has been invited as a Keynote Speaker, Resource Person, Jury Member, and Chief Guest at several academic and cultural events worldwide:
She has delivered 25+ international and national lectures, inspiring students, scholars, and global audiences.
Areas of Excellence
Psychoanalysis
Buddhist Studies
Comparative Literature
English Language Teaching
Diasporic Literature
Management Studies
Business Communicatio
