Dr. D. Praveen Sam is an Associate Professor of English whose research lies at the intersection of language education, educational technology, management, and the social sciences. With over two decades of experience spanning higher education and the e-learning industry, he has developed expertise in designing innovative learning ecosystems that integrate pedagogy, technology, and learner engagement. His professional journey includes significant experience as an e-Learning Specialist, where he led content standardization, curriculum architecture, instructional design, and the development of asynchronous and synchronous learning solutions for international educational programs. This experience continues to inform his research on AI-assisted learning, digital pedagogy, technology-enhanced language education, and learner-centered instructional design. Dr. Praveen Sam’s research extends beyond English Language Teaching into multidisciplinary domains including Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Sustainability, Ecocriticism, Human Values, and Educational Psychology. He is currently pursuing a second PhD in Management Studies, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), reflecting his commitment to understanding organizational transformation through interdisciplinary research. An active doctoral supervisor, he has successfully guided PhD scholars and currently supervises research across diverse areas such as AI-assisted language learning, vocabulary acquisition, environmental humanities, digital education, and literary studies. His collaborative research with scholars from engineering, management, environmental sciences, education, and humanities has resulted in publications in leading international journals, demonstrating his commitment to addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary inquiry. Dr. Praveen Sam has authored several university textbooks and research publications and actively collaborates with national and international researchers on projects involving educational innovation, technology adoption, organizational development, and human-centered learning. He welcomes doctoral scholars and research collaborators who are interested in interdisciplinary research at the convergence of language, technology, management, education, and society.

Work Experience

Experience: 21 years (Teaching – 18 years, Industry – 3 years)

• July 2026 onwards, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, School of Science and Humanities, Shiv Nadar University Chennai
• March 2025 – June 2026, Associate Professor, Dept. of English SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
• Sep 2015 – March 2025, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
• Jan 2011 – Sep 2015, Teaching Fellow, Dept. of English, Anna University, Chennai
• Sep 2008 – Dec 2010, Sr. Lecturer, English & Academic Coordinator, SAMS College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai
• Aug 2007– Aug 2008, e-Learning Specilist, Tutors Worldwide (I) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
• Aug 2006– July 2007, Lecturer and Students’ Councilor, Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai
• July 2005–Aug 2006, Junior Educator, Tutors Worldwide (I) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Projects

• Title: Developing reading and listening diagnostic test modules for placement purposes, Investigator: Dr. D. Praveen Sam, English (PI) & Dr. K. Valli Devi, CSE (Co-PI), Funding Agency: SSN Trust, Fund Allocated: 1.8 Lakhs, Duration: 2019 – 2021, Completed.

Publications

Journals – 38, Conferences – 35, Books – 7

1. Books

1. D. Praveen Sam, “Human Values and Ethics”, Charulatha Publications, 2024.
2. D. Praveen Sam, “A Course in Technical English”, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2020.
3. D. Praveen Sam, “Introduction to Design Thinking”, MCGRAW-HILL INDIA, 2019.
4. D. Praveen Sam, “Technical English: A Workbook”, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2019.
5. D. Praveen Sam, “Monsoon: English for Everyone”, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2018.
6. D. Praveen Sam, “Harmony”, MAINSPRING PUBLISHERS: 2017 – A Textbook for II semester General English, Pariyar University, Salem.
7. D. Praveen Sam, “Communication Skills 1&2”, MAINSPRING PUBLISHERS: 2015 – A Textbook for Semester I and II of the Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

2. Journals (International)

2026

1. D. Praveen Sam, Suresh G S, Vijaya Baskar C & Saravanan V, (2026) “AI-assisted content generation and its impact on ESL learners’ speaking skills: A Quasi-experimental study” Research Journal in Advanced Humanities Open Access, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-16, 2026, Print ISSN: 2708-5945, Online ISSN: 2708-5953, Impact factor 0.156. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.58256/3cd2ht23) (SCOPUS Q1)

2. D. Praveen Sam, Thiruvenkadam Thiagarajan, S. Raja and Sudarsan Jayasingh, (2026) “Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Digital Leadership and Organizational Transformation in Small and Medium Enterprises”, Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 29-39, 2026, Print ISSN: 2231-6094, Online ISSN: 2231-6094, Impact factor 0.349. (DOI :https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss-2026.16.2.04) (SCOPUS Q2)

3. M. S. Siddharth Prabhu, D. Praveen Sam, (2026) “Ecological Consciousness and Ecosophical Participation in Ki. Rajanarayanan’s Pinjugal” Research Journal in Advanced HumanitiesOpen Access, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-14, 2026, Print ISSN: 2708-5945, Online ISSN: 2708-5953, Impact factor 0.156. (DOI :https://doi.org/10.58256/3cd2ht23) (SCOPUS Q1)

4. V. Sabarethinam, D. Praveen Sam, A. Vijaya Lakshmi and R. Rajmohan (2026), “Demographic patterns in technical vocabulary acquisition and retention strategies among ESL engineering students in India”, Research Journal in Advanced HumanitiesOpen Access, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-14, 2026, Print ISSN: 2708-5945, Online ISSN: 2708-5953, Impact factor 0.156. (DOI :https://doi.org/10.58256/3cd2ht23) (SCOPUS Q1)

5. A. Kiruthika, R. Anantharaj, D. Praveen Sam and M. Gayathri, (2026) “Combustion behaviour of blends of lignite coal with cashew nut waste using choline chloride and 2 glycerol deep eutectic solvent”, Indian Chemical Engineer, Vol. 68, No. 3, pp. 1-16, 2026, Print ISSN: 00194506 , Online ISSN: 0975007X, Impact factor 0.9. (DOI :https://doi.org/10.1080/00194506.2026.2649468) (SCOPUS Q3)

 2025

6. Megala R, Shukhrat Ugli K K, Praveen Sam D and Deerkalakshmi V S (2025), “Behavioural Impact of Algorithmic Educational Animation on Academic Procrastination in Developmental Higher Education Contexts”, International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET), Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 109-116, 2025, Online ISSN: 2148-225X.(DOI :https://iojet.org/index.php/IOJET/article/view/2289) (SCOPUS Q4)

7. G. Poongodi, A. Chandrasekaran & Praveen Sam D. (2025). Assessment of natural radioactivity in soil samples collected around the thermal power plant area of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies, Pages 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2025.2556929 (SCOPUS Q3)

8. Nisha, M. S., Baptista, C., Praveen Sam D., Kumar, P. S., Venthan, S. M., & Rangasamy, G. (2025). Green cockpit engineering: harnessing natural fibers for electromagnetic compatibility. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(15), 1-18. (Q2 Journal – Springer Nature)

9. C. Vijaya Bhaskar, Sujatha Priyadharshini, Prabha Govindharaj, and Praveen Sam D (2025), The role of group projects in enhancing soft skills, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pages 1–8. (Q1 Journal – Springer Nature)

10. Praveen Sam D & Keerthi S (2025), From Texts to Technology: Employing Content-Based Instruction Approach to Enhance Reading Proficiency and Environmental Consciousness in ESL Engineering Students, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 38, Issue 3, Pages: 33-43 (SCOPUS – Q2).

 2024

11. Suresh G S, Praveen Sam D, Joseph Vinoth Kumar and Sabarathinam (2024), MELTS (Motivational English Language Teaching Sources) for Building Language Acquisition of Gen Z Tertiary Level Engineering Students: A Study, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 15, Issue 85. (WoS)

2023

12. Nisha, M.S. Venthan, S.M. Rangasamy, G. Praveen Sam D, G. Akilesh, D. Sai Bhaskar N. Hemanth Kumar (2023), Fabrication and testing of rGO-PVDF nanosensing sheets on glass fibre-reinforced polymer for structural health monitoring in aerospace engineering. Appl Nanosci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02866-7. (Springer Nature) (Q2)

2022

13. M.S. Siddharth Prabhu & Praveen Sam D. (2022), Patterns of Human-Nature Interaction in Selected Tamil Short Stories, Literary Voices, Vol. 1 No.18, pp. 215-221. (WOS)

15. D.Praveen Sam & Shalini R. (2022), Psychological Impact of Integrating Vocabulary Based Retention Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom, Journal of Positive School Psychology, Vol. 6 No. 6, pp. 9091-9108. (SCOPUS)
16. T.Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2022) The Theme of Friendship in Kambar’s Select Occasional Verses: A Critical Analysis, International Research Journal of Tamil, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 102-109. (UGC CARE)

2021

16. T.Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) Literary Interpretations based on the studies on Occasional Verses of the Medieval Period, International Research Journal of Tamil, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 82-88. (UGC CARE)

17. T.Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) கம்பரின்வாழ்க்கையில் மகன் அம்பிகாபதியின் தாக்கம் குறித்து அவரின் தனிப்பாடல்கள் மூலம் அறியப்படும் செய்திகள், Journal of Modern Tamil Research, Vol.9, No. 2, pp. 1921-1925. (UGC CARE)

18. T.Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) தமிழ் கவிஞர் தாமரையின் கவிதைகளில்பின் நவீனத்துவம்  குறித்து ஆய்வு. Journal of Classical Tamizh, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 686-692.

19. Praveen Sam D & Shalini R. (2021) Limitations and Advantages in Implementing MALL in the Tertiary ESL Classrooms: A Review, in International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, Vol. 9, N0. 5, pp. 27-32. (SCOPUS)

2020

20. Praveen Sam D & Shalini, R (2020), ‘Assessing Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level ESL Engineering Students: An Experimental Study, Tierärztliche Praxis, vol. 40, pp. 1481-1492, ISSN: 0303-6286

 2019

21. D. Loyola Innaci & Praveen Sam D. (2019) Task-Based Vocabulary Retention Strategies in the General English Classroom, in The ELT Practitioner, Vol 6, N0. 1, e-ISSN 2349-2155. (UGC CARE)

2018 

22. Praveen Sam D & Keerthy S. (2018) Language Learning Situation: Within Classroom and in the Family and Society. The English Classroom, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 106-115.

23. Keerthy S & Praveen Sam D (2018) The Situation Analysis of Migrant Population Residing in the Flood Prone Areas in Chennai. Anthropologist, Vol. 34, No. 1-3, 2018. (IF:0.13) (SCOPUS)

24. Praveen Sam D (2018) Using Humor as a Supplementary Tool in the ESL Classroom. Journal of English Studies, Vol. XII, No. 4, (IF:0.10) (SCOPUS)

2017

25. Keerthy S & Praveen Sam D (2017) Ecocritical Tropes in Jawaharlal Nehru’s Glimpses of World History. Journal of English Language and Literature- JOELL, Vol. 4, No.2, 156-162, Dec 2017.

26. Loyola Innaci, D & Praveen Sam D (2017) Integrating Retention-based Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom. International Refereed Multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research, 5, No. 4, 103-108, Oct 2017.

27. Loyola Innaci, D & Praveen Sam D (2017) Using Context Clues as a Vocabulary Learning Strategy: An Experimental Study. Journal of English Language and Literature- JOELL, Vol. 4, No.3, 39-43, Sep 2017.

2016

28. Praveen Sam D (2016) “Natural Approach of Teaching English Language on a Flipped Classroom Platform to Tertiary Level Engineering Learners”, International Journal of Educational Sciences, Vol. 14, No. 1-2, Aug 2016. (SCOPUS)

29. Praveen Sam D (2016) “Learning beyond the Classroom through WhatsApp_ An Informal Channel to Motivate Learners to stay Connected”, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, No. 9, Sep 2016.

2014

30. Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2014) “The Impact of Scaffolding Question on the Comprehension Skills of Middle School ESL Students: An Experimental Study”, Man in India, Vol. 94, No. 4, pp. 137-150, 2014. (I.F-0.12) (SCOPUS)

2013

31. Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2013) “Using Graphic Organizers to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills for the Middle School ESL Students”, English Language Teaching (ELT), Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 155 – 170, 2013. (I.F-1.9) (SCOPUS & WoS) 

32. Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2013) “Individual Tutoring Plan (ITP) in Mapping Content for Teaching Reading Strategies Using Asynchronous E-Leaning as Supplementary Tool: An Experimental Study”, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS), 2, No. 1, pp. 19 – 34, 2013. (I.F- 1.7392)

33. Praveen Sam D (2013) “An Experimental Study on the Types of Content used to Assess the Understanding of Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level EFL Students”, Modern Journal of Applied Linguistics, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 20-26, 2013.

34. Praveen Sam D (2013) “Postmodern Tone in the Poems of Kamala Das”, International Journal of Social Science and Management (IJSSM), Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 28 – 30, 2013.

2011

35. Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2011) “Individual Tutoring Plan (ITP) in Mapping Content for Teaching English Language Skills in Online Tutoring Environment”, Thematics Journal of English Language Teaching (TJELT), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2011.

36. Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2011) “A Survey on the Implementation and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In the Educational Organizations in Tamil Nadu”, Thematics Journal of English Language Teaching (TJELT), Vol. 1, No. 4, 2011.

 3. Journals (National):

1. Praveen Sam D (2012) “A Review on the Limitations of e-Learning in the Teaching and Learning Atmosphere in India”, SELP Journal of Social Science, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 5-8, 2012.

2. Praveen Sam D (2011) “The Postmodern Tone in Salman Rushdie’s The Moor’s Last Sigh”, HERMES, Bi-annual Journal of Literature and Language Teaching, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp., 2011.

4. Book Chapters (Selected)

1. Praveen Sam D (2022). ‘The Technology Impact on the Teaching-Learning Platforms’, in the book titled, Reflections of Teaching and Testing during Pandemic Covid 19, INSC International Publishers: Karnataka, India.
2. Praveen Sam D, Sahil Bains & Pratima Mishra (2022). ‘Knowledge management System through ICT: A Study with Indian Higher Educational Students’, in the book titled, Recent Advancements in Finance, Business Management and Technology, Rubicon Publications.

Conferences & Seminars: International and National

International

1. D. Praveen Sam. ‘Incorporating AI-powered ELT Contents as a Motivational Pedagogy for GEN Z L2 Learners: A Classroom Study’, at the International Conference on English Language, Literature and Linguistics (ICELL 2.0) organized by the Department of Humanities and Languages, SONA College of Technology, Salem, on 7th and 8th May, 2025.
2. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled ‘Exploring Environmental Sustainability through Ecocinema’ at the International Conference on “Exploring Innovations in Contemporary Langauge, Literature and Social Sciences: Trends, Technology and Transformations,” organized by the Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, on 23rd March 2025.
3. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper along with Mr. V. Sabarethinam, research scholar,  on the topic “Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention Strategies for ESL Engineering Students: A Demographic Study” in the International Conference on “Confluence in Language and Literature Pedagogies” organized by the Department of English, SSN College of Engineering, on February 7–8, 2025.
4. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper along with Mr. G. S. Suresh, research scholar,  on the topic “Fostering Engagement and Motivation in Gen Z English Language Learners Pursuing Engineering: An AI supported Classroom Intervention” in the International Conference on “Confluence in Language and Literature Pedagogies” organised by the Department of English, SSN College of Engineering, on February 7–8, 2025.
5. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled ‘The Visual Discourse of Ecocide: Sarnath Banerjee’s Graphic Novels and The Environment’ at the International Conference on Exploring Innovations in Contemporary Language, Literature and Social Sciences: Trends, Technology and Transformation organized by Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women (Autonomous) (Afternoon Session) Chennai – 600018, on 23rd January 2025.
6. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled Depiction of Koduva Tribal Culinary Traditions in Kavya Nambisan’s “The Scent of Pepper” at a National Conference on Reimagining Indian Knowledge ‘System through English Literature: Tradition, Modernity and Global Discourse’ organised by PG & Research Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, on 16th December 2024.
7. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled “Collaborative Learning in Action: A Case Study of Students as Teaching Partners in Reading Modules” at the 18th International & 54th Annual Conference of ELTAI Exploring Languages and Literatures for Evolving Pedagogical Practices organised by Royal Global University, Assam and Sonapur College, Sonapur and hosted by the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) from 23rd to 26th October 2024.
8. D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled “Efficiency and Limitations of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) with Young Learners – A Classroom Study” at the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Science and Humanities (ICISH – 2024) organised by the Department of Science and Humanities, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, India held during 18th and 19th July 2024.
9. Sabarethinam V, D. Praveen Sam & Dr. Francis M Peter S J presented a paper titled, “Future of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Higher Education Institutes (HHIs) and Technical Institutes (TIs),” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 43
10. Suresh G S and D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled, “Discovering the Gen Z ESL Learners in the Faculty of English – A Call for Student Motivation” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 55
11. Joseph Vinoth Kumar A & D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled, “Unlocking the Language Barrier: Investigating the Impact of Technical Vocabulary Acquisition on Engineering Students’ Comprehension of Technical Texts” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 65
12. Praveen Sam D. “Assessments in Language Education: Bridging the Gap between Education and Real Life” The 17th International and 53rd Annual Conference of ELTAI on “English for Global Citizenship: Multiple Teaching Acts and Learning Experiences,” School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India, Oct (11 -14), 2023, pp 80.
13. Praveen Sam D & Siddharth Prabhu M.S. ‘An Evaluation of the English Translations of Ki. Rajanarayanan’s Selected Tamil Short Stories’. The 16th International and 52nd Annual Conference of ELTAI on “IndianELT: Imitative or Generative?” which is being held from 8 to 10 December 2022 at Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, India.
14. Suresh G. S. and Praveen Sam D. ‘Materials and Methods in Motivatinal English Language Teaching (MELT): An Analysis’. International Conference for Teacher-research,” Dept. of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Dec (2 & 3), 2022.
15. Praveen Sam D, ‘Ecological Consciousness in Ki. Rajanarayanan’s Pinjugal’ in an International Conference on Environmental Imagination and Greening of Literary Studies organized by Dept. of English, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Thichy, on 27 and 28 July 2022.
16. Praveen Sam D, ‘Flipped Classroom Model and Immersion in ESL Classrooms – A Review’ in the SSN ICCTREL 2022 organized by the Dept. of English, SSNCE on 10-12 February 2022.
17. Praveen Sam D, ‘Incorporation of Songs and Stories as a Motivational ELT method- a Research Proposal’’ in the SSN ICCTREL 2022 organized by the Dept. of English, SSNCE on 10-12 February 2022.
18. Praveen Sam D, “Uma Maheswari’s The Ascent: A Venture into Wilderness”, International Conference on ‘Cultural Representations in 21^st Century Literature’ organized by The New College (Autonomous), Chennai on 12 June 2021.
19. Praveen Sam D, “Vocabulary Retention through Picture Based Activity”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18^th – 29^th May 2020.
20. Praveen Sam D, “Practices in Teaching and Learning of the English Language in a Plurilinguistic learning Context”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18^th – 29^th May 2020.
21. Praveen Sam D, “Researches on Vocabulary acquisition and Vocabulary Retention – A Survey”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18^th – 29^th May 2020.
22. Praveen Sam D, “The impact of reading with strategies in Engineering and Technology Education”, Golden Jubilee & 14^th International Conference on Right to English organized AMITY University, Noida, in collaboration with ELTAI on 9^th – 12^th Oct 2019.
23. Praveen Sam D, “Use of Content Based on Environmental Consciousness for Reading Instruction at the Tertiary Level”, International Conference on Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in ELT (IEQEELT 2K18) organized by the Dept. of English, SSN College of Engineering in association with Anna University, Chennai. Oct 2018.
24. Praveen Sam D, “Strategy-Based Reading in and beyond the Classroom”, 13th International and 49th Annual Conference of ELTAI on NextGen Learners: New Demands, New Responses, English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) & Career Point World School, Bilaspur. June 2018.
25. Praveen Sam D, “Mind Mapping: A Pedagogic Tool for Generating, Classifying and Discoursing Ideas”, International Conference on “Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level,” The Department of English, Anna University, Chennai, March (1-3) 2018.
26. Praveen Sam D, “Meme Creation: an effective platform for enhancing discussion skills of the tertiary level engineering students”, International Conference in Hindustan University and also chaired a session on 16th February 2018. Won the best paper award.
27. Praveen Sam D, “Language Learning Situations: Within the Classroom and in the Family and Society”, The International Conference on Empowering the English Language Learner – Materials, Methods and Testing organised by the Department of English, Anna University, Chennai. March 2017.
28. Praveen Sam D, “Assessment of Reading Comprehension Skills of the EFL Engineering Students: An Experimental Study” in the 11th International and 47^th ELTAI Annual conference on ‘Content-based Instruction and Learning: Redefining the English Language Curriculum’, at Vasavi College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad. July 2016.
29. Praveen Sam D, “A Review of Limitations and Advantages in Implementing MALL in the Tertiary ESL Classrooms” a paper presented in the two-day International Conference on English Language: Developing Employability Skills of College Graduates at VIT University, Chennai. 30^th -31^st January 2015.
30. Praveen Sam D, “A Review on the Limitations of e-Learning in India” a paper presented in the two-day International Conference on Outcome Based Teaching and Learning of English at Anna University, Chennai. 1^st & 2^nd March 2013.
31. Praveen Sam D, “Techniques of Humor used as Supplementary Tools in Teaching English Language” in a two-day International Seminar on Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching at Anna University, Chennai. 18^th & 19^th February 2011.

National

1. Praveen Sam D. “Flipped Classroom Model: An Effective Platform for the Natural Approach of Teaching English Language to Tertiary Level Engineering Learners” in the National Seminar on English Literature in the Digital Era organized by Dept. of English, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
2. Praveen Sam D. “The Impact of Scaffolding Questions on the Reading Comprehension of Middle School ESL Students” in a two-day National Seminar on English for Specific Purposes – A Reappraisal at Anna University, Chennai. 7^th & 8^th March 2014.
3. Praveen Sam D. “An Experimental Study on the Type of Content used to Assess the Understanding of Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level EFL Students” in a two-day National Conference on Testing and Evaluation of Language Skills at Hindustan University, Chennai. 22^nd & 23^rd January 2013.
4. Praveen Sam D. “Interpersonal Skills” in a two-day National Seminar on English and Communication Skills for Employability at Anna University, Chennai. 25^th & 26^th March 2009.

Awards

• Anbu Aasiriyar Virudhu for the year 2025, from NBS – Nam Bharatha Sevai Charitable Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Best Teacher Awards for the academic year 2020-2021, From SSN College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu.

Area of Research

• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• Literary Theories – Ecocriticism
• Tribal literature and Literary criticism
• Material Production
• Asynchronous e-Learning
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ph.D Produced:

1. Keerthy S
   Reg. No. 1124719169
   Title: Ecocritical Tropes in Jawaharlal Nehru’s Select Works: A Garrardian Analysis
   Date of Completion: 9 Sep 2019
   Mode: Full time
2. Shalini R
   Reg. No. 1424719101
   Title: The Impact of Image Based and Verbal Activities on the Vocabulary Retention Ability of the Engineering Students: An Experimental Study
   Date of Completion:  30 Nov 2022
   Mode: Full time

Ongoing:

1. Name of Scholar: Saba Rethinam V
   Reg No: 20137991122
   Date of Registration: 1-Jan-20
   Mode: PT
   University: Anna University
2. Name of Scholar: Sidharth Prabhu M.S
   Reg No: 21127991120
   Date of Registration: 1-Jan-21
   Mode: PT
   University: Anna University
3. Name of Scholar: Suresh G.S
   Reg No: 21147991162
   Date of Registration: 1-Jan-21
   Mode: PT
   University: Anna University

Links

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5AMO9TUAAAAJ&hl=en
• ​Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Praveen_Sam/stats
• Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55567361800