DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Dr. Vernum Cecilia is an Associate Professor in the PG & Research Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, Vellore – 632006. She joined the Department in 1989 after taking her M.Phil. Degree from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy and is the Head of the Department since 2014. Her Undergraduate & Post Grad Studies were completed at Holy Cross College, Trichy and she was a Rank holder in the Bharathidasan University, in 1987. During her teaching career Dr. Cecilia secured her Doctoral Degree from the University of Madras in 2009. She has specialised in Metafictional Studies.

Dr. Mary Gabriel I., is currently working as an Associate Professor of English. She is teaching since 2005. Her specialization is Memory Studies. She is interested in Creative Writing, Translation and Linguistics. She has authored a few short stories and poems. She has published research papers in research journals and presented papers at National and International Seminars. She has facilitated a bunch of workshops and seminars as a resource person.

Dr.P.R.Amutha Arockia Mary, is working as an Assistant Professor of English. She has been teaching since 2005. She is specialized in Subaltern studies and Gender Studies. She is very much interested in Alternate Media and Theatrical art. She has directed Documentaries and Short Films. Her short films were recognised with awards and appreciation. She is also serving as the NSS Programme Officer from 2007 onwards. She has received the State Level Best NSS Programme Officer Award for the year 2012-13 from the Government of Tamil Nadu. She has been appointed as a District NSS Nodal Officer and organized various events like District Youth Parliament and District Youth Festival. She served as a Resource Person and a Guest Speaker in various International, National and State conferences. She has published papers in various reputed International and National Journals. She is an effective communicator, motivational speaker and a soft skill trainer. She served as a Master trainer for Police well being training programme and also offers soft skill training in APCA (The Academy of Prison and Correctional Administration). She has served in various capacities, inclusive of acting as a District President of Tamil Nadu Science Forum.

Dr. S.Hilda Princi Annie is an Assistant Professor in the PG & Research Department of English, Auxilium College ( Autonomous), Vellore. She joined the Department in 2006. She completed her Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at Holy Cross College, Trichy and M.Phil. at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She cleared NET in the year 2015. She graduated with her Doctoral degree from the Thiruvalluvar University in 2017. She has specialized in the theory Ecocriticism. She is interested in subjects like Phonetics, Language and Linguistics, ELT and Literary criticism. She has published papers in International journals and presented papers at International and National Conferences or Seminars.

Ms. Devanayagi A. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 13 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.A. at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, and acquired M.A. from Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai and M.Phil. from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli. She is currently pursuing her doctoral programme at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University. Her areas of interest include Postmodern Literature, Literary Criticism, Contemporary Literary Theories, and Classics in World Literature.

Dr. Kalaiselvi R.H. Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2010, having obtained her Doctoral Degree in 2016 with her thrust domain on Indian writing in English. She has published papers in national and international journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest are Indian Literature in English and Women’s Studies. She has a keen interest in Theatre and Public Speaking.

Dr. Latha Elangovan, Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2010, having obtained her Doctoral Degree in 2016 with her thrust domain on English Language Teaching. She has published papers in national and international journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest are English Language Teaching and Teaching Grammar.

Dr.R.Geetha is currently working as an Assistant Professor of English. She is teaching since 2005. Her specialisation is in Indian English Literature. She has co-authored a book.She has published research papers in international and national seminars and journals.

Ms. Gayathri R currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore-6. She serves as the NSS Programme Officer and Branch Secretary-Auxilium College Tamil Nadu Science Forum wing. She has 10 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc.. (Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics) at Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Vandavasi., B.A., English in Madurai Kamaraj University., M.A., English in Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore., B.Ed., in G.E.T. B.Ed College of Education, Gudiyattam., M.Phil., English in Muthurangam Arts College (Autonomous), Vellore and currently pursuing Ph.D (Part-Time) in Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore.

Ms. Sathiya Bama T currently serves as an Assistant Professor, Head in-charge, Department of English, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 10 years of teaching experience. She has completed her UG (ENGLISH) at,after DKM College Vellore and acquired M.A & M.Phil. from Auxilium College, Vellore. She has completed her B.Ed in Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University. and qualified in State Eligibility Test (SET) in Mothers Teresa’s University. She has published papers in international journals and conferences. She was Dean of Arts and in charge of Literary Association.

Ms. Priyadharshini V.R currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English. She is the YOUTH RED CROSS program officer & the District Organizer of Vellore/Ranipet & Tirupattur. She has total 15 years of work experience and 9 years of teaching experience. She has completed her UG & PG in Auxilium College (Autonomous), pursuing her Ph.D. at Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. She has given her hard work and dedication to  develop the YOUTH RED CROSS in the college and in Vellore District. She got elected as the managing committee member in IRCS Vellore district Branch & She is also nominated to be the Sub- Committee member of IRCS Tamil Nādu branch and now she is serving as the member. She has wide knowledge in ELT.

Ms. Anitha Daisy Winfred, currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has completed her Bachelors in Madras University and Master Degree in Auxilium College, Vellore. She is pursuing her Ph.D. at Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. She is committed to nurturing the young minds and inspiration to realise their potential and motivate them to reach great heights. Her philosophy revolves around nurturing a love for learning, and she takes pride in witnessing students evolve into confident and articulate individuals. Her area of research interest includes British Literature, Post-War Literature, Existentialism, American Literature.

Ms. Amudha.R currently serves as an Assistant Professor, Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 7 years of teaching experience. She has completed her M.A. English in Annamalai University and she has completed her B.Ed. in Tamilnadu Teachers Education University and qualified in State Eligibility Test (SET- 2017) for Assistant Professor conducted by Mother Teresa University.

Janani Ulaganathan, belongs to the learner's fraternity, yet an academician by profession, an aspiring budding writer, is passionate on humoristic, creative, philosophical, and critical ideas, attempts to Pen and co - author in anthologies with some of her doodles in the genres of Poetry, Essay, Short Story, and scribbles viable Quotes on Social platforms viz. Storymirror, Launchora & on Instagram pages.

Ms. Uthrra S. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 5 years of teaching experience. She completed her Bachelors, Masters and Master of Philosophy in English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. Her research interests include English Language Teaching and Marxism. She has presented and published papers in International Journals and Conferences. She has attended various workshops, FDPs, Orientation Programmes and Webinars.

Mrs. Nisha K.A, Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2015, she is specialised in Post Independence Literature. She has published papers in national journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences.

Dr. D. Chitralekha, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG & Research Department of English in Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 16.6 Years of teaching Experience. She has qualified SET (State Eligibility Test) in the year 2017. She obtained her Doctoral Degree from the University of Madras in 2021. She has published 2 books, and research articles in national and international journals. Her areas of interest are Indian Literature in English and Women’s Studies.

Ms.Nimla Esther . B Assistant Professor, working since 2020 is a past pupil of Auxilium College was an active Student council member, Class topper and Department secretary (B section) during her Undergrad . She was also the participant of India-Srilanka Youth exchange (2016) and India-Malaysia Youth exchange (2018) programme . Currently holds the position of Staff incharge of Journalism club and Co-editor of Sibylline (In-house publication Journal). Her Specialization and Interests include Language and Linguistics, Cultural studies and Grammar.

Ms. Griffa E.J. is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She obtained her B.A. and M.A. at Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai. She cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in 2019. She has more than three years of teaching experience. Her main research interests are subaltern studies, children’s literature, Indian literature in English, and translation. She has trained PG students for NET preparations. She is one of the editors of AUXI NEWS (College Newsletter).

Ms. Stary Angeline D. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, and i/c of Debators Club (shift-II) Auxilium College, Vellore-6. She has 8 years of teaching experience. She completed her M.A., B.Ed., (M.Phil.) at Thiruvalluvar University. She has published papers in Roots International journals and conferences.

Dr. B. Sangamitra, Assistant Professor of English from Auxilium College, Vellore has completed her UG, PG, and M.phil. in Auxilium College. She pursued her full time Ph.D in Vellore Institute of Technology in the year 2018. She has been a faculty of the Department of English for five years since 2021 in Auxilium College. She has specialized in Feminist Existentialism and English language and Literature. She has presented and published one paper in Scopus indexed journal,and Eight papers in National and international journals. Her area of interests are Dalit Literature, Memory Studies, Diaspora, Feminism and Queer theory.

Dr. Kalpana Chatterjee currently serves as Assistant Professor in the PG & Research Department of English. She has 1 year 10 months of teaching experience. She completed her Bachelor in Arts. (English) from Fakir Mohan College (Autonomous),Odisha and Master in Arts.(English & Comparative Literatures) from Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry and Master in Philosophy (English) from Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She completed her Ph.D in 2024 under the guidance of Dr. Vernum Cecilia P.A.A., Associate Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous).

Ms. Isvarya P. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has more than two years of teaching experience-to be Specifci. She completed her B.A., M.A. and M.Phil., at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has cleared her NET in the year 2020. Her research interests include Trauma Studies and British Literature.

Ms. Janice Sandra David, currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English at Auxilium College, Vellore. She completed her Bachelors and Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature at Madras Christian College, Chennai. She is also pursuing her Ph. D at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. As an educator, she is committed to nurturing inquisitive minds and guiding them to reach their full potential both academically and personally. Her philosophy revolves around nurturing a love for learning, and she takes pride in witnessing students evolve into confident and articulate individuals. Her area of research interest includes African postcolonial writings, Cultural studies and Diasporic literature.

Vinolia S currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 3 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.A at Auxilium, M.A at Women’s Christian College and M.Phil at Voorhees. She has cleared NET in the year 2018.