Name : Dr Sabu Thomas Designation : Assistant Professor Department : Political Science Email : [email protected] |
Qualification | M.A, Ph.D, Post Doc |
Present Position | Assistant Professor |
Work Experience | 16 Years Teaching Experience1, Worked as Sub editor in Rashtra Deepika daily from 1997-2005
2, Worked as Guest Faculty in Political Science, Government Brennen College Thalsserry (2005-2006) 3, Assistant Professor in Politics, Post Graduate Department of Political Science, Madappally College, Vadakara, Joined Service on 31-01-2007 (2007-2016) 4, Assistant Professor in Politics, Department of Political Science, Government Brennen College Thalsserry (2016 onwards) |
Total Experience in Current Service Years (PG) |
9 |
Years (UG) | 7 |
Research/ Projects | Major Research Project, Indian Council For social science Research, New DelhiMinor research project-Cluster of Colleges- Kerala |
Books/ Publications | Journal Articles
1. (2020). Politics after Pandemic: Re-Examing the survival of nation State. Keanean Journal of arts, 7(1), 223-230. 2. .(2020). The Great farming Circus in India: Crisis of Survival. Research scholar, 9(1), 91-97. 3. (2020). Missing Women in Politics: A study of Women participation in Indian Elections. Mirror, 10(1), 89-96. 4. (2020). Tall Claims and Short realities: An Examination of Women Representation in Politics in the State of Kerala. Research Scholar, 9(1), 117-124. 5. (2020). E Delivery of Public Services in India: A study on Digital Biometric Identity Infrastructure. Mirror, 10(1), 101-109. 6. (2019). Understanding Good Governance in India. Mirror, 9(1), 79-87. 7. (2019). Digital India : shaping the Future of a Nation through Digital Technologies. Mirror, 9(1), 71-78. 8. (2019)Changing Politics in Kerala and the Lokh Sabha Verdict 2019 Politico 11 (1) 95-104. 9. (2018). Role of Non Government Organisations in the Politics of Global Climate Change Negotiations. Research Scholar, 8(3), 53-59 10. (2018), “Good Governance and Grass Root Democracy: Some musings on the Panchayathiraj system in the state of Kerala.” Politico, 9(1), ISSN 2322-0686 11. (2018). Bridging the Digital divide: An Appraisal of the Kerala scenario. Research Scholar, 8(3), 53-59. 12. (2018). Education, Employablity and democracy: An Evaluation of the Impacts of Neoliberal Policies in Higher Education. Researech Scholar, 8(3), 48-52. 13. (2017). Techno Mates :Understanding ICT as a Tool for Accelerating Act East Policy. Politico, 57-68. 14. (2017). “Democratic Crises and the Political Solution: A Re-reading of the Social Democracy of Ambedkar.” Journal of Parliamentary Studies 9 (2): 33-44. 15. (2017) Friendship Beyond Remittances: A Positivist vision of India-Saudi Arabia Relationship, The Diplomatist,5(1),25-2 16. (2016) Public Religion and the state: Political Twins or Potential enemies, University College Journal of Politics and Society, 11(1&2),8-17 17. (2015) Faith Beyond Faitful: A Quizzical note on Politics of Fundamentalism. Eastern Journal of Culture and Dialogue, 8(1), 75-87. 18. (2014). E-Governance in Local Governments: Aiming Towards Good Governance. KILA Journal of Local Governance , 1 (1), 61-70., ISSN 2319-930X 19. (2014). Public Power and Technology: Evaluating the Role of Information and Communication Technology In Arab Springs. Majalla Kairala , 3 (1), 148-154., ISSN 2277-2839 20. (2013).Democracy and religion: From Dialogue to Practice, Eastern Journal of Dialogue and Culture,6 (2), pp.32-42, ISSN 0974-7567 21. (2012). � Cyber Protests and Electronic Disobedience�: examining Non-violence in Times of Cyber Politics. Gandhi Marg , 34 (2&3), 293-306 22. (2012). � Spinning in the Net�-Re-reading Sarvodaya in Digital Era. -New Man& Society , 2 (2), 43-50. 23. (2012). Democracy 2.0: Assessing the Role of New Social Media in Democracy. Science and Society , 10 (1), 89-96, ISSN 0973-0206 24. (2011). Good Governance and Digital Inclusion: Examining the Challenges to E-Governance in India. South Asia Politics , 10 (4), 45-47. . � CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS
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Papers Presented in Conferences/ Seminars | PAPERS PRESENTED ABROAD
1. The Digital Warriors and Democratic Utopias: A Critical Appraisal of Democratic Dividends of Digitalisation, World Congress of Political Science, International Political Science Association, Brisabane, Australia, 21-25, July 2018 2. Public Health in a Privatized World: Problems and Prospects of The Indian Paradigm, International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Protection In Asia 2015 Workshop July, Hong-Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, July 27, 2015 (Guest Speaker) PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES -INDIA 1. Financial Inclusion and Digital Economy : An Appraisal of The Post Demonetisation Scenario in India � International Seminar on Financial inclusion, Inclusive Growth and Social Development: Performance and Challenges, Department of Economics, Kannur University, 6-8 February 2019 2. Deepening Democracy: Will the Digital State Be The Answer or The Problem? : International Conference on Aspiring India, Indian Political Science Association, Chaudary Charan Singh University, Meerut, December 29&30, 2018. 3. Dharma and Governance: A Debate on Politics of Dharma in Post Secularism, Global Spiritual Conclave, 22-27, August 2017, Santhigiri Research Foundation, Trivandrum in Association with ICPR, ICCR ICHR and Sanchi University 4. The Golden Indicators�: Missing or Misusing- An evaluation of Women Representation in Politics, International Conference on Decentralization, poverty and Marginalization, Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Thrissur,19-22 November 2016 5. The Educational Industry and the Politics of Education, International Seminar on Rising India, Higher Education and the World Order in the 21st Century, Association of Political Scientists Kerala, St. Johns College Anchal, Trivandrum,10&11, March 2016. 6. Good Governance and Decentralization: Understanding Suraj in Times of Neoliberalism, International Conference On Gandhi, Gram Swaraj and Democratic Decentralization KILA,Thrissur, 27-29 November 2014. 7. �Evangelii Gaudium� and the Politics of �new solidarity�: Revitalizing Vatican 11, International Theological Conference on Vatican Council 11, Christian Chair, University of Calicut. Feb 28-March02,2014 ( Plenary Session) 8. Indo-US Relations in Times of Multilateralism, International Seminar on India and International Organizations: Towards Multilateralism, Central University Kerala Kasargod, March 20-22,2013 9. �Networked Revolution� and Arab Springs: Examining Politics Beyond Rhetoric, UGC International Conference on Society, Culture and Politics in West Asia: Post-Arab Spring Dynamics, University of Kerala 24 & 25 October 2013 10. Performative Gender and Technology: Rearticulating the Digital Argument for Women Empowerment, International Conference on Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Women, Alagappa University, August 20-21, 2013. 11. Local Governance 2.0: A Re-Reading On E-Governance In Local Governance, International Conference on Democratic Decentralization and people�s participation, RC10, International Sociological Association & KILA Thrissur , 20-23 December 2012 12. �Partners for Future�-Evaluating the Potentials of Indo-Japanese Partnership in �Emerging Asia�, International Conference on �India-Japan Relations: Transforming into Potential Partnership� , SV University, Tirupathy, December 7-9, 2012 13. Forgotten Posterity: A Critique of Globalization Impacts on Education, International Education Meet on Education for Global Excellence, Council of Teacher Education Kerala & UGC , Trivandrum, 5-7, January 2012 14. �Democracy On Line: An Enquiry Into The Role Of ICT In Local Governance, International Conference On Development Discourse, Arul Ananthar College, Madurai, 15-17, March 2011 15. Discredited Credit-Examining The Politics Of Financial Exclusion In India, International Conference On Innovation And Inclusion In Banking: Issues, Strategies and Options, School of Development Studies, Kannur University, Kerala, 3-4, February 2011 16. �Caesar, Where Shall I Stand?� An Enquiry Into The Role of Religion in Public Sphere International Theological Conference On Religions, Dialogue And Society: Theological Reflections In a Pluralistic World, Chair For Christian Studies, Calicut University, 3-5 December 2010 17. Hosts Becoming Dishes: Examining The Impact Of Terrorism On Regional Stability In South Asia, International Conference On �South Asia In 2020:Towards Greater Unity And Interdependence, MISRAC, Pondicherry University, 22-24, November 2010 18. The Politics of Health Security – Challenges of Neo Liberal State: An Indian Perspective, International Conference on Health And Development: Issues, Strategies and Options, School Of Development Studies, Kannur University, Kerala, 22-23,October 2008
PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES 1. ��Smart Crimes in Smart Era�: An Examination of Cybercrimes In Digital Age� 41st All India Criminology Conference at Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai , February 1-3, 2019 2. Skyscrapers and Creepers: Debating urban poverty as a democratic conundrum- National seminar on Urban Governance in India: Prospects and Challenges, Department of Public Administration and Policy studies, Central University of Kerala,20-21, March 2019 3. Belt, Road and Dragon: Will the grand strategy pay for India-National seminar on Indian strategic culture and Policy options, Department of Politics and International studies, Pondicherry University, 25-27 February 2019 4. Pretentious Pluralism and Liberal Democracy: When will the Halloween Party over-National seminar on Pluralism and Liberal Democracy in India- Emerging Trends, Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala & Government College Madappally,22-23 November 2018 5. The role of ICT in strengthening bonds in ASEAN, National Seminar on India ASEAN relations : The historical and Cultural Pedigree to Act East Policy, VK Krishna Menon Study Centre for International Relations Trivandrum and Society for Social empowerment, New Delhi, 13-14 November 2018 6. ASEAN: Can the hopes go beyond the talking shop:National seminar on Great Power Dynamics: Prospects and Retrospect�s of India�s Foreign Policy, Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala & PM Government College Chalakkudy, 27-28 September 2018 7. Development, Developers and The Subjects: An Appraisal of The Tribal Question In Kerala : ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Development Displacement and Rehabilitation in India: Administrative and Policy Options-11-,Central University of Kerala Kasargod 13 July 2018 8. Vanishing Identities and the Politics of Majoritarianism: An Outsiders reading on Coorg Tribals in the Coorg district of Karnataka. National seminar on Coorg Tribals, Organised by Forestry College Ponnampett, Koorg, Karnataka & Sponsored by ICPR New Delhi, 17-19, January 2018. 9. Empowerment sans Entitlements: An examination of Politics of Gender, National seminar on Gender equality and social inclusion in contemporary India: Issues and Challenges, Government Brennen College of teacher education, Thalasserry, 22&23 March 2017 10. India-Pakistan Relations: Can the hug diplomacy create good Neighbourhood, National seminar on The India-Pakistan Conflict: Assessing Indias Options, Department of International Relations and Politics, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, 20&21 March 2017 11. Decentralized centralization: A critical evaluation of the Panchayathi raj system in India, UGC National seminar on Evaluating the New Local Governance: The problems and prospects of Decentralization in India, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, 16-28 March 2017 12. Democracy, Post Democracy and the Posterity: Concerns and Considerations, National seminar on Indian Democracy-Reflections of decentralization and Panchayathiraj, Kerala Institute of local Administration and Departments of Hindi and English, Sir Syed College,Thaliparamba, 10&11 March 2017 13. The civilizational crisis and the peripheries: A re-reading of the Higher education scenario in India, National seminar on Higher education: Issues and Challenges, Government Brennen College of teacher education, Thalasserry, 4 March 2017 14. Social Justice and Global Harmomy: An Examination of the Politics of Spirituality in Swami Vivekananda, National seminar on Swami Vivekanandan and Social Harmony . Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi,27&28 February 2017 15. Good Governance and Digital Promises: Is optimism too costly, National seminar on Governance and Development in India:Exploring new terrains, Department of Public administration and Policy Studies, Central University of Keala, Kasargod, 22&23 February 2017 16. Decentralization 2.0: Examining the role of ICT in strengthening decentralized democracy in the state of Kerala, National seminar on Participatory decentralized planning at Grasroots :Problems challenges and opportunities, National Institute of Rural development and Panchayathiraj, Hyderabad, 09&10 February 2017 17. Right Media and wrong Rights: Debating human rights trajectory of New Social Media, National seminar on Facets of Human Rights Discourse in India, Department of Political Science, University of Calicut, Calicut, January 31& February 1 2017 18. Digital Culturalism, National seminar on Multiculturalism: Problems and Perspectives , Department of Philosophy, Government College Chittoor, 16&17 January 2017 19. Guerilla Bureaucracy and digital Innovations: An enquiry into the insiders fight against corruption, Three day national seminar on Combatting Corruption:The Discourse of Developmental democracy vis-�-vis Bureaucracy, Sponsored by ICSSR& RUSA, Department of Political science, University of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram, 24-26, October 2017. 20. �Hackers, Crackers and Netizen�: Debating Safenet in Times Of Cybercrimes, UGC Sponsored national seminar on Human rights and Social Empowerment, Sree Narayana College, Nattika, 9&10, March 2016. 21. �Dragons and Musketeers at the Next Door�: An Appraisal of India�s Neighborhood Policy ,National seminar on �Act Fast Policy and the Changing Dimensions of India�s Foreign Policy�, Department of International relations and Political Science, Central University of Kerala,18&19, February 2016. 22. Human Rights: The Sense and Nonsense, UGC Sponsored national seminar on Human rights Perspective on Development and Displacement, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, 22&23 February 2016 23. �Atoms, Bits and Environment�, UGC Sponsored national seminar on the future of Human Rights and the Environment: Concerns of the Global South, Department of Political Science, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, 14&15 January 2016 24. National seminar on Reinventing India-East asia Relations under NDA11 : Cultural and Strategic perspectives, Indian Council of World Affairs, Ministry of External affairs,& ICSSR, Trivandrum, 23&24 September 2016 25. Development and Democracy: The Craze and Beyond, UGC National seminar on Democracy, Human Rights and Development: Views and Policies, Department of Political Science, Government College Chalakudy, 29&30 August 2016 26. Will the Apps save Mom: The Gendered Net Argument revisited, UGC National conference on Violence against women: Unearthing strategies to Combat, Department of Political science and Public Adminstration, Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, September 30@ October1, 2016 27. The Missing Governance in E-Governance: A Re-Reading of The Kerala Story ,UGC National Seminar on E-Governance and Kerala Society, Prospects and Challenges,, NSS College Changanasserry,10&11, September 2015. 28. Human Rights and Media Wrongs, National Seminar on Media and Human Rights, Government College, Elerithattu, Kasargod, 11-11-2015 29. Governance, Co-Governance and E-Governance: Some musings on Good Governance Paradigm, National seminar on Redefining state, society and Governance in India, Government College Attappadi, March 10,2015 30. Reframing Rural Development: The ICT Options and Opportunities, National Seminar on Democracy, Development and Globalization: Perspectives and Experiences, Association of Political Scientists Kerala, Government College Madappally, January 30-31, 2015 31. Human Rights and Human Wrongs: Debating Human Rights in Unorganized Labour Sector in Kerala, UGC Sponsored national seminar on Human right issues of Unorganized workers in Malabar region, Nehru arts & Science College, Padannakkad, Kasargod, January 23-24,2015 32. The Logged-in Boss, National seminar on Use of technology and innovations in promoting Good Governance, Central Univers |
PhD / M Phil/ Projects Guided | Phd Guideship- Ongoing-4 |
Awards/ Honours | Post Doctoral Research Award, Government of KeralaUGC Travel Grant for Foreign Travel-2019
UGC Foreign Travel Grant -2015 |
Positions Held | Executive Council Member, Indian Political science AssociationAssociate Editor, Politico Journal, New Delhi
President, Political science Collective Kerala Research Co Ordinator Phd Course Work, Political Science, Kannur University Membe,r Judging panel, Institute of parliamentary Affairs Government of kerala 2017,2018,2019 |
Seminars/ Conferences Organised | 1. Coordinator National seminar on Belt and Road Initiative, Sponsored by the Maulana Abul kalam Azad Insiritute of Asian studies, Calcutta, Feb 2020
2. Coordinator National seminar on Democracy Decentralization and Political Participation Institute of Parliamentary Affairs Government of Kerala February 2019 3. Coordinator National seminar on Democracy Development and Environment Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala October 2018 4. Coordinator National seminar on Politics of Peripheries Issues and Concerns Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala October 2017 5. Coordinator National Workshop on Social Science Research Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala1November 2017 6. Coordinator National seminar on Globalization and State in India Directorate of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala November 2012 Webinar Co Ordinator 1. International Webinar on Turkey�s Foreign Policy in the region: Balancing Between Sift and Hard Power, 20-11-2020, Resource Person, Yeghis Tashjian, Director, New eastern Political Forum, Lebanon 2. Public Administration: A conduit for Good Governance, 11-06-2020 3. International Politics: The idea and the Ideal, 24-06-2020 4. Politics in South Asia and the Changing Global Order, 27-08-2020 5. Uniform Civil Code: The Goa Experience, 30-07-2020 6. Judicial Power with Special reference to PIL, 07-08-2020 7. Post Corona Challenges for Indian Foreign Policy, 01-10-2020 8. Perils of Dinosaur State: Response to the Covid pandemic in India, 20-08-2020 9. Deconstructing Gandhi�s Political Ideas: A Contemporary Perspective, 12-11-2020 10. UN and Great Power Politics: Challenges and Opportunities, 24-10-2020 11. Understanding Human Rights: Changing quality of Life, 10-12-2020 12. New Global world Context and NAM, 05-11-2020 |
Additional Responsibilities (2019-20) | MEMBESHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Member Indian Political Science Association (Executive Council Member) Member No 2497 2. Member International Political Science Association, Montreal, Canada 3. Member Association for Political Theory, San Diego, USA, Member No 2430 4. Member, The Indian Society of Criminology, Member No 1829 5. Member, Board of studies in Political Science (Cd), Kannur University ( 2014-16) 6. Member, Board of studies in Political Science (Cd), Kannur University ( 2018-20) |
Other Information | Invited lectures
1. Gandhiji for Posterity: A Positivist Approach; Special Lecture at Anna Centre for Public Policy Madras University, March 2020 2. Politics of Media Social media Invited lecture at Higher Secondary School Teacher Transformation programme State Council for Educational Research and Training Government of Kerala at St Johns College Anchal Jan 31 2020 3. Nation Nationalism and Citizenship Invited Lecture at PKM College of Education Madambam Kannur Jan 2020 4. Politics of Technology Social media and Cyber Politics Invited lecture at Higher Secondary School Teacher Transformation programme State Council for Educational Research and Training Government of Kerala at Government College Chalakkudy November 2019 5. Spinning on the net an examination of hind swaraj in times of globalization Invited lecture at Refresher course for college teachers UGC Academic staff college Calicut University February 2019 6. Democracy in India Challenges and Opportunities St George Higher Secondary School Irikkur Kannur November 2018 7. Technology Society and Politics Invited talk at Payyannur College Payyannur March 2017 8. The Future of Indian Constitution Invited Lecture at Koodali Higher Secondary School Kannnr November 2017 9. Deliberative Democracy and the Alternative in India Invited talk at St Michaels School Kannur Feb 2014 10. Democracy The Day After Tomorrow Invited Talk at St Josephs HSS Vayattuparamba Kannur Jan 2013 11. An Introduction to E Governance Invited lecture at EKNM Government College Elerithattu June 2012 12. Government 2.0 Invited talk at Department of Politics KMM Government Women s College Kannur March 2011
Translation and review 1. Subject Expert Translation of Higher Secondary Text book in Political Science State Council for Educational Research and Training Government of Kerala 2019 2. Subject expert Malayalam translation of Grammar of Politics National Translation Mission Central Institute of Indian languages Mysore August 2018 3. Script Reviewer National Translation Mission Central Institute of Indian languages Mysore July 2017 4. Subject expert Political science Glossary National Translation Mission Central Institute of Indian languages Mysore July 2015
Preparation of Study Material 1. Authored study material on Indian Government and Politics for MA course in Political Science School of Distance Education Calicut University 2. Authored Study material for Issues in Indian Politics for MA course in Political Science School of Distance Education Calicut University 3. Authored study material on International Politics for BA course in Political Science School of Distance Education Calicut University 4. Authored study material on New Social Movements for BA course in Political Science School of Distance Education Calicut University
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND RESTRUCTURING 1. Participated in the two day workshop on Revision of Syllabi for Graduate programme in Political Science Board of Studies in Political Science Kannur University May 2019 2. Resource Person Workshop on Revision of the scheme and syllabi for Post Graduate programme in Political Science Board of studies in Political Science MG University Kottayam January 2019 3. Participated in the workshop on Revision of syllabi for Post Graduate programme in Political Science Board of studies in Political Science Kannur University February 2014 4. Participated in the Workshop for preparation of Question Bank under the Content Generation of the Scholar Support Proramme Directorate of Collegiate education January 2014 5. Participated in the Workshop on Revision of the syllabi for Under Graduate programme in Political Science Board of studies in Political Science Kannur University December 2013 6. Participated in the Workshop for preparation of Question Bank under the Content Generation of the Scholar Support Proramme Directorate of Collegiate education October 2013 7. Participated in the Workshop on Curriculum Development in Political science Post Graduate Programme Board of Studies in Political Science Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam February 2012 8. Participated in the Orientation Programme on Course Designing Kerala State Higher Education Council Trvandrum September 2010 9. Participated in the Three day workshop on Course Designing Kerala State Higher Education Council Trivandrum May 2010 10. Participated in the Workshop on restructuring of undergraduate courses in Political Science Board of studies in Political Science University of Calicut February 162009 11. Participated in the Workshop on Revision of the scheme and syllabi for Under Graduate programme in Political Science Board of studies in Political Science Kannur University March 2009 Conference Chairs 1. Conference Chair-International Seminar on Rising India, Higher Education and the World Order in the 21st Century, Association of Political Scientists Kerala, St. Johns College Anchal, Trivandrum,10&11, March 2016 2. Conference Chair-Good Governance and Digital Promises: Is optimism too costly, National seminar on Governance and Development in India:Exploring new terrains, Department of Public administration and Policy Studies, Central University of Keala, Kasargod, 22&23 February 2017 3. Conference Chair-UGC Sponsored National seminar on �Pedagogical Innovations in Langauge Education�, Keyi Sahib Training Colege, Taliparamba, Kannur,15&16, February 2016. 4. Conference Chair-UGC Sponsored national seminar on Human rights Perspective on Development and Displacement, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, 22&23 February 2016 5. Conference Chair-National seminar on Politics of Exclusion: Democracy and Marginalized in India, Department of Political Science, Government College Madappally, 29&30 November 2016 6. Conference Chair-National Seminar on Democracy, Development and Globalization: Perspectives and Experiences, Association of Political Scientists Kerala, Government College Madappally, January 30-31, 2015 7. Conference Chair-UGC National seminar on Mass Media and Human Rights, Department of Political Science, Payyannur College, Payyannur, January 31& February 1, 2013 8. Conference Chair- -National seminar on New Dimensions of Coalition Politics in Kerala, PG Department of Political science, Government College Kottayam, December 3, 2013 |