Dr. S. Jerald Sagaya Nathan is an accomplished academician, researcher, and trainer
with over a decade of teaching
experience in English literature, comparative studies, and soft skills development. Currently serving as Assistant
Professor at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, he combines
scholarly rigor with a deep commitment to student empowerment.
He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative
Literature for his interdisciplinary study of mystical thoughts in Thirumular and
Gerard Manley Hopkins. He has also earned an M.Phil., two master’s degrees — in
English and in MassCommunication & Journalism — and has successfully cleared
both UGC-NET and SET in English Literature. Notably, he secured First Rank in
his undergraduate, postgraduate, and M.Phil. programmes.
Dr. Nathan’s research interests span Comparative
Literature, Translation Studies, Indian Literatures in English, Literary Criticism,
and Eco-aesthetics. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and
edited volumes and regularly presents at national and international
conferences. His editorial contributions include serving on the boards of reputed
journals like South Asia Journal of
Multidisciplinary Studies, IJELLH,
and IJRAR.
Beyond academia, he is
dedicated to coaching students for UGC-NET/SET, TRB, and competitive examinations. He has coordinated
numerous training programs, workshops, and faculty development programmes
across Tamil Nadu. He is also actively engaged in community extension
activities, bridging rural students with effective English language training.
An advocate of digital learning, Dr. Nathan
maintains an educational YouTube channel and a personal academic website,
expanding his reach beyond the classroom. He strongly believes that education
should cultivate not only knowledge but also critical thinking, ethical values,
and lifelong learning skills.