Kingston Pal Thamburaj | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Kingston Pal Thamburaj
Assistant Professor, Asian Languages & Cultures, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Kingston Pal Thamburaj
Affiliation Nanyang Technological University
Country Singapore
Google Scholar pryhEwoAAAAJ
Documents 71
Citations 403
h-index 13
Subject Area Bilingualism
Event Top Teachers Awards
Scopus ID 57224852076
ORCID 0000-0002-4181-1569

Kingston Pal Thamburaj is an Assistant Professor in Asian Languages & Cultures at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research connects Tamil linguistics, computational language studies, language education and emerging technologies, with particular attention to bilingualism, multilingual pedagogy, digital learning and low-resource language technologies. His publication profile records 71 works and 403 citations, with a Google Scholar h-index of 13.[1]

Abstract

Kingston Pal Thamburaj’s academic programme brings together Tamil linguistics, Tamil computation, bilingualism, language education and educational technology. His research encompasses digital and game-based learning, corpus-informed pedagogy, low-resource language processing, multilingual education and human-AI approaches to teaching. Recent work extends these interests toward large language models, AI-supported linguistic reasoning, teacher education and computational resources for Tamil and related low-resource languages.[1]

Keywords

Tamil linguistics; Tamil computation; bilingualism; multilingualism; language education; low-resource languages; large language models; corpus linguistics; digital pedagogy; educational technology; human-AI learning; teacher education.

Introduction

Kingston Pal Thamburaj is an Assistant Professor in Asian Languages & Cultures at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His academic work addresses the relationship between language, pedagogy and technology, particularly in contexts where computational and educational resources for languages remain comparatively limited. His research trajectory combines linguistic scholarship with practical approaches to digital learning, multilingual education and emerging artificial intelligence applications.

The programme is situated at the intersection of Tamil studies, bilingualism, language technologies and education. It includes research on digital and game-based language learning, corpus research, computational resources and human-AI interaction, thereby connecting classroom-oriented innovation with broader questions concerning scalable language technologies and evidence-based pedagogy.[3][4]

Research Profile

Kingston Pal Thamburaj’s research profile encompasses Tamil linguistics, Tamil computation, language and technology, LLM applications in low-resource languages, Tamil language education, bilingualism and multilingualism, digital pedagogy, corpus linguistics and human-AI learning. The research programme includes NIE/NTU-led and collaborative projects addressing Tamil language education, bilingual and multilingual learning, educational technology and low-resource language AI.

His work also reflects an applied orientation in which linguistic resources and computational methods are considered alongside instructional design. Research interests include the development and use of digital learning environments, mobile and game-based activities, corpus-supported pedagogy and emerging AI-assisted approaches for language teaching and teacher education.

Research Contributions

Kingston Pal Thamburaj advances research in Tamil and low-resource language education by connecting linguistic scholarship, teacher education and emerging AI. His work ranges from mobile, game-based and digital Tamil learning to corpus-informed pedagogy, multilingual education and human-AI co-teaching. In 2026, the research programme expanded toward AI-supported linguistic reasoning, interactive role-play, digital escape-room learning, Tamil-Malay parallel corpora and LLM-enabled approaches for low-resource languages.

A notable characteristic of this programme is its progression from classroom-focused innovation toward computationally supported language resources while retaining pedagogical, linguistic and cultural considerations. Research involving under-resourced languages and multilingual datasets also places Tamil-related scholarship within wider computational language research.[3][4]

  • Tamil linguistics and computational Tamil research.
  • Bilingualism, multilingualism and language education.
  • Digital, mobile and game-based language learning.
  • Corpus linguistics and computational resources for low-resource languages.
  • LLMs, human-AI co-teaching and AI-supported teacher education.

Publications

Kingston Pal Thamburaj has an extensive peer-reviewed publication record spanning indexed journals, scholarly publications and international conference proceedings. His Google Scholar profile lists 71 works, while the supplied profile records 403 citations, an h-index of 13 and an i10-index of 16 as of August 2026.[1] Recent publications and scholarly activities include work appearing in venues such as Education Sciences, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, IEEE ICHMS and IEEE CAI.

His scholarly output also includes contributions concerning automatic speech recognition and translation for low-resource languages and research addressing computational and educational challenges in multilingual contexts. Selected highly relevant publications include research on under-resourced Kannada and multimodal sentiment analysis involving Tamil and Malayalam.[3][4]

Research Impact

The supplied citation profile indicates 403 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 13, alongside 71 indexed works in the profile snapshot. The Scopus profile records 20 documents, 34 citations and an h-index of 3. These indicators provide quantitative evidence of scholarly dissemination, while the subject breadth of the work demonstrates engagement with bilingualism, language education, computational linguistics and educational technology.[1][2]

The research has relevance beyond a single language context because methods developed for Tamil and other low-resource languages intersect with broader computational language research. Contributions concerning under-resourced language processing and multilingual datasets illustrate the wider applicability of such research directions.[3][4]

Award Suitability

For the Top Teachers Awards event, the profile presents a combination of academic research, language-education innovation and technology-oriented scholarship. Its suitability for recognition in an innovative research category can be assessed through the sustained integration of Tamil studies, bilingualism, digital pedagogy, low-resource language technologies and emerging AI methods. The documented publication and citation record further provides an established scholarly basis for evaluating the research programme.[1]

The award rationale may particularly consider the relationship between research and educational practice: the programme addresses language learning through digital and game-based methods while extending toward computational resources and human-AI approaches. This combination provides a coherent basis for considering innovation across language education, technology and low-resource language research.

Conclusion

Kingston Pal Thamburaj’s research programme connects Tamil linguistics, bilingualism, language education and emerging computational technologies. His work combines classroom innovation with corpus research, low-resource language technologies and human-AI learning approaches. The available scholarly indicators and selected publications provide evidence of an established research profile, while the continued expansion toward AI-supported linguistic and educational applications positions the programme within current developments in language technology and multilingual education.

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar profile: Kingston Pal Thamburaj, user ID pryhEwoAAAAJ. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pryhEwoAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Kingston Pal Thamburaj, Author ID 57224852076. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57224852076
  3. Hande, A., Priyadharshini, R., Sampath, A., Thamburaj, K. P., Chandran, P, Thamburaj, et al. (2021). Hope speech detection in under-resourced Kannada language. arXiv preprint arXiv:2108.04616. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2108.04616
  4. Chakravarthi, B. R., Soman, K. P., Ponnusamy, R., Kumaresan, P. K., et al. (2021). Dravidianmultimodality: A dataset for multi-modal sentiment analysis in Tamil and Malayalam. arXiv preprint arXiv:2106.04853. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2106.04853
  5. Arumugum, L., Nadeson, B., & Thamburaj, K. P. (2021). Traditional teaching method—Concept of moral education and pedagogy in Aathicuudi. Muallim Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 176–182. http://mjsshonline.com/index.php/journal/article/view/269

Shiv Prakash Bihari | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Shiv Prakash Bihari
Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology, India
Shiv Prakash Bihari
Affiliation Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology
Country India
Scopus ID 57210217880
Documents 21
Citations 186
h-index 6
Subject Area Educational Research
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-9467-2945
Google Scholar aFusRTgAAAAJ

The Innovative Research Award recognition highlights the academic, research, teaching, and scholarly contributions of Shiv Prakash Bihari, an Indian electrical engineering academic and researcher associated with Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology. His professional activities encompass higher education, renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, power quality enhancement, control systems, electrical machines, and hybrid renewable energy integration. His scholarly profile includes peer-reviewed publications, patents, books, conference participation, and more than two decades of academic service.[1][2]

Abstract

Shiv Prakash Bihari has established an academic profile that integrates engineering education, renewable energy research, power electronics, smart grid technologies, and applied electrical engineering. His research activities have focused on grid-integrated renewable energy systems, photovoltaic technologies, intelligent control approaches, and power quality enhancement. Through scholarly publications, patents, textbooks, and sustained teaching leadership, he has contributed to both engineering education and research dissemination.[1][3]

Keywords

Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, Smart Grid Technologies, Power Electronics, Educational Research, Engineering Education, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Power Quality Analysis, Photovoltaic Systems, Control Systems.

Introduction

Shiv Prakash Bihari earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University in 2001, followed by a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Industrial Systems and Drives from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, in 2004. He subsequently completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, with research focused on performance enhancement of grid-integrated hybrid renewable energy systems. His academic career spans more than twenty years in engineering education and research.[2]

Research Profile

Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad, Shiv Prakash Bihari has held multiple academic leadership and teaching positions. His expertise includes power systems, renewable energy integration, control systems, electrical machines, and engineering pedagogy. He has taught a broad range of undergraduate engineering courses and has participated extensively in faculty development programs, workshops, conferences, and academic capacity-building initiatives.[2]

  • More than 21 years of academic experience.
  • Professor and Head of Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • Author and co-author of multiple engineering textbooks.
  • Contributor to renewable energy and smart grid research.
  • Active participant in national and international academic forums.

Research Contributions

His research portfolio addresses contemporary challenges in renewable energy integration and power system optimization. Areas of investigation include microgrid control mechanisms, intelligent controllers for photovoltaic systems, power quality enhancement, energy storage integration, machine-learning-assisted grid systems, and renewable energy reliability analysis. He has also contributed to patent activity involving photovoltaic systems, IoT-enabled solar tracking, and advanced grid-integrated renewable technologies.[3][4]

Publications

Selected publications associated with Shiv Prakash Bihari demonstrate scholarly engagement in renewable energy systems, photovoltaic technologies, microgrid operation, energy storage, and intelligent control methodologies.[3][5]

  1. A comprehensive review of microgrid control mechanism and impact assessment for hybrid renewable energy integration. IEEE Access.
  2. Design analysis of high level inverter with EANFIS controller for grid connected PV system. Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing.
  3. Techno-economic analysis and optimized PV-powered EV charging facilities under various climate conditions in India.
  4. A novel function approach and intelligence control technique for power quality improvement in grid incorporated solar photovoltaic system.
  5. Photovoltaic integrated optimized energy storage drives for electric vehicles.

Research Impact

According to the provided scholarly metrics, the researcher has accumulated 21 indexed documents, 186 citations, and an h-index of 6. These indicators suggest measurable engagement with the academic community and demonstrate the visibility of his work within electrical engineering and renewable energy research domains. His contributions also extend to patents, conference activities, textbook authorship, and academic administration.[1]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Shiv Prakash Bihari aligns with criteria commonly associated with educational and research recognition programs. His long-standing teaching career, departmental leadership responsibilities, publication record, patents, engineering textbooks, faculty development engagement, and research focus on sustainable energy technologies collectively demonstrate a sustained commitment to academic excellence and innovation. These attributes support consideration for recognition within the framework of the Top Teachers Awards and related academic distinction programs.[2][3]

Conclusion

Shiv Prakash Bihari represents an academic profile characterized by extensive teaching experience, research productivity, scholarly publication, patent activity, and leadership within engineering education. His work in renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, power quality enhancement, and electrical engineering education reflects ongoing engagement with contemporary scientific and technological challenges. The available evidence indicates a sustained contribution to both academic development and applied engineering research.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Shiv Prakash Bihari, Author ID 57210217880. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57210217880
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Shiv Prakash Bihari. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aFusRTgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  3. Bihari, S. P., Sadhu, P. K., et al. A comprehensive review of microgrid control mechanism and impact assessment for hybrid renewable energy integration. IEEE Access. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3090266
  4. Bihari, S. P., Sadhu, P. K. A novel function approach and intelligence control technique for power quality improvement in grid incorporated solar photovoltaic system. International Journal of Green Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2021.1986403
  5. Bhattacharjee, B., Sadhu, P. K., Ganguly, A., Naskar, A. K., Bihari, S. P. Photovoltaic integrated optimized energy storage drives for electric vehicles. Journal of Energy Storage. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113098

Hasan Gilani | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Hasan Gilani
University of Brighton, United Kingdom

Hasan Gilani
Affiliation University of Brighton
Country United Kingdom
Google Scholar UW5jXfkAAAAJ
Documents 51
Citations 649
h-index 7
Subject Area Educational Research
Event Top Teachers Awards
Scopus ID 55840213500

Hasan Gilani is a British-based academic, researcher, educational leader, and specialist in marketing, retail management, branding, international business, strategic management, sales, customer services, and higher education development. He currently serves as Principal Lecturer in Marketing and Retail at the University of Brighton and has established an international academic reputation through teaching, research, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and institutional leadership across multiple regions and higher education systems.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Hasan Gilani in relation to the Innovative Research Award. His scholarly activities encompass marketing, retail branding, corporate identity, digital marketing, international business, consumer behaviour, sustainability, higher education, and organizational studies. Through more than three decades of academic leadership and international engagement, he has contributed to research dissemination, curriculum development, academic governance, doctoral supervision, and evidence-based consultancy.[1][2]

Keywords

Retail Branding, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, International Business, Customer Services, Consumer Behaviour, Higher Education, Strategic Management, Employee Branding, Corporate Identity, Research Leadership.

Introduction

Hasan Gilani has developed an academic career characterized by interdisciplinary scholarship and leadership in business and management education. His work integrates research, teaching, curriculum design, quality assurance, and external academic review activities. He has served in numerous academic and governance positions while contributing to institutional development across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and other international regions.[1]

His career objective emphasizes academic leadership in branding, digital marketing, retail management, sales, and customer service excellence while promoting evidence-based solutions for industry and public-sector organizations. This combination of scholarly inquiry and practical engagement forms a significant component of his professional profile.[2]

Research Profile

Hasan Gilani’s primary areas of specialization include Retail Management, Brand Management, International Business, Strategic Management, Sales, Customer Services, Corporate Branding, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Islamic Finance, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Organizational Behaviour, and Higher Education Studies. His research frequently examines the relationships between organizational identity, employee engagement, consumer perceptions, and strategic brand development.[3]

His academic qualifications include a PhD in Retail Corporate Branding from the University of Brighton, an MPhil in Retail Corporate Brand Management from Warwick Business School, an MSc in International Marketing Management from the University of Surrey, an MBA in Finance from Philippines Christian University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrialization, Trade and Economic Policy from the University of Strathclyde, an MA in Archaeology, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Peshawar.[2]

Research Contributions

Hasan Gilani’s contributions span academic publishing, doctoral supervision, peer review, curriculum innovation, and professional development. His research has addressed topics such as employer branding, employee retention, corporate brand citizenship behaviour, recruitment process outsourcing, ethical dimensions of Islamic banking, operational excellence, and organizational performance.[3][4]

  • Development of conceptual frameworks linking corporate identity and employee brand citizenship behaviour.
  • Research on employer branding and organizational talent retention.
  • Studies exploring recruitment outsourcing and employer brand perceptions.
  • Contributions to sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational improvement research.
  • International academic leadership in quality assurance and curriculum development.

Publications

Hasan Gilani’s publication record focuses on employer branding, corporate identity, employee engagement, ethical finance, operational excellence, and organizational performance. His research has contributed to contemporary discussions in marketing, branding, strategic management, and business education, with scholarly impact demonstrated through citations, international visibility, and sustained academic engagement.[3][4][5][6][7]

Selected publications associated with Hasan Gilani’s research portfolio include peer-reviewed studies in marketing, branding, organizational behaviour, logistics, and finance.[3]

Research Impact

The research profile of Hasan Gilani demonstrates measurable scholarly influence through publications, citations, academic leadership appointments, and international engagement. His work has informed discussions on branding, employee engagement, organizational identity, retail management, and educational development. His role as supervisor, examiner, reviewer, editor, and academic leader has extended the impact of his research beyond publication outputs into institutional practice and professional education.[1][3]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes individuals whose scholarly activities demonstrate originality, academic influence, leadership, and contribution to knowledge development. Hasan Gilani’s extensive record of international teaching, research publication, curriculum innovation, academic governance, doctoral supervision, and interdisciplinary scholarship aligns with these criteria. His sustained contributions to marketing, branding, retail studies, higher education, and organizational research support consideration for recognition within academic excellence frameworks.[1][2]

Conclusion

Hasan Gilani’s academic career reflects a combination of research achievement, educational leadership, international engagement, and institutional service. His work in branding, retail management, marketing strategy, organizational behaviour, and higher education has contributed to scholarly understanding and professional practice. The breadth of his academic experience and publication record provides a substantial foundation for recognition within research and teaching excellence initiatives.[1][3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hasan Gilani, Author ID 55840213500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55840213500
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar Profile: Hasan Gilani. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UW5jXfkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  3. Gilani, H., & Cunningham, L. (2017). Employer branding and its influence on employee retention: A literature review. The Marketing Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1362/146934717X14909733966209
  4. Gilani, H. (2013). Exploring the ethical aspects of Islamic banking. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1108/IMEFM-09-2012-0087
  5. Muhammad, N., Upadhyay, A., Kumar, A., & Gilani, H. (2022). Achieving operational excellence through the lens of lean and Six Sigma during the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Journal of Logistics Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-06-2021-0343
  6. Gilani, H., & Jamshed, S. (2016). An exploratory study on the impact of recruitment process outsourcing on employer branding of an organisation. Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SO-08-2015-0020
  7. Gilani, H. (2019). Corporate brand identity and employee brand citizenship behaviour: A conceptual framework. The Marketing Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1362/146934719X15633618140783