Gratitude to Our Esteemed Contributors: A Global Effort in Shaping Our Upcoming Book
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the scholars, researchers, and academicians from across the world who submitted their chapters for the edited volume Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Comparative Literature.
The enthusiastic response from contributors representing diverse countries, institutions, disciplines, and methodological approaches truly reflects the global reach and intellectual vitality of Comparative Literature today. Each submission—whether accepted or not—has enriched the academic dialogue and strengthened the scholarly vision of this edited book.
We deeply appreciate the time, intellectual labour, and commitment invested by every contributor. The editorial process followed rigorous academic and publishing standards, and we sincerely thank all contributors for their cooperation, patience, and trust throughout the process.
We are pleased to share below the bio-briefs of our contributors, whose academic profiles collectively reflect the interdisciplinary, international, and forward-looking spirit of this edited book.
The edited book Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Comparative Literature is scheduled for publication in March/April 2026, and we are confident that it will make a meaningful contribution to contemporary literary studies and future research directions.
Our Esteemed Contributors
Afkir Nawar (Morocco)
Afkir Nawar is PhD student in Cultural Studies and an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA), Fez, Morocco. Her research operates at the intersection of translation, ethnography, and literary theory. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Sais and is one of the doctoral researchers selected under the PASS scholarship program. Has a certificate of ethnography and filmmaking with cooperation of Brigham university in US. A translator of subtitles of the same American documentary.
Gabriel Laguna (Spain)
Gabriel Laguna–Mariscal is currently a Full Professor of Latin Philology at the University of Córdoba (Spain). He has been a visiting scholar at Cornell, Harvard, and Indiana universities. His Ph.D. dissertation (1991) consisted of an edition with commentary on Statius’ Silvae III. His main fields of research are Latin literature, topicology, and the Classical reception. He has coedited the following books: Aproximaciones culturales y didácticas al hecho literario (2024), Visitors from beyond the Grave (2019), Dioniso, el vino y la música (2019), and Marco Aurelio y la Roma Imperial (2018). He is the general editor of the journal Littera Aperta (https://journals.uco.es/index.php/litteraaperta).
Ekaterina Rudolfovna Chemezova (Russia)
Ekaterina Rudolfovna Chemezova is a scholar specializing in contemporary literary studies, with a focus on the intersection of technology and literature. Her research interests encompass the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on literary creativity, postmodernism, metamodernism, and transgressive fiction. She holds a Candidate of Sciencies degree in world literature and serves as an associate professor at the Humanities and Education Sciences Academy (Branch) of V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University. Chemezova’s work investigates how technological advancements, particularly AI, challenge traditional concepts of authorship, creativity, and literary reception. Her recent publications delve into the impact of AI on literary criticism and the hermeneutic method of analysis, proposing new approaches for interpreting literature within the frameworks of postmodern and metamodern theories. In addition to her research, Chemezova actively engages in academic conferences and seminars, where she presents her insights on the future of literary criticism in the digital age. She is especially interested in how AI can function both as a co-author and a tool for enhancing literary analysis, thereby reshaping the way texts are read, interpreted and understood. Chemezova’s broader research interests also include early English literature, Germanic writing, and Indo-European mythology.
Ekaterina Rudolfovna Chemezova is a scholar specializing in contemporary literary studies, with a focus on the intersection of technology and literature. Her research interests encompass the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on literary creativity, postmodernism, metamodernism, and transgressive fiction. She holds a Candidate of Sciencies degree in world literature and serves as an associate professor at the Humanities and Education Sciences Academy (Branch) of V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University. Chemezova’s work investigates how technological advancements, particularly AI, challenge traditional concepts of authorship, creativity, and literary reception. Her recent publications delve into the impact of AI on literary criticism and the hermeneutic method of analysis, proposing new approaches for interpreting literature within the frameworks of postmodern and metamodern theories. In addition to her research, Chemezova actively engages in academic conferences and seminars, where she presents her insights on the future of literary criticism in the digital age. She is especially interested in how AI can function both as a co-author and a tool for enhancing literary analysis, thereby reshaping the way texts are read, interpreted and understood. Chemezova’s broader research interests also include early English literature, Germanic writing, and Indo-European mythology.
Ms. Sovannaroth Chheang (Cambodia)
Ms. Sovannaroth Chheang earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Build Bright University, Phnom Penh, in 2016, where she built a solid foundation in language studies, communication, and pedagogy. She began her teaching career in 2013 as a Tutor at the Kindergarten Association, conducting both part-time and full-time English programs. Since 2018, she has served as a Teacher of English and General Assistant at Sovanna Elton Foreign Language School. Through these roles, she has developed broad expertise in classroom management, language instruction, curriculum design, and student engagement, supporting the school’s mission of advancing foreign language learning. Ms. Chheang’s academic interests center on pursuing a master’s degree in English education or related fields within the humanities and social sciences. Passionate about integrating global research methodologies into her practice, she aims to enhance pedagogy, foster classroom innovation, and promote effective, research-informed teaching. Her commitment lies in bridging academic research with real-world practice to advance English education in Cambodia.
Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan (Iran)
Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Language and Literature Department at Velayat University, Iranshahr, Iran. She is a recognized scholar in comparative literature, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary cultural studies. Honored among the ten leading women scientists in the Islamic world and recipient of awards from the National Elites Foundation and the Presidential Office, she has published extensively in Q1 journals and serves as the main inspector of Iran’s E-Learning Association. With over fifteen years of international academic experience, Dr. Mehrpouyan’s research explores the intersections of literature, technology, and global cultural exchange, advocating for inclusive and innovative approaches to scholarship in the digital age.
Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Language and Literature Department at Velayat University, Iranshahr, Iran. She is a recognized scholar in comparative literature, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary cultural studies. Honored among the ten leading women scientists in the Islamic world and recipient of awards from the National Elites Foundation and the Presidential Office, she has published extensively in Q1 journals and serves as the main inspector of Iran’s E-Learning Association. With over fifteen years of international academic experience, Dr. Mehrpouyan’s research explores the intersections of literature, technology, and global cultural exchange, advocating for inclusive and innovative approaches to scholarship in the digital age.
Dr. Amar Nath Prasad (India)
Dr. Amar Nath Prasad is a distinguished academician, poet, and literary critic who has devoted nearly three decades to the teaching and promotion of English literature. Presently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of English at Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar, he has guided generations of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and successfully produced ten Ph.D. scholars. His academic journey began with a brilliant record at BRA Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, where he completed his B.A. (Honours) in English with “first-class first” distinction and later topped the M.A. examination in 1991. He earned his Ph.D. in 2002 on Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things: A Study in Theme and Technique, and since then has established himself as a leading voice in Indian Writing in English, British Literature, Saint Literature, and Bhojpuri Literature. His specialization in Indian Writing in English is complemented by his pioneering work in translating and critically analyzing Bhojpuri literature, thereby bringing regional voices to a wider readership. He has been awarded as “ Saran Saput” by Bharat Vikash Parishad. He has delivered so many lectures as a Resource Person and Keynote Speaker in various seminars and conferences. His more than 80 research papers are on the portal of Google Scholar and some other digital platforms.
Dr. Amar Nath Prasad is a distinguished academician, poet, and literary critic who has devoted nearly three decades to the teaching and promotion of English literature. Presently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of English at Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar, he has guided generations of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and successfully produced ten Ph.D. scholars. His academic journey began with a brilliant record at BRA Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, where he completed his B.A. (Honours) in English with “first-class first” distinction and later topped the M.A. examination in 1991. He earned his Ph.D. in 2002 on Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things: A Study in Theme and Technique, and since then has established himself as a leading voice in Indian Writing in English, British Literature, Saint Literature, and Bhojpuri Literature. His specialization in Indian Writing in English is complemented by his pioneering work in translating and critically analyzing Bhojpuri literature, thereby bringing regional voices to a wider readership. He has been awarded as “ Saran Saput” by Bharat Vikash Parishad. He has delivered so many lectures as a Resource Person and Keynote Speaker in various seminars and conferences. His more than 80 research papers are on the portal of Google Scholar and some other digital platforms.
A prolific author and editor, Dr. Prasad has published more than forty books, including critical studies, edited volumes, and creative works. His poetry collections Pebbles on the Seashore and An Ark without Shore reflect his lyrical engagement with social, cultural, and spiritual themes. His creative contributions have been recognized nationally. His poems such as “The Priest of Nature”, “The Examination Hall”, and “The Homeless House” have been prescribed in the undergraduate syllabus of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra. Some of his well-known books are:
1.Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things: A Critical Study
2.Critical Response to R.K.Narayan
3.Indian Writing in English: Past and Present
4.Studies in Indian Drama in English
5.New Lights on Indian Women Novelists in English (in four volumes)
6.The Plays of Vijay Tendulkar. A Critical Exploration
7.Recritiquing S.T.Coleridge
8.Feminism in Indian Writing in English
9. Four Indian Playwrights: A Critical Assessment.
Dr. Prasad writes in English,Hindi and Bhojpuri. At present he is translating some classic works of Bhojpuri into English.
Dr. Sukanta Sarkar (Ethiopia)
Dr. Sukanta Sarkar has recently worked as Associate Professor (Economics), in the Department of Economics, Gambella University, Ethiopia. He graduated with a Bachelor and Master degree in economics from Tripura University, Agartala, and Doctorate in Economics from Berhampur University, Odisha. He worked more than seven years in Gambella university, Ethiopia, Africa. Academically, he is the author of many text and edited books. He has written more than 50 text books and edited 70 books. He published 70 articles as chapters in edited books. In addition, he has presented 40 papers in National/International seminars/conferences.
Dr. Sukanta Sarkar has recently worked as Associate Professor (Economics), in the Department of Economics, Gambella University, Ethiopia. He graduated with a Bachelor and Master degree in economics from Tripura University, Agartala, and Doctorate in Economics from Berhampur University, Odisha. He worked more than seven years in Gambella university, Ethiopia, Africa. Academically, he is the author of many text and edited books. He has written more than 50 text books and edited 70 books. He published 70 articles as chapters in edited books. In addition, he has presented 40 papers in National/International seminars/conferences.
Motia Mannan (Malaysia)
Motia Mannan is an emerging scholar in Education with a strong interdisciplinary background in English, Islamic History, and TESOL. She has completed her PhD research at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia, and is officially awaiting the conferment of her PhD degree in February 2026. Her research focuses on technology adoption, e-learning, and inclusive practices in higher education. With extensive teaching experience in both Bangladesh and Malaysia, she has served for over a decade as an English lecturer, examiner, research advisor, and academic collaborator. She is an international gold award recipient, holds research fellowships with several global academic organizations, including the Universal World Research Innovation Center, London (UK), and is accepted as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Malaysia for 2026, highlighting her growing international academic profile. Additionally, she has received a patent grant from the UK for her innovation, the Enable Language Pronunciation Pod (Phonosphere Booth), further solidifying her contribution to the field of language education.
Motia Mannan is an emerging scholar in Education with a strong interdisciplinary background in English, Islamic History, and TESOL. She has completed her PhD research at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia, and is officially awaiting the conferment of her PhD degree in February 2026. Her research focuses on technology adoption, e-learning, and inclusive practices in higher education. With extensive teaching experience in both Bangladesh and Malaysia, she has served for over a decade as an English lecturer, examiner, research advisor, and academic collaborator. She is an international gold award recipient, holds research fellowships with several global academic organizations, including the Universal World Research Innovation Center, London (UK), and is accepted as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Malaysia for 2026, highlighting her growing international academic profile. Additionally, she has received a patent grant from the UK for her innovation, the Enable Language Pronunciation Pod (Phonosphere Booth), further solidifying her contribution to the field of language education.
Dr. Tarekol Islam Maruf (Malaysia)
Dr. Tarekol Islam Maruf is currently serving as a Head of Research and Quality at ALFA University College, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with full funded Scholarship from Ministry of ICT, Bangladesh. Besides, Dr. Tarekol worked on Fundamental Research Grant Scheme financed by Ministry of Education Malaysia. He also awarded a grant by IIIT (International Institute of Islamic Thought) while he obtained his PhD from IIUM. Dr. Tarekol previously serving as an Assistant Professor at RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU), Bangladesh. Besides education industry, Tarekol also has a vast experience to work in Micro-finance and consumer marketing department.
Dr. P. K. Gomathi (India)
Dr. P.K.Gomathi is an Assistant Professor of English with a three decade teaching experience. Her areas of specialization are Comparative Literature and Translation and Indian literature. She organized 17 conferences, seminars and workshops both at National and Inter-national level. She attended 14 workshops and 16 Faculty Development Programs. She published 21 articles. She presented and participated in 57 conferences. She acted as the resource person for 18 workshops and FDPs.
Dr. Benu Prasad Sitaula Bhardhwaj (Principal, Nepal DVM Global Academy, Nepal)
Dr. Benu Prasad Sitaula Bhardhwaj is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Eudoxia Research University, USA, and an Honorary Professor at Macaria University, Russia. He received an Honorary D.Litt. from Theophany University in recognition of his academic contributions. His research focuses on education and development, happiness and well-being studies, educational leadership, culture and philosophy, and qualitative research methodologies. Dr. Bhardhwaj has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes and actively engages in international conferences, contributing to interdisciplinary and evidence-based scholarly discourse.
Z I Mahmud
Alumnus of the University of Delhi, holding a B.A. (Honours) in English Studies. Currently based in Bangladesh, the researcher actively participates in national and international conferences and seminars in comparative literature, modernism, historical fiction, medieval studies, and transnational literary studies. His academic interests include global modernism, political narratives, reception studies, and cross-cultural literary reinterpretations.
Mr. Naresh Amatya (Nepal)
Mr. Naresh Amatya is an M.Phil.-PhD scholar at Central Department of Nepalbhasha, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His academic interests focus on contemporary world literature, gender studies, feminist criticism, and comparative literary perspectives. His research explores how feminine voice and agency are represented and reimagined across cultures and national boundaries. Through close reading and cross-cultural analysis, he examines literature as a space where gendered identities are questioned and reshaped. His work reflects a strong commitment to critical inquiry and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Dr. Shivaji Methe (India)
Dr. Shivaji Methe is an Assistant Professor of English at Smt. P. N. Doshi Women’s College, Ghatkopar, with 19 years of teaching experience. He holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Mumbai. His academic interests include Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competencies, Indian Literary Traditions, Diaspora Studies, Digital Humanities, and Literature of the Marginalized. He has authored a book on Communication Skills and published 18 research papers in reputed international journals. Dr. Methe has presented 15 papers at national and international conferences, served as a session chair and resource person, edited two books, and is a member of Boards of Studies in English at leading institutions.
Dr. Balaji Shinde (India)
Dr. Balaji Shinde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Humanities at Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai, with over 20 years of rich teaching experience. He holds a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature. His academic interests include English literature, communication studies, human values, and interdisciplinary learning. He has published 15 research articles in reputed international journals. He has also served as a syllabus committee member for the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) course at the University of Mumbai. Dr. Shinde is deeply committed to nurturing students’ professional competence, ethical awareness, and holistic development.
Dr. Ritu Kaur (India)
Dr. Ritu Kaur is an enthusiastic and passionate educator dedicated to inspiring learners through the power of literature. She is the Founder of the Literary Didactics Institute, an initiative designed to provide a nurturing and intellectually rigorous space where students can explore and appreciate literary art. Her scholarly interests include the exploration of emerging research areas, as well as the creative practice of writing short stories and poetry.
Sovanna Huot (Cambodia)
Sovanna Huot is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. He is a vice principal at a Government Public High School of Cambodia and is responsible for the school academic and institutional leadership. He is a very proficient academic across many disciplines. He has completed a two-year teacher training program from 2010-2012 and has obtained bachelor’s degrees in English and in Educational Administration. He also has two master’s degrees in law and in TEFL obtained through a very competitive scholarship, and a Master of Education, specialized in School Leadership, Upper Secondary School Principalship, from the National Institute of Education, Phnom Penh, 2021. He specializes in educational reform and in the practice-policy nexus of digit pedagogy and in glonacal (global–national–local) education systems. He has a conferred political science and education and has publications in political science and education with his Orchid ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8335-442X, and indexed in Scopus (Author ID: 59316244400).
Dr. Suman Kalyan Chaudhury (India)
Dr. Suman Kalyan Chaudhury is a distinguished scholar in the field of Finance and Accounting. He has published 50 research papers in different referred National and International journals and magazines. His area of interest on research covers Financial Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Micro Finance. Currently Dr. Chaudhury is working for Berhampaur University, Odisha as a Placement Officer, in P.G. Dept. of Business Administration.
Mr. Rajeshwar Dhanpalwar (India)
Mr. Rajeshwar Dhanpalwar is working as an Assistant Professor of English at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra. He completed MA and M Phil in English from SRTM University, Nanded in 2011 and 2015 respectively; he has also qualified SET (Maharashtra 2016), SET (Telangana State 2017), and NET (2019) in English. Being a passionate learner and an active participant in the domain of education, he has been working as a teacher since 2015. Though he has interests in multiple areas, he is more inclined towards ELE and ELT.
Sourav Das (India)
Sourav Das is a PhD Research Scholar in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. His research focuses on masculinity studies and queer literature, as well as gender, sexuality, and feminist literary criticism. He has published in Scopus-indexed journals and has contributed book chapters to edited volumes by Bloomsbury, Taylor & Francis, and North Meridian Press (USA).
Ajendra Singh (India)
Independent research scholar. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, and Master’s degree from Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai. He has authored several research papers and a book chapter, with research interests in English literature and criticism.
Independent research scholar. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, and Master’s degree from Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai. He has authored several research papers and a book chapter, with research interests in English literature and criticism.
Dr. Kanmani C. S. (India)
Currently working as an Assistant Professor of English, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College,
Puducherry, India. Dr. Kanmani C.S is the author of "Reading Affect through Literature ". Her areas of interest are Environmental Humanities, Affect Studies and Multispecies Affect. She currently works on translating a poetry collection titled, "A Sparrow's Sorrow"
Mr. S. Ariharan (India)
Mr. S. Ariharan is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Woxsen University, Hyderabad. His research interests include Migration and Diaspora, Gender, South Asian Studies, and Refugee Narratives. He has presented papers at national and international conferences, published three book chapters with ISBN, and is serving as a reviewer for SCOPUS Indexed Q2 Journal for Family Social Work. reviewer for reputed journals such as the International Journal of Research Trends and Innovation (IJRTI), International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), and the International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR). He has also served as a Rapporteur and Organising Committee Member in the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Literature, War and Memory: Narratives of Trauma and Healing in 20th and 21st Century Literature."
Dr. Ayyaj M. Shekh (India)
Currently Dr. Ayyaj M. Shekh serves as an Assistant Professor at Shri V N Arts and A N Commerce College, Mangrulpir Maharashtra, India. Dr. Ayyaj M. Shekh is a distinguished academic with a diverse background in English Literature and Linguistics. He holds an M.A. in English, M. A. in Linguistics and a Ph.D. He has done Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of English (PGCTE) from English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad. He has also qualified NET and Maharashtra SET.
He is an accomplished researcher and scholar; published two articles in UGC Care listed Journals and eighth in reputed Peer Reviewed Journals, with some of his articles also being presented at International and National Conferences. He has played a significant role in academic collaboration, having coordinated a three day virtual International Conference on Indigenous Studies, organized by Cape Camorin Trust and Literary Lavender Club of India in collaboration with Southern Cross University, Australia and University of Philippine.
Dr. Pravat Ranjan Sethi
Dr. Pravat Ranjan Sethi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India. His research specialisation lies in Modern and Contemporary Indian History, with a focused interest in the Indian National Movement, Caste Studies, particularly Partition Studies & Diaspora, Policy and Religious Studies, Gender and Cultural Histories, Urban studies, Disability Studies, and the intersections of Science and Technology within Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS). As a scholar of Social Sciences, he engages in a wide range of interdisciplinary inquiries, contributing numerous articles to Scopus-indexed journals and authoring book chapters published with Springer and Routledge. His work explores the Indian Knowledge Tradition with special attention to its modern reinterpretations and policy relevance.
Dr. Swati Bhattacharya
Swati Bhattacharya, Associate Professor(retd.) at Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, is a senior faculty, researcher, writer, and translator, based in Kolkata. Masters and PhD in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University Kolkata.She had done her PhD on African and Carribbean literature.She has been lecturing on various aspects of Indian Art and Aesthetics in prestigious institutions like Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Rajya Charukala Parshad etc to name a few. During her long academic career, she has worked as a Guest Faculty in University of Calcutta, West Bengal State University, Rabindra Bharati University, Aliah University, and many other in West Bengal. She has been a prolific writer on literature, visual-art, and aesthetics, and has published extensively both in English and Bengali, in various national and international journals. She has contributed chapters and translated stories in different books; and has edited a book 'Earnest Binfield Havell,the visionary pedagogue of Indian art'.
Once again, we thank all contributors for their invaluable scholarly engagement and look forward to future collaborations.
— Editors
Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Comparative Literature
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