Indian Institute of Information Technology

Dr. K. Vinay Kumar

Lecturer in English
Department of M&DS

Office Address:

Cabin/Room No: 210

Academic Qualifications

Education:

M.A 

M.A. in English Literature

Ph.D

Ph.D. in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Experience

Total Teaching Experience:

10 Years 6 Months (June 2015 – Present)

Lecturer in English (September 2023 – Present)

At Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

Lecturer in English (2 Years 1 Month)

At Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Ongole Campus, Andhra Pradesh

Language Instructor – English (6 Months)

At K L University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Assistant Professor of English (5 Years 5 Months)

At Narayana Engineering College (Autonomous), Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Research Areas of Interest

English Language Teaching (ELT), the use of ICT tools in enhancing reading skills, technology-enhanced language learning, second language acquisition, and learner motivation in undergraduate contexts.

Awards / Honours

Secured University First Rank in Post-Graduation (English) from Vikrama Simhapuri University, Andhra Pradesh.

Awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Peer Reviewing by BP International for outstanding contribution to academic publication quality.

Received the Certificate of Excellence in Peer Reviewing from the Journal of Education, Society and Behavioral Science for significant scholarly review contributions.

Served as a Master Trainer for the Board for Community Development through Education at RGUKT, Andhra Pradesh.

Publications / Projects

Journal Publications :
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2022). Role of technical tools to enhance reading abilities of UG engineering students during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture, 2(5), 1–6. ISSN: 2582-9823.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2022). Does instruction enhance reading comprehension abilities in the ESL classroom? Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(2), 5755–5758.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2021). English language teaching to young learners in the socially distanced classroom: A critical review. LingCure – Linguistics and Culture Review, 5(S3), 1–9.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2020). Use of e-learning tools in teaching and learning English. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(6), 18024–18026. https://doi.org/10.37200/V24I6/38762
Book Chapters:
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2024). Enhancing reading abilities of UG engineering students using ICT tools. Indian Literature, (344), Book No. 01, 1–6. Sahitya Akademi. ISSN 0019-5804.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2023). Reasons why managers should read: An exploratory study. In Technology Trends in Higher Education (Vol. 2, Chap. 11). A2Z Edu Learning Hub. ISBN: 978-81-956748-8-6.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2022). Teaching reading strategies to enhance reading skills. In Teaching and Learning for Global Competence (Chap. 10). A2Z Edu Learning Hub. ISBN: 978-81-951230-6-3.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2022). Impact of online teaching on students: An exploratory study. In Managing Technology & Innovation in Teaching and Learning (Chap. 7). A2Z Edu Learning Hub. ISBN: 978-81-956748-2-4.

 

Conference Publications :
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2024, July 19–20). Impact of English in the current scenario: An overview [Paper presentation]. International Virtual Conference on Perspectives from Basic Sciences and Humanities (NEC-IVCPBSH2K24), Narasaraopeta Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2019). Indian writings in English: An overview. In Indian Writings in English: An Exploration (ELTAI Tirupati Conference). Research India Press, New Delhi.
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2018). English language for employability. In Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovative Practices in Teaching English Language and Literature (ELTAI Tirupati Chapter).
  • Vinay Kumar, K. (2016). Importance of English language. In Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Teaching English Language and Literature: Innovative Methods and Practices (ELTAI Tirupati Chapter).

Conference Presentations

International Conferences :
  • Role of Technical Tools to Enhance Reading Abilities of UG Engineering Students during COVID-19 Pandemic in 3rd International Conference on English Language, Literature and Teaching (ICELT-2022) Organized by International Society for Research (ISR), Chapter Malaysia, 12–13 August 2022
  • Role of Literature in Facilitating Language Learning in English Literature Summit 2022 – Virtual International Conference Organized by International Society for Educational Leadership (ISEL) & MIT Art, Design & Technological University, 22–23 January 2022
  • Role of Technical Tools to Enhance Reading Abilities of UG Engineering Students during COVID-19 Pandemic in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Sciences & Humanities (ICMRSH-2022), 17–18 February 2022
  • Influence of Online Teaching on Students in International Conference on Classroom Teaching and Research in English Language: A Prospective Evaluation Organized by the Department of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 10–12 February 2022
  • Innovative Approaches in English Teaching and Learning in ELT Summit 2020 Organized by International Society for Educational Leadership (ISEL), 27–28 June 2020
  • English Language for Employability in 6th Annual International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovative Practices in Teaching English Language and Literature Organized by ELT@I Tirupati Chapter in association with Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati,16–17 February 2018
  • Importance of English Language in 4th Annual International Conference on Teaching English Language and Literature: Innovative Methods and Practices Organized by ELT@I Tirupati Chapter in association with Sree Rama Engineering College, Tirupati
    26–27 August 2016
  • The Art of Teaching English Language through Literature in 3rd International Conference on Teaching English Language and Literature: Challenges and Solutions, Organized by ELT@I Tirupati Chapter in association with Rayalaseema Public School, Tirupati, 24–25 April 2015
National Conferences
  • Reading Strategies to Enhance Reading Abilities of Students in ESL Classroom
    Three Day Multidisciplinary National Conference on Vision for India @2047, 23–25 February 2022
  • Communication – Effective Communication in National Literacy Conference & Festival Organized by K.L. University, Guntur & Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies, 28–30 March 2016

Teaching

At IIIT Sri City, Andhra Pradesh

Advanced Communication Skills (ACS)
Professional Communication (PC)
Operational Communication (OPC)
Essential English (EE)

At Other Engineering Institutions

Functional English
Communicative English
English Language Communication Skills Lab
Advanced Communication Skills Lab
Soft skills

Contact Information

Address for Communication:

Dr. K. Vinay Kumar
Lecturer in English
Department of M&DS
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City
Cabin / Room No.: 210