Our Projects

Total Projects - 100 +

Proofreading Services - 48

SPSS (Statistics) - 13

Plagiarism Reduction - 38

Bibliometric Analysis (Review Papers) - 6

Thesis Formatting - 8

Research Assistance (One-on-One) - 46

The academic outreach included delivering 13 lectures, showcasing a commitment to knowledge dissemination and educational support. Overall, these varied services aim to bolster academic excellence and contribute to the scholarly community.

Dr. Abdur Rahman, MA, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of English

School of Humanities and Management

National Institute of Technology - Andhra Pradesh

PUBLICATIONS

Published an article titled “A comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis of artificial intelligence in language learning: tracing between the years 2017 and 2023” in “Artificial Intelligence Review” with an impact factor of 12 (Q1 listed and Ranked No: 1 journal in the field of language and linguistics in Scopus). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10462-023-10643-9

Published a paper titled “Intelligent Personal Assistant - an interlocutor to mollify Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety” in “Interactive Learning Environments” with an impact factor of 5.4 (Q1 Listed journal). https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2023.2204324

Published a paper titled “Voice Assistant as a Modern Contrivance to Acquire Oral Fluency: An Acoustical and Computational Analysis” in World Journal of English Language, 13(1). ISSN: 19250703. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v13n1p92 (Scopus indexed)

Published a paper titled “Addressing Data Concerns and Usage through Law of Attraction on using Intelligent Voice Assistants in Language Classrooms” in ‘Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers’ on 2022 Volume 13 (4); ISSN: 19899572 https://doi.org/10.47750/jett.2022.13.04.012. (Web of Science indexed).

Published a paper titled “Computational Quantification of Oral Fluency in English” in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 5 (1). ISSN: 25822160. https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1599

Published a paper at ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 11 (2), 13-18 on ‘Enhancing writing skills in English of Engineering students – a novel approach’.

PATENT

Abdur Rahman, Prajeesh Tomy, and Mohamed Sahul Hameed. "Standalone AI based device for the computational and acoustical measurement of utterance fluency in English." Patent application no. 202441040818, published May 31, 2024. Indian Patent Office.

BOOK PUBLISHED

Authored a book titled ‘The Outline: A Brief Note on World History’ in 2021. Notion Press. ISBN - 9781684947300.

BOARD OF STUDIES MEMBER, INDUSTRIAL EXPERT

Nominated as a member under Industrial Expert category to the Board of Studies of UG and PG Department of English in K.M.G. College of Arts and Science for a period of three years from May 04, 2024 under UGC Regulations 2023.

Attended the second Board of Studies Meeting of K.M.G. College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Gudiyattam on 25 November 2024 through virtual mode.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES

Presented a paper entitled “Addressing Data Concerns through Law of Attraction on using Intelligent Voice Assistants in Language Classrooms” in a two-day national conference on ‘Learning Language and Literature for Life’. organised by the Department of English, National College, Tiruchirappalli on 09th and 10th September, 2022

Presented a paper entitled “Dictator Literature” in a two-day international conference on “Understanding language through literature and vice versa” conducted on September 16th and 17th by PG & Research Department of English, Islamiah Women’s Arts and Science College, Vaniyambadi.

Presented a paper entitled “Using Intelligent Voice Assistant for L2 Speaking Practice: The perception of teachers” in a National Conference on “Recent Developments in English Language and Literature Research” jointly orgainized by Nagaland University, Vel Tech, Chennai and National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli on Saturday, 04 November 2023.

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED

Abdur Rahman M S , J.Karthikeyan .(2022). Appropriate allocation of specified NLP Tools for the four language skills. Voice Interaction and other Technologies (pp.9-15), Royal Book Publishing, ISBN: 9789391131272. https://doi.org/10.26524/royal.110

Abdur Rahman, Hoidieniang Zou. (2022). Dictator Literature. Understanding Language through Literature and vice versa. (pp. 84-90), Royal Book Publishing, ISBN: 9789391131982. https://doi.org/10.26524/royal.185

Abdur Rahman M S & Prajeesh Tomy. (2023). Using Intelligent Voice Assistant for L2 speaking practice: The perception of Teachers. (pp. 1 - 6) In Convergence of Language and Literary analysis published by L Ordine Nuovo Publication. ISBN: 9789392995781.

FOREIGN COLLABORATION

Completed a Research Attachment between Vellore Institute of Technology, India and Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia under the Research title “An Empirical Study on Enhancing Oral Fluency of Select University Students in India and Malaysia through Intelligent Personal Assistant” for a period of (One month Visit Abroad program) under UNITEN mobility exchange program

International Collaboration in “Addressing Data Concerns and Usage through Law of Attraction on using Intelligent Voice Assistants in Language Classrooms” in ‘Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers’ on 2022 Volume with Dr. Seng Tong Chong, Universiti Tenaga Malaysia, Malaysia.

GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED

Served as a Resource Person in a one-day national workshop on “English for Employability skills” organised by Valluvar College of Science and Management, affiliated to Bharathidasan University, on 23 March 2022.

Gave a lecture at ‘The New College’ on December 18, 2021 on “Entrepreneurial opportunities for language and literature students” conducted by Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IIEC).

Served as a Resource Person at the National conference on “Voice Assistants - Future of Interaction” hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), on June 4, 2022.

Served as a Resource Person for a workshop on “Content Writing and Copy Editing” jointly organized by Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur and The Fountain, Capuchin Institute for Training Counsellors and Psychotherapists Sundampatti, Orappam, Krishnagiri on October 21, 2022.

Served as a Resource Person for a workshop on “M-Learning and Learner Autonomy” hosted by Sri Venkateswara College of science and Management, affiliated to Bharathidasan University, on December 03, 2022.

Served as a Resource Person in a Student Development Programme titled “Leadership in Startup” organised by the Department of English, Aiman College of Arts and Science for Women on January 7, 2023.

Served as a Resource Person in an Online International Short Term Training Program (STTP) on “Empowering the Future: AI, Deep Learning and Machine Learning for Innovation and Transformation” organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Campus on August 3, 2023.

On October 13, 2020. On “Personality development and psychology skills to overcome everything” conducted by Online Wisdom, Pvt. Limited.

Served as a Resource Person in an Online Guest Lecture on “Authentic Resource Collection for Empirical Study” organised by the Department of English, National College, Trichy on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.

Served as a Resource Person for a Workshop on “Research Fundamentals: Tools and Techniques” organised by the PG Department of English, Immaculate College for Women, Viriyur on 23 February, 2024.

Delivered a lecture in a research forum on “Research Publications and Quantitative Methods” organised by the School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT University, Vellore on August 3, 2024.

Served as a Resource Person in a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Excellence: Mastering in Writing and Statistical Tools for Impactful Publications”, held from 19 August 2024 to 21 August 2024 at K.M.G. College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Gudiyattam.

Served as a Resource Person at a One-Day National Seminar on “Research Writing and Publication,” jointly organized by the PG Department of English and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of K.M.G. College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Gudiyattam, on September 27, 2024.

INVITED GUEST

Invited to be on the panel of judges for an Inter house activity on 11 November, 2019 at Ida Scudder School, Vellore.

WORK/ INTERNSHIP/ RESEARCH ATTACHMENT

English Teacher, William Higher Secondary School, Vellore, 2019.

Content Creator on English Language at Connect Training Solutions Private Limited, 2020.

English Trainer, Burkitmanagar, Tirunelveli Hr. Secondary school, 2020.

English Language Trainer cum Content creator on Language acquisition and Interview Skills at Sathakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli, Tamil-Nadu, 2020.

English Language Instructor and Content creator, Talkeo LLP, 2021

Teaching Cum Research Assistant at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India (Current)

Researcher under Research Attachment in Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (2023)

AWARDS RECEIVED

Awarded with the Proficiency certificate for securing 1st Rank in Bachelor of Arts (English), The New College, 2019.

Received the Best Outgoing Student Award of The English Department, The New College, 2019.

Received Raman Research Award for the research article entitled “Voice Assistant as a Modern Contrivance to Acquire Oral Fluency: An Acoustical and Computational Analysis” for publication in Scopus Indexed Journal in the month of January 2023.

Received Raman Research Award for the research publication entitled “Intelligent Personal Assistant - an interlocutor to mollify Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety” for publication in Scopus Indexed Journal in the month of April 2023.

COURSES COMPLETED

Research Methodology for English (RES705), Regular Course, offered by VIT University, (June, 2022).

Research and Publication Ethics (RMC0001), Regular Course, offered by VIT University, (June, 2022).

English for Researchers (PCBC04), Regular Course, offered by VIT University, (June, 2022).

Completed and received a passing grade in “ICT001: Tech for Good: The Role of ICT in Achieving the SDGs” - A course of study offered by SDGAcademyX, an online learning initiative of SDG Academy on August 11, 2022. (MOOC).

Completed a course titled “Research Methods and Statistics: An Introduction” - A course study offered by Monk Prayogshala on January 8, 2023. (MOOC)

EVENTS ORGANISED

Organised a inter-college literary event by name ‘Kairos’ in the year 2019 as the department secretary of English in The New College, Chennai.

Member of the organising committee of ‘Finun’ - an inter-college cultural event conducted by ‘The New College’ in 2019.

CONTENT DEVELOPED

Reviewed hundred of books on YouTube under the channel name MR. AR. https://youtube.com/@MRAR_is_Abdur_rahman?si=k2Rn5gFIVrCHwjKj

Developed the source code for a software that aims at measuring Oral fluency of the users (BETA VERSION).

SOFTWARE KNOWN

• MS Office Package (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

• SPSS (Statistical Packages for Social Sciences)

• VOSViewer (Bibliometric and Content Analysis)

• AMOS (Multiple Regression)

• NVivo (Qualitative Analysis)

• Atlas AI (Qualitative Analysis)

• DataTab (Quantitative Analysis)

• LATEX (BIBSTUDIO) - Formatting of thesis and research articles

• Pages, Keynote, Numbers (Apple office packages)

• PRAAT (Acoustical Analysis Software)

• Cool edit 2.0 (Audio Analysis Software)

• Premiere Pro (Video Editor)

• Luma Fusion (Video Editor)

CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Participated in a two-day international web conference on ‘English Literature from our Frontier Nations (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka) organized by the Research and PG Department of Scared Heart College on 11th and 12th May, 2022.

Attended a one day skill development programme titled “Bring out the best in you” organised by the Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT Vellore, on 15 December 2017.

Participated in the one day National Seminar on English Techies Retrospective/ Prospective and Skills Essential for Competitive Examinations at VIT University, Vellore on 2nd August 2014.

Participated in an international webinar on “Mastering English Connections” organised by Vigan’s Institute of Information Technology on December 14, 2021.

Participated in a One day Workshop on “Skill Development” organised by the Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT (Vellore campus) on 15 March, 2019.

Attended an international workshop on ‘Scopus citation &Reference in all disciplines using Mendeley reference management of software’ organised by BlueCrest University College, Liberia on 29 May, 2022.

Participated in the One-day Virtual International Workshop on “Essentials of Research” organised by the Division of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages on 18th May 2022 at VIT Chennai.

Participated in a One-day workshop on “Gamified English Language Lessons using myViewBoard” on July 2, 2022 organised by Viewsonic International Corp.

Completed the ‘Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Certification Series-2022’ organised by Clarivate on 19th and 21st July, 2022.

Participated in a two-day conference on ‘Learning Language and Literature for Life’ organised by the Department of English, National College, Tiruchirappalli on 09th and 10th September, 2022.

Participated in an Online user awareness program to demonstrate Springerlink and nature.com platform for VIT Vellore on November 15, 2022.

Participated in a Webinar Lecture on topic entitled “Folklore: Is it a Dying or a Resurgent World?” - delivered by Dr. Deepshikha Mahanta Bortamuly held on 4 December 2022 organised by Asiatic Society for Social Science Research.

Participated in the “Author Workshop” conducted by office of Academic Research & EVR Periyar Library in association with Wiley Publishers at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore on December 7, 2022.

Participated in an one-day Worksop on Research Writing on March 10, 2023 organized by the Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.

Attended Four-day National Level Workshop on “Structural Equation Modelling- Using AMOS, SMART PLS AND PROCESS MACRO” from 26th to 29th February 2024. Organised by Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ATTENDED

Participated in a Six-day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology for English Literature and Language organised jointly by the Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India and Department of English, Sree Saraswati Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India from July 11, 2022 - July 16, 2022.

Participated in the Eight-Day Faculty Development Program on “Research, Publication and Patent in Humanities and Sciences”, organised by the Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai.