Name: Prof. S.V.S.S. Narayana Raju Designation: Professor & Head Phone: +91-7418715584 Email:svssnraju@cutn.ac.in
Biographic Sketch:
Prof. S. V. S. S. Narayana Raju is a distinguished academician, researcher, author, and administrator currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Hindi, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. With over 28 years of teaching experience and 28 years of research supervision, he has made Significant contributions to the fields of Hindi language, literature, research, and higher education administration.
A recipient of the prestigious Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Prof. Raju successfully completed the intensive leadership training conducted by the University of Hyderabad in partnership with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (2019). This international exposure strengthened his academic leadership and institutional management capabilities.
Prof. Raju served as Visiting Professor of Hindi (India Chair) at the Department of Indology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” Sofia, Bulgaria, from 2010 to 2012, where he actively promoted Hindi language and Indian culture at the international level.
Throughout his academic career, he has held several important leadership positions. In addition to serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Hindi, he has also served as Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and as a Member of the Executive Council and Academic Council of the Central University of Tamil Nadu.
In recognition of his literary contributions, he received the prestigious Telugu Bhashi Hindi Yuva Lekhak Award from the Andhra Pradesh Hindi Academy, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 2009.
As an accomplished scholar and author, Prof. Raju has authored five significant books with ISBN Number. Mohan Rakesh ke Natakon Mein Vastugat Prayog, Moolyanveshak Kavi Dr. Dharmaveer Bharati, Mohan Rakesh: Vyakti Evam Rachana. Rangmanch ke Natakkar Mohan Rakesh, Further extending his contribution to literary and cultural studies, he translated the acclaimed Hindi transgender novel My Payal into Telugu under the title Payal Ane Nenu.
Prof. Raju has published more than 260 research papers in reputed national and international journals and has presented scholarly papers at 24 international and 63 national conferences and seminars. His research guidance has produced 23 Ph.D. Scholars and 69 M.Phil. Scholars, reflecting his longstanding commitment to academic mentorship and research excellence.
He has served on the editorial boards of several reputed Hindi journals and magazines and continues to contribute actively to academic publishing.
An accomplished orator, Prof. Raju has delivered numerous lectures and radio talks in both Hindi and Telugu. To date, he has delivered 29 radio talks in Hindi and 5 radio talks in Telugu, popularizing language, literature, and cultural studies among wider audiences.
His academic expertise is widely recognized across India.
He has served as a NAAC Peer Team Member, Selection Committee Member, Question Paper Setter, Evaluator, and Doctoral Thesis Adjudicator for several universities and higher educational institutions.
Committed to digital education and knowledge dissemination, Prof. Raju has developed and uploaded more than 1,400 E-lecture videos through his YouTube channel and academic blog. His educational content has received over 7 Lakh views, benefiting students, researchers, teachers, and competitive examination aspirants across the globe.
Through his multifaceted contributions as a teacher, researcher, administrator, author, translator, and digital educator, Prof. S. V. S. S. Narayana Raju continues to make a lasting impact on Hindi studies and higher education in India and abroad.
Research Highlights :
With over 28 years of academic experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration, Prof. S. V. S. S. Narayana Raju has established himself as a distinguished scholar in the fields of Hindi Language and Literature, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, Comparative Literature, and ICT-enabled Education. His academic journey reflects a sustained commitment to research excellence, innovation, and the promotion of knowledge rooted in Indian intellectual traditions.
As a dedicated research mentor, he has successfully supervised 23 Ph.D. and 69 M.Phil. Scholars, contributing significantly to the development of future researchers and academicians. His research publications include more than 260 scholarly articles published in reputed national and international journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings. His work bridges traditional Indian wisdom with contemporary academic discourse, fostering interdisciplinary perspectives aligned with the vision of knowledge creation and dissemination.
A strong advocate of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Prof. Raju actively promotes the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into higher education and research. His recent academic interests focus on Indian Knowledge Traditions, Digital Humanities, Technology-Enabled Learning, E-Content Development, Outcome-Based Education, Multidisciplinary Research, and the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in language teaching and learning. His research endeavors seek to harmonize classical Indian knowledge with modern pedagogical and technological innovations.
His international academic exposure as Visiting Professor (India Chair) at Sofia University, Bulgaria, enriched his global perspective and strengthened cross-cultural academic collaborations. Recognizing the transformative potential of digital education, he has developed more than 1,400 educational e-content videos and online learning resources, which have collectively attracted over 700,000 views worldwide. Through these initiatives, he continues to make quality education accessible to students, researchers, and lifelong learners across geographical boundaries.
Driven by a passion for innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence, Prof. Raju remains committed to advancing research that connects Indian intellectual heritage with contemporary global challenges, thereby contributing meaningfully to the objectives of NEP 2020 and the future of higher education.
Recent Publications :
Sri Ramcharit Manas: Bharateeya Jnan parampara aur vyaktitva vikas (Aranya Kand aur Lanka Kand ke vishesh sandarbh mein), Gina Shodh Sangam, An International Multi-Disciplinary Peer Reviewed Referred Research Journal, ISSN No. 2321-8037, January 2026.
Ek Jeevan Darshan aur Vyaktitva vikas ki Samhita: Ramcharit Manas, International Journal of Hindi Research www.hindijournal.com, ISSN: 2455-2232, Received: 27-05-2025, Accepted: 26-06-2025, Published: 12-07-2025, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2025.
Hindi Sahitya Mein Kinner Vimarsh : pehchan, Sangarsh aur Sanskrutik Sandarbh, 21 vi sadi ko Hindi Katha Sahitya mein Kinner Vimarsh, Dr. Milan Bishnoi, ISBN No. 978-93-48200-09-9, Year 2025.
An Inspiring Teacher, Prolific Writer And Translator Prof. S.A. Suryanarayana Varma, Sirjana Journal, Vol – 54, Issue – 6, ISSN – 2455-1058, 2024, UGC Care listed.
Rajaon aur sadaran janata ki swardhparata ka yatharth ankan: Bhishm sahani krith “Madhavi”,Viswa bharati patrika, July – September 2024, ISSN No 2348-4977, Shanti niketan, West Bengal.
Abhinay aur Drishya yojana ka Safal prayog : Soorya ki Antim kiran se Soorya ki pehali kiran tak, Aalochan Drishti, ISSN No. 2455-4219, An International Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal of Humanities, Year – 8, Volume – 33, July – September, 2023.
Kinner Samudaye ke Anchuye thatyaon ka safal Ankan “My Hizda, my Lakshmi, Pustak Bharati, July – September 2022, ISSN No. 2562-6086.
Hindi ke pathan paathan ke samsyayein (Dakshin Bharat ke sandarbh mein), Bhasha, November-December 2020, Central Hindi Direcorate, Ministry of Education Govt. of India, ISSN No. 0523-1418. UGC Care list no 16.
Vyangya, manoranjan tatha patranukul samvad:Raat beetnetak tatha Anya dhwani natak. Aalochana Drishti, An International peer reviewed refereed Research Jouranl of humanities, July- September 2020, ISSN No. 2455-4219.
