Robert M. Kunju

Senior Grade Assistant
School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS)
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

Professional Profile

Robert M. Kunju serves as a Senior Grade Assistant at the School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University. He joined Mahatma Gandhi University in 2022 and has gained professional experience in various administrative sections of the University, including the Legal Section and the Human Resource Development Section. His professional experience encompasses university administration, legal documentation, institutional procedures and administrative coordination.

Prior to joining Mahatma Gandhi University, he worked as an editor at Talent Academy, where he gained experience in editorial work, content preparation, and language-related activities.

Educational Qualifications

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees in English and Sociology. He has also completed a Diploma in Computer Application, complementing his academic background with computer-related skills.

Professional Experience

His professional experience includes serving in the Legal Section of Mahatma Gandhi University, where he was involved in legal and administrative documentation and the processing of case-related records. He has also worked in the University’s Human Resource Development Section, gaining experience in institutional administration and related office procedures.

In his present role at SPESS, he contributes to the administrative functioning of the School and supports its academic and institutional activities.

Areas of Interest

His academic and intellectual interests span several disciplines, including legal studies, sociology, English literature, sports, cinema and political science. His interdisciplinary interests reflect an engagement with literature, society, culture, governance and sports-related affairs.

Research and Academic Interests

His research interests include literature, caste, identity, social inequality and the representation of marginalised communities. His academic engagement includes The Outcaste: Akkarmashi by Sharankumar Limbale, a notable autobiographical work in Dalit literature. The work provides a significant basis for exploring caste-based discrimination, social exclusion, identity and lived experience through literary and sociological perspectives.

Contact Information

Official Email: 4047@mgu.ac.in

Institution: School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.