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Jude Fernandes completed his B.A. in English (Honours) at M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, M.A. at Goa University and B.Ed. at Nirmala Institute of Education. He has taught NEP-compliant courses like Performing Arts, Theatre Art, Communicative English: Spoken and Written, Digital Content Creation in English, Film Appreciation, Culture Study Through Film: America, Creative Writing and News Reporting & Editing, in addition to literature-specific courses like Introduction to English Literature, World Literatures, Diasporic Goan Literature, British Literature: Early 20th Century and Popular Literature. His areas of interest include young adult fiction and contemporary Goan theatre.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Presented research papers at 1 state-level, 10 national and 8 international conferences.
• Represented Goa for the Declamation Competition at the National Youth Festival in Nashik (2024).
• Was awarded at the Goa University Convocation for securing the first rank for M.A. in English (2020-2022).
• Won prizes for academics, public speaking, music, theatre, essays, poetry, posters, reels and short films.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
• Completed the NEP Orientation and Sensitisation course under the UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (2024).
• Attended the workshop on ‘Design Thinking’ by Orijit Sen at Goa University (2023).
• Attended the workshop on ‘Introduction to Contemporary Art’ by Dr. Subodh Kerkar at Goa University (2023).
• Attended the workshop on ‘Literature of Genders and Genders of Literature’ by Prof. Vrinda Nabar at Goa University (2023).
• Completed the course on ‘Academic Research Writing’ by Adira (2022).
• Completed the course on ‘Cartoon and Caricatures’ by Alexyz (2021).
• Completed the course on ‘Drafting with the Intent to Publish’ by Arpita Das (2021).
• Attended the 10-day workshop on ‘Acting and Dramatics in Tiatr’ at MES Vasant Joshi College, Zuarinagar (2017).
- CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
• Title: ‘Digital Strategies for Teaching English Grammar and Literature to Gen Z Students’
• Book: ‘Multilingual Research, Education and Social Sciences’
• Indian Journal of Multilingual Research and Development
• Published by Asian Research Assocation and ACT Academy on 5 July 2025
• Chief Editor: Dr. R. Jeyanthi, ISBN Number 978-81-987735-9-3
- CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
STATE LEVEL: 1
• Presented a paper titled 'The First Wedding as a Protest against Heterosexual Couples' at the State Level Students’ Symposium 'En-gender' held at Parvatibai Chowgule College – Margao on 12-13 April 2023.
NATIONAL LEVEL: 10
1• Presented a paper titled 'Online Learning for Competitive Exams in India: a Descriptive Study' at the national conference 'Future of B.Ed. Beyond Classroom Teaching' held at Ganpat Parsekar College of Education – Harmal on 10-11 January 2023.
2• Presented a paper titled 'Hot Seat: a Gamified Class to Boost the Self-esteem of Learners' at the Virtual National Conference 'Augmentation of School, Higher and Professional Development Education' held at PES’s College of Education – Farmagudi & DGET’s College of Education – Thane on 28 April 2023.
3• Presented a paper titled 'YourQuote: an Overview of India’s Largest Writing App' at the national e-conference 'Digital Literature: Present and Future' held at Dr. S. C. Gulhane Prerna College of Commerce, Science and Arts, Nagpur on 6-7 October 2023.
4• Presented a paper titled 'Homeless: Orwell’s Struggle with Poverty through Down and Out in Paris and London' at the national webinar 'Narratives of Identity' held at Government College for Women (A), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh on 29 February 2024.
5• Presented a paper titled 'Misinformed: The Innocent Danger of WhatsApp Forwarded Messages' at the national webinar 'Digital Literacy and Cyber Safety' held at Swami Vivekanand Government College, Bhopal – Madhya Pradesh on 29 May 2024.
6• Presented a paper titled 'Physical Education in School: Challenges and Concerns' at the national webinar 'Development of Physical Education and Health Programs in Higher Education Institutions' held at Government College, Rajnagar – Madhya Pradesh on 3 June 2024.
7• Presented a paper titled 'Heritage on Stage: a Critique of the Satiric and Didactic Functions of Contemporary Goan Tiatrs' at the national seminar titled 'Linguistic Heritage: History and Struggle' held at Govt. College and Research Centre - Pernem on 11 October 2025.
8• Presented a paper titled 'Linguistic Humiliation and the Reclamation of Self-Esteem: a Cultural Analysis of Language Capital in Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish' at the national webinar on 'The Need and Use of Indian Languages: Diversity, Vernacularity and the Future of Knowledge' organised by Govt. College, Khaniyadhana - Madhya Pradesh on 15 October 2025.
9• Presented a paper titled 'Beyond the Screen: Investigating Pedagogical and Cognitive Hindrances of Digital Overdependency in Higher Education' at the national webinar on 'New Teaching Pedagogy & Digital Education' organised by PMCOE Govt. P.G. College, Morena - Madhya Pradesh on 16 October 2025.
10• Presented a paper titled 'Digital Dramaturgy: Viewing Confinement and Remote Performance through The Mustard Seed Art Company’s Out of This Window Series' at the national seminar 'Tattvamala: Theatre and Textual Transformations via Aesthetics, Memory, Archives, Lore and Adaptation' organised by Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Assagao in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Goa and Centre for Folklore Studies and Research, Kolkata on 30-31 January 2026.
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL: 8
1• Presented a paper titled 'College Education in the 21st Century: Challenges and Achievements' at the virtual international conference 'Education Outside the Classroom' held at BITS Pilani – Zuarinagar on 29-30 July 2022.
2• Presented a paper titled 'The Brand New Testament: a Sweet Satire of Faith in the 21st Century' at the International Conference 'Sadbhav Sammelan 2023' held at Pilar Pilgrim Centre – Pilar on 17-18 February 2023.
3• Presented a paper titled 'Bad Blood: Ethical Concerns in the Rise and Fall of Theranos' at the virtual international conference 'Being and Bioethics: Towards an Inclusive Society' held at St. Aloysius College, Thrissur – Kerala on 23-24 February 2023.
4• Presented a paper titled 'Where to Invade Next: Exploring New Possibilities for Formal Education in India' at the international conference 'Implications and Prospects of Human Capital Formation' held at Damodar College – Margao on 11 April 2023.
5• Presented a paper titled 'Blackboard to Smartboard: The Transition to Digital Teaching' at the international webinar 'Uses and Importance of Modern Technology in Teaching and Learning' held at Government College, Chand – Madhya Pradesh on 31 May 2024.
6• Presented a paper titled ‘Digital Strategies for Teaching English Grammar and Literature to Gen Z Students’ at the international e-conference on ‘Multilingual Research, Education and Social Sciences’ by the Indian Journal of Multilingual Research and Development and ACT Academy, Kerala on 5 July 2025.
7• Presented a paper titled ‘Staging the Conflict: Scenographic Semiotics and the Visual Critique of Costantino Crasto’s Tiatr Padricho Sermao Konnak?’ at the international conference on ‘Myth, History and Tradition in Drama and Theatre’ by the Central University of Karnataka on 3 December 2025.
8• Presented a paper titled ‘Contemporary Lenten Tiatr(s) as Catalysts for Faith, Conflict Resolution and Moral Rectitude’ at the Sadbhav Sammelan international conference at Pilar Pilgrim Centre on 6-7 February 2026.
- FDP'S ATTENDED
• 'Future-Ready Teaching: Tools, Techniques and Transformations for Effective Learning' (29 May to 3 June 2025)
• 'Empowering Faculty for Ethical Teaching in the Digital Era' (2 to 7 June 2025)
• 'Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Proactive Teaching' (16 July 2025)
• 'Research Ethics in Higher Education' (21-25 July 2025)
• 'Integrating Performance in Classroom Teaching' (23 August 2025)
- SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
• Participated in the Online Course on 'Natural Language Processing' organised by Lenovo Leap: NextGen Scholar Program on 6 July 2025.
• Participated in the 'Workshop for Prospective Journalists' organised by Don Bosco College, Panjim on 12 July 2025.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on 'Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Proactive Teaching' organised by Don Bosco College, Panjim on 16 July 2025.
• Participated in the e-Workshop on 'Ethics and Plagiarism in Scientific Writing' organised by ACT Academy, Kerala from 16-17 July 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Research Orientation on the TY Project' organised by Don Bosco College, Panjim on 18 July 2025.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on 'Research Ethics in Higher Education' organised by NCAS, Colombo and Globethics South Asia Centre, Bangalore from 21-25 July 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'International Research Methodology Workshop' organised by Thiravium College of Arts and Science College for Women, Theni, Tamil Nadu on 26 July 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'Imagining Resistance: Dalit Art in Mithila’s Vishal Canon' organised by Interlocutor on 28 July 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Research Methodology in Humanities: Techniques, Writing and Theoretical Nuances' organised by Goa University, Taleigao from 29-30 July 2025.
• Completed the Short Term Certificate Course on ‘Digital Writing in the Age of AI and Digital Cinema’ by the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur from 7-12 August 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'Crafting Scholarly Excellence: a Masterclass in Thesis Writing' organised by Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Mumbai on 19 August 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'E-Submission of TY Question Papers' organised by Goa University, Taleigao on 19 August 2025.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on 'Integrating Performance in Classroom Teaching by Runa Menezes' organised by DM College and Research Centre, Assagao on 23 August 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'Effective AI Tools for Research and Academic Writing' organised by ACT Academy, Kerala on 24 August 2025.
• Participated in the Lecture on '‘Writing a Play’ by Dr. Isabel Vas' organised by Goa University, Taleigao on 25 August 2025.
• Participated in the Seminar on 'Identity in Motion: Critiquing Gender(s) in the Diaspora Space' organised by Central University of Punjab on 28 August 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'UGC NET Success: Cracking Mathematical Reasoning' organised by Nucleus of Learning and Development on 30 August 2025.
• Participated in the Capacity Building Programme on 'Best Practices in Teaching and Learning Process' organised by ACT Academy, Kerala on 3 September 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'A Key to NET/SET Success: Research Aptitude Simplified' organised by Nucleus of Learning and Development on 5 September 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'Become Your Own Powerhouse' organised by Global Shapers Panaji Hub on 10 September 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Research Best Practices and Academic Integrity' organised by Goa University and DrillBit India on 24 September 2025.
• Participated in the Seminar on 'IPR, Research Methodology and Ethics' organised by Shri Havagiswami College, Udgir on 7 October 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges for Research' organised by Nuclific Education and Research & Development Cell, AAC on 14 October 2025.
• Participated in the Theatre Workshop by Prashanti Talpankar at Goa University on 1 November 2025.
• Participated in the Webinar on 'How to Write Quality Research Papers for Impact-Factored Journals' by ACT Academy on 3 November 2025.
• Participated in the Goa Research Scholars Meet organised by the Centre for Research, Development & Innovation and DHE Goa on 20-21 November 2025.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'The Power Within: Awakening Your Inner Strength' at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel on 13 December 2025.
• Participated in the Training Session on 'OBE Implementation' at Don Bosco College, Panjim on 6 January 2026.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Roadmap to Distinction: Navigating SDGs and Global Benchmarks for Institutional Growth' at Don Bosco College, Panjim on 12 January 2026.
• Participated in the Training Programme on 'Augmented and Virtual Reality' at Nirmala Institute of Education, Panjim on 23 January 2026.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'The Empowered Scholar: Mastering Research Methodology for High-Impact Research in Languages and Humanities' at Goa University on 25 February 2026.
• Participated in the Workshop on 'Emerging Research Opportunities in Languages, Linguistics and Literature' organised by the Goa State Research Foundation on 28 February 2026.
- WORKSHOP CONDUCTED
• Delivered “Why You Should Perform” at M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College, Zuarinagar, on 11 October 2024.
• Conducted “The Art of Clear Communication” at Damodar College, Margao, on 3 October 2025.
• Conducted a 4.5-hour STCC session on “Speak to Inspire: The Art and Impact of Public Speaking” at Vidya Prabodhini College, Porvorim, on 3 February 2026.
• Conducted a GU-ART preparation session for TYBA English students at Dhempe College, Miramar, on 26 February 2026.
