Publication Profile
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Academic Achievements and Recognition
Dheebika’s work has been recognized with the Best Paper Award in 2019 at a National Conference hosted by Bishop Heber College. Additionally, she received the Bharathidasan University Endowment Scholarship in 2021, highlighting her academic excellence.
Research Contributions
Although still early in her research career, Dheebika has two papers currently under review in the South Asian Review and South Asian Popular Culture journals, which focus on significant cultural and literary themes, demonstrating her commitment to advancing scholarly knowledge.
Presentations on Global Platforms
Her presentations have spanned across prestigious conferences, including the PGR Symposium on Memory, Crisis, and Estrangement in 2022, where she analyzed Ocean Vuong’s work through the lens of “languaged trauma.” In 2023, she presented at IIT Guwahati, focusing on Elif Shafak’s The Island of Missing Trees and identity formation. Her research into the Tamil Genocide, presented at EFLU Hyderabad, further reflects her engagement with critical historical and cultural issues. Upcoming in 2024, her work on Sri Lankan conflict history and food practices, to be presented at Nanyang Technological University, showcases her broadening academic scope.
Conclusion
Ms. Dheebika Periyasamy’s achievements, both academically and in research contributions, position her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work reflects interdisciplinary depth, scholarly potential, and a commitment to exploring complex cultural histories, making her a strong contender for the accolade.