Dr. D. Praveen Sam
M.A., M.Phil., PGCTE., PGDTE., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of English
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Dr. D. Praveen Sam M.A., M.Phil., PGCTE, PGDTE, MBA, PhD
Associate Professor, Dept. of English,
Sri Sivasubramanya Nadar College of Engineering (Autonomous), Chennai – 603110
Email: praveensamd@ssn.edu.in, praveen.samphd@gmail.com
Dr. D. Praveen Sam graduated B.A. & M.A. from St. Joseph College (Autonomous), Trichy, M.Phil. from Bharathidasan University, Trichy, PhD and MBA (Operations Management) from Anna University, Chennai, and PGCTE & PGDTE from English and Foreign Languages (EFLU) University, Hyderabad. During his college days, he was the athletic captain of the college and Student Secretary of the English department. His academic training and approximately 18 years of experience in English language teaching (ELT) at various engineering institutions, including Anna University, combined with three years of working experience as an e-Learning Specialist at Tutors World Wide India Pvt. Ltd., have prepared him to be an effective teacher. His passion lies in content development, specifically in creating asynchronous and synchronous e-learning platforms for language teaching and learning. He has been recognised as a Ph.D. supervisor at Anna University, Chennai. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of English at SSN College of Engineering (Autonomous), Chennai – 603110. He is a part of a professional organisation called the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI). He is an editor of the journal ELT Practitioner.
- Asynchronous e-learning – teaching of English language
- Material Production
- English Literature and Literary criticism
- Completed
Keerthy S
Reg. No. 1124719169
Title: Ecocritical Tropes in Jawaharlal Nehru’s Select Works: A Garrardian Analysis
Date of Completion: 9 Sep 2019
Mode: Full-time
Shalini R
Reg. No. 1424719101
Title: The Impact of Image-Based and Verbal Activities on the Vocabulary Retention Ability of the Engineering Students: An Experimental Study
Date of Completion: 30 Nov 2022
Mode: Full-time
- Ongoing
Saba Rethinam V - Reg. No. 20137991122
Sidharth Prabhu M. S - Reg. No. 21127991120
Suresh G. S - Reg. No. 21147991162
Kamini K - Reg. No. 23237991130
Books
- A Course in Technical English, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2019.
- Introduction to Design Thinking, MCGRAW-HILL INDIA, 2019.
- Technical English: A Workbook, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2019.
- Monsoon: English for Everyone,CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS,
- Harmony,MAINSPRING PUBLISHERS: 2017 – A Textbook for II semester General English, Pariyar University, Salem.
- Communication Skills 1&2, MAINSPRING PUBLISHERS: 2015 – A Textbook for Semester I and II of the Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- D. Praveen Sam, “Human Values and Ethics”, Charulatha Publications, 2024.
- Loyola Innaci & Praveen Sam D. (2019) Task-Based Vocabulary Retention Strategies in the General English Classroom, in The ELT Practitioner, Vol 6, N0. 1, e-ISSN 2349-2155.
- Praveen Sam D & Keerthy S. (2018) Language Learning Situation: Within Classroom and in the Family and Society. The English Classroom, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 106-115.
- Keerthy S & Praveen Sam D (2018) The Situation Analysis of Migrant Population Residing in the Flood Prone Areas in Chennai. Anthropologist, Vol. 34, No. 1-3, 2018. (IF:0.13)
- Praveen Sam D (2018) Using Humor as a Supplementary Tool in the ESL Classroom. Journal of English Studies, Vol. XII, No. 4, (IF:0.10)
- Keerthy S & Praveen Sam D (2017) Ecocritical Tropes in Jawaharlal Nehru’s Glimpses of World History. Journal of English Language and Literature- JOELL, Vol. 4, No.2, 156-162, Dec 2017.
- Loyola Innaci, D & Praveen Sam D (2017) Integrating Retention-based Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom. International Refereed Multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research, 5, No. 4, 103-108, Oct 2017.
- Loyola Innaci, D & Praveen Sam D (2017) Using Context Clues as a Vocabulary Learning Strategy: An Experimental Study. Journal of English Language and Literature- JOELL, Vol. 4, No.3, 39-43, Sep 2017.
- Praveen Sam D(2016) “Natural Approach of Teaching English Language on a Flipped Classroom Platform to Tertiary Level Engineering Learners”, International Journal of Educational Sciences, Vol. 14, No. 1-2, Aug 2016.
- Praveen Sam D (2016) “Learning beyond the Classroom through WhatsApp_ An Informal Channel to Motivate Learners to stay Connected”, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities , Vol. 6, No. 9, Sep 2016.
- Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2014) “The Impact of Scaffolding Question on the Comprehension Skills of Middle School ESL Students: An Experimental Study”, Man in India, Vol. 94, No. 4, pp. 137-150, 2014. (I.F-0.12)
- Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan.(2013) “Using Graphic Organizers to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills for the Middle School ESL Students”, English Language Teaching (ELT), Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 155 – 170, 2013. (I.F-1.9)
- Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2013) “Individual Tutoring Plan (ITP) in Mapping Content for Teaching Reading Strategies Using Asynchronous E-Leaning as Supplementary Tool: An Experimental Study”, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS), Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 19 – 34, 2013. (I.F- 1.7392)
- Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2011) “Individual Tutoring Plan (ITP) in Mapping Content for Teaching English Language Skills in Online Tutoring Environment”, Thematics Journal of English Language Teaching (TJELT), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2011.
- Praveen Sam D & Premalatha Rajan. (2011) “A Survey on the Implementation and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In the Educational Organizations in Tamil Nadu”, Thematics Journal of English Language Teaching (TJELT), Vol. 1, No. 4, 2011.
- Praveen Sam D (2013) “An Experimental Study on the Types of Content used to Assess the Understanding of Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level EFL Students”, Modern Journal of Applied Linguistics, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 20-26, 2013.
- Praveen Sam D (2013) “Postmodern Tone in the Poems of Kamala Das”, International Journal of Social Science and Management (IJSSM), Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 28 – 30, 2013.
- Nisha, M. S., Baptista, C., Praveen Sam D., Kumar, P. S., Venthan, S. M., & Rangasamy, G. (2025). Green cockpit engineering: harnessing natural fibers for electromagnetic compatibility. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(15), 1-18. (Q2 Journal – Springer Nature)
- C. Vijaya Bhaskar, Sujatha Priyadharshini, Prabha Govindharaj, and Praveen Sam D (2025), The role of group projects in enhancing soft skills, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pages 1–8. (Q1 Journal – Springer Nature)
- Praveen Sam D & Keerthi S (2025), From Texts to Technology: Employing Content-Based Instruction Approach to Enhance Reading Proficiency and Environmental Consciousness in ESL Engineering Students, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol. 38, Issue 3, Pages: 33-43 (SCOPUS – Q2).
- Suresh G S, Praveen Sam D, Joseph Vinoth Kumar and Sabarathinam (2024), MELTS (Motivational English Language Teaching Sources) for Building Language Acquisition of Gen Z Tertiary Level Engineering Students: A Study, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Vol.15, Issue 85. (WoS)
- Nisha, M.S. Venthan, S.M. Rangasamy, G. Praveen Sam D, G. Akilesh, D. Sai Bhaskar N. Hemanth Kumar (2023), Fabrication and testing of rGO-PVDF nanosensing sheets on glass fibre-reinforced polymer for structural health monitoring in aerospace engineering. Appl Nanosci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02866-7. (Springer Nature) (Q2)
- M.S. Siddharth Prabhu & Praveen Sam D. (2022), Patterns of Human-Nature Interaction in Selected Tamil Short Stories, Literary Voices, Vol. 1 No.18, pp. 215-221. (WOS)
- D. Praveen Sam & Shalini R. (2022), Psychological Impact of Integrating Vocabulary Based Retention Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom, Journal of Positive School Psychology, Vol. 6 No. 6, pp. 9091-9108. (SCOPUS)
- T. Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2022) The Theme of Friendship in Kambar’s Select Occasional Verses: A Critical Analysis, International Research Journal of Tamil, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 102-109. (UGC CARE)
- T. Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) Literary Interpretations based on the studies on Occasional Verses of the Medieval Period, International Research Journal of Tamil, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 82-88. (UGC CARE)
- T. Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) கம்பரின் வாழ்க்கையில் மகன் அம்பிகாபதியின் தாக்கம் குறித்து அவரின் தனிப்பாடல்கள் மூலம் அறியப்படும் செய்திகள், Journal of Modern Tamil Research, Vol.9, No. 2, pp. 1921-1925. (UGC CARE)
- T. Sheeba & Praveen Sam D. (2021) தமிழ் கவிஞர் தாமரையின் கவிதைகளில் பின் நவீனத்துவம் குறித்து ஆய்வு. Journal of Classical Tamizh, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 686-692.
- Praveen Sam D & Shalini R. (2021) Limitations and Advantages in Implementing MALL in the Tertiary ESL Classrooms: A Review, in International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, Vol. 9, N0. 5, pp. 27-32. (SCOPUS)
- Praveen Sam D & Shalini, R (2020), ‘Assessing Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level ESL Engineering Students: An Experimental Study, Tierärztliche Praxis, vol. 40, pp. 1481-1492, ISSN: 0303-6286
- Praveen Sam D (2012) “A Review on the Limitations of e-Learning in the Teaching and Learning Atmosphere in India”, SELP Journal of Social Science, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 5-8, 2012.
- Praveen Sam D (2011) “The Postmodern Tone in Salman Rushdie’s The Moor’s Last Sigh”, HERMES, Bi-annual Journal of Literature and Language Teaching, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp., 2011.
International
- Praveen Sam D, “The impact of reading with strategies in Engineering and Technology Education”, Golden Jubilee & 14th International Conference on Right to English organized AMITY University, Noida, in collaboration with ELTAI on 9th – 12th Oct 2019.
- Praveen Sam D, “Use of Content Based on Environmental Consciousness for Reading Instruction at the Tertiary Level”, International Conference on Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in ELT (IEQEELT 2K18) organized by the Dept. of English, SSN College of Engineering in Association with Anna University, Chennai. Oct 2018.
- Praveen Sam D, “Strategy-Based Reading in and beyond the Classroom”, 13th International and 49th Annual Conference of ELTAI on NextGen Learners: New Demands, New Responses, English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) & Career Point World School, Bilaspur. June 2018.
- Praveen Sam D, “Mind Mapping: A Pedagogic Tool for Generating, Classifying and Discoursing Ideas”, International Conference on “Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level,” The Department of English, Anna University, Chennai, March (1-3) 2018.
- Praveen Sam D, “Meme Creation: an effective platform for enhancing discussion skills of the tertiary level engineering students“, International Conference in Hindustan University and also chaired a session on 16th February, 2018. Won the best paper award.
- Praveen Sam D, “Language Learning Situations: Within the Classroom and in the Family and Society”,The International Conference on Empowering the English Language Learner – Materials, Methods and Testing organised by the Department of English, Anna University, Chennai. March 2017.
- Praveen Sam D, “Assessment of Reading Comprehension Skills of the EFL Engineering Students: An Experimental Study” in the 11th International and 47th ELTAI Annual conference on ‘Content-based Instruction and Learning: Redefining the English Language Curriculum’, at Vasavi College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad. July 2016.
- Praveen Sam D, “A Review of Limitations and Advantages in Implementing MALL in the Tertiary ESL Classrooms”a paper presented in the two-day International Conference on English Language: Developing Employability Skills of College Graduates at VIT University, Chennai. 30th -31st January 2015.
- Praveen Sam D, “A Review on the Limitations of e-Learning in India” a paper presented in the two-day International Conference on Outcome Based Teaching and Learning of English at Anna University, Chennai. 1st & 2nd March, 2013.
- Praveen Sam D, “Techniques of Humor used as Supplementary Tools in Teaching English Language” in a two-day International Seminar on Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching at Anna University, Chennai. 18th & 19th February, 2011.
- D. Praveen Sam. ‘Incorporating AI-powered ELT Contents as a Motivational Pedagogy for GEN Z L2 Learners: A Classroom Study’, at the International Conference on English Language, Literature and Linguistics (ICELL 2.0) organized by the Department of Humanities and Languages, SONA College of Technology, Salem, on 7th and 8th May, 2025.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled ‘Exploring Environmental Sustainability through Ecocinema’ at the International Conference on “Exploring Innovations in Contemporary Langauge, Literature and Social Sciences: Trends, Technology and Transformations,” organized by the Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, on 23rd March 2025.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper along with Mr. V. Sabarethinam, research scholar, on the topic “Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention Strategies for ESL Engineering Students: A Demographic Study” in the International Conference on "Confluence in Language and Literature Pedagogies" organized by the Department of English, SSN College of Engineering, on February 7–8, 2025.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper along with Mr. G. S. Suresh, research scholar, on the topic “Fostering Engagement and Motivation in Gen Z English Language Learners Pursuing Engineering: An AI supported Classroom Intervention” in the International Conference on "Confluence in Language and Literature Pedagogies" organised by the Department of English, SSN College of Engineering, on February 7–8, 2025.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled ‘The Visual Discourse of Ecocide: Sarnath Banerjee’s Graphic Novels and The Environment’ at the International Conference on Exploring Innovations in Contemporary Language, Literature and Social Sciences: Trends, Technology and Transformation organized by Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women (Autonomous) (Afternoon Session) Chennai - 600018, on 23rd January 2025.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled Depiction of Koduva Tribal Culinary Traditions in Kavya Nambisan’s “The Scent of Pepper” at a National Conference on Reimagining Indian Knowledge ‘System through English Literature: Tradition, Modernity and Global Discourse’ organised by PG & Research Department of English, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, on 16th December 2024.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled “Collaborative Learning in Action: A Case Study of Students as Teaching Partners in Reading Modules” at the 18th International & 54th Annual Conference of ELTAI Exploring Languages and Literatures for Evolving Pedagogical Practices organised by Royal Global University, Assam and Sonapur College, Sonapur and hosted by the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) from 23rd to 26th October 2024.
- D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled “Efficiency and Limitations of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) with Young Learners - A Classroom Study” at the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Science and Humanities (ICISH - 2024) organised by the Department of Science and Humanities, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, India held during 18th and 19th July 2024.
- Sabarethinam V, D. Praveen Sam & Dr. Francis M Peter S J presented a paper titled, “Future of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Higher Education Institutes (HHIs) and Technical Institutes (TIs),” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 43
- Suresh G S and D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled, “Discovering the Gen Z ESL Learners in the Faculty of English - A Call for Student Motivation” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 55
- Joseph Vinoth Kumar A & D. Praveen Sam presented a paper titled, “Unlocking the Language Barrier: Investigating the Impact of Technical Vocabulary Acquisition on Engineering Students’ Comprehension of Technical Texts” at the International Conference on Navigating the Tri-junction: English Language Teaching, Literature, and Culture,” Dept of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar (22 & 23), 2024, pp. 65
- Praveen Sam D. "Assessments in Language Education: Bridging the Gap between Education and Real Life” The 17th International and 53rd Annual Conference of ELTAI on "English for Global Citizenship: Multiple Teaching Acts and Learning Experiences,” School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India, Oct (11 -14), 2023, pp 80.
- Praveen Sam D & Siddharth Prabhu M.S. ‘An Evaluation of the English Translations of Ki. Rajanarayanan's Selected Tamil Short Stories’. The 16th International and 52nd Annual Conference of ELTAI on "IndianELT: Imitative or Generative?" which is being held from 8 to 10 December 2022 at Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, India.
- Suresh G. S. and Praveen Sam D. ‘Materials and Methods in Motivatinal English Language Teaching (MELT): An Analysis’. International Conference for Teacher-research,” Dept. of English, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Dec (2 & 3), 2022.
- Praveen Sam D, ‘Ecological Consciousness in Ki. Rajanarayanan’s Pinjugal’ in an International Conference on Environmental Imagination and Greening of Literary Studies organized by Dept. of English, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Thichy, on 27 and 28 July 2022.
- Praveen Sam D, ‘Flipped Classroom Model and Immersion in ESL Classrooms - A Review’ in the SSN ICCTREL 2022 organized by the Dept. of English, SSNCE on 10-12 February 2022.
- Praveen Sam D, ‘Incorporation of Songs and Stories as a Motivational ELT method- a Research Proposal’’ in the SSN ICCTREL 2022 organized by the Dept. of English, SSNCE on 10-12 February 2022.
- Praveen Sam D, “Uma Maheswari’s The Ascent: A Venture into Wilderness”, International Conference on ‘Cultural Representations in 21st Century Literature’ organized by The New College (Autonomous), Chennai on 12 June 2021.
- Praveen Sam D, “Vocabulary Retention through Picture Based Activity”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18th – 29th May 2020.
- Praveen Sam D, “Practices in Teaching and Learning of the English Language in a Plurilinguistic learning Context”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18th – 29th May 2020.
- Praveen Sam D, “Researches on Vocabulary acquisition and Vocabulary Retention – A Survey”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ELEFLT20) organized VIT, Chennai on 18th – 29th May 2020.
National
- Praveen Sam D. “Flipped Classroom Model: An Effective Platform for the Natural Approach of Teaching English Language to Tertiary Level Engineering Learners” in the National Seminar on English Literature in the Digital Era organized by Dept. of English, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
- Praveen Sam D. “The Impact of Scaffolding Questions on the Reading Comprehension of Middle School ESL Students” in a two-day National Seminar on English for Specific Purposes – A Reappraisal at Anna University, Chennai. 7th & 8th March 2014.
- Praveen Sam D. “An Experimental Study on the Type of Content used to Assess the Understanding of Reading Comprehension Skills of the Tertiary Level EFL Students” in a two-day National Conference on Testing and Evaluation of Language Skills at Hindustan University, Chennai. 22nd & 23rd January, 2013.
- Praveen Sam D. “Interpersonal Skills” in a two-day National Seminar on English and Communication Skills for Employability at Anna University, Chennai. 25th & 26th March, 2009.
- “From Learning to Self Learning” during the Literary Association function at Sri Kanika Parameshwari College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- “Learning in the 21st century context” during the R. K. Narayanan Literary Club function at Adhi College of Engineering and Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
- “Innovative Teaching of Grammar” one-day teacher training programme organized by ELTAL for the High School and Higher Secondary School Teachers.
- “Introduction to English Literature” at Jayaram College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
- “Importance of Body Language” at St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
- “Intensive and Extensive Reading” at St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
- “Teaching Quality Enhancement” for the government school teachers organized by Panchayat Union School, Yercaud, Salem.
- “Should We Redefine Learning, Teaching and Assessing?” in a Five-day FDP titled “Promoting Learner Autonomy among Gen Z-Learners” organised by the Department of English, SDMB Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chrompet, Chennai.
- “Strategic Communication using Effective Interpersonal Skills” during the event organised by the Eclectic Lingua, The English Literary Association of the Department of English, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Katankalatur, Chennai, on 26th October 2023.
- “Applying Contemporary Methods and Tools in Enhancing Teaching of English” A Faculty Workshop organised by the Department of English, Sai Ram College of Engineering, Chennai. 3rd June 2023.
- “Pixelated Literature in the Digital World”, during a Two-day FDP on Phygital Learning Spaces: Implications for Teaching Language & Literature organised by Sri Sarada College of Education, Salam, on 22nd and 23rd April 2022.
- “Enabling Students with Skills for 21st Century Jobs”, during a Five-day FDP on Soft Skills for Millennial Teachers to Enrich Gen Z Students organised by Sri. S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, from 23rd to 27th May 2022.
- “Research in ELT & Literature: An Introduction” during an FDP organised by St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli on 21st April 2022.
- “Designing Strategies to Teach Reading at the Tertiary Level” during a six-day FDP organised by SRM Institute of Technology in collaboration with ELTAI-CIETTA on 28th May 2022.
- “Wear your shoes… open the door… go live your life!” during an orientation program for students, organised by Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Technology, Oragadam, Sriperambadur, Chennai, on 20th Oct 2021.
- “Storytelling as an ELT Strategy” during a three-day Faculty Development Program for Teachers and Teacher Trainers, organised by Dept. of English, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Trichy, on 9th July 2021.
- “Creative and Innovative Teaching Strategies for the New Normal” during a Faculty Development Program organised by the Institution’s Innovation Council of Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering during May 24-31,2021.
- “Education in the 21st Century Context” a webinar organised by the Department of English & Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, on 6th June 2020.
- “Communication Context – With Special Reference to People Management” in a webinar organised by the Department of M.A HRM, D.G Vaishnav College, Chennai, on 16th June 2020.
- “Teaching Vocabulary with special reference to Collocation and Fixed Expressions” during the 3-day Faculty Development Program organised by the Dept. of English, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, on 12 June 2020.


