Name : Abbin Joseph Thomas
E-mail : abbinjosephthomas@rajagiricollege.edu.in
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Animation & Graphic Design
Phone Number : 9496801932, 8848852603

ACADEMIC
Educational qualifications :
Pursuing Ph.D. in Animation, M.Sc. Visual Communication, BA Animation &  Graphic Design
Areas of Specialization :
3D Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation for Extended
Reality (XR)

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
1. A Study On Progressive Web Apps: Revolutionizing User Experiences And
Redefining Web Applications ISSN: 0387-5695, EISSN: 0387-5695
(Web of Science Listed)

2. Flipped Classroom Models in Science Education: Increasing Student Engagement
Through Interactive Digital Content ISSN 2582-7472 (Ugc Care Listed)

Book Publications
1. A Study on the Effectiveness of Interactive Mobile Learning Applications in
Educating Children with Autism – National Media Conclave NEP 2020 : Media & 
Digital Technology. ISBN: 978-93-5578-763-7

2. A Retrospective Study on the Role of Virtual Reality in 3D Printing Technology –
Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Science and Humanities IC-IRISH 21.
ISBN: 978-93-93333-14-8

3. A Study about Educational Applications for Preschool Students; in the 2nd
International e conference entitled; The Challenges and Rehabilitation Avenues
in the context of the Covid ; Sponsored by RUSA. ISBN: 978-93-91077-11-2

4. “A Study on how mobile learning applications are effective on educating primary class
students” in Contemporary Media, Persuasive Technology and Psychology of Visual
Communication. E-ISBN : 978-93-93333-07-0

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, FDPS, CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Faculty Development Programmes Attended
1. Virtual Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Blended Learning jointly
organized by the Department of English and Faculty Development Centre, Al Shifa
College of Arts and Science, from 01 to 07 August 2023.
2. Attended 7 Day National level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based
Education and Essential AI Tools for Teachers organized by Carmel College
(Autonomous), Mala in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council
from 10th to 18th August 2023.
3. Attended and participated in the ‘5 Day Faculty Development Programme on Health
Humanities’ from 6th to 10th September 2023 organised by School of Social Sciences
and Languages, organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
4. 8 Day National Online Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology using
ChatGPT and AI tools organized by PG Department of Computer Applications, The
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Lincoln University College Marian Research
Centre (LUC MRC) of Marian College Kuttikanam (Autonomous) in association with The
Kerala State Higher Education Council from 21/09/2023 to 29/09/2023
5. 7 Days National level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based
Education and Essential AI Tools for Teachers organized by our Internal Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Department of Computer Science, St Alberts College in
association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council from 02nd to 09th
November 2023

PAPER PRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Level
1. Presented research paper on “ A Study on the Effectiveness of Interactive Mobile
Learning Applications in Educating Children with Autism” in the three day 5th National
Media Conclave on NEP 2020: Media & Digital Technology on November 22, 2021
organised by the Institute of Media Studies (IMS) under Utkal University
2. Presented research paper on; An impact on students for using interactive
learning methods for learning; at the National Conference and Changing Media :
Resurgence of New India on 22-23 March 2023 organised by Vivekananda School
of Journalism and Mass Communication Sponsored by Indian Council of Social
Science Research (ICSSR).

International Level
1. Presented research paper on “Relevance of Augmented Reality and Virtual

Reality in Digital Culture; in the One day International Conference on Media and
Contemporary Culture on Communication held on March 21, 2020 organized by
Narayanaguru College of Engineering, Manjalamoodu, Kanyakumari.
2. Presented research paper on “Relevance of Augmented Reality in Television and
News” in the World’s First 10 Day Digital Live International Conference – Second
Edition on Information Communication and Artificial Networks – ICAN 4 on July 10,
2021 in association with Deakin University and supported by Indian Council of Social
Science Research.
3. Presented research paper on “Future of Animation and Vfx in Indian Films” in the
International Virtual Conference on Humanities through Literature, Film and Media
organized by the School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of
Technology, Chennai on October 19-20, 2021.
4. Presented research paper on ‘A Study on How Department of Homoeopathy, Govt of
Kerala Shared Awareness About Covid-19 Preventive Homoeopathy Medicine Arsenicum
Album-30 Through Social Media’ in the 3-Day International Conference on Social Media
& Developing Societies from 10-12 November 2021, organised by the Department of
Media Studies in association with IQAC, Christ Nagar College, Trivandrum, India.
5. Presented research paper on “ A Retrospective Study on the role of Virtual Reality in
3D Printing Technology” in the Two Day International virtual conference on
Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Science and Humanities IC-IRISH 21 on 25th
and 26th of November 2021 organised by Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
6. Presented research paper on “A Study on how mobile learning applications are
effective on educating primary class students” in the One day International E
Conference on Contemporary Media, Persuasive Technology and Psychology of Visual
Communication on 15th of December, 2021 organised by Nehru Arts and Science
College, Coimbatore. E-ISBN : 978-93-93333-07-0
7. Presented research paper entitled;A Study about Educational Applications for
Preschool Students” in the 2nd International e conference entitled ; The
Challenges and Rehabilitation Avenues in the context of the Covid – 19; sponsored by
RUSA, organized by the Department of Economics, Directorate of Distance Education,
Madurai Kamaraj University during 8th – 10th March, 2022
8. Presented research paper in the Three day “2nd Annual International Symposium on
Media and Education Research- ISMER 2023”, organised by Department of Visual Media
and Communication, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus on the topic titled
“An analysis on using explanatory videos in teaching for school students” held on 23rd
March 2023 – 25th March 2023
9. Presented research paper on “ A Study On The Advances On Integration Of
Speech Technology With Character Voice Ai For Creating 3d Animations; in Two
days International Conference on Decoding AI : Understanding its impact on the
narratives of Mass media held on December 19th and 20th, 2023 sponsored by Indian
Council of Social Science Research, ICSSR-ERC organized by The
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Kidderpore College Kolkata.
10. Presented research paper on “ Innovative Frontiers:Unveiling the Creative
Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Typography ; in Two days International

Conference on IMPETUS 2024 | Int’l Conference on Evolution of Journalism held on
January 22nd and 23rd, 2024 Organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and
Department of Media Studies, Christ Nagar College Trivandrum, India in association
with Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), UAE Focus
Games, UK.
11. Presented research paper on “A Study on Progressive Web Apps: Revolutionizing
User Experiences and Redefining Web Applications” in the Two day “3rd Annual
International Symposium on Media and Education Research- ISMER 2024 The future of
Inclusive Communication Trends and Innovations” organized by Department of Visual
Media and Communication, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus held on 20th
March 2024 – 22nd March 2024

NEP-2020 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
● Successfully completed the Professional Development Programme on Implementation
of NEP-2020 for University and College Teachers, held from June 12–20, 2023, and
secured  A Grade.

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS
1. 13 research papers presented at National and International conferences.
2. Publications in Web of Science Journal and UGC CARE-listed journals.
3. Books authored in the field of Animation, Media and related areas.
4. Completion of the Research and Publication Ethics certification

CONSULTANCY
1. Working as a Consultant and Freelancer for Animation and Visual Effects projects.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Syllabus Revision Committee Member: Contributed to the curriculum development for
the Undergraduate Honors Program (B.A. Animation & Graphic Design) at Mahatma
Gandhi University in 2024.
2. Ph.D. Research Scholar: Enrolled in the Ph.D. program at Madurai Kamaraj University;
successfully completed coursework and passed examinations in 2023.
3. Research and Publication Ethics Certification: Successfully completed the RPE
certification in 2024, securing the 6th Rank at Madurai Kamaraj University.

DEPARTMENTAL ROLES AT RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCES
1. DQAC representing Animation and Graphic Design Department
2. Placement Cell Representative
3. Photography Club Coordinator
4. Department Representative – Staff Welfare Association of RCMAS
5. Research Committee Member

6. Batch Coordinator MA Graphic Design Final Year

NOMINATIONS
1. Roshambo Clash Of Rock Paper And Scissors (Animation Short Film) Officially
Nominated and Screened for 11th IDSFFK 2018 Animation Category (Role – Director & 
Animator)
2. The Lost Bot (Animation Short Film) Nominated And Screened For 10th IDSFFK 2017
Animation Category (Role – 3d Assets Creation Artist)