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Mayukh Devadas

Glasgow

Summary

Driven educator with strong foundation in academic research and public speaking, demonstrating expertise in curriculum development and student engagement. Leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to foster inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Poised to inspire students and contribute to academic success and growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Research Assistant; BA/Leverhulme Funded Research

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2025.02 - 2025.08
  • Assisting in the design and execution of research studies, including survey development using Qualtrics, data analysis using SPSS, and interpretation.
  • Preparing research outputs, including reports, presentations, and visual aids, to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and academic audiences.

Global Gambling Scorecard Development Intern

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2025.03 - 2025.06
  • Assisting in the collection of country-specific policy documents and other relevant data on gambling harm prevention, ensuring accuracy and relevance for research purposes.
  • Liaising with academic members and external stakeholders to build partnerships and access essential data.
  • Coding collected data against specific dimensions/parameters of the Global Gambling Control Monitor (GGCM), ensuring consistency and alignment with research objectives.

Mentor for PhD students

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2025.01 - 2025.06
  • Provided mentorship to PhD students, guiding them through the thesis writing process, workload management, and academic challenges to enhance their research productivity and confidence.

Policy and Research Intern

Obesity Action Scotland
2024.06 - 2024.09
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature review on the interconnections between sustainability, environmental issues, human health, and dietary patterns, synthesising key findings to inform research and policy recommendations.
  • Authored a policy briefing paper analysing the linkages between sustainability, environmental health, and dietary patterns, with actionable recommendations for policymakers to promote human health and ecological well-being.

Online Network Administration Project Intern

ELINET, University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2023.11 - 2024.03
  • Audited and analysed the resources of ELINET, identifying key areas for optimisation and improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Developed a comprehensive strategic plan to strengthen international networks by effectively allocating resources and streamlining communication channels.
  • Analysed and reported issues on the official website, and designed a detailed development plan to improve functionality, user experience, and content accessibility.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

School of Education, University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2023.09 - 2023.12

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education; January 2025- March 2025

Education Public Policy and Equity; September 2023- December 2023

Evolving Concept of Inclusion; September 2023- December 2023

  • Provided technical support for online classes, troubleshooting issues related to software, connectivity, and platform functionality to ensure seamless learning experiences.
  • Managed and maintained the Moodle page, ensuring up-to-date content, resolving technical issues, and optimising the platform for user accessibility.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of pupil progress throughout the academic year.
  • Utilised creative teaching approaches such as role-play, group work and visual aids stimulating student interest.
  • Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions for enhanced understanding of complex subjects.
  • Developed resource materials for lesson plans enhancing teaching effectiveness.

Founding Member and Editor

The Station
2018.11 - 2023.11
  • Curated and edited articles for publication, ensuring high-quality content aligned with editorial standards and audience interests.
  • Authored editorials and articles on diverse topics, demonstrating strong writing skills and the ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
  • Hosted podcasts on political, cultural, social, and academic topics.
  • Moderated discussions and debates, facilitating constructive dialogue and ensuring balanced participation among stakeholders.
  • Voluntary

Social Research Intern

Scottish Government
2022.07 - 2022.12
  • Researched and prepared a strategic paper on the interconnections between education, economy, and skills in Scotland, providing evidence-based recommendations to inform policy and practice.
  • Authored an insights paper on Scottish higher education, analysing trends, challenges, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
  • Conducted desk-based research to gather evidence for policy impact assessments, ensuring robust and data-driven insights for decision-making.

Social Science Commercialisation & Facilitation Practice Intern

Good Evaluation, University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2022.01 - 2022.06
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive communication strategy, aligning messaging with organisational goals and enhancing engagement with target audiences.
  • Created high-quality content through in-depth research, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with brand voice and objectives.
  • Managed website and social media platforms, including content updates and audience engagement to boost online presence and reach.

Education

PhD - Education

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
06.2025

Masters - Mass Communication

Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu

Bachelor of Technology -

University of Calicut
08.2013

Skills

  • Classroom technology use
  • Ethical judgment
  • Feedback provision
  • Education research methodologies
  • Multicultural education awareness
  • Survey design and execution
  • Ethnography
  • Creativity in problem-solving
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Project co-ordination
  • Lesson planning

Publications

  • Paper Forthcoming: Reimagining Digital Caste Habitus and Educational Inequalities in India; special issue of the Scottish Educational Review on Caste and Education 2026.
  • Abstract Accepted: For the chapter in the upcoming volume Posthuman Domesticity: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Home Culture, Routledge
  • Abstract Accepted: For the chapter in the upcoming volume Digital media and Caste, Sage
  • Paper Under Peer Review: Access and Caste Still Matters: Role of Caste in Shaping Technological Access and Educational Inequalities in India; Discover Education
  • Paper Under Review: Digital Cultural Capital and Caste: Reproducing Educational Inequality in India; Asian Journal of Communication
  • Devadas, M. (2025). Caste and digital: a study on the reproduction of educational inequalities in the era of technology enabled learning in Kerala, India (Doctoral dissertation, University of Glasgow).
  • Devadas, M. (2024, July 7). More to digitality inequality than access to phones. Indian Express. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/more-to-digitality-inequality-than-access-to-phones-9437385/
  • Devadas, M. (2020, March 7). No Protests in Colleges: When Campuses Turn Into Cantonments. The Wire. https://livewire.thewire.in/livewire/no-protests-in-colleges-when-campuses-turn-into-cantonments/
  • Devadas, M. (2019, October 5). Ignoring Real News. Economic and Political Weekly. https://www.epw.in/journal/2019/40/letters/ignoring-real-news.html

Volunteering

  • The Station, Online News Website, Founding Member and Editor; 2019-2023
  • Kalam, University Magazine, Creative Editor; 2019-2020
  • Planning and Co-ordination of Organic Vegetable Cultivation Project 2014-2018

Academic Recognitions

Qualified University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test; December 2018, Qualified University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship; June 2019, First Rank with Gold Medal in MA Mass Communication; August 2020

International Conferences/Consultations/Summer School

  • Symposium Chair, American Association for Advancement of Curriculum Studies; June 2025
  • Research Symposium, Digital Capital and Political System: Shaping Inequalities in a Technological Age; April 2025
  • British Educational Research Association Conference; September 2024
  • British Association for International and Comparative Education Conference; July 2024
  • Scottish Educational Research Association Conference; September 2023
  • Designed and Conducted Training on Digital Usage; Kerala Kalamandalam; June 2023
  • ReWorking Work: Labour and Livelihoods in the Global South Philomathia Social Sciences Research Symposium, University of Cambridge; July 2022
  • International Conference of Management Communication; December 2019
  • UNESCO GEM on Technology in Education Consultation; Quote Published in 2024 Report.
  • CDCS Data and Text Analysis Summer School; University of Edinburgh; April 2022

Timeline

Global Gambling Scorecard Development Intern

University of Glasgow
2025.03 - 2025.06

Research Assistant; BA/Leverhulme Funded Research

University of Glasgow
2025.02 - 2025.08

Mentor for PhD students

University of Glasgow
2025.01 - 2025.06

Policy and Research Intern

Obesity Action Scotland
2024.06 - 2024.09

Online Network Administration Project Intern

ELINET, University of Glasgow
2023.11 - 2024.03

Graduate Teaching Assistant

School of Education, University of Glasgow
2023.09 - 2023.12

Social Research Intern

Scottish Government
2022.07 - 2022.12

Social Science Commercialisation & Facilitation Practice Intern

Good Evaluation, University of Glasgow
2022.01 - 2022.06

Founding Member and Editor

The Station
2018.11 - 2023.11

PhD - Education

University of Glasgow

Masters - Mass Communication

Central University of Tamil Nadu

Bachelor of Technology -

University of Calicut
Mayukh Devadas