Dr. B.K. Rajya Lakshmi
Ph.D | Academic English | Soft Skills | Corporate Training & Leadership
International Academic & Training Opportunities | Gulf | Asia
Professional Summary
Senior academic and corporate training professional with over eight years of experience in higher education and professional environments. Specialised in Academic English, Approaches to Learning (APL), soft skills, professional communication, and leadership development. Ph.D. holder with strong expertise in learner-centred pedagogy, curriculum design, and training delivery for multicultural audiences.
Core Expertise
Academic English & APL
Soft Skills Development
Professional Communication
Corporate Training
Leadership & Team Skills
Curriculum Design
Faculty Development
Presentation & Public Speaking
Emotional Intelligence
Academic Experience
Associate Professor – Malla Reddy Engineering College
2024 – Present | Hyderabad, India
Academic leadership, English & communication programmes, faculty mentoring.
Assistant Professor of English – HITAM
2021 – 2024
Academic English, syllabus chairperson, FDP convener, NSS coordinator.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer – Engineering & Degree Colleges
2014 – 2021
Undergraduate English, communication skills, mentoring & assessments.
Corporate Training Experience
Communication Skills Trainer – MSN Laboratories (TISS Associated)
2024 – Present
Workplace communication, presentation skills, leadership & behavioural training.
Keynote Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
National & International Platforms
Soft skills, leadership, academic communication, women empowerment.
Education
- Ph.D – Enhancing Teaching Methods in Engineering Colleges with Reference to Soft Skills
- M.A – English
- M.A – Hindi
- B.Ed | B.Com
Publications & Research
- Author of 4 books on communication, ethics, soft skills & wellness
- Textbook Chapter – Taylor & Francis
- Indian Patent on Soft Skills & Ethical Development
- Publications in Springer, Scopus & peer-reviewed journals
Awards & Recognition
- Inspirational Leadership Award – Maryland State University, Dubai (2024)
- Academic Excellence Award – Asia Education Conclave, Bangkok
- Multiple Best Professor & Women Empowerment Awards
Contact & Availability
Email: krajlaxmi8@gmail.com
Phone: +91 7093822522
LinkedIn: View Profile
Availability: Open to international academic and corporate training roles. Available for online and in-person interviews.