Prasanth Arokia Samy
Assistant Professor
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Objective - To educate in understanding and appreciating the differences as accepting the similarities
Specialization – Transhumanism, Digital Humanities & AI
Soul & Sketch so far
Soul & Sketch so far
My academic interests span literature, artificial intelligence, digital humanities, technology and educational innovation. I value interdisciplinary learning that connects ideas with practice and prepares students to think critically, communicate effectively and adapt to a changing world.
I believe in an approachable, inclusive and collaborative learning environment built on empathy, mutual respect and intellectual curiosity. Above all, I remain a learner at heart, committed to exploring new ideas, embracing change and making learning meaningful both within and beyond the classroom.
Learning with purpose. Teaching with empathy. Growing through collaboration.
Awards Received
🎖️ Best Teacher of Shift II in Arts — 2023–24
Dr. S. Joseph Xavier & Mrs. F. Punitha Cash Award, St. Joseph's College
🏅 Best Paper Published in English — 2025–26
College Management & Prof. G. Ravindran Award, St. Joseph's College
🎖️ Innovative & Quality Initiative Award — 2025–26
Prof. A. Selvaraj & Dr. S. Alfred Cecil Raj Award, St. Joseph's College
Doctoral Research Thesis - Abstract
A Transhumanist Study of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Novels
As artificial intelligence increasingly evolves from a computational assistant into a creative collaborator, the boundaries of authorship, imagination and literary production are undergoing unprecedented transformation. My doctoral research investigates the emergence of AI-generated novels through the lens of transhumanist philosophy, examining how machine-generated narratives challenge long-held assumptions about creativity, originality, meaning-making and the human author's privileged position within literary discourse.
Drawing upon transhumanism, literary theory, reader-response criticism and digital humanities, the study critically analyzes selected AI-generated novels to explore their narrative structures, thematic coherence, linguistic sophistication and cultural resonance. It interrogates how readers engage with texts produced without human intentionality and examines whether machine-authored narratives can evoke emotional, intellectual and aesthetic responses comparable to those traditionally associated with human-created literature.
The research argues that AI-generated fiction represents a significant shift in the evolution of storytelling, where creativity emerges not as an exclusively human faculty but as a collaborative space shaped by human-machine interaction. While artificial intelligence demonstrates remarkable capabilities in narrative construction and linguistic coherence, the study identifies enduring limitations in emotional depth, cultural specificity and experiential authenticity. At the same time, it reveals how these texts compel scholars to reconsider established notions of authorship, agency, interpretation, and literary value.
Positioned at the intersection of literature, artificial intelligence and transhumanist thought, this thesis proposes a new framework for understanding narrative production in an age of intelligent machines. Ultimately, it envisions a future in which literature becomes a dynamic site of collaboration between human and artificial intelligences, expanding the possibilities of storytelling while redefining what it means to create, interpret, and imagine in a posthuman world.
Career & Education
A decade of Learning & Teaching
A decade of Learning & Teaching
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2013 Bachelor of Arts in English
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli - GPA 6.68
2015 Master of Arts in English
Loyola College, Chennai - GPA 6.37
"Nexus between Sounds and Solitude in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden"
2016 Master of Philosophy in English — Distinction
St. Joseph's College, Trichy - GPA 7.64 ·
"Narcissism in the selected works of Ovid, Oscar Wilde and Grimm Brothers – A psychoanalytic and Comparative study"
2026 Doctor of Philosophy — Bharathidasan University
"A Transhumanist Study of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Novels" · St. Joseph's College, Trichy
2016 Assistant Professor — Loyola College, Mettala, Namakkal
June 2016 – May 2017 - 1 Year
2017 Assistant Professor — Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai
June 2017 – May 2020 - 3 Years
2021 Assistant Professor — St. Joseph's College, Trichy
February 2021 – Present · PG & Research Department of English
2020 UGC – NET Qualified
October 2020 · Cleared National Eligibility Test in English
2024 Editor in Chief — ENGZINE (ISSN 3049-1363)
2024 – Present · Literary e-magazine, PG & Research Department of English, St. Joseph's College
Research & Publications
Selected publications & books
Selected publications & books
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Springer · Jan 2026
"Digital Literacy and Post-Truth Challenges in the Rural Academic Ecosystem of Tamil Nadu"
Discoveries in Education, Vol. 5:13 · e-ISSN 2731-5525 · Pg. 1–27
Sci. Culture · Dec 2025
"Investigating AI-Generated Narratives: A Literary and Linguistic Examination"
Vol. 11, No. 3 · ISSN 2408-0071 · Pg. 131–140
IIS-JOA · July 2025
"The Future of Fiction: Redefining Authorship and Creativity in AI-Generated Novels"
Vol. 14(3) · ISSN 2319-5339 · Pg. 27–44
Book Edited · Bloomsbury 2017
Interactive English — Part II Foundation Textbook
ISBN 978-93-86432-87-2 · Periyar University Affiliated Colleges
Edited Volume · April 2024
Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Science, Tech & Literature Integration
ISBN 978-93-340-4503-1 · Anthology of 26 Research Articles
Edited Volume · Nov 2024
The Scrolling Scholars: Bridging Academia and Social Media
ISBN 978-93-341-4840-4 · Anthology of 24 Research Articles
Few Talks & Keynotes
Voice that crossed borders
Voice that crossed borders
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2026 Keynote — "Building Literary Enterprises with AI"
International Conference, Jayarani College of Arts & Science for Women, Salem · 05 March 2026
2026 "Vegetal Voices and Biosemiotic Resistance"
ICSSR & JSPS Sponsored Virtual Seminar, Shri Govind Guru University (India) & University of Hyogo (Japan) · Feb 2026
2024 "AI-Generated Narratives and Transhumanism"
Annual Conference, Science Fiction Research Association, University of Tartu, Estonia · Virtual · May 2024
2023 "From Code to Prose: Transhumanist Implications of AI-Generated Novels"
International Conference, Lovely Professional University · 31 October 2023
2023 "A Transhumanist Examining of Algorithm in AI Generated Novel"
International Conference on Posthumanism, Cybernetics & Human Rights, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University · July 2023
2016 "Till Selfie Era: The Progression of Narcissism"
Department of English, University of Madras, Chennai · 29 March 2016
CURRENT ENGAGEMENT
CURRENT ENGAGEMENT
Editor in Chief — ENGZINE
Editor in Chief — ENGZINE
ENGZINE (ISSN 3049-1363) is our department's vibrant literary e-magazine — a digital space where student voices, scholarly thought and creative expression come alive. I invite faculty, scholars and students to contribute, collaborate and be part of this growing literary community at St. Joseph's College.
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