About Me
Dr.Norby Paul Vithayathil
Principal, St. Benedict’s College, Kerala, India
Email: norbypaul74@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9995216255
Prof. Norby Paul is a distinguished academician, researcher, and institutional leader in the field of Social Work, currently serving as the Principal of St. Benedict’s College, Kerala, India. With over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has made significant contributions to the development of social sciences education both in India and internationally.
Education
- Post-Doctoral Studies in Social Work: CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore (2019).
- PhD in Social Work: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2011).
- Master’s in Social Work (MSW): University of Pune, Maharashtra (2004) – First Class with Distinction.
- Bachelor of Arts: University of Mysore (1997).
Current Roles
- Professor of Social Sciences and Principal: St. Benedict’s College, Kerala, India.
- Director of Planning and Development of Projects: MMP, Kerala.
- Associate Professor of Practice (Part-time): St. Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangalore
Previous Academic Leadership
- Head of the Department & Senior Lecturer (2020–2023): Department of Social Sciences and Development Studies, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi.
- Managed 16 programs and 2,800 students.
- Served as Programme Lead and Supervisor for PhD in Social Work.
- Principal (2014–2015): De Paul Arts and Science College, Edathotty, Kerala.
- Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow (2017–2019): CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore.
- Asso. Professor & PG Coordinator (2015–2016): St. Philomena’s College, Mysore.
- Asst. Professor & Course Coordinator (2004–2014): De Paul School of Social Work, DIST, Cochin.
Research & Academic Contributions
- Doctoral Thesis: Development-Induced Displacement and Social Disarticulation of the Displaced People of Kerala.
- PhD Supervision: Successfully guided and awarded 8 PhD students in Social Work.
- Tool Development: Developed a scale to measure Social Capital and Marginalisation of displaced people with high reliability.
- Publications: Authored/Edited 8 books and numerous articles in international journals, including the Journal of Internal Displacement.
- Editorial Roles: Board member for various journals in the USA, India, and Macedonia.
Core Skills & Expertise
- Administrative & Managerial: Institutional Leadership, Project Management, Supervision & Coordination, Strategic Partnerships
- Research Specialisation: Development-Induced Displacement, Community Development, Migration & Refugee Studies, Human Rights
- Professional Strengths: High Ethical Standards, Team Player & Negotiator, Receptive to Correction
Memberships & Affiliations
- Life Member, National Association for Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI).
- Life Member, International Council for Social Welfare.
