Dr. Madhvi Prasad
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Center for Jain Studies (CAHC), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-PHL-KA-IND-2026-2196
Profile Summary
Dr. Madhvi Prasad is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a PhD from the University of Mumbai, specializing in Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Aesthetic Philosophy, Mystic Philosophy, and Feminist Philosophy. She is an ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship awardee and has extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across reputed institutions including JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Somaiya Vihar College, and K.M.E. Society’s G.M. Momin College. Her academic work spans Indian and Western philosophy, philosophy of mind, ethics, religion, metaphysics, meditation studies, and philosophy of AI and consciousness. She is an active researcher, published author, research guide, and mentor, with involvement in interdisciplinary research projects, conferences, editorial boards, and philosophical outreach initiatives.
Subject Matter Expertise
Social Science & Humanities → Philosophy →
Indian Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Metaphysics
Phenomenology
Epistemology
Existentialism
Ethics
Religion
Religious Studies
Philosophy of Mind
Metaphysics
Phenomenology
Epistemology
Existentialism
Ethics
Religion
Religious Studies
Mentorship Offered
Research →
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Research Methodology
Gap Analysis
Writing → Academic Writing
Technical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Consulting → Education Consulting
Research Consulting
Systematic Literature Review
Research Methodology
Gap Analysis
Writing → Academic Writing
Technical Writing
General Proofreading & Editing
Consulting → Education Consulting
Research Consulting
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Madhvi Prasad has served in multiple academic roles as Assistant Professor and Guest Faculty, teaching philosophy, spiritual studies, comparative philosophy, and Jainology at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. She has also held an industry role at Tata Consultancy Services as a Process Associate. Her experience includes research supervision, curriculum delivery, academic administration, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary field-based research projects focused on ethics, spirituality, rural development, and philosophy.
Institute Name: Center for Jain Studies (CAHC), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Comparative Philosophy and Jainology at the postgraduate level.
Duration: September 2025 – Present
Institute Name: Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Spiritual Studies and value-based courses at the postgraduate level.
Duration: July 2024 – August 2025
Institute Name: Somaiya Vihar College of Arts & Commerce
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Teaching Philosophy at the postgraduate level.
Duration: July 2023 – May 2025
Institute Name: K. M. E. Society G. M. Momin College, Bhiwandi
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Philosophy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Duration: July 2022 – January 2024
Company Name: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Job Title: Process Associate
Description: Administrative and operational support role.
Duration: January 2017 – September 2018
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Comparative Philosophy and Jainology at the postgraduate level.
Duration: September 2025 – Present
Institute Name: Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Spiritual Studies and value-based courses at the postgraduate level.
Duration: July 2024 – August 2025
Institute Name: Somaiya Vihar College of Arts & Commerce
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Teaching Philosophy at the postgraduate level.
Duration: July 2023 – May 2025
Institute Name: K. M. E. Society G. M. Momin College, Bhiwandi
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching Philosophy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Duration: July 2022 – January 2024
Company Name: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Job Title: Process Associate
Description: Administrative and operational support role.
Duration: January 2017 – September 2018
Educational Summary
Dr. Madhvi Prasad holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Mumbai, along with a Master’s degree in Philosophy where she was a university rank holder. Her academic training covers Indian and Western philosophy, philosophy of mind, epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and comparative religious studies.
Institution Name: University of Mumbai
Degree Title: PhD
Field / Description: Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Aesthetic Philosophy, Mystic Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy
Duration: November 2019 – February 2024
Institution Name: Morris College, RTM Nagpur University
Degree Title: MA
Field / Description: Philosophy
Duration: June 2016 – June 2018
Institution Name: LAD College, RTM Nagpur University
Degree Title: BA
Field / Description: Psychology, Philosophy, English Literature
Duration: June 2013 – June 2016
Degree Title: PhD
Field / Description: Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Aesthetic Philosophy, Mystic Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy
Duration: November 2019 – February 2024
Institution Name: Morris College, RTM Nagpur University
Degree Title: MA
Field / Description: Philosophy
Duration: June 2016 – June 2018
Institution Name: LAD College, RTM Nagpur University
Degree Title: BA
Field / Description: Psychology, Philosophy, English Literature
Duration: June 2013 – June 2016
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Madhvi Prasad has completed professional certification in childhood trauma management, enhancing her interdisciplinary engagement with mental health and counseling contexts.
Honors & Recognitions
• Influential Women Leaders Award – 2023.
• International Peneleh Ambassador for India – Indonesia.
• Young Researcher Award – 2022.
• S. N. Malhotra Memorial Gold Medal (M.Com) – 2018.
• UGC NET & JRF Qualified – Cleared in first attempt (2018).
• Influential Women Leaders Award – 2023.
• International Peneleh Ambassador for India – Indonesia.
• Young Researcher Award – 2022.
• S. N. Malhotra Memorial Gold Medal (M.Com) – 2018.
• UGC NET & JRF Qualified – Cleared in first attempt (2018).
Publication Summary
Publications / Book Chapters / Conference Papers
Title: Introducing Gandhian Philosophy to the Passive Violence of the Corporate World
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Bhavesh Kachhadiya
Journal / Book: Ayudh International Peer-Reviewed Refereed Journal, Chapter 19, pp. 73–80
Publisher: Ayudh Publication, Volume 10 (Special Issue)
Year: 2022
Title: Recounting Sri Aurobindo’s Spiritual Vision
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal
Journal: Milestone Education Review – The Journal of Ideas on Educational and Social Transformation
Publisher: Milestone Education Society
Year: October 2021
Title: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: A Journey of Life towards Collectivism
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Shailendra Kumar Singh
Book / Conference: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Reflection on Existing Modern Individuality, pp. 209–219
Publisher: World Lab Publication (Financially supported by ICPR)
Year: 2021
Title: Impact of Non-Consented CCTV Surveillance on the General Emotional Health of the Public
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Preeti Oza et al.
Book Chapter: Emotions – A Multidisciplinary Inquiry: Case Studies Related to Emotions in Life, Chapter 26, pp. 312–321
Publisher: Aura Books International, First Edition
Year: 2020
Title: The Impacts of Phenomenological and Existential Awareness of Our Surroundings on Our Moral Worldviews
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Archana Goure
Book / Conference: Global Impact of Buddhism and Neo-Buddhism – An Anthology of Scholarly Articles, pp. 197–203
Publisher: Sandesh Publication
Year: November 2019
Title: Introducing Gandhian Philosophy to the Passive Violence of the Corporate World
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Bhavesh Kachhadiya
Journal / Book: Ayudh International Peer-Reviewed Refereed Journal, Chapter 19, pp. 73–80
Publisher: Ayudh Publication, Volume 10 (Special Issue)
Year: 2022
Title: Recounting Sri Aurobindo’s Spiritual Vision
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal
Journal: Milestone Education Review – The Journal of Ideas on Educational and Social Transformation
Publisher: Milestone Education Society
Year: October 2021
Title: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: A Journey of Life towards Collectivism
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Shailendra Kumar Singh
Book / Conference: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Reflection on Existing Modern Individuality, pp. 209–219
Publisher: World Lab Publication (Financially supported by ICPR)
Year: 2021
Title: Impact of Non-Consented CCTV Surveillance on the General Emotional Health of the Public
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Preeti Oza et al.
Book Chapter: Emotions – A Multidisciplinary Inquiry: Case Studies Related to Emotions in Life, Chapter 26, pp. 312–321
Publisher: Aura Books International, First Edition
Year: 2020
Title: The Impacts of Phenomenological and Existential Awareness of Our Surroundings on Our Moral Worldviews
Authors: Dr. Madhvi Prasad; Dr. Archana Goure
Book / Conference: Global Impact of Buddhism and Neo-Buddhism – An Anthology of Scholarly Articles, pp. 197–203
Publisher: Sandesh Publication
Year: November 2019
Title: Meditation as Dissolution of Wandering Thoughts: A Comprehensive Analysis to Achieve Morality
Journal: Philosophical Meditations
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30470/phm.2025.2058446.2675
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Growth Is Forever: But How to Become Yourself?
Journal: Book (Amazon KDP)
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Role of Ethics in Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Skills Pivotal for Economic Growth
Journal: International Journal of Advance and Applied Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10574831
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Sri Aurobindo’s Vision on Spiritual Education
Journal: Educational and Philosophical Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2023
Journal: Philosophical Meditations
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30470/phm.2025.2058446.2675
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Growth Is Forever: But How to Become Yourself?
Journal: Book (Amazon KDP)
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Role of Ethics in Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Skills Pivotal for Economic Growth
Journal: International Journal of Advance and Applied Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10574831
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Sri Aurobindo’s Vision on Spiritual Education
Journal: Educational and Philosophical Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
DOI: Not Available
Publication Date: 2023