Dr. Mathew Sinu Simon
Assistant Professor • Department of Political Science / ICFAI School of Liberal Arts • The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Short bio
Dr. Mathew Sinu Simon is an Assistant Professor in Political Science with extensive experience in teaching, research, and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad (2015) with a thesis on India-European Union relations. His academic and research career spans roles at prestigious institutions including the ICFAI University Jaipur, Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI), Presidency University Bangalore, and as a Research Assistant at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), where he contributed to several Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) funded projects on internal security, counter-terrorism, and left-wing extremism. He has authored numerous research papers, commentaries, and book chapters on international relations, national security, and supranational organizations.
Teaching
“Qui ne continue pas d'apprendre est indigne d'enseigner.” — Gaston Bachelard
Current & Previous Courses
Introduction to Political Science
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Introduction to Public Administration
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Constitutional Government and democracy in India
Faculty Course Module
Understanding Globalization
Faculty Course Module
Western Political Philosophy
Faculty Course Module
Political Theory
Faculty Course Module
Concept and Debates
Faculty Course Module
Public Policy and Administration in India
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Dissertation
Faculty Course Module
Perspective on International Relations and World History
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Indian Government and Politics
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Indian Philosophy
Faculty Course Module
Introduction to Sociology
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Sociology of India
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International Politics
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Research & Development
“The Best for the Group comes when everyone in the group does what's best for himself AND the group.” — John Nash
Research Interests
- •Political Science
- •International Relations
- •India and European Union Relations
- •Internal Security
- •Left Wing Extremism
- •Public Policy
- •Supranational Organizations
Projects
A Study of Front organizations in Left Wing Extremism Affected States
2016Project funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, executed at MP-IDSA.
Mainstreaming Apprehended Maoists
2018Project funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, executed at MP-IDSA.
Counter narratives to check radical ideology
2018Project funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, executed at MP-IDSA.
Radicalization of Indian Youth and the Action Plan to deal with the same
2019Project funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, executed at MP-IDSA.
Citizen pain points while accessing police services
2020Project funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, executed at MP-IDSA.
Prevention of Violent Extremism in India
2021-2024Project at Schumacher Centre, New Delhi.
Anti-Conversion laws
2021-2024Project at Schumacher Centre, New Delhi.
Experience & Education
Academic & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
September 2, 2024 – till presentThe ICFAI University, Jaipur
Teaching courses in Political Science and Public Administration, guiding final year BA dissertations, and handling various administrative responsibilities including NAAC coordination, event coordination, NEP2020 committee membership, and Board of Studies membership.
Teacher Educator / Faculty
January 16, 2024 – May 30, 2024Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI), Bangalore
Taught in the Post Graduate Diploma in International Education (PGDE-I) program, designed and taught post-graduate level teacher education programs, assessed pre-service and in-service teachers, and mentored teacher-learners.
Assistant Professor, Department of Law
August 1, 2021 – December 14, 2023Presidency University, Bangalore
Taught subjects including Political theory, Public Administration, Indian Government and Politics, Indian Philosophy, Introduction to Sociology, and Sociology of India. Served on the Board of Studies, coordinated PhD program in Law, and handled mentor-mentee support.
Guest Lecturer
June 2021 – July 2021Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Taught course paper – Indian Government and Politics to BA Economics Students.
Course content writer, Political Science
April 18, 2021 – August 1, 2021Sree Narayana Guru Open University, Kerala
Developed and created pedagogical texts on course paper – International Politics for undergraduate programs (BA) in Political Science.
Researcher
April 1, 2021 – January 16, 2024Schumacher Centre, New Delhi
Worked on projects regarding Prevention of Violent Extremism in India and Anti-Conversion laws.
Research Assistant, Internal Security Centre
April 1, 2016 – February 11, 2021Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi
Worked and coordinated for projects funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India concerning internal security, Maoism, radicalization, and citizen police services.
Manager, Public Policy and social media
January 2016 – March 2016Centre for Market Research and Social Development (CMSD), New Delhi
Worked as a legislative assistant to MP Sh. Rabindra Kumar Jena in the 16th Lok Sabha, handling policy research, documentation, data analysis, and social media optimization.
Education
Ph. D. in Political Science
2015Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad
M. Phil. in Political Science
2009Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad
M. A. in Political Science
2006Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad
B.A.
2004Christ College, Bangalore University
Standard XII (Commerce)
2001Central Board of Secondary Education (Delhi)
Publications
Showing 50 of 50 publicationsJournal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.
India and European Union Foreign Policy Strategies in 21st Century: missed opportunities and areas for cooperation
Simon, M.S.
International Seminar on India's Foreign Policy Strategies Through The 21st Century, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala
India and European Union in 21st Century
Simon, M.S.
In Josekutty C.A. and J. Prabash (Eds.), India’s bilateral relations and foreign policy, New Delhi: New Century Publications
India’s internal security: Issues, challenges and options
Simon, M.S.
In A. Behera & S. Mishra (Eds.), Varying dimensions of India’s national security – Emerging perspectives (pp. 107-120). Springer Singapore
A Critical Examination of Supranational Organizations and the Problem of Sovereignty
Simon, Mathew Sinu
The Equanimist, Volume 12, Issue 1, pg. no. 76-86
The European Union as a Hybrid Supranational Organization: Institutional Dynamics, Legal Integration, and the Persistent Sovereignty Question
Simon, Mathew Sinu
The Equanimist, Volume 12, Issue 2, pg. no. 86-106
The Ukraine Conflict: What does it mean for Eastern Europe? Where does India stand?
Simon, Mathew Sinu
CWA # 842, NIAS EUROPE STUDIES
India and EU counterterrorism cooperation: potentialities and challenges
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Indian Defense review
India and EU ties: Stuck in Bureaucratic Quagmire
Simon, Mathew Sinu
South Asia Monitor
Perception matters against Left Wing Extremism
Simon, Mathew Sinu
MP-IDSA Comment
Brexit: Does it matter for India?
Simon, Mathew Sinu
MP-IDSA Comment
Replied to Ask the Expert section, MP-IDSA on the strategy of Western Media in referring Syrian ‘refugees’ as ‘migrants’
Simon, Mathew Sinu
MP-IDSA
Potency of JMB threat to India’s security
Simon, Mathew Sinu
MP-IDSA Comment
Book Review of Africa and the Indian Ocean Region, Timothy Doyle and Dennis Rumley (Eds)
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Africa Trends, Volume 6, Issue 2
Radicalization in Southeast Africa: A case study of Mozambique
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Africa Trends, MP-IDSA, Volume 7, Issue 1
Maoist violence in India can only end through inclusive talks and grassroots development
Simon, Mathew Sinu
South Asia Monitor
Naming And Shaming Activists Or State Police Is Not The Way Out
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Eurasia Review
India-Europe Defence and Strategic relations: Potentialities abound
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Book Review of Police and Counterinsurgency: The Untold Story of Tripura’s COIN Campaign, by Kuldeep Kumar
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Journal of Defense Studies, Vol. 12 Issue 2
Internal Security: Issues and Challenges
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
COVID-19: Impact on Left Wing Extremism in India
Rajbala Rana and Mathew Simon
IDSA Comment
The Changing Dynamics of India-EU Relations
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda, Vol 2, Issue 9
Maoist Activities in Times of COVID- 19
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Security situation of Kashmir in times of a pandemic
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Kerala’s Maoist connection
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda, Vol.3, Issue 10
Assessing and combatting Left wing extremism in India
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Jihadist Radicalization in Tamil Nadu
Simon, Mathew Sinu
IDSA Comment
India and BRICS – A Hopeful Voice of the Global South
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
India-ASEAN Centrality: Beyond Rhetoric
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
People’s G20 Presidency: Once Earth, One Family and One Future
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Countering Terrorism in J&K through change and development
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
IMEC – A Game changer or counter to BRI
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda Quarterly Magazine, Volume 6, Issue 23
5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue – Taking Stock of Defense Ties
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
‘AJI’ in the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Takeaways of India – ADMM Plus in Jakarta, 2023
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Picking Up Momentum in India-Australia ‘2+2’ Dialogue
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Expansion of India-Oman relations
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Peace remains elusive in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Ukraine Visit: Prime Minister Modi’s Peace Overtures in the Era of War
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Resilient India-US Defense Partnership on the Upswing
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Rejuvenating India’s Defense Partnership with Japan, South Korea and ASEAN
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
India’s Impetus to Defense ties with Europe
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Europe at the Crossroads
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Ultimatum 2026: Endgame for Naxal terror
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
India-New Zealand Relations: Fronting Up, Stepping Up
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
India’s Mahasagar vision with Mauritius
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Pahalgam Terror Attack Calls for a Swift Indian Army Response
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
The Modern Evolution of India’s Kinetic Diplomacy
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
The Strategic Re-Engineering of India’s Extended Security Architecture
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Bridges Over Bullets
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
The Silicon Shield: Pax Silica and the Re-Architecting of Indian Defence
Simon, Mathew Sinu
Raksha Anirveda
Honors & Awards
Letter of appreciation and medal for work and support of the education sector and students
Head of College of Education and Social Work, Birmingham City University (BCU), United Kingdom
Conferences, Workshops, Certificate Courses and Training programmes
30th and 31st Worldwide Sub-Junior UN Information Test
1994, 1995Conducted by United Schools International
Legal Literacy Course
2003Conducted by National Law School of India University at Christ College, Bengaluru
First Conference for South Asian Students of Economics
2004Held at Ramjas College, University of Delhi
First Short term Training program on 'Methods and Approaches for Research in Migration Issues'
2007Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2 Day International Seminar
2016Resource Person at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab in association with Generation Next: UK
Online talk on 'Approaches and Challenges in Dealing with Left wing Extremism in India'
2020Amity University, Noida, U.P.
5-day faculty program on Research Methodology research publication in Law
2021School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore
Online YouTube talk on 'India and EU relations: issues, challenges and options in 21st Century'
2021Association of Indian Research Scholars (AIRS)
UGC HRDC, RUSA sponsored online Refresher Course in Social Sciences
2022Obtained Grade A
Talk on Women and Panchayat
2025Delivered to NSS volunteers in the ICFAI University, Jaipur
Lecture on Government Welfare Schemes in Rajasthan
2025Delivered to NSS volunteers in 10-day NSS Camp in the ICFAI University, Jaipur
National Conference on Liberal Arts
2025Organized a one-day National Conference at The ICFAI University, Jaipur
International Conference on Scholarly Confluence
2026Organized a two-day International Conference at The ICFAI University, Jaipur
Board Membership
Advisory Board Member
Raksha Anirveda, Quarterly magazine on Defense
Extra-Curricular Activities
Deepalaya, NGO, Janakpuri, New Delhi
2001Member, Centre for Social Action (CSA), Christ University, Bangalore
2002-2004Avartan, an ensemble of Theatre, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
2010-2012Additional Information
Software Skills
Microsoft Office, MS Excel
Language Skills
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Contact Information
Campus Address
Kizhakettil Tharailathu House, Venmony PO, Via Chengannur, Alappuzha District, Kerala - 689509