Centre for Language Learning

Dr Shrutimita Mehta is a PhD in English Literature and holds an Advanced Diploma in German Language. She specialises in teaching courses like Business Communication, Language Skills, Effective Communication, Essentials of English and Phonetics. She has published research papers in several International Journals, contributed chapters in books and presented papers in several National and International seminars and conferences. She has also participated in conferences as chair for several paper presentation sessions. Dr Shrutimita Mehta co-authored the book Essentials of Communication in the year 2009. She is a certified BEC Trainer and is certified by the British High Commission to teach all levels of Business English Certificate Courses. She has a rich experience of twenty-five years of teaching students of Engineering, Management and Law various aspects of Functional and Communicative English, Soft Skills and Inter-personal Skills. Her contribution to initiating new courses at the Centre of Language Learning since its inception is noteworthy. Her areas of interest are Gender studies, Indian Writing in English, Postcolonial Literature, Partition Studies, Women Novelists and Twentieth-Century Writing.

As Deputy Dean-Student Welfare, Dr Shrutimita Mehta has contributed significantly to motivating students to participate in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities organised at the University. She is also the Chairperson of the Student Activities and Leadership Cell (SAL) and the Community Service Committee of the University. She has organised several debates, group-discussions, seminars, and quizzes to help students improve their overall personalities and help them develop better communication skills. She has also delivered sessions on Personality Development, Communication Skills, Business Writing, and Soft Skills for Students, Staff and Faculty in events organised at NCU and outside. Dr Mehta is also the Faculty Incharge of Clubs that work at developing students holistically and motivating them to become Leaders of tomorrow.

Dr Payal Khurana is working at The NorthCap University, Gurugram, as Assistant Professor (Selection Grade). She is Ph.D. in English with specialization in Fiction from University of Jammu, Jammu. She did her M.A. in English from University of Jammu. She is a University topper and received various Scholarships of Merit during her studies. She has held academic and managerial positions. She has been appointed as an external examiner and paper-setter for many Universities. She has a rich experience of eighteen years of teaching in Colleges and Universities. She is well-versed in teaching Communication Skills, English Literature, Business Communication, and Professional Communication. She has presented papers in International and National Conferences of repute and has many publications in journals and book chapters to her credit and has received the award for best research paper. She is also guiding Ph.D. students. Her areas of interest include American Writing, Feminist Writing, and Contemporary Indian Writing in English.  She has been conducting Debates, Extempore, and Group Discussions to improve the communication skills of students. She has also done Certificate Course in Teaching of English (CTE), Basic Course in French, Certificate in HIV and Family Education, and Certificate in Guidance. She has been Rapporteur, Master of Ceremony and Anchor Person in quiz programs, seminars, conferences, debates, Orientation, Convocation and Scholarship Ceremonies, etc. She is a Life-member of The Society for the Study of Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States, and a Member of Inter-University Centre of International Studies.

Dr. Chetna Karnani is a Doctorate in English from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, and is currently working at the Centre for Language Learning in the capacity of Assistant Professor of English. Her areas of expertise and interest include Partition Literature, Postcolonial Nonfiction and Corporate Communications. Over the years, she has presented papers in various National and International conferences, and has published research papers in many recognised journals. Additionally, Dr. Karnani has delivered keynote addresses with various literary organisations and has conducted theatre workshops as part of the curriculum with former organisations. At NCU, Dr. Karnani is also involved as the faculty coordinator of Cascade– the Literary Society of NCU.

Dr. Gouri Kapoor is employed with The NorthCap University as an Assistant Professor of English at the Centre of Language Learning. She has done her B. A. and M. A. in English Literature from Hansraj College, Delhi University. She was awarded her doctoral degree by the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad in 2020 for her Ph. D. dissertation titled “Female Corporeality and Embodied Subjectivity in Margaret Atwood’s Selected Novels”. Her primary areas of research interest include Feminism; Gender Studies; Body Studies; Medical Humanities; Postcolonial Literature; World Literature; Indian Literature and Life Writings. Her past work experience includes teaching at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College for Women (Delhi University), Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (Delhi University) and SRM University, Sonepat. Dr. Kapoor has presented papers at several national and international conferences. These include the 2017 annual conference organised by American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) in partnership with Utrecht University, the Netherlands. One of her papers has been published by Routledge as part of an anthology titled “Writing Gender, Writing Self: Memory, Memoir and Autobiography”.

Dr. Ananya Dutta is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Language Learning, The NorthCap University, Gurugram. She is a doctorate in Comparative Literature at the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, where her research focused on fiction related to the Partition of Bengal. Her academic interests include Partition Literature, Indian Writing in English, Translation Studies, Postcolonial Literature, and Diasporic Literature. In 2021, she was awarded the prestigious Tata Trusts Partition Archive Fellowship. Ananya has presented papers at several renowned international and national conferences and is passionate about reading and
language learning.

Dr. Nilima Prakash is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Language Learning, NorthCap University, Gurugram. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from M.D. University, Haryana, where she received the University Research Scholarship for her research contribution. With over five years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Prakash has made significant academic contributions during her tenure at her former organisations. She specialises in designing and developing customised English language and interdisciplinary courses, tailored to meet diverse learning styles.

Dr. Prakash has also actively participated in academic panels for curriculum development and research initiatives. She is the co-author of the book “Attaining Communicative Competence in the Workplace” and has published several research papers in national and international journals. Her primary research interests include Research Methodology, American Literature, Comparative Literature, Professional Communication Skills, and Literary Theory and Criticism.

Dr. Jyoti Sharma has been associated with NCU for the past 10 years and brings over 20 years of experience as an English Language Trainer across diverse industries—Education, IT, and Aviation to mention a few. Currently, She is  working as the Course Coordinator of Effective Communication Course under Centre for Language Learning at The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Haryana. She is UGC-NET qualified and has earned her Doctoral Degree analysing Feminist Concerns in the works of American Dramatist Eugene O’ Neill. She has participated in and chaired a session at an International Conference on Gender Studies held at Lucy Cavendish College- Cambridge University. She has published several research papers in National and International Journals of repute including a SCOPUS Indexed Journal. She has helped plan and formalize the syllabi for several new courses under CLL. She excels in designing and delivering customized training modules pertaining to Soft Skills, Interview Preparation and various ESOL and IELTS Exams. A hands-on educator with global exposure, Dr. Sharma strives to make language acquisition a stress-free process, foster an environment where students at varying levels of proficiency can interact and learn collaboratively, and cultivate strong interpersonal skills.

Ms Era Syal is a Psychology Graduate with a Degree in Mass Communication & English Language Training from the British Council and is currently working at the Center for Language Learning in the capacity as Consultant for Training, Audit and Upskilling. Her areas of expertise and involvement include mentoring, andragogy and overseeing the SCALE framework, an initiative launched by the University for enhancement of Communication & Soft Skills.

As the SCALE Coordinator her key role is to review and update the content to meet the challenges of the global world. With a formidable experience of 15 plus years in the HRM , an in-depth knowledge of TNA she also collaborates closely with the NCU’s Center of Professional Attachment & Alumni Engagement.

With an MPhil in English and MA in English from the University of Delhi, alongside extensive experience teaching language and literature in University of Delhi, Heena Chauhan possesses a strong academic and practical foundation. Her diverse research interests span Black American Literature, Gender Studies, Gerontology and War studies, with a particular focus on Women Writing, exemplified by her MPhil topic on Black American Women in War.

Her CELTA from Cambridge Assessment English (UK) and UGC-NET certifications further validate her expertise in language instruction, drawing upon her deep understanding of language and effective teaching methodologies to foster clear and impactful communication skills. Heena is also passionate about writing poetry wherein she often explores the themes- the resilience of women, grief pertaining to human losses, ageism and disability. Following years of dedication, her poetry was featured in journals of national and international importance.

CELTA (from Cambridge English Assessment, UK) certified ESL instructor with over 8 years of successful experience in ELT across diverse industries, Mr. Upadhyay is a seasoned Communication Skills Trainer. His expertise spans spoken English fluency, business communication, interpersonal effectiveness, voice and accent, and public speaking.

Having worked across sectors like aviation, BPOs, corporate organizations, and educational institutes, Kuldeep understands the real-world communication challenges professionals face. He designs and delivers customized, industry-relevant training programs that are practical, engaging, and results-driven.

Known for his empathetic and inclusive approach, he creates a supportive environment where learners feel comfortable practicing, making mistakes, and improving.

Kuldeep is deeply committed to promoting cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and authentic expression in professional settings. He believes communication is not just about language—it's about building meaningful human connections.