Dr. Manoj Mathew is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts – Sociology at IILM University. He is a Post-Doctoral Fellow (ICSSR), with a Ph.D. in Social Work, and brings over seven years of academic, research, and professional experience in higher education and community practice. His teaching and research interests include mental health, social work with vulnerable populations, social problems, interdisciplinary studies, mixed-method research, and academic writing and publishing.

Dr. Mathew has authored several research articles in leading international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and serves as a peer reviewer for reputed journals published by Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Emerald Publishing, and the American Psychological Association. He also holds Indian patents in the application of artificial intelligence to social work and healthcare and has successfully supervised doctoral research scholars.

At IILM University, Dr. Mathew is committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, research excellence, and social responsibility. His work integrates academic knowledge with real-world applications through collaborative research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Passionate about mentoring students and promoting evidence-based practice, he strives to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of psychology, social sciences, and societal well-being through teaching, research, and innovation.