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Sebin Michael

Managing Editor · PublicPast: Journal of Public History

Sebin Michael

Visiting Faculty, Sree Narayana Open University, India

Doctoral Scholar, Department of History, University of Kerala, India

Editor-in-Chief, Epistora Journal of Philosophy and Humanities, Epistora Publications, United States


About

Sebin Michael is a Doctoral Scholar in History at the University of Kerala, where his research examines the cultural context and social consequences of honour killing in Deep South India. He is the founder and Managing Editor of PublicPast: Journal of Public History, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Epistora Journal of Philosophy and Humanities at Epistora Publications, United States. His scholarship integrates digital methodologies, political ecology, and cultural history across South Asian studies, with broader interests spanning historiography, law, and artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Academic & Editorial Experience

2025 – present

Managing Editor

PublicPast: Journal of Public History, Histora Publications, India

Founder and Managing Editor of PublicPast, a peer-reviewed open-access journal of public history. Manages the full editorial and publication workflow, oversees peer review, and sets editorial policy.

2026 – present

Editor-in-Chief

Epistora Journal of Philosophy and Humanities, Epistora Publications, United States

Oversees the editorial review and publication process for manuscripts in the social sciences. Coordinates with authors and reviewers to ensure academic quality, editorial standards, and publication ethics.

2026 – present

Visiting Faculty

Sree Narayana Open University, Kerala, India

Provides academic guidance and subject-oriented support to learners in History within the Open and Distance Learning system. Facilitates academic interactions and supports students in understanding course content and prescribed learning materials.

Education

2024 – present

Ph.D. in History

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

2021 – 2023

M.A. in History

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala

2018 – 2021

B.A. History with Archaeology and Museology

St. Thomas College, Pala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Publications

Articulating Prehistoric Landmarks in Transport: An Indian Disclosure

Michael, S. (2026). Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences, 3(11), 62–69.

The Politics of Digital Memory: Social Media as a New Historical Archive

Michael, S. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences, Arts and Humanities, 1(2), 1–10.

Human Origins and the Out of Africa Theory: Migration, Adaptation, and the Peopling of the World.

Michael, S. (2026). PublicPast: Journal of Public History, 1(1).

Beyond the Black Box: Artificial Intelligence, Judicial Discretion, and Accountability in the Indian Legal System

Michael, S. (2026). International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 9(3).

Jauhar as a Ritual of Caste Honour: Comparative Study of Chittorgarh and Ranthambore Siege (13th–16th Centuries)

Michael, S. (2026). International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 8(3).

Understanding Strength and Vitality of Kerala Syrian Christian Community: An Interrogation

Michael, S. (2025). Journal of South Indian History Congress.

Preprints

Conference Presentations

Rewriting the Past in the Digital Age: The Impact of Digital Infrastructure on New Media Historiography

Three Day International Seminar, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, 2025

Cultural Heritage and Social Dynamics of the Kondareddies: A Study of Tradition

Andhra Pradesh History Congress, 2025

Portrayal of Honour Killings in Malayalam Cinema: A Reflection of Social Realities

Kerala History Conference, 2025