Published Papers in Journals/Conference Proceedings (National/International) :
- Kumar, L. K. (2021). Artificial intelligence and warfare: Ethics, not efficiency the key question. Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE), Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Kumar, L. K. (2023). NEP 2020 and the future of India’s higher education system. Social Action, 73(3), [July–September]. ISSN: 0037-7627.
- Kumar, L. K. (2022). Deepening democracy and composite culture through inclusive nationalism: Role of Christian community in nation building in India. Social Action, 72(4), [October–December]. ISSN: 0037-7627.
- Kumar, L. K. (2021). Swami Vivekananda’s concept of education and its relevance in context of National Educational Policy 2020. Shodh Sarita, 8(29), [March]. ISSN: 2348-2397.
- Kumar, L. K. (2019). Negotiating peace in protracted conflicts: Lessons from the Oslo peace process. Culture, Society & Law, 6, 120–127. ISSN: 2348-1250.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-author]. (2019). Building gender-sensitive artificial intelligence: Developing the ‘Designer – Development – Deployment’ (3D) AI accountability framework. Global Education, Society and Development, 11(1), [January–March]. ISSN: 0975-1319.
- Kumar, L. K. (2019). European Union at a crossroads: Examining the role of identity in European integration. Academic Views & Reviews, 8, 120–129. ISSN: 2249-7242.
- Kumar, L. K. (2019). Changing contours of India’s party politics: Insights from the British party system. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, 6(11), 119–122. ISSN: 2321-9467.
- Kumar, L. K. (2014). Examining AKP’s impact on Turkey’s domestic and foreign policy. Contemporary Review of the Middle East, 1(2). Sage Publications. ISSN: 2347-7989.
- Kumar, L. K. (2009, March 9). For a pro-active Indian policy on Sri Lanka. Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Article No. 2826.
Papers Presented in National/International Conferences :
- Presented a paper on ‘India and China: Conceptualizing super power politics from an Asian perspective’ at the International Conference organized by Binghamton University, New York, November 2018.
- Presented a paper on ‘Mapping the Evolution of India’s Security Identity’ at the International Conference in Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, June 2017.
- Presented a paper on ‘Securing Peace in Protracted Conflicts: Re-evaluating the Oslo Peace Process’ at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference, 5-7 December 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Presented a paper on ‘India as a Normative Great Power: An Alternate Perspective’ at the International Studies Association Asia Pacific Conference, Hong Kong, June 2016.
- Presented a paper on ‘Regionalization of Security: The Case of South Asia’ at the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 22nd – 23rd November 2013.
- Presented a paper on ‘Reconceptualizing Social Justice in the era of Artificial Intelligence’ at the International Conference held from 13th to 14th June, 2019 at Central University of Kashmir, India
- Presented a paper on ‘International Security and the Crisis of Globalisation: Myths, Realities & Prospects’ at the International Conference held from 13th to 14th October, 2017 at Central University of Kashmir, India.
- Presented a paper on ‘Identity and Nation State in the age of accelerated Globalization’ at the Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies International Conference held from 25th – 27th January 2016 in O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.
Participation in National/International Conference :
- Attended International Seminar on -Humanism and AI International Conference, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, May 2024.
Publication Books (National/International) :
Books
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-author]. (2021). Antarashtriya Sambandh. New Delhi: Vikas Publishers.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-author]. (2019). International Relations. New Delhi: Vikas Publishers.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-author]. (2019). Bharat ki Videsh Neeti. New Delhi: Vikas Publishers.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-author]. (2018). Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi: Vikas Publishers.
Textbooks
- Kumar, L. K. (Ed.). (2015). International organizations. The Open University of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-23-1518-3.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-editor]. (2014). Introduction to international politics – Block I (Co-Ed.). The Open University of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-95523-1471-1.
- Kumar, L. K., & [Co-editor]. (2014). Introduction to international politics – Block II (Co-Ed.). The Open University of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-95523-1483-4.
Book Chapters
- Kumar, L. K. (2014, February). India’s great power ambitions: Plausible or far-fetched. In IBA International Conference Proceedings (Greater Noida, India). ISBN: 978-93-5143-105-3.
Special Lectures :
International
- Delivered a Special Lecture on South Asian Regionalism at the School of Social Sciences of Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo (February 16, 2017).
National
- Delivered a Special Lecture on South Asian Regional Integration: Problems and Prospects at the Department of Politics and Governance of Central University of Kashmir (March 2020).
- Delivered a Special Lecture on Understanding South Asia: Problems and Prospects at HRDC, Kashmir University (March 2019)
Round Tables and Panel Discussions (National) :
- Panelist in Roundtable on Populism in Contemporary Indian Politics organized by Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) and Asia Democracy Research Network (ADRN) in New Delhi on 27th July 2018
Sessions Chaired in Conferences (International) :
- Chaired a session on ‘Indian diplomacy before Independence’ at the International Studies Association Asia Pacific Conference, Hong Kong, June, 2016.
Research Collaborations :
- Awarded the Bharatram Research Grant in September 2024 along with Dr. Mahesh S. Panicker (PI) for a project titled ‘Designing for Difference: AI and the Politics of Disability Inclusion, Money’.
- Awarded ICSSR Major Research Project in March 2025 along with Dr. Abhiruchi Ojha (Project Director) ‘Building Gender and Disability Sensitive AI Systems: Developing the ‘Designer-Development-Deployment’ (3D) AI Accountability Model for India’.
Awards & Grants :
- ICSSR Travel Grant to attend ISA Hong Kong Conference 2016.
- Presented with Best Research Paper Award for paper titled ‘India’s Great Power Ambitions: Plausible or Far-fetched’ at the IBA International Conference (February 2014), Noida
- Konrad Adenauer Research Fellowship to Germany, April 2011 to October 2011.
- Selected & Participated in ISFiT (Prestigious International Student Festival), Trondheim, Norway (2011)
- Best Outgoing Student (UG), Department of History, Loyola College, Chennai (2005)
Memberships :
- International Studies Association
- Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies