His work theorises how individual and communal identities influence the production and consumption of narratives of dystopia, racism, violence and terrorism in post-modern contexts, and is grounded in elements of social pedagogy, which - in an era of post-web 2.0 - advocate for the reflexive and inclusive adoption of mobile and digital media in creating frameworks for pluralistic dialogues. Venkatesh’s research is constantly shaped through interactions and mediations with the broader public via the internationally-renowned Grimposium festival and conference series which highlights music, writing and visual art from the underground extreme metal and electronic music scenes, and the SOMEONE (Social Media Every Day) portal which features multimedia and curriculum to counter hateful narratives in online environments.