Dr. Avijit Singha

 

CURRICULUM VITAE 

NAME:  DR. AVIJIT SINGHA

Present Designation: Assistant Professor of History (Stage-I)

Academic Records: M.A., Ph. D.

Official Address: Department of History, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, P. O.: Kandra, Dist: Purba Burdwan, Pin-: 731204, West Bengal, India,

Residential Address: Bolpur, Trisulapatty, P.O+P.S-Bolpur, Dist-Birbhum, Pin-731204. West Bengal, India. email-singha1207@gmail.com

Teaching Experience in UG Level: Serving as Assistant Professor of History since 2019 on Substantive Post to till date.

Teaching Experience in PG Level: Since 2023, I have been attached with Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalaya as a Visiting Faculty in History.

For the academic session 2020-21 and 2021-22 I had been engaged as a PCP counselor for M.A. Part I & II in History of Krishna Chandra College under DDE, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.

I am engaged as a PCP counselor for M.A Part I & Part II in History of Suri Vidyasagar College under DDE, The University of Burdwan.

Taught as a PCP counselor for M.A Part I & Part II in History of Burdwan Raj College under Netaji Subhas Open University.

Courses taught: Ancient Indian History, Medieval History, Modern History, European History, World History etc.

Innovative processes developed in teaching and learning: Used different types of teaching methods, like chalk and talk methods and PowerPoint presentations through using LCD projectors.  Using special lectures, seminars, and student seminars based on the curriculum. 

Specialization- Modern India

Language Known: Bengali, English and Hindi

Research Area of Interest:

Social and Cultural History of Modern India with particular reference to Bengal, Environmental History, Science, Medicine and Public Health, Life and Thought in 19th Century Bengal.

Attachment with Research Institutes: 

1) Life Member of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, Woodburn Park, Kolkata 

 

Research and Academic Contributions:

Published Books/ Chapters in Books/ Seminar Proceedings etc.

Edited one book entitled ‘INTERPRETING GANDHI’ jointly Edited by Tapan Kumar Mondal, Published by Parul Boi, Kolkata, 2022.

 

O.P/R.C Attended(Online)

Sl No

Programme

Duration

Organized By

1

UGC-Sponsored Guru-Dakshta 3rd Faculty Induction Programme(FIP)

1 Feb 2021 to 28 Feb 2021.

HRDC, Ranchi University (Ranchi)

2

UGC-Sponsored Online Refresher Course

9 May 2022 to 22 May 2022.

HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

 

Conferences, Seminars and Workshops organized as convener/coordinator (Offline/Online) :

Organized as one of the Joint Conveners of an International Seminar on “Gandhi’s Vision and its Resonance in Pre/Post Independence India” organized by the Department of History, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, 26-27th January, 2020.

Organized as one of the Joint Organizing Secretaries of an International Conference on ‘Globalisation and Its Reflection In Sports, Culture And Economy’ organized by the IQAC, The Department of Physical Education and The Department of Economics of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya on 4th March, 2023.

Organized an Add On Course as a Course Coordinator on ‘Cultural Heritage Management’ from 21 June 2023 to 3o June 2023, organized by the Department of History of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya.

Organized as one of the Joint Conveners of an International webinar on ‘India-Bangladesh Relations: A Historical Perspective ’on 2 Sep, 2020.

Organized as one of the Joint Conveners of an International Webinar on the topic "ইংরাজ আমলের বাংলার শহর" on 25 - 26 September, 2020.

Organized an online lecture as a convener on ‘Permanent Settlement’ on 12April, 2021. 

Organized as one of the Joint Conveners of a National webinar on “Partition of India in the East: The story of North-East India on 22 August, 2021.

Attended Seminars/Webinars 

Attended an International seminar on “Iswarchandra Vidyasagar:Srosta O Sristi” organized by the department of Bengali, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, held on 28-29 Nov, 2019.

Participated in a National Webinar on "Teaching learning process During COVID-19 situation", on 20 August, 2020, organised by The Department of Education, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya.

Participated in the TWO DAYS’ INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON “বৈষ্ণবীয় তত্ত্বের ভাবসৌন্দর্য ও জ্ঞানদাসের পদাবলী” On 28-29 AUGUST, 2020 (3p.m-6p.m) organized by Department oÿ BenĀali, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, Purba Bardhaman-713129, West Bengal, India.

Participated in the One Day National Webinar on “Human Wellbeing at The Time of Covid-19: Yogic and Buddhist Perspective” on 7th September, 2020 organized Jointly by IQAC and The Department of Philosophy of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, Purba Bardhaman-713129, West Bengal, India.

Participated One Day National Webinar on "Concept of Ayurveda" organized jointly by IQAC & The Department of Sanskrit of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya on 16th September, 2020.

Participated in the Two day international webinar on "ইংরাজ আমেলর বাংলার শহর" on 25 - 26 September, 2020 organized by The Department of History of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, Purba Bardhaman-713129, West Bengal in collaboration with গ্রাম-জনপদ ( আঞ্চিলক ইতিহাস চর্চা প্রতিষ্ঠান, কলকাতা-৫৫)

Participated in the Three day International Webinar on “Cultivation of Regional History Of Bengal” held on 8th - 10th January, 2021 Organised by The Department of History, Suri Vidyasagar College, Birbhum.

Participated in the International Webinar on “Rabindra-Nazrul:Today” conducted by Seminar Committee, Kaliachak College on 23rd June 2021.

Publications in Books/ Seminar Proceedings 

A paper entitled ‘Rog, Rugi o Chikitsak Vidyasagar: Ekti Parjalochona’ published in an edited book titled Ishwar 200: Nabarupe Aitihasik Mulyayan’ published by Ashadeep, Kolkata, 2020, ISBN-978-93-88868-63-1, PP. 84-91.

Published a paper titled ‘Malaria o Rabindranath’ published in an edited book entitled ‘Ouponibeshik Shasonkale Bongiyo Somajjiboner Bivinyo Dik’ published by Patrolekha, Kolkata, March, 2022, ISBN-978-93-94618-21-3, PP-84-93.

Contributed a paper entitled “Swadhinottor Paschimbanger Jonoswasthya: Ekti Parjalochona” published in an edited book titled Manabjibane Mahamari published by Avenel Press, Memari, May, 2022, ISBN-978-93-90873-79-1, PP-169-186.

Edited one book entitled “Interpreting Gandhi” jointly with Tapan Kumar Mondal published by Parul Boi, Kolkata, August, 2022, ISBN-978-93-93501-06-6.

Contributed a paper entitled “Pothyobid, Chikitsok o Sebokrupe Gandhiji : Ekti Anusandhan” published in an edited book titled Interpreting Gandhi published by Parul Boi, Kolkata, August, 2022, ISBN-978-93-93501-06-6, PP-497-508.

A paper titled ‘Rammohon Ek Ananyo Byktitya’ published in an edited book entitled Rammohaner Bahumatrikata published by Akshar Prakashani, Kolkata, Nov, 2022, ISBN-978-93-83161-39-3,PP-43-48.

Published a paper titled ‘Bingso Sotoke Uponyse Mahamari o Manabjiboner Ghat-Protighat’ published in a Peer-Reviewed Volume entitled ‘Itihas Anusandhan-37’ published by Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, Kolkata, January, 2024, ISBN-978-81-935519-7-4, PP-998--995.

A paper titled ‘Water Resource Management in West Bengal and Its Impacts on Society’ published in an edited volume entitled ‘Changing Scenario Of Earth’ published by Rajesh Publication, New Delhi, March, 2024, ISBN-978-93-91139-53-7

 

Paper Presented in International/National/State level Seminar, Conference and Workshop

Presented a paper titled ’’ in the One-Day International Conference on ‘Globalization and Indian Women: A Review ’ ‘Globalisation and Its Reflection In Sports, Culture And Economy’ organized by the IQAC, The Department of Physical Education and The Department of Economics of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya on 4th March, 2023.

Presented a paper titled ’Bangalir Addar Itihas’ in the Two-Day International Seminar on ‘Cultural Heritage, Environment, Tourism of Bharatbarsho and Present’ organized by the Department of History, Kabi Nazrul College, Murarai, Birbhum, held on 17 & 18th January, 2024.

Presented a paper titled ‘Kalazar, Upendranath Brambhachari O Amader Samajik Brismriti’in the One-Day International Seminar on ‘Bangla Bhasha, Sahitya O Sanskriti: Jatiswattar Nirman, Aitihya O Uttoradhikar’ organized by jointly Ekushey Chetona Porishad, USA and Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalaya , Birbhum, held on 5th March, 2024.

Presented a paper titled ‘Upendranath Brahmachari— A forgotten Bengali Scientist’ in the One-Day International Seminar on ‘Cultivation of Science by the Bengalis under the Raj’ organized by the Department of History, RDK College, Jiaganj, Murshidabad, held on 21st March, 2024.

Presented a paper titled ‘Opunibeshik Banglay Samokalin Sahitye Chikitsak O Rogir Somporko- Ekti Parjalochona’ in the One –Day State Level seminar on ‘Understanding Society and Culture in Modern Bengal’ organized by Burdwan University History Department Alumni Association, held on 27 March, 2024.

Invited Lectures/Resource Person/ Chairing Session: 

  1. Delivered an invited lecture on “Permanent Settlement” at Katwa College, Purba Burdwan as a part of faculty exchange under MOU on 28 June, 2023
  2. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘De-Industrialization’ at Suri Vidyasagar College, Birbhum as a part of faculty exchange under MOU on 24 June, 2023.
  3. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘De-Industrialization’ at Rampurhat College, Birbhum as a part of faculty exchange under MOU on 30 June, 2023.
  4. Delivered an invited lecture on ‘The shaping of Land Revenue policy in Bengal Presidency’ on 15th March, 2023.
  5. Delivered a special lecture on ‘Cultural Tourism Management’ at K.R.K.K Mahavidyalaya  as a part of conducting an Add On course on 23 June, 2023.
  6. Invited as a Resource Person cum Judge for a competition called Yuba Samvad - India @ 2047” jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs, Govt. of India and NSS Units (I & II) on 7th February 2024, at Auditorium Hall of Chandidas Mahavidyalaya.
  7. Co-Chaired a session of an International Conference on ‘Globalisation and Its Reflection In Sports, Culture And Economy’ organized by the IQAC, The Department of Physical Education and The Department of Economics of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya on 4th March, 2023.

Participation in Academic and Administrative Committees:

Acted as a nodal officer of AISHE of Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya since 2020. 

Acted as a convener of P.F sub-committee of K.R.K.K. Mahavidyalaya.

 

Administrative Experience

Serving as a G.B member as a Govt. nominee at T.H.L.H Mahavidyalaya since 2023 to till date. 

 

University duties performed:

1. Acted as Examiner, Scrutinizer and Paper Setter for UG General Courses of History (CBCS and Old) under the appointment of The University of Burdwan. 

2. Acted as Chairpersons for UG Honours and General Examinations of History (CBCS) for different semester.

 

Others Govt. Duties Performed

Served as an examiner, scrutinizer, and paper setter for the PG Course in History (CBCS) under the appointment of the Biswa Bangla Biswavidyalaya.

Acted as an Observer of Primary TET-2024 under the appointment of West Bengal Board of Primary Education.

Performed a duty as an Observer of B.ED Examination under the appointment of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University in 2023.