Qualifications
• ICSSR Post- Doctoral General Fellowship (Centre for Study of Social Systems) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (2011-2013)
• Ph.D. (Centre for Study of Social Systems) JNU, New Delhi (2006)
• M.A. (Centre for Study of Social Systems) (Sociology) JNU, New Delhi (1995)
• BA (Hons) Psychology Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University (1993)
Experience
• Professor of Sociology, Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, NOIDA
• Associate Professor Sociology, Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, NOIDA
• Assistant Professor, IILM, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Current Courses Taught
Sociology of Development, Sociology of Media, Sociological Thinkers, Sociological Theories, Sociology of India, Polity and Society
Research Interests
• Sociology of Development.
• Sociology of Media
Teaching Interests
• Sociology of Media
• Sociological Thinkers
• Sociology of India
Professional Affiliations
Life Member of Indian Sociological Society
Professional Activities
• Invited to Chair a session in the ‘Online International Conference on Socio-economic and Digital Transformation in Contemporary India and Europe’ on 21-22nd April 2022 organised by Jean Monet Module, School of European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
• Invited to Chair a session in Indian Sociological Society, Research Committee 14, Technical Session, in the 46th All India Sociological Conference held in University of Mumbai,8-10 December 2021.
• Invited to Chair a session on ‘Gender and Empowerment’, Young Researchers Conference 2019, Organized by JNU Jean Monnet Module UGC Europe Area Studies & Centre for European Studies, SIS, on the theme Europe and the Changing World: Crises and Resilience, 26th March 2019, Tuesday, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Organized International Conference (Virtual) May 24-25,2021 on ‘Emerging Socio Cultural and Political Issues:India and Europe’ Co-Funded by Erasmus Plus Program ,in Collaboration with Centre for European Studies, School of International Sciences, Jawahar Lal Nehru University,New Delhi
• Organised One Week Faculty Development Program on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences: Issues, Trends and Perspectives ‘in Collaboration with Jean Monnet Module Erasmus plus Program from June 3-10,2022.
Other Achievements
Conducting Consulting and Training programs for public sector organizations in the area of Gender Sensitisation and Emotional Intelligence
Contact Information
Amity Institute of Social Sciences (AISS)
Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Noida