| Name : | Dr. Debasis Kar |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Chemistry |
- Ph.D in Organic Chemistry, University of Kalyani, in 2014.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Organic Chemistry from Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU), Shibpur in 2008
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc – Hons) in Chemistry from Vidyasagar University in 2006
Area of Research Interest:
- The design and synthesis of model receptors for biologically significant guest and their physical property study.
- Design and synthesis of Low Molecular Weight Gelator (LMWGs) for visual sensing of different anions and cations.
- Stimuli responsive supramolecular gels and their optoelectronic properties.
Ph.D. Title: Molecular Recognition of Anions by Artificial Synthetic Receptors.
Honors/Awards:
- NET -JRF (CSIR, Government of India), 2008.
- GATE, 2008.
- CSIR-SRF, 2011.
- CSIR, RA, 2014.
I did my M.Sc from Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (now Known as IIEST) in Organic Chemistry as specialization in 2008. After qualifying in NET-JRF (CSIR) I have worked under Dr. Kumaresh Ghosh and I have received my Ph.D degree in 2014 in Organic Supramolecular Chemistry from University of Kalyani. With more than one year research experience in the area of organic supramolecular chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Kumaresh Ghosh, Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, West Bengal, India, 2014 – 2015. My Ph.D involved development of new fluorogenic and chromogenic receptors for recognition of anionic species of great biological significance. I have also published extensively from my Ph.D studies in the fields of molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry. Five of the papers have impact factors greater than three including four published in RSC Advances, one in Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry and another in Analyst. Another research paper, published in Tetrahedron Letters, is cited as a TOP 10 article in the issue with 36 citations to date. I was previously working as Assistant Professor in Chemistry in St. Mary’s Technical Campus, Kolkata (affiliated to MAKAUT and AICTE) since 2015 to 2020. Recently I have joined Vedanta College, Kolkata as Assistant Professor in Department of Chemistry since 2021.
| Name : | Ms. Quoelee Biswas |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Zoology |
- Currently pursuing Ph.D at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB)
- Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET) in 2014
- GATE qualified in 2013
- M.Sc in Zoology, University of Calcutta in 2010
- B.Sc in Zoology (Hons), University of Calcutta in 2008
- Human Genetic Counseling
- Molecular and Genetic Basis of Psychological Diseases
- Human Gut Microbiome
- Identification and Characterization of Microorganism to Contest Environmental Pollution
After completing my Master degree in Zoology with elective paper Genetics in 2010, I started my career as a Lecturer in reputed colleges and had built up an experience of teaching for more than four years. In the mean time I qualified GATE and NET examination in Life Science in 2013 and 2014 respectively. I started my research work as JRF (Junior Research Fellow) at CSIR-IICB in the department Infectious disease and Immunology under the guidance of Dr. Rupak K Bhadra in 2014. I was upgraded from JRF to SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) in 2017. In the same year I have registered myself for the Ph.D. program under the University of Calcutta in Microbiology. In my journey of last ten years as a Lecturer and a Research Scholar I have gathered experiences that will definitely help me in mentoring students. Apart from performing my teaching commitment, I wish to involve in scientific research work in future.
| Name : | Ms. Samapika Nandy |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Botany |
- Currently pursuing Ph.D at Presidency University, Kolkata
- Qualified JOINT CSIR-UGC NET JRF in 2017 and JOINT CSIR-UGC NET LS in 2016
- Qualified WBSET-2015; Date of Qualification: 18th July, 2016
- M.Sc in Botany from Presidency University, Kolkata in 2013
- B.Sc in (Hons) Botany from Presidency University, Kolkata in 2011
Area of Research Interest:
- Medicinal and Aromatic plants (MAPs) and Tissue Culture
- Natural Product Chemistry and Secondary Metabolomics
- Plant Biotechnology and Ethno-Pharmacology
- Process Optimization and Quality Control via Analytical Chromatography
- Molecular Docking, Meta-Analysis and Chemotaxonomy
Ph.D Title:
Screening of some Phytochemicals and Bioactive Properties of selected naturally grown and Micropropagated medicinal plants of the Apocynaceae family.
My love for nature has triggered my academic and research career in Plant Sciences. Completed M.Sc with specialization in plant biotechnology and genetics; worked on in-vitro propagation, phytochemical, ethno-pharmacological and molecular aspects of important MAPs during dissertation. Presently, in final lap of Ph.D under DST-INSPIRE Fellowship in medicinal plant based natural product synthesis, quantification and pharmaco-therapeutic application. In recent years I have presented paper in 8th International Congress ISE 2018, at Dhaka, Bangladesh; UGC-IQAC sponsored International seminar 2018 at Kolkata; 38th Meeting of PTCA and National Symposium 2017 at Kolkata; 4th International Congress of SFE 2017, Gujarat. Actively participated in DBT sponsored workshops; HPTLC based training sessions by Anchrom International; attended National e-conference and HRD sponsored International webinars conducted by Techno University, WB, Altmetric and Willey; completed publication related certification courses from Elsevier, Clarivate (Web of Science), Nature group, Publons and British Council. I am Gold Medalist (Botany) from Presidency University; published 20 research articles and 12 book chapters; TIC 55.25; handled 15 review assignments and awarded “Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing” from JAMMR.
| Name : | Dr. Satavisha Dey |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Mathematics |
- Ph.D in Mathematics, University of Kalyani, 2021
- M. Sc in Mathematics, IIT Bombay, 2014
- GATE exam, AIR- 122 in 2014
- CSIR-UGC NET JRF, December, 2012
- B.Sc (Hons) Bethune College, Kolkata, 2012
Area of Research Interest:
- Complex Analysis
- Algebra
- Number Theory
- Cryptography
Ph.D. Title:
New Dimensional Approach to the Measurement of Growths of Complex Valued Functions.
I have completed my Ph.D. degree in the area of Complex and Bicomplex analysis, functions and their different growth properties and applications from the University of Kalyani in 2021 and pursued my Master’s degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. I had started my career as an Assistant Teacher in Mathematics at Don Bosco School, Liluah and thereafter joined at Sushila Birla Girls’ School. After that in the year 2016, I joined in Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, Howrah and offered courses like Algebra, Real and Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis, etc at UG level. Presently I am working in Vedanta College, Kolkata as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics. My research interest pertains to areas of Complex Analysis and Analytic Number Theory. While pursuing my Ph.D. degree I have had the opportunity to present my work in various National and International level conferences and received the Best Presentation Award in the international conference FBEMS 2018 organised by Burdwan University and published my research articles in reputed journals like Journal of Fractional Calculus and Applications, Punjab University Journal of Mathematics, Bulletin of Calcutta Mathematical Society etc. During my 3 years graduation and 2 years of post-graduation course I was also awarded by the INSPIRE Scholarship by Department of Science & Technology. I am also a Life member of Indian Mathematical Society (IMS) and Calcutta Mathematical Society (CMS).
| Name : | Dr. Sukhendu Mukherjee |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Physics |
- Ph.D from Presidency University, 2021
- M.Sc from Presidency University, 2013
- B.Sc (Hons) from University of Calcutta, 2011
Area of Interest:
- Material characterization by low-temperature Photoluminescence.
- Optoelectronics of luminescent nanostructured.
- Fabrication and characterization of MSM broadband photodetectors.
- Optoelectronic application of multiferroic materials.
Ph.D. Title:
Development, Synthesis and Characterization of II-IV-V Chalcopyrite Thin Film for Photovoltaic Device Applications.
Awards
- National Eligibility Test Organized by Joint CSIR UGC, 2013
- GATE, 2014
I am an experimental physicist working mainly in the field of material science and condense matter physics. My main area of interest is the synthesis and characterization of different nanostructured semiconducting thin film for various optoelectronic device applications. I am also working on the optoelectronic behavior of the multiferroics materials whose constituent elements are non-toxic and earth abundant. I was earlier Lecturer in Physics in Acharya Prafulla Chandra College; Kolkata. Actively engaged with undergraduate and postgraduate project students to successfully carry out experiments and partly guided them towards the completion of their project work.
| Name : | Mr. Md Faizan Akhtar |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Commerce |
- Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by University Grant Commission (UGC) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and has qualified for Assistant Professor only in 2017.
- Completed B.Ed from the West Bengal University Of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning And Administration (WBUTTEPA) in 2018
- Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Accounting and Finance from Calcutta University in 2015
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com – Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Calcutta University in 2013
Area of Research Interest:
- E- Commerce
- Recent frauds and failures in Indian Banking System
- Investment in stock market and crypto currencies
- Automation of Audit procedures (E-Auditing)
I graduated from Maulana Azad College, Calcutta University in the year 2013 and completed my post-graduation from Calcutta University, College Street Campus in the year 2015 with a specialization in Accounting and Finance. The curriculum is usually concentrated on subject area such as Accounting, Economics, Finance or Banking. I have also completed my B.Ed in Economics from the West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education, Planning and Administration (WBUTTEPA). I have also successfully completed relevant courses in Computer Training, Orientation Program, General Management and Communication skills course and Advanced Information Technology Training. These courses taught me managerial skills which enhances ones personality by sharpening communication skills, interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and professional skills. Moreover, I have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by University Grant Commission (UGC) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and have qualified for Assistant Professor in 2017. I was able to further develop my field of work in Auditing and gained valuable exposure while working with a chartered accountancy firm ‘U.Ray & Associates’. I have also worked with one of the reputed school in Kolkata affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations for approximately 3 years. I am currently in the process of registering for my Ph.D
| Name : | Ms. Pragati Gupta |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of English |
- Qualified UGC NET (Assistant Professorship), 2019.
- M.Phil. in English Literature from University of Calcutta, 2018
- M.A.in English Literature from University of Calcutta, 2016
- B.A. (Hons) in English Literature from Loreto College (University of Calcutta), 2014
Area of Research interest:
- Modern Literature
- Feminism and Gender Studies
- Film Studies
- English Language Teaching (ELT)
Ph.D./M.Phil. Title:
Remapping the Female Body in the Shorter Fictions of Ismat Chughtai
Awards:
4th Ranked in the M.A. degree in English Literature under the University of Calcutta, in 2016.
As a student of literature, I have specialized in Feminism and Gender Studies, the idea of Female Body to be of particular interest. Other research areas where I have had the opportunity to explore happen to be Theatre Studies, Modern Literature, Post-colonial Literature and Shakespeare. I have presented papers at both National and International Conferences and Seminars, along with invited lectures. Being an avid reader and published poet, some of my recent publications have been in the Journal of Comparative Indian Language and Literature, Vol-V, 2019-2020, ISSN 2278-2621 and book chapters in Eco-Sensibility in World Literature (2020) ISBN 9781649196699 and Social and Cultural Dimensions in World Literature (2020) ISBN 9781637812709. I started my career as a guest lecturer at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata, from August 2017 to December 2017. Later in August 2018 I worked as a Resource Person for Communicative English Skills Module Session at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. I have last worked as an Assistant Professor in English at Techno India University, West Bengal, from Nov 2019 to Dec 2020. Now I am associated with Vedanta College as Assistant Professor and wish to establish myself as an academician.
| Name : | Ms. Trisha Mukherjee |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Political Science |
- M.A in Political Science ,Calcutta University 2005
- B.Ed from Calcutta University, 2007
- National Eligibility Test (NET), 2006
- B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, Lady Brabourne College, 2003
Area of Research Interest:
- Rehabilitation of Destitute
- Human Rights and Globalization
- Role of Civil Society in Strengthening Indian Democracy
- Consumerism and Consumer Rights [Awareness and Implementation]
I have completed my M.A in Political Science from Calcutta University. I have 7 years of teaching experience in several institutions. After successfully qualifying NET, I joined Sarojini Naidu College in the year 2007, and have taught undergraduate students [Hons and General]. During this tenure I was also associated with Netaji Subhas Open University taking Honours classes for students of Political Science. After this I got the opportunity to teach in St Patricks Higher Secondary School (Asansol), Vidya Niketan Academy (Bangalore), Lycee Higher Secondary School (Kolkata) and B. D. Memorial (Kolkata). I am presently working in Vedanta College, Kolkata. After my B.A (Honours in Political Science), I was awarded a scholarship and rank certificate by Calcutta University for 3rd rank in the University. I have worked with destitutes of Kolkata during my M.A dissertation. I also looked into their rehabilitation opportunities provided by the state. I have carried on a survey on the level of awareness about consumer rights among college students and middle aged group in Kolkata. Presently I am a member of Council for Political Studies.
| Name : | Dr. Swagata Gupta |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Bengali |
- Ph.D in Bengali from Rabindra Bharati University, 2018.
- M.Phil. in Bengali from Rabindra Bharati University, 2010
- M.A in Bengali from Rabindra Bharati University, 2007.
- B.A (Hons) in Bengali from Presidency College (University of Calcutta), 2005.
Area of Research interest –
- Modern Novels and Short Stories
- Nineteenth Century Literature in Bengal written by Women Writers.
- Feminism in Literature.
Ph.D. Title:
SHIRSHENDU MUKHOPADHYAY: UPONYASER JAGOT O ANTORJAGOT
Award:
Qualified UGC NET (LECTURERSHIP & JRF), 2012
Specialisation in Katha Sahitya. I have done intensive research work on Bengali novel and short stories. I have published 10 articles in different international and national journals. I have also published a book on “Bimal Kar and Kalkuter Uponyase Mahavarater Prosango o Onusango” (ISBN- 978-93-82012-53-5) and a chapter in book titled NirbachitaGalpapath: NanaBhabnay (ISBN-978-93-83590-72-8). I was a part time and guest lecturer in many colleges like Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College, Hari Mohan Ghose College, Prafulla Chandra College and Saheed Anurup Chandra Mahavidyalaya for last 12 years.
| Name : | Mr. Sandipan Mitra |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Sociology |
- M. Phil. in Social Sciences, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta/Jadavpur University, 2018
- UGC-CBSE NET for Assistant Professorship, December 2015
- M. A. in Sociology, Presidency University, 2016
- B. A. (Hons) in Sociology, Presidency University, 2014
Area of Research Interest:
- History of Sociology and Anthropology in India
- Political Economy of the Indian Society
- Anthropology of State
- Indian Social Thought
Ph.D. Title:
Anthropology and Governance in Modern India
Awards:
- Certificate of Merit fromf Central Board of Secondary Education for scoring highest marks in Bengali in the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (2011).
- Dr. Atul Chandra Biswas Memorial Prize of Presidency University for the best all-rounder post-graduate student (2016).
- The Ministry of Culture, Government of India supported Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship to work on the unfired clay art (mritshilpa) of Krishnanagar in West Bengal (2018).
For my M. A. dissertation, I worked on the Pulse Polio Campaign of India with the aim of studying how public-health services are delivered by the state in the rural interiors of West Bengal. I conducted fieldwork among the villagers and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) of Mandirbazar block of South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. My M. Phil. dissertation looked into the ways in which Anthropology as a discipline emerged out of an intersection of multiple scholarly fields and intellectual sites in Bengal during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Name : | Mrs. Lopamudra Ganguly |
| Designation : | Head and Assistant Professor |
| Department : | Department of Geography. |
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Currently pursuing Ph.D at University of Calcutta (Department of Geography)
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Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET), 2018
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M.Sc in Geography, C.S.J.M. University in 2009
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M.A in South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Calcutta in 2007
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B.Sc in Geography (Hons), University of Calcutta in 2005
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B.Ed from West Bengal State University, 2017
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P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing & Geological Information System, Jadavpur University, 2013
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Certificate Course in Human Rights, Jadavpur University, 2010
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Certificate Course in Women and Socio-Economic Development, Jadavpur University, 2010
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Diploma in Social Work & Community Service, Jadavpur University, 2011
Area of Research interest:
- Social Geography
- Medical Geography
I have completed my M.Sc in Geography from C.S.J. M University, Kanpur, M.A in South & Southeast Asia Studies from the University of Calcutta and B.Ed. from West Bengal State University. After completing my M. Sc, in Geography with a special paper on Urban Geography and Agricultural Geography and M.A with a special paper on Environmental Geography and Population Geography, I started my career as a Lecturer at Mrinalini Devi Mahavidyapith and Victoria Institution (College). I also worked as an Internal Examiner for practical examinations at Netaji Subhas Open University. In the early of my career, I had started as an Assistant Teacher in Geography at Jadavpur Vidyapith, Jadavpur. After that, I also worked as a TRAINER for SESS-EAST Programme in WEST BENGAL (Ministry of Rural Development Project). From Jadavpur University, I had completed P.G. Dip in Remote Sensing and Geological Information System, Diploma in Social work and Community Service and a Certificate course in Women and Socio-Economic Development and Human Rights. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. from the Department of Geography, the University of Calcutta. My research topic is based on Medical Geography and Gender-related issues among different socio-economic communities. I have also published extensively during my Ph.D. studies in Human Geography and Health Geography, including 18 articles in various international and national journals. In addition, I have attended workshops and presented my papers on national and international platforms. In my journey over the last ten years as a lecturer and a Research Scholar, I have gathered experiences that will help me mentor students. Apart from performing my teaching commitment, I wish to involve in scientific research work in the future.
