CV of Dr. Chandan Bhattacharyya

1. Name : Dr. Chandan Bhattacharyya 2. Father’s Name : Taraknath Bhattacharyya 3. Mother’s Name : Uma Bhattacharyya 4. Date of Birth : 28.12.1979 5. Category : General 6. Nationality : Indian 7. Religion : Hinduism 8. Blood Group : A+ 9. Marital Status : Married 10. Present Address : Office (O) : Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda 732 103, W. B.,

Residence (R): Deshapranpally, Palbri, P.O.: Midnapore, Dist.: Paschim Medinipur, Pin: 721101, W.B. 11. Contact No. : 9433474480 / 8158880507

12. E-mail Address : [email protected]

13. Present Status/ Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda, 732103, W.B., India

14. Field of Specialization : Nyaya Vaisesika Philosophy, Paninian System of Grammar 15. Field of Research : Indian Philosophy, Paninian Grammar, Manuscriptology & text editing

16. Educational Qualifications:

Marks Div./ Board/ Year of Percenta Degree Obtaine Class Remark University Passing Total ge d Vidyasagar B.A.(H) 1999 800 450 56.25 II Rank- 2 University Calcutta M.A. 2001 800 513 64.13 I Rank- 1 University R.S.S., New Acharya 2004 1000 831 83.10 I Delhi - WBCS SLET WBCSC 2002 - - C Rabindra Ph. D. Bharati 2010 - - - - University

17. Teaching Experience

College / University Designati Date of Joining Period Duration on Jahalda High Assistant 17.03.2004 17.03.2004 to 10 months School(H.S.) Teacher 31.01.2005 Serampur College, Lecturer 01.02.2005 01.02.2005 to 4.75 years Hooghly, W.B. 26.10.2009 University of Gour Assistant 27.10.2009 27.10.2009 to More than Banga, Malda,W.B. Professor 30.06.2015 5 years University of Gour Associate 01.07.2015 to 1year Banga, Malda,W.B. Professor 01.07.2015 till now 10 months

18. Research Experience

Topic of Research Place of No. of years No. of Publication Research Research Books Papers Nyaya Vaisesika Rabindra More than 16 Philosophy, Paninian Bharati years 12 04 System of Grammar University Title of Ph.D. thesis: and Navya-nyaye Raghudeva University nyayalamkara-krta of Gour Gudhartha- Tattva-dipika: Banga ekti parimarjita samskarana.

19. Ph.D. Supervision: Five research scholars registered for Ph.D. and Two students for M.Phil. 20. Position held: (a) Academic positions: (i) Chairman of Board of Studies (BOS) for UG Sanskrit, UGB, Malda since 2012 (ii) Chairman of Board of Studies (BOS) for PG Sanskrit, UGB, Malda since 2012 (iii) Member of Admission Committee for PG Sanskrit, UGB, Malda since 2013 (iv) Convener of Board of Research Studies in Sanskrit Committee of UGB, Malda since 2013 (v) Paper setter, Moderator & Examiner of B.A. and M.A. Examinations of Calcutta University, Rabindra Bharati University, , Sidho Kanho Birsha University, University and Gour Banga University, Midnapore College (Autonomous) (vi) Examiner and Coordinator of School Service Comission, Northern Region, W.B. (vii)External Expert in Academic Staff College, Calcutta University (viii) Subject Expert of Guest Teacher Selection in Colleges under UGB

(b) Administrative positions: (i) Ex-H.O.D., Department of Sanskrit, Serampur College, Hooghly, W.B., 2008-2009 (ii) H.O.D., Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga for the period 16.02.2013 to 06.08.2015 & 22.12.2015 to till date (iii) Member, NSS Working Committee, UGB (iv) Member, PG Core Committee, UGB (v) Member, Examination Committee, UGB (vi) Member, BOS(UG), Midnapore College(Autonomous), Paschim Medinipur (vii)Member, BOS(UG & PG), , Raiganj, U.Dinajpur (viii) Member, BOS (PG), Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar (ix) Member, Organizing committee, Indian History Congress 72nd and 79th session, hosted by University of Gour Banga, Malda (x) Member, First convocation organizing committee, University of Gour Banga, Malda. (xi) Member, Ph.D. monitoring committee, U.G.B. Malda. (xii)Member, University Court, UGB, Malda

(c) Membership of Academic bodies: (i) Life member of Asiatic Society, Kolkata from 2001. (ii) Life member of Sanskrit Sahitya Parishat, Kolkata from 2002. (iii) Life member of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune from 2002.

21. Publication:

National/indexed journals : 05 Accepted : 03 Book with ISBN : 04 Book : 01

(a) Research Articles (ISBN, ISSN& IF)

[1] C Bhattacharyya: Nyaya vaisesika darsane hetvabhasasya tulanatmakam alocanam , National Seminer, Howrah Sanskrit Sahitya Samaj, Page 11-12, 2009. [2] C Bhattacharyya: Raghudeva nyayalamkarasya Gudharthatattva dipikayam vyaptivadah, Sanskrita sahitya parishat patrika, Vol. LXXXXIII, Nos. 1-4, Page 77-91, ISSN No. 2249-0620, 2010. [3] C Bhattacharyya: ‘Tarkadipika’- Nyayasammata Tarka Padartha Visayakah Aprakasita Grantha Vimarsah, Sanskrita sahitya parishat patrika, Vol. LXXXXV, Nos. 1-4, Page 10-19, ISSN No. 2249-0620, 2012. [4] C Bhattacharyya: Bharatiya Darsana Chintayam karmavada, National Conference, Howrah Sanskrit Sahitya Samaj, Page 26-27, 2012. [5] C Bhattacharyya: Vratodyapane Lokacharah Bartamane Tadupayogita Ca, (Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar), Sanskrita Pustaka Bhander Kolkata, ISBN No978-93-83368-92-1 page 81-92. 2015. [6] C Bhattacharyya: Gudharthatattva dipika: eka granth samiksha, Journal of the Dept. of Sanskrit (Vol. XX), RBU, Page 139-144, ISSN No: 2277-4167, 2014-2015. [7] C Bhattacharyya: Nyayadarsane Vakyartha Jnanam-ekam paryaveksanam, (Proceedings of National Seminar),Reappraisal of Different Branches of Sanskritic Wisdom, Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, ISBN No- 978-93-81795-75-0, Page-97-102 Feb 2016. [8] C Bhattacharyya: Tarkabhasanusaram Samavayikaranartha Vicarah, Anviksa(Vol. XXXVII), Department of Sanskrit, JU. Page 191-194, ISSN No. 0587-1646, March 2016. [9] C Bhattacharyya: Tattvajnane Kathatrayavimarsa; Nyayasammatam Paryaloconam, Anviksa

(Vol. XXXVIII), Department of Sanskrit, JU. Page 97-100, ISSN No. 0587-1646, March 2017.

[10] C Bhattacharyya: Bharatiye natya-aitihye sambodhana-ritih-ekam paryaloconam, Prajnanachandrika, Sanskrit Pustak Bhander, Kolkata, Page-8-14, ISBN No-978-93-83368-80-8

(b) Publication of Books [1] Tarkabhasa, Page 01-87, D.D.E, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, 2007. [2] Gudharthatattvadipika, Page I-XX, 1-242, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata, ISBN No. 978-81-92210-29-2, 2012. [3] Nyayakusumanjali, Page I-XII, 1-274, Mahabodhi Book Agency, Kolkata, ISBN No: 978-93- 80336-65-7, 2014. [4] Reappraisal of Different Branches of Sanskritie wisdom, Page, I-XV, 1-217, Sanskrit Book depot, Kolkata, ISBN No 978-93-81795-75-0: February 2016.

[5] Laukikanyaya Sankalana, Page I-IV, 1-80, Sanskrit Book depot, Kolkata, ISBN No: 978-93-

81795-73-6, January 2017. 22. Fellowships & Awards (i) WBCSC, State fellowship, 2004. (ii) Silver medal from Vidyasagar University for the 2nd position in Honours, 1999. (iii) R.L.Moitra Scholarship from Calcutta University for the highest Marks scoring in group Paper in M.A., 2001. (iv) Silver Medal from S.D.O.S.S. Samsad for 1st position, 2001.

23. Training Courses, Teaching-Learning-Evaluation Technology Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes (not less than one week duration): (i) Workshop on Manuscriptology :Perso Arabic and Tibetan scripts, 26.02.02 to 06.03.02, Organized by , Kolkata. (ii)Workshop on Manuscriptology : Critical apparatus and orthographic standardization, March 20-26, 2002 , organized by School of Vedic Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. (iii)Workshop on Manuscriptology (Phase I), Jan. 20 to Feb. 05, 2003, organized by Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (iv) Workshop on Methodolgy for Indological Researches, 18.02.03 to 24.02.03, organized by School of Vedic Studies, RBU, Kolkata. (v)Workshop on The colloquium on Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit Grammars, Mar. 31 to April 06, 2003, organized by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (vi)Workshop on Navya-nyaya: Language and Methodology (Level-I) 13.05.2003 to 30.05.2003 organised by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (vii) Workshop on Navya Nyaya: Language and Methodology (level-II), 18.10.05 to 25.10.05, organized by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (viii) Navya Nyaya: Language and Methodology (level-III), 04.11.05 to 12.11.05, organized by Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (ix) Refresher Course, 25.02.08 to 15.03.08, Organized by Academic Staff College, CU, Kolkata. (x) Orientation Programme, 18.08.08 to 13.09.08, Organized by Academic Staff College, CU, Kolkata. (xi)Study week on Indian Logic and Epistemology (level-III), 02.05.11 to 13.05.11, organized by, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. (xii) Workshop on Navya Nyaya (level 4), 17.03.2014 to 29.03.2014, organized by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (xiii) Refresher Course, 02.02.2015 to 21.02.2015, Organized by Academic Staff College and Department of Sanskrit, , Kolkata.

24. Papers presented in Seminar/ Conferences/Workshop:

[1] All India Oriental Conference 41st session, entitled paper: Tarkadipika namaka matrikayah sampadanam samalocanceti, 14.12.02 to 16.12.02, S.J.S.V, Puri. [2] National Seminar in National Library, Kolkata, entitled paper: Relevance and impact of Sanskrit in this age, 18.07.2003, [3] All India Oriental Conference 42nd session, entitled paper: Navya Nyaye Raghudevi; Kecana Sabdah, 04.11.04 to 06.11.04, S.S.U, Varanasi. [4] All India Oriental Conference 44th session, entitled paper: Raghudevasya Navya nyayiya Vadagranthah, Kurukshetra University, Hariyana, 2008. [5] All India Oriental Conference 45th session, entitled paper: Raghudeva Nyayalankara krta Nirukti Prakasah, 02.06.10 to 04.06.10, R.S.V, Tirupati. [6] State Level Seminar, Mahakabi Kalidasa, 11.08.2010, J.M.M. College, Patiram Dakshin Dinajpur, W.B. [7] Indian History Congress, 71st session, entitled paper: Contribution of 17th century Bengals logicians; an historical analysis, 11.02.11 to 13.02.11, U.G.B., Malda. [8] University Level Seminar, Karmavada in Indian thought, 16.12.2011, Department of Sanskrit, U.G.B., Malda. [9] All India Oriental Conference 46th session, entitled paper: Nyaya Kusumanjalau Isvarasadhakaanumana-samiksanam, 01.10.12 to 03.10.12, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. [10] International Seminar, W.B. Govt. sponsored, entitled paper: Contribution of twentieth century Bengalee sastrakaras in modern Bengal, 09.06.14 to 10.06.14, Deapartment of History, University of Gour Banga, Malda, W.B. [11] All India Oriental Conference 47th session entitled “Tarkabhasanusaram samavayi karanartha vicarah” 02.01.15 to 04.01.15, Guwahati University, Assam. [12] National Seminar entitled paper: “contribution of Vidhusekhara Sastri to 20th Century Sanskrit Studies: A Reappraisal” 30.09.2015 & 01.10.2015, Department of Sanskrit, UGB, Malda. [13] State Level Seminar entitled paper, “Relevance of Sanskrit Teaching in Present Day-day society”, on 08.11.2016, Dept. of Sanskrit, College, Uttar Dinajpur. [14] UGC sponsored National Seminar entitled paper “Contribution of Anantalal Thakur to Post-Independnce Philosophical studies” on 29.11.2016 and 30.11.2016, Dept. of Sanskrit, Dewan Abdul Gani College, Harirampur. [15] State Level seminar entitled paper “Sanskrit: The glory of India”, 27.01.2017, Dept. of Sanskrit, S.B.S.S. Mahavidyalaya, Goaltore. [16] National Seminar entitled paper “Humanism as reflected in Indian Philosophy” on 10.03.2017 Dept. of Sanskrit, RGU, Raiganj. 25. Participated in Seminar/ Conferences/Workshop:

[1] Workshop on “Value Education, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture”, May 02 to 04, 2005, Kolkata. [2] International Seminar on “Various Facets of the Nyaya Philosophy” Oct.06, 2005, Deptt. of Sanskrit, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. [3] International Seminar on “Development of Language Education”, Nov. 24 & 25, 2006 , Hooghly. [4] National Seminar on “Sanskrit Studies & Research Methodology” Mar. 26 & 27, 2007, Scottish Church College, Kolkata. [5] National Seminar on “Contribution of Bengal in some fields of Sanskrit Studies” May 18, 2007, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belurmath. [6] National Seminar on “Lokayata School of Indian Philosophy” Feb.18 & 19, 2008, Asiatic Society, Kolkata. [7] State Level Seminar on “Human Rights: Meaning and Manifestation” Feb. 22, 2008, Serampore Girls’ College, Hooghly. [8] National Seminar on “Sanskrit for Enhancement of National Integration & International Understanding” Sept. 23, 2008, R.K.Mission Sikshanamandira, Belurmath. [9] National Seminar on “Sanskrit and Indian Culture” Nov. 25, 2008, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal. [10] National Conference on “Biodiversity: Threats & Conservation” Feb.13 & 14, 2009, Serampore College, Hooghly. [11] National Seminar on “Nature of Anumana: an overview of Indian Theories” Feb 26 to 28, 2009, Asiatic Society, Kolkata. [12] National Seminar on “Policies adopted and practices by the boards of secondary education on various issues: affiliation, admission, recruitment, curriculum and examination”, Dec. 09 to 10, 2010, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [13] Workshop on “Relating to CAS of University and College Teachers” IQAC, May 29, 2014, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [14] Workshop on “Implementation of CBCS implementation Committee” on 11.03.2016, UGB, Malda.

26. Invited talks and Chairmanships at Seminar/ Conference/Workshop: [1] All India Sanskrit National Conference on “Vyakarana Session”, 21.01.2012 to 23.01.2012, Howrah Sanskrit Sahitya Samaj, Howrah. [2] UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Present Day relevance of Lokachara approved by Smritisastras”, 24.09.2013 & 25.09.2013, Department of Sanskrit, Raiganj (University) College, Uttar Dinajpur. [3] State Level Seminar on “Relevance of Sanskrit Teachings in Present-day Society” 08.11.2016, Dept. of Sanskrit, Kaliaganj College, U. Dinajpur. [4] UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Post Independence Sanskrit Studies in Bengal”, on 29.11.2016 & 30.11.2016, Dept. of Sanskrit, Dewan Abdul Gani College, Harirampur. [5] State Level Seminar on “Sanskrit: The glory of India”, 27.01.2017, Dept. of Sanskrit, S.B.S.S. Mahavidyalaya, Goaltore, Paschim Medinipur. [6] National Seminar entitled paper “Humanism in Sanskrit Literature” on 10.03.2017, Dept. of Sanskrit, Raiganj University, U. Dinajapur.

27. Organising Seminar/Conference/Workshop: [1] Convener, Govt. Sponsored National Seminar on Reappraisal of Different Branches of Sanskritic Wisdom, Sep. 19, 2014, organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [2]Joint Convener, Two Day National Seminar on 20th century Sanskrit studies in Bengal, September 30 and October 1st, 2015 Organized by the Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [3]Conducted a workshop on “Introduction of MCQ and OMR at UG level”, March 13, 2015, in the Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [4] Organized Workshop on Research Methodology, Manuscriptology & Palaegraphy on 01.03.2016 to 08.03.2016, Department of Sanskrit, University of Gour Banga, Malda. [5] Organized Bishnupada Bhattacharya Memorial Lecture on 10.03.2016, Dept. of Sanskrit, UGB, Malda. [6] Conducted a workshop on “Implementation of CBCS with semester in UG course” on 29.03.2017, Dept. of Sanskrit, UGB, Malda. [7]Convener, International Conference on “Importance of Commentaries for understanding Sanskrit Text ” on 05.04.2017 to 06.04.2017, Department of Sanskrit, UGB, Malda.

28. Other details: [1] Resource person as Seminar examiner in Summer School, 2013, organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Calcutta University, Kolkata. [2] One Pilot Project sanctioned in Asiatic Society, Kolkata, 2002-2003, On “Contribution of Purana in ancient Indian Medical Science”. [3] Done Cataloguing work of unpublished Manuscripts in Sanskrit, Sahitya Parishat, Kolkata from 2003 to 2009. [4] Passed title examination in Panini Vyakarana from V.S.S.P. , 2006. [5] Lectures delivered in D.D.E. RBU in Sanskrit PG Course. [6] Attended a screening Committee meeting, Dept. of Sanskrit, NBU.

Place: Malda Date: 25.04.2017 (Dr. Chandan Bhattacharyya)