Curriculum – Vitae

Name : Dr. Radhanath Tripathy

Designation Associate Professor

Institution Department of Political

Motilal Nehru College (Eve.)

University of Delhi,

Mob: 91‐9868465312

Email: [email protected]

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Educational Qualifications:

PDF University College 2012 Topic: “Introduction of Rights‐based Approach to Dublin((UCD), Disaster Management in India.” Ireland

Ph. D University of Delhi, 2002 Topic: “Democracy, Human rights and The India Police in India: A Case Study of Custodial Deaths and Torture in Delhi (1985 -93).”

M. Do 1992 Topic: “Political Elite and Nation - Building Phil in Tanzania under Julius K. Nyerere.”

M.A. Do 1989 Political Science

B.A. Utkal University, 1987 Political Science (Hons) Odisha, India

Teaching Experiences:

 Presently working as Associate Professor at Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi since 2nd August 2005. (12 Years).  Total teaching experience of 20 years in different colleges of University of Delhi.  Teaching experience of one academic session (2011-2012) at under graduate level in the School of Social Justice, University College Dublin (UCD), Iraland.

Research/Research Assignments/Visiting Fellowships Abroad

 Visiting Research Fellow at James E. Lynch India and South Asia Business Centre, University of Leeds, from 1st September, 2016 to 30th November, 2016 (3 Months).

 Erasmus Mundus Fellow at School of Social Justice, University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, from September 2011 to July 2012 (10 Months). Supported by European Commission funded Erasmus Mundus Post-Doctoral/Visiting Fellowship (During this period I was involved in teaching a part of an undergraduate course)

 Presently working on a joint project with Dr Surender Munjal, Director, James E Lynch India and South Asia Business Centre , on “ Corporate Social Responsibility: Developing a Need-based Approach ” at the Centre for International Business, University of Leeds, UK.  Previously associated in a project titled “Checking Trust: Observing Social Capital at the Individual Level”, with Principal Investigator, Vasabjit Banerjee, Department of Political Science, Mississippi , USA. The project got John C. Stennis Research Grant, 2016.  I have participated and presented my research papers in few international conferences. I have also gave seminars in some universities abroad and presented a working paper in University of Leeds, UK.

Grants and Fellowships:

 Erasmus Mundus Fellowship for Post-Doctorate/Visiting Fellow (2011-2012) at University College Dublin, Ireland (fellowship funded by European Commission).  John C. Stennis Research Grant, (2016), Mississippi State University.  Innovation Project Grant, (2013-2014), by University of Delhi.  Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. (1995-98) by the University Grants Commission, India  Junior Research Fellowship for M.Phil.(1993-95) by the University Grants Commission India

Research Project

 Research project of one year and three months duration, titled “EWS Reservation in Public Schools in Delhi: Problems and Challenges.” Funded by and Submitted to the University of Delhi (India), 2013-2015.

Research Supervision  M Phil Dissertation on “Immigration and Liberal State in the context of Globalisation, Development and Politics: A case study of Germany” by Mr. Anil Kumar, the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi (Result declared in 2017).  Supervising M Phil student working on “Role of Civil Society Organizations on the resistance movements for Human Rights against AFSPA in ”, in the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi (contituing).

Details of Published Work:

(A) Books:

 (Forthcoming) “HUMAN RIGHTS: Universal Discourses and Contextual Realities” (Ed.) Springer, New Delhi.

 “HUMAN RIGHTS: A Shield Against All Swords” (Ed.), Book Age Publications, New Delhi, 2017. ISBN 978-81-935957-0-1

 “MANAV ADHIKAR KI RAJNITI: Rajya, Samaj aur Manav Surakshya” (ed.) J T S Publications, New Delhi, 2017. ISBN 978-93-87580-00-8

(B) Articles/Book Chapters/Working Papers:

 “Human Rights-based Approach to Disaster Management: A Study of Disaster Deaths in Kerala Flood of 2018’, Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 3 (9), September, 2018, ISSN: 2455-3085.  “Ambedkar’s Approach Towards Human Rights: a Critical Understanding of Dalit Rights in Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation”, Sanjay Kumar & Mohd. Tariq Sayeed (Ed). ‘Dr B R Ambedkar’s Idea of India’, Book Age Publications, New Delhi, 2018. ISBN:978-93- 83281-79-4  “Breaking the Barrier: Universality, Inclusiveness and EWS Researvation in Private (Public) Schools” RIE Bhopal Journal of , (a Journal of NCERT) Vol:1, Issue: 1, 2017.  “Human Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility: Need to Develop Mandatory Approach”, in Journal of Commerce and Management, (Published by KCG, Department of Higher Education, government of Gujarat) Issue: 19, January-March, 2017, ISSN: 2219-025X.  “In Pursuit of Human Rights: Addressing Vulnerability and Social Exclusion in the Discourse of Disaster Management in India” in Contemporary Writings in Indian Political and Administrative Science; Ed. Professor B L Sah, Rapid Book Service, Lucknow, 2017. ISBN 978-93-82462-37-8  “The Enigma of a Democratic Society: State Power and the Question of Human Rights in India” in Contemporary Governance of India: A Critical Evaluation of the Different Aspects of Democracy, Eds. Upendra Adhikar and Prakash Veer Dahiya, Ananya Enterprises, Delhi, 2016, PP. 319-334. ISBN-978-93-80565-63-7  Working Paper titled “Corporate Social Responsibility Under Regulatory Framework: A Case Study of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India” submitted to James E. Lynch India and South Asia Business Centre, University of Leeds, on 30th November, 2016.  “Tokenism to Pro-activism: Decentralisation of Disaster Management and Panchayati Raj in India” in Dynamics of the State and Society in India, Eds. Dr Ajay Parmar and Amitabh Bhatt, Dehli, Prashant Publishing House, 2015, pp: 389-412. ISBN: 978-93- 80565-63-7.  “Does Community Policing make a Difference? Human Rights of Minorities and Police in Multi-cultural Society of Ireland.”, The Indian Police Journal, (published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Govt of India), vol.lix, No.3, July-Sept, 2012, PP:82-99. (with Dave McInerney). ISSN: 0537-2429.  “NHRC & Custodial Crime in India”, The Indian Police Journal, Vol. Lvi, No.4, 2009, PP: 70-77. ISSN: 0537-2429.  “Starvation Deaths: The issue of Human Rights of the Poor in Orissa” Human Touch, Vol. VII, No. 3, 2009, PP: 5-8  “Police Administration and Custodial Crimes in Delhi in the Context of Human Rights” in Public Administration in the 21st Century. ed. Prof. Noorjahan Bava, Published by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, 2004, PP. 247 – 261.ISBN:81-7391-698-5.  “Understanding Human Rights” in Human Rights and Criminal Justice Administration in India. ed. Prof. Noorjahan Bava Published by Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi, 2000, PP. 91-109. ISBN: 81- 7658-007-4.  Written study material for the B.A. & M.A. Course Material, published by the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi.

Papers in Conferences / Seminars

 “Globalisation, Good Governance and Poverty: A Critical Evaluation of Poverty Eradication Programmees in KBK Regions of Odisha.” in International Conference on “Odisha 2030: Society and Polity.”, organised by Department of Political Science, Ravenshaw University and Odisha Political Science Association (OPSA), Cuttack, held on December 9th and 10th , 2017.  “Human Rights and Obligations: Thinking Beyond State.”, in National Conference on Human Rights Education, organised by RIE (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, on December 7th and 8th, 2017.  “Addressing Human Rights Violation In India: Contextualising Human Rights in the New Social Movement Discourse” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “ Today’s India: Culture, Society, State and Economy”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 6th and 7th September, 2017.  “Lawlessness in Law Enforcement in India: Examining Legitimacy of a Democratic State”, in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “ Today’s India: Culture, Society, State and Economy”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 6th and 7th September, 2017.  “Cross-Border Terrorism, Human Rights and India’s Foreign Policy: an Assessment of Modi Government’s Approach”, in the International Seminar on “ Governance, Human Rights and Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges of Globalisation” Organised by UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia University and UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Kashmir, at New Delhi, on 19th and 20th April, 2017.  “Rethinking Human Rights in the Context of Climate Change”, in National Conference on “Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian and Global Context”, Organised by Zakir Husain Delhi College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th and 30th March, 2017.  “Democracy, Police and Human Rights in India: ‘Rights to life’ and ‘Deaths in police Custody’.” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights in the 21st Century India: Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th and 30th March, 2017.  “Democracy, Bureaucracy and Rights to Information in the Age of Good Governance: An Indian Experience” in Interdisciplinary National Seminar on “ Has the RTI Act Gained its Goal in Present Scenario” Sponsored by Directorate of Higher Education and Organised by Vaish College, Bhiwani, 24th March, 2017.  “State, Democracy and Human Rights Movement in India” in National Seminar on “Indian Democracy at Crossroads: Issues and Challenges” organised by Satyawati College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 22nd and 23rd March, 2017.  “Ambedkar’s Approach Towards Human Rights: a Critical Understanding of Dalit Rights in Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation”, in National Seminar on “Dr B R Ambedkar’s Vision of India” organised by Zakir Husain Delhi College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 21-22 March, 2017.  ‘State, Education and Weaker Sections: an Analysis of the Implementation of RTE Act” in National Consultation Meet on Implementation of Amendments, Guidelines and Clarifications Issued on RTE Act, 2009, organised by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Bhopal, India, 24th to 26th February, 2017.  “Corporate Social Responsibility in Developing Countries: Need for an Integrated Approach”, in a seminar organised by James E. Lynch India and South Asia Business Centre, University of Leeds, on 8th November, 2016.  “Human Rights Movements in India: Dilemmas and Challenges’, in Social Movements Conference, organised by Brighton University in collaboration with the Council of European Studies, Brighton, UK, 10th and 11th October, 2016.  “Gandhi’s Ideas of Human Rights”, ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on “Gandhi and His Methodology: Its Significance in 21st Century”, organised by M.M.H College, Ghaziabad, UP, India, 11th & 12th March, 2016.  “Making Welfare a Right: Application of Right-Based Approach to the Social Welfare Administration”, National Seminar on Social Welfare Administration in India: Linking with Digital India, Organised by Indian Institute of Public Administration and Sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice and Environment, Govt.of India, New Delhi, India, November 26-27, 2015.  “Making Education a Fundamental Right: an Assessment of India’s Attempt to Develop Equal and Inclusive Education”, National Seminar on Reflective Practices in Pedagogy- Technology Integration, Organised by RIE, (National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT), Bhopal, India, November 27-29, 2015.  “Public Security, Cyber Crimes and Police in India: Need for E-Governance in Police”, ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Cyber Terrorism and National Security, organised by C.R.M Jat College, Hisar, India, Arpil 11-12, 2015.  “From Human Duties to Human Rights: Finding an Alternative Foundation for Human Rights in Buddhist Philosophy”, ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Buddhist philosophy-Old Glory and Future Prospects, organised by Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie, India, March 24-25, 2015.  “Does Disaster Management Protect the Rights of the Most Vulnerable? A Study of Human Rights of Dalits in the Disaster Response and Recovery in India”, 72nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, USA, April 3-6, 2014.  “Crisis in Higher in the Age of Globalization”, National Seminar on Education Reforms: Challenges and Strategies, GGDSD College, Panjab, India, 9th Feb, 2013.  “ Caste Discrimination in Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation in India: A Need for Rights- based Approach”, National Seminar on Human Rights Issues in Indian Constitution, Panjab University, India, 9th Feb,2013.  PDF research paper on ”Rights-based Approach to Post-disaster Management in India”, in a seminar organized by School of Social Justice, University College Dublin(UCD), Ireland, 21th June, 2012  “Indian Democracy: Retrospect and Prospect”, Public Seminar organized by School of Social Justice, University College Dublin(UCD), Ireland, 27th October, 2011  “Mary Parker Follett’s Approach to Conflict Resolution in Organisation” presented in Refresher Course from 6th to 26th September, 2007, organized by Academic Staff College, Jamia Milia Islamia , New Delhi.  “State, Citizenship and Human Rights” paper presented in the Refresher Course from Feb 26 to March 19, 2007 organised by CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi.  “Community Policing : A Citizen–Friendly approach”, presented in National Seminar on Urban Governance : Major Issues and Challenges held at ARSD College (Delhi University) from 6 -7 November, 2006.  “Torture in the Age of Human Rights”, presented in the Orientation Course (OR - 49) during April 3, 2006 to May 3, 2006 organised by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi, Delhi..  “Police Administration and Custodial Crimes in Delhi in the Context of Human Rights”, presented in National Conference on Public Administration in 21st century held at Indian Institute of Public administration (IIPA), from 12-13 December 2003, organized by IIPA Delhi.  “The Violation of Human Rights: The Role of Police”, XX Indian Social Science Congress, organized by Indian Academy of Social Science, Visva Bharti, Shantiniketan, India, 28/12/96 to 02/01/1997.

Lectures/Talks/ Resource Person:

 Delivered Keynote Address in a national seminar on ‘Indian Democracy at 70: Challenges Ahead’ organised by Centre for International Relations, Central University of and Department of Political Science, JLN College (Kolhan University), sponsored by ICSSR and ICWA, at Chakradharpur, Jharkhand, April 6th and 7th, 2018.  Delivered a Talk titled “Traditional Knowledge in the Knowledge Discourse: A Case for Intellectual Property Rights.”, in International Conference on “Multi-disciplinary Applications in Knowledge Economy”, organised by Institite of Business and Computer Studies, Siksha O Anusandhan (A Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, on December 29th and 30th , 2017.  Delivered a Talk titled “Human Rights Education: A Fundamental Tool to Promote Human Rights”, in National Conference on Human Rights Education, organised by RIE (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, on December 7th and 8th, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Re-defining Rights in the Contemporary Human Rights Discourses” Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 12th August, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Human Rights: What, Why and for Whom?”, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, 11th August, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Human Rights: Three Dimensions” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights in the 21st Century India: Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th and 30th March, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Rethinking Human Rights in The Context of Climate Change” in National Conference on “Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian and Global Context” organised by Department of Environmental Studies, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th March, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Social Justice and Caste System: Examining the Constitutional and Legal Protection”, in National Seminar on “Dr B R Ambedkar’s Vision of India” organised by Zakir Husain Delhi College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 21-22 March, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “School Education in India: Quality, Equality and Inclusion” in National Consultation Meet on Implementation of Amendments, Guidelines and Clarifications Issued on RTE Act, 2009, organised by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Bhopal, India, 24th to 26th February, 2017.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “Moving towards Democracy: An Indian Democratic Experience” in a Orientation Program of KRPs on Constitutional Values, organized by Regional Institute of Education (National Council of Educational Research and Training, NCERT), Bhopal, India, during 20-23, February, 2016.  Delivered a lecture/talk titled “ Social Justice in India: from Constitutional provisions to practice” in a Orientation Program of KRPs on Constitutional Values, organized by Regional Institute of Education (National Council of Educational Research and Training, NCERT), Bhopal, India, during 20-23, February, 2016.  Resource person in a Workshop on “values of the Constitution of India” organized by Regional Institute of Education (National Council of Educational Research and Training, (NCERT), Bhopal, India, 13th and 14th December, 2015.  Delivered a lecture/talk on ”Globalisation, Development and Buddhism” in Buddhist Studies Centre, Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie, on 28th November, 2015  Delivered a lecture/talk on ”Buddhism in Politics and Conflits” in Buddhist Studies Centre, Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie, on 31st October, 2015  Delivered a Lecture/talk on “The Relevance of Buddhism in the Age of Globalization”, in UGC sponsored National Workshop on Research Methodology for the Study of Buddhism, organised by Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie, India, March, 26- 27, 2015.  Panelist on the round table on “Open Access Publishing”, in 72nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, USA, April 3-6, 2014.  Resource person in a Workshop on “Teaching of Human Rights” organized by Regional Institute of Education (National Council of Educational Research and Training), Bhopal, India, held during 13th to 14th August, 2007.

Chairs & Discussants:

 Chaired a Plenary Session in National Conference on Human Rights Education, organised by RIE (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, on December 7th and 8th, 2017.  Chaired a Session titled “Constitution, Cultural Rights and the Idea of Nation”: A Post- Colonial Perspective” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “ Today’s India: Culture, Society, State and Economy”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 6th and 7th September, 2017.  Chaired a Session titled ‘Global Perspective on Human Rights , in the National Seminar on “Human Rights in the 21st Century India: Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th and 30th March, 2017.  Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on “Dr B R Ambedkar’s Vision of India” organised by Zakir Husain Delhi College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 21-22 March, 2017.  Chair and Discussant in a Session titled “Soft Power, Norms and Diffusion in Asia” in 72nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, USA, April 3- 6, 2014.  Rapporteur, Indian Institute of public Administration (IIPA) Golden Jubilee National conference on “Public Administration in the 21st Century”, New Delhi, 12-13 December, 2003. Participation in Conferences / Seminars / workshops:

 Social Movements Conference, organised by Brighton University in collaboration with the Council of European Studies, Brighton, UK, 10th and 11th October, 2016.  International Seminar on ‘Law, Institutions and Political Philosophy’, jointly organised by University of Delhi, Yale University, University of Birmingham, UK-India Education and Research Initiatives and Indian Council of Social Science Research, Delhi, 21-22 August, 2015.  72nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, USA, April 3- 6, 2014.  Conference titled ‘An Economy for Society’ organized by Claiming Our Future, Cork, Ireland, 5th November, 2011.  Interdisciplinary Conference on ‘State, Law and Religion’ university College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, 16-17 September, 2011.  National Seminar on “Science at School Level: Challenges in Science Education due to Globalisation” organised by Centre for Studies of Popular Science, sponsored by Ministry of HRD, Govt of India at India International Centre, New Delhi, on 20th Feb,2009  Asia-Europe Democratization and Justice Series workshop on “Improving the Role of Police in Asia and Europe”, organized by Asia-Europe Foundation, Hanns Seidel Foundations (Indonesia) and Developing Countries Research Center (University of Delhi), Delhi, 3-4 December, 2008.  Training Workshop on Human Rights, organised by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) & National Human Rights Commission (India), New Delhi, 25-26 March, 2004.  Global Convention on Peace and Non-violence, organized by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, 31 January,2003-1 February, 2004.  Indian Institute of public Administration (IIPA) Golden Jubilee National conference on Public Administration in the 21st Century, held on December 12 - 13, 2003 at IIPA, Delhi and rapporteur of one of the Sessions.  National seminar on Racism held at Federation House (FICCI), New Delhi, on 11th August, 2001 organized by NHRC.  VIII International Symposium on “Torture – A challenge to the Health, Legal and Other Professions”, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from 22 – 25 September 1999, organized by The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCI) and NHRC in collaboration with The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and The Indian Law Institute (ILI).  Workshop on Police, Prisons and Human Rights held at India International Centre, New Delhi from 9 - 10 December, 1994 organised by Common Wealth Human Rights Initiative.  Participated in many other International, National and Departmental Conferences / Seminars.

Academic / Professional/Administrative Activities:

 Member, Advisory Committee, National Seminar on “ Indian Democracy at 70: Challenges Ahead” organised by Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand and Department of Political Science, Jawaharlal Nehru College, in Chakradharpur, April 6th and 7th 2018.  Member, Advisory Committee, National Conference on ‘Human Rights Education’ , organised by Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, on December 7th and 8th, 2017.  Convener, National Seminar on “Human Rights in the 21st Century India: Emerging Issues and Challenges”, Organised by Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, New Delhi, 29th and 30th March, 2017. (More than 120 papers were presented over 16 Sessions).  Editor, Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Motilal Nehru College (Eve), University of Delhi, 2017.  Convener, (for 2 years)‘Antardhvani Committee’ of Motilal Nehru College (Eve) for show casing creativity, talent, innovations, experiments, achievements and unique features in the field of teaching and learning at the college level, in the Antardhvani Event of University of Delhi.  Resource Person, in a workshop organised by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Govt. of India, for the “Development of Instructional Material for teaching of Human Rights” to the students of class IX and X, during 13th to 14th August 2007.  Member, Course Revision Committee on Public Administration [B A (Nons)], constituted by the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.  Member, Course Revision Committee on Indian Politics [B A (Hons)] constituted by the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.  Associated in the curriculum development of Foundation course on contemporary India for the B.A. Programme in Delhi Unversity in 2005.  I have been regularly engaged in setting Question Papers and Evaluation of Answer Sheets at the University level.  I have undertaken various responsibilities in the capacity of a member or a convener of a number of committees concerning administrative, academic, cultural and extra‐ curricular matters in the college.  I have been Examination Observer in the University of Delhi for two Annual Examinations.  I have experience of organizing academic activities such as seminars, conferences and workshops of various levels

Refresher / Orientation Courses Attended:

 Participated in a 4 week Orientation Course from April 3 to May 3, 2006, organized by CPDHE, Delhi University.  Participated in a 3- week Refresher course in the subject of Political Science from Feb 26 to March 19, 2007, organized by CPDHE, Delhi University, Delhi.  Participated in a 3- week Refresher Course in Peace and Conflict Resolution (interdisciplinary), organized by Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 2007 . Research Activities

 Post-doctoral level research at University of Leeds, UK , during which I worked on a project on “Corporate Social Responsibility”.  Post-doctoral level research experience of 10 months (2011-2012) in University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland with Erasmus Mundas Fellowship . Working on “Introduction of Rights-based Approach to Disaster Management in India.”  Ph D research of 7 years (1995-2001) in the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.  M Phil research of 2 years (1990-1992) in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi. Membership of Professional / Academic Bodies:  Former Fellow: Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi.  Member: Indian Institute of Public administration (IIPA).  Member: The Indian Academy of Social Science.  Member: Manavadhikar Samajik Manch ( NGO working in the field of Human Rights).

Date of Birth : 10th May, 1967

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Radhanath Tripathy