Dr.Chander Bhan Mehta
Present Status Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics D.O.B. 6th March 1965 Nationality Indian Marital Status Married eMail ID [email protected] Academic Qualification o 10th from Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, 1981 o B.Sc from Himachal Pradesh University, 1985 o M.Sc from Himachal Pradesh University, 1988 o M.Phil from Himachal Pradesh University, 1990 o Ph.D. in Mathematics (Hydrodynamics) from Himachal Pradesh University, 2005 Research Experience M.Phil. Thesis Title: “On the Exponential Flow of Viscous Fluid Through a Porous Media” Ph.D. Thesis Title: “Rivlin-Ericksen Walters and Couple- Stress Fluid Stabilities” Teaching Experience Four year teaching experience (w.e.f. 19th October, 1989 to 18th August, 1993) in Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Shimla-171001. Nineteen years and seven months teaching experience (w.e.f. 19th August, 1993 till date) of under graduate classes as regular lecturer in college cadre. Research Guidance Guided three students for successful completion of M.Phil. as following: Thermosolutal Instabality of Compressible Rivlin-Ericksen Fluid. Dalip Kumar, Enrollment No. 6MMH 1330036, Periyar University, April, 2007. Thermosolutal Convection in Compressible, Couple-Stress Fluid, Lokesh Gupta, Enrollment No. 6MMH 1330036, Periyar University, April, 2007. Thermosolutal Convection in Compressible, Rotating Couple-Stress Fluid in the presence of Magnetic Field Paramjit Singh Chandel, Regd. No. 603033070485, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, June, 2008. Guiding Mr. Susheel Kumar for Ph.D. from Dravidian University with Reg. No. 03109212012 Topic of his Research is Thermalosolutal instability problems of Non Newtonian & fluids in Porous Mediums.
Published Papers Unsteady Tow Dimensional Axisymmetric Flow Between Infinite Parallel Disks, Ganita, Vol. 45, 1994 Double-Diffusion Convection in Compressible Walters B Electro-viscous Fluid in Hydrodynamics, Indian J. Phys. Vol. 77B(6), 657-661, 2003. Instability of Compressible Rivlin-Ericksen Fluid in the Presence of Hall Currents, Vijnana Parishad Anusadhan Patrika, Vol. 47(I), 2004. Thermosolutal Convection in compressible, rotating, couple-stress fluid, Indian J.Phys. Vol. 79(2) 161-165, 2005. Thermosolutal convection compressible, Rotating Couple-Stress Fluid in the presence of Magnetic field. Pelagia Research Library 2012, 3(6) 3059-3468. Rayleigh Taylor Instability of two rotating maxwelliam superposed fluid with variable magnetic field in porous medium Indian research in Mathematics “J” January-March 65-71. Memberships: - Member of The Indian Science Congress Association membership No A1080. Life member of Ramanjun Mathematical Society membership No. 738
Curricular Activities 1. Represented School Hockey Team in 1980 and won Gold Medal At District Level. 2. Regular Blood donor and Member of Voluntary Blood Donor Association. 3. Served as NSS Programme Officer w.e.f. 1993 to 2002. 4. Attended National Integration Camp held at Kargal-Jog w.e.f. 29th October, 1993 to 7th November, 1993. 5. Attended Orientation Programme for Academic Counselors organized by IGNOU Regional Centre Delhi from 6th to 7th January, 1994. 6. Attended Foundation Course for Gazetted Officers at Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration from 30th January, 1995 to 25th February, 1995. 7. Attended Training Programme on Computer Awareness for college lecturers at Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration from 6th to 10th January, 1997. 8. Attended Refresher Course for college and University lecturers at ASC, Himachal Pradesh University w.e.f . 17th April, 1995 to 6th May, 1995. 9. Attended AIDS Education Training w.e.f. 27th January, 1996 to 30th January, 1996 at Institute for Development communication (IDC) Chandigarh. 10. Attended Orientation programme for College and University Lecturers organized by ASC Himachal Pradesh University from 22nd March to 28th March 1998. 11. Attended one day seminar on FEDERTED SEARCH ENGINES organized by Satkal Trust Punjab and Indian Institute of Advanced Studies on April, 2011. 12. Attended two days Education Enclave organized by Ashadeep at Gaiety Theater on 26th-27th August, 2010. 13. Attended one day seminar on HUMAN RIGHT DAY on 10th December, 2010 at Govt. College Theog (H.P.). 14. Participated and presented a paper in National Seminar on corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics for Good Corporate governance at R.K.M.V. Shimla on 4th -5th June, 2011. 15. Participated in National Seminars on Algebra and its Application on 26th & 27th
March organized by H.P.U. 16. Participated in National Seminar on Recent Trends in Continuum Mechanics on 28th & 29th March 2011 organized by H.P.U. 17. Attended Orientation course for NSS Programmer officer held from 24th May1995 to 2nd June, 1995 at Govt. College Sanjauli, Shimla organized by Institute for development and communication. 18. One day interactive Seminar on Student Charter of Himachal Pradesh University December 18, 2012. 19. Participated and presented paper in National Conference on “Governance Neo- Liberal Era 30th June – 1st July, 2012. 20. National Seminar on “Impact of Disasters on Economic Development” organized by Disaster management Centre on 5th May, 2012 at HIPA. 21. Attended Youth Seminar on concern related to local and Global Environmental Degradation on 2nd & 3rd November, 2011 at SHIMLA. 22. Participated in the 27th Annual Conference on Ramajun Mathematical Society hosted by Shiv Nadar University held at Delhi from 20th – 23rd October, 2012. 23. Will be attending & presenting paper in International Seminar on Mathematical Science ICM 2013 on 8th & 9th March, 2013 in Manali (H.P.). 24. Will be attending and presenting paper in National Seminar in Fluid Mechanics at Himachal Pradesh University on 28th & 29th March, 2013.
Dr.Sandeep Chauhan
Present Status Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Centre of Excellence, Govt.College Sanjauli, Shimla. D.O.B. 15.06.1975 Nationality Indian Marital Status Married eMail ID [email protected] Academic Qualification B.Sc,(1st Position in College) M.Sc.(Gold Medal), M.Phil.(1st Position in organic specialization), Ph.D.(Organic Polymer, Hydrogels) Fellowships and Scholarships 1. National Scholarship for securing merit in matriculation examination. 2. Himachal Pradesh Govt. Scholarship holder (1996–2001). 3. Himachal Pradesh University Scholarship (JRF) holder (October, 2001- May, 2004). 4. Junior Research fellow (JRF) in the major research project “Development of Novel Smart Hydrogels For Remediation, Enrichment and Separation Technologies of Actinides, sponsored by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy, GOI ( May, 2004 – June,2006). 5. Gold Medal for securing first class first position in M.Sc. in Himachal Pradesh University (2001). Eligibility Test for College/University Qualified State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) Lectureship accredited by U.G.C (NET), (December, 2001). GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ENGINEERING 2006. GATE-2006
Research M. Phil. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogels Based on Modified Acrylic Acid. Ph. D. Thesis Title: “Modification of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid via amidation and network formation for Stimuli responsive hydrogels for specialty applications”. Teaching Experience 1. Nine years teaching experience of under graduate classes as regular Assistant Professor in college cadre. 2. Three years experience of teaching M.Sc. classes and Post Graduate Diploma classes in Polymer Science in the Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, w.e.f. July, 2003 to June, 2006 (both theory and practicals) on honorary basis. Research Project Principal Investigator in Minor Research Project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogels for Uranyl Uptake”funded by UGC (Project No.F.6-2(169)/2008(MRP/NRCB). Publications 1. Rice husk as a potential adsorbent for removal of metal ions – A review, Sandeep Chauhan, Der Chemica Sinica, 2015 (in press). 2. Modification of chitosan for sorption of metal ions, Sandeep Chauhan, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2015, 7(4):49-55 3. Acrylic acid and methacrylic acid based hydrogels-A review, Sandeep Chauhan, Der Chemica Sinica, 2015, 6(1):61-72 4. Enrichment and removal of uranyl ions by using polymeric supports: A review, Sandeep Chauhan, Der ChemicaSinica, 2015, 6(2): 71-77 5. Synthesis and Characterization of novel and smart hydrogels for uranyl ions uptake under saline conditions Sandeep Chauhan and Nitika Chauhan, Der Chemica Sinica, vol. 3,868-883 (2012). 6. Gamma Radiation Induced Grafting of Binary Mixture of Methacrylic acid and 4-Vinyl Pyridine onto Teflon-FEP Film as an Effective Polar Membrane for Separation Processes, Inderjeet Kaur, Sunita Rattan, Sandeep Chauhan, Nitika Gupta, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in PhysicsRearch, Part-B, vol. 268, 1642-1652 (2010). 7. Synthesis and Characterization of Acrylamide and 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate Hydrogels for use in Metal Ion Uptake Studies, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, Dipti Garg, Desalination, 243, 95- 108 (2009). 8.Tailoring of Teflon-FEP film through Graft-Copolymerization with polar monomers for Desalination processes: Effect of Swift Heavy Ion Irradiation, Inderjeet Kaur, Sunita Rattan, Sandeep Chauhan, Nitika Gupta, Polymer and Polymer Composites, vol.17 (9) (2009). 9. Short-Chain Ester Synthesis by Transesterification Employing Poly (MAAc-co-DMA-cl- N,N,MBAAm) Hydrogel-Bound Lipase of Bacillus Coagulans MTCC-6375, Shamsher Singh Kanwar, Chanderkant Sharma, Madan Lal Verma, Sandeep Chauhan, Swapandeep Singh Chimni, Ghansham Singh Chauhan, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 109, 1063–1071 (2008). 2+ - 10. A study in the adsorption of Fe and NO3 on pine needles based hydrogels, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, Sunil Kumar, Anita Kumari, Bioresource Technology, 99, 6464–6470 (2008) 11. Solvent Free Biocatalytic Synthesis of Vinyl Monomers by Lipase Immobilized on Hydrogels
Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Shamsher S. Kanwar, Rajeev Kumar, Yogesh Kumar, Sandeep Chauhan, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, vol.108, 3200-3209 (2008) 12. Synthesis, Characterization and Swelling Studies of pH- and Thermosensitive Hydrogels for Specialty Applications, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, vol. 109, 47-55 (2008). 13. Designing Acrylamide and Methacrylate Based Novel Supports for Lipase Immobilization Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, Yogesh Kumar, S.S Kanwar, Rajeev Kaushal, J. Appl. Polym Sci,vol.105,3006-3016 (2007 14. Synthesis of Ethyl Propionate Catalysed by Poly (N-AEAAm-co-AAc)-cl-N,N-MBAAm Hydrogels- Immobilized Lipase of Bacillus coagulans MTCC-6375 Shamsher S. Kanwar, Rajeev Kumar Kaushal, Amit Aggarwal, Sandeep Chauhan, Swapandeep S.Chimni, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, J. Appl. Polym vol.105,1437-1443(2007). 15. Properties of Poly(AAc-co-HPMA-cl-EGDMA) Hydrogels-Bound Lipase of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC- 4713 and its Use in Synthesis of Methyl acrylate Shamsher S. Kanwar, Madan Lal Verma, Chanchal Maheshwari, Sandeep Chauhan, Swapandeep S.Chimni, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, J. Appl. Polym vol.104,183-191(2007). 16. Functionalization of pine needles by carboxymethylation and network formation for use as supports in the adsorption of Cr6+ Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Kalpana Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, Sunil Kumar, Anita Kumari , Carbohydrate Polymer vol.70,415-421(2007). 17. Methacrylic Acid and Dodecyl Methacrylate (MAAc-DMA) Hydrogel for Enhanced Catalytic Activity of Lipase of Bacillus coagulans MTCC-6375, S. S. Kanwar, G. S. Chauhan, S. S.Chimni, Sandeep Chauhan, Rajeev K. Kaushal, J. Appl. Polym vol.100,1420-1426(2006). 18. Synthesis and Characterization of Acrylamide and 2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate Hydrogels for Specialtry Applications Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan, Kalpana Chauhan and Usha Sen Thakur, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, vol. 99, 3040-3049 (2006)
19. A Study of the Synthesis ,Kinetics and Characterization of Reactive Graft Copolymers of Poly(vinylimidazole ) and Cellulose for Use as Supports in Enzyme Immobilization and Metal Ion Uptake Ghanshyam S. Chauhan,Baljit Singh, Sandeep Chauhan, Surya K.Dhiman, Dinesh Kumar, J. Appl. Polym Sci,vol.100,1522-1530(2006). 20. Sorption of some metal ions on cellulosics based hydrogels, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Baljit Singh, Sandeep Chauhan, Monika Verma, Swati Mahajan, Desalination, vol. 181, 217- 224 (2005).
RESEARCH PAPERS IN CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA 1. Lipase Immobilized on Hydrogels as Catalyst for Synthesis of Acrylates and Methacrylates, Sandeep Chauhan, Ist Himachal Pradesh Science Congress, Shimla, October 15-16, 2014. 2. Copolymeric Hydrogel of Acrylic Acid & N-isopropylacrylamide for uptake of anions, Sandeep Chauhan, Science colloquium, Emerging Trends in Basic & Applied Science, National Conference, DAV College, Jalandhar, March 6-7,2014. 3. Synthesis and characterization of Acrylamide and 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate Hydrogels for Metal Ion Uptake, Sandeep Chauhan, National Seminar on Frontiors in Polymer Science-II, Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla, Dec. 12-13, 2013. 4. Acrylic Acid of uranyl ions uptake, International Conference on Interdisciplinary Areas with Chemical Sciences, Punjab University Chandigarh, 30th October to 1st Nov. 2013. 5. Bifunctional Hydrogels based on Poly(Acrylic Acid)and Poly(Methacrylic Acid) for Uranyl Ion Uptake in, saline conditions, Sandeep Chauhan, National Conference on Material Science, DAV College, Jalandhar, March 2-3,2012. 6. A Novel Approach for the Removal of Fluoride from Water Using Active Hydrogels,Sandeep Chauhan, National Seminar on Frontiors in Polymer Science, Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla, Nov. 18-19, 2011. 7. Swelling Behavior of Novel pH and Thermosensitive Hydrogels in the Presence of Surfactants and
Brine Solution Sandeep Chauhan, National Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry and Technology of Carbohydrates, Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla, Nov. 11-13, 2010. 8. Smart Copolymeric Hydrogels of Acrylamide and 2- Hydroxylpropyl Methacrylate, National Symposium on Recent in Analytical Sciences, Sandeep Chauhan, National Symposium on Recent in Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla, April 12-14, 2010. 9. Synthesis, Characterization and Swelling Studies of pH- and Thermosensitive Hydrogels for Specialty Applications, National Symposium on Recent in Analytical Sciences and Applications, Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla, April 9-11, 2007. 10. A Novel Clean Method for the Modification of Polysaccharides by Oxidation Reactions, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Synthetic and Polymer Chemistry (RTSPC-II), Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla (March 23-24, 2007) 11. Acrylic acid and Methacrylic Acid Based Hydrogels for Specialty Applications, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Synthetic and Polymer Chemistry (RTSPC-I), Department of Chemistry, H.P.University, Shimla (Dec. 5-6, 2005) 12. Fluoride Remediation from Water Using Geochemistry Principle, Sandeep Chauhan, Baljit Singh, Yogesh Kumar and Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, National conference on “Modern Trends in Chemical Science & Technology” held at DAV College, Jalandher (October 15-17, 2005). 13. A Study in the Sorption of Cu2+ and Fe2+ and Enzyme Immobilization on Graft Copolymers of Cellulose and 4-Vinyl Pyridine, Sandeep Chauhan, Baljit Singh and Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, National Symposium “ Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences” held at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (March, 9-11, 2005). 14. Effect of ZnCl2 on Kinetics of KPS-FAS initiated radiation grafting of Binary Mixture of Styrene- Methacrylic Acid on to Cellulose Extracted from Pine Needles, Sandeep Chauhan, Baljeet Singh, Kalpana Chauhan and Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, XIXth National Carbohydrate Conference, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (December 1-4, 2004). 15. A study of swelling and Metal ion Uptake Behavior of Graft Copolymer of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate and Some Comonomers on to Cellulose Extracted from Pine Needles, Baljeet Singh, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan, Sandeep Chauhan and Kiran Kumar XIXth National Carbohydrate Conference, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (December 1-4, 2004). 16. Effect of Synthetic Conditions and Swelling Medium on the Swelling Response of Cellulosics Based Novel Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels, Sandeep Chauhan, Ghanshyam S. Chauhan ,S. Mahajan and Baljit Singh, XVIIIth National Carbohydrate Conference, Kolkatta, Nov. 5-7, 2003.
Dr. Usha Sen
Present Status Assistant Professor D.O.B. - Nationality Indian Marital Status Married eMail ID - Academic Qualification M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Teaching Experience Total teaching experience 9 year Workshop/Refresher Course/Orientation HPU (Op.94) 2010, Workshop at SCERT Solan Programme one week in 2012, Refresher course in Chemistry P.U. Chandigarh, Refresher Course in EVS P.U. Patiala. vkpk;Z vkse izdk'k jkgh ¼Associate Professor Om Prakash Rahi½
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Dr.Balkrishan Shivram
Present Status Associate Professor Department of History, Centre of Excellence, Govt. College, Sanjauli (Shimla) Affiliated to HP University, Shimla; formerly. eMail ID [email protected]
Education Born on 22nd December 1969 at Shimla. Pursued Graduation and Post-Graduation from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Thereafter studied at HP University, Shimla completed M. Phil in 1992/3 and Ph.d in 1996/7. In addition to MA (History) also obtained MA (Sociology) degree and three [3]–each one year duration’s– Post-Graduate Diplomas [in] (i. Higher Education, ii. Journalism & Mass Communications iii. Distance Education), from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, 2006, 2007, 2008 respectively. Research and Teaching experience at Graduate, Honours and Post Graduate level comprises of Sixteen Years.
Research Publications Books 1. Jagirdars in the Mughal Empire (Manohar, Delhi, 2008, ISBN81-7304-766-9) Leading Publisher having well Established Peer Review System of International Standard [International Publisher SENSE ranking of academic publishers] [50]*
The Book has been reviewed in: a). Indian Historical Review, Volume 39 (2) Sage – Dec 1, 2012 b). Sehepunkte (Germany), 13(Nr.7/8) – July 15, 2013 2. Kinship Structure and Foster Relations in Islamic Society: Milk Kinship Allegiance in the Mughal World (in Press) Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, 2013/14. Leading Publisher having well Established Peer Review System of International Standard [50] *
Chapters (in books) The ‘Good Economic Policy’ of James Mill: Testing Economic Liberalism through a Historical Lens, in Vijay Kumar Kaushal, et.al. (ed.), Economic Liberalization: Effects and Challenges, New Delhi: Kanishika, 2012[ISBN -978-81-8457-382-4]:21-28. [5] * History of Corporate: A Diagnostic Tool for Assessing Corporate Social Responsibility, in S.P. Bansal, et.al. (ed.), Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, New Delhi: Bharti Publications, 2014[ISBN -978-93-81212-50-9]: [5] *
Project Report 1. Kinship Structure and Foster Relations in Muslim Society: Milk Kinship Allegiance in the Early Mughal World (Project accomplished during the tenure of Fellowship at IIAS, Shimla, 2007-2009). Sponsoring Agency: Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. Current Status is referred above under Books. 2. Muslim Rulings on Milk Kinship (UGC funded vide Letter No.6-1(241)/(MRP/NRCB) submitted to UGC, New Delhi in 2010 (Stands accepted). Sponsoring Agency, UGC, Delhi.[10] * UGC Major Research Project (On-going) Social and Political Significance of wet nurses in Mughal Empire (2012-14). [15] Research Papers Published in Referred/Indexed Journals 1. Configuring the Grammar of Closeness: Kinship and Clientage in the Early Mughal History, (accepted for publication Journal of Economic and Social History of the Orient, subject to revisions based on referee comments). [Nil] 2. Exploring Gender: Islamic Perspectives on Breastfeeding, International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.2, No. 6 (June 2013):30-34(ISSN:2319-3565) A Peer Reviewed International Journal – Abstracted and Indexed [20] * 52202065 3. Social and Cultural Implications of Milk Kinship, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 3, Issue 7 (July, 2013):148-154 ( ISSN:2249-7315 - 2250-1665 Print) A Peer Reviewed International Journal – Abstracted and Indexed [20] * 4. Nurslings, Milk and Moral Development: A Case Study of Imperial Mughal, Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (Japan) Vol.2, No. 2 (May 2013):541-547 (ISSN Online :2186-8492, ISSN Print: 2186-8484) A Peer Reviewed International Journal – Abstracted and Indexed [20] * 5. A Lasting Relationship: wet nurses and Mughal imperial family, South Asian Arts [ISSN- 0976-7266]. (Accepted for publication, shall appear in forthcoming issue).[Nil] 6. Exploring the Concept of “Closeness”: Breastfeeding in Islamic Thoughts, History Past and Present [Bodhgaya, ISSN- 2231-3893] No. 5 (2012): Refereed Journal [15] * 7. The Authority of the Padshahs in Sixteenth-Century Mughal India, South Asian Cultural Studies (Edge Hill University, UK. ISSN 1749-6764), Volume 2, No.2 (2009):11-38. A Peer Reviewed International Journal [15] * 8. Some Reflections on Islamic Milk Kinship, Summerhill: IIAS Review, Vol.15, No.1 (2009):28-34 [ISSN 0972-1452]. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 9. Mughals doctrine of Rule during Akbar’s Reign, Advances in Arts and Ideas, Vol. 4, No.1-2 (2008):.40-52[ISSN 0973-2373]. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 10. Akbar’s Doctrine of Rule – A Fresh Look, Summerhill: IIAS Review, Vol. 13. No.2 (2007):1-9 [ISSN 0972-1452]. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 11. A review of Stewart Gordon, Robes of Honour: Khil’at in Pre-Colonial and Colonial India (Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2003) in Indian Historical Review (ICHR/Sage, Delhi) , Vol.34, No.1 (2007):334-337. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 12. From Court Dress to the Symbol of Authority: Robing and ‘Robes of Honour’ in Pre-Colonial India,
Studies in Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 13, No.2 (IIAS, Shimla, 2006):1-28[ISSN 0972- 1401]. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 13. A Review of K.W. Christopher, A Study of Raymond Williams and Edward Said (Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2005) in Summerhill: IIAS Review, Vol.12,No.1(2006):50-52 [ISSN 0972-1452]. A Peer Reviewed Journal [15] * 14. Reflections on 1857 Revolt − A Study of Himachal Pradesh, The Punjab: Past and Present, Vol.37, No. I/ 73 (Patiala, ISBN 81-302-0072-4), 2006:63-79.Non- Refereed but Recognized Journal having ISBN number.[10] * Research Papers Published in National Proceedings
1. Breast Milk as a Kinship Forging Substance − A Case Study of Mughal, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference, 45/2013 ( Patiala):------[10] *
2. Wet nursing in imperial Mughal family: a study in social relations, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 72/2011 (Patiala ISSN 2249-1937):324-336. [10] *
3. The Wet Nurse Who Would be Virtuous, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 43/2011 (Patiala ISBN 978-81-302-0128-3):93-99. [10] *
4. Kingship Contested at the Margins of the British Colonial-India with reference to North-West Himalayan Kingdom of Bushahr, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 41/2009 (Patiala ISBN 81-302-0241-7):367-76. [10] *
5. Thicker than Blood: The Social and Political Significance of Wet-nurses in Mughal Empire of North India, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 69/ 2009 (Kannur): 403-16. [10] *
6. Milk Kinship – Interim Reflections on ‘Fosterage’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 68/2008 (Delhi): 370-376. [10] *
7. Akbar’s Quest to Legitimize the Mughal Rule, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 39/2007(Patiala ISBN 81-302-0146-1):115-130. [10] *
8. Mughal Court Rituals: The Symbolism of Imperial Authority, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 67/2007 (Calicut): 331-349. [10] *
9. Khil’at Ceremony in Medieval Society, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 38/2006 (Patiala ISBN 81-302-0094-5):146-159. [10] *
10. Court Dress and Robing Ceremony, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 66/2006(Santiniketan): 404-422 (Indian History Congress’ J.S. Grewal Award essay). [10] *
11. Legitimacy and Loyalty: The Mughals “Robes of Honour”, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 37/2005(Patiala ISBN 81-7380-990-9):170-180. [10] *
12. Padshah, Jagir and Jagirdars–A Re-examination of the Mughal Jagirdari
System, Proceedings of Indian History Congress 65/2004 (Bareilly): 380-399. [10] *
13. Some Notes on Mughal Assignment System: A Case Study of Jagirs in Panjab, Proceedings of Panjab History Conference 36/2004 (Patiala ISBN 81 -7380-958-5): 234-246. [10] *
Paper Presentations International Seminars/Conferences
1. Wet Nurses of Imperial Mughal, Accepted for presentation at ensuing International Conference of South Asian Studies Association (SASA), Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah (USA), April 11-13, 2014. [Nil] 2. Nurses, Nursling and Shapes of Power in the Mughal Court, International Conference on Mapping the Economic and Social Dynamics of Modern South Asia: The Colonial Context (First South Asian History Conference), Punjabi University, Patiala, 25-27th October 2013. [10] * 3. Participated/Attended International Seminar on Economic, Social and Environment Challenges of Globalization, St. Bede’s College, Shimla, 5-6 October, 2012. [Nil] 4. Exploring Gender: Islamic Perspectives on Breastfeeding, International Conference on Sociology of Law, under the joint aegis of International Sociological Association (ISA) and Central University of Himachal Pradesh, India, 10-12 September 2011. [10] * 5. Milk Kinship Allegiance in the Early Mughal Dynasty, (Annual) International Conference of British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS), University of Warwick, UK, March 29-31, 2010 (Travel Grant was funded by ICHR, Delhi). [10] * 6. Thicker than Blood: Some Thoughts on the Nature of Kinship Authority in Early Mughal Empire, (Annual) International Conference of South Asian Studies Association (SASA), University of Central Florida, Orlando (USA), April 3-5, 2009 (Travel Grant was funded by UGC, Delhi). [10] * 7. Islamic Rulings on Milk Kinship’, paper read (by Md. Abdul Alim) (Annual) International Conference of British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS), University of Leicester (UK), March 26-28, 2008. [Nil]
National Seminars/Conferences
1. Dāyas or Anāgas of Imperial Mughal, At Session of Indian History Congress, 74/2013 (Cuttock, Orissa) [7.5] * 2. Participated/Attended National Seminar on ‘Impact of Disasters on Economic Development’, HP Institute of Public Administration, Shimla-171012, May 5, 2012, Shimla-171012. [Nil] 3. Emotion Ran High: A Case of Nationalist Historiography, National Seminar on ‘Contemporary Challenges in Social Science’ March 2-3, 2012, Shimla-4. [7.5] *
8. The Economic Policy of James Mill, National Seminar on ‘Economic Liberalization: Effects and Challenges’ November 11-12, 2011, HP University, Shimla. [7.5] * 9. Despairing Voices from Ecologically Fragile Mountain Lands, APG National Conference on Mountain Environment and Natural Resource Regimes, October 8-9, 2011, HP University, Shimla. [7.5] * 10. Nurturing the Royal Infants, At Session of Indian History Congress, 71/2011 (Malda, West Bengal) [7.5] * 11. When “Mother’s Milk” is Other Mothers’ Milk, At Session of South Indian History Conference, 31/2011 (Kadappa, Andhra Pradesh). [7.5] * 12. Kinship by Milk in the Mughal Imperial Family: Fostering Fealty, At Session of Indian History Congress, 70/ 2010 (Delhi). [7.5] * 13. (Re-) Reading Kinship: Islamic Perspectives on Milk Relations’, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla during First Year of Fellowship (Fellows’ weekly Seminar) 7 August 2008. [7.5] * 14. Fostering Fealty: Kinship and Clientage, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla during Second Year of Fellowship (Fellows’ weekly Seminar), 30 July 2009. [7.5] *
Invited Lectures/Presentations for National Seminar/Symposia
1. Invited for Presentation in National Seminar ‘Treating Diversity: Traditional Medicine in Contemporary India’ held on 15-16 March 2008 at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. [5] *
2. Invited for Presentation in National workshop/Seminar on ‘Narrating and Translating Women’s Cultural Heritage in Chamba Region of Himachal Pradesh’ held on 2-3 July 2009 at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. [5] *
3. Invited for Presentation in National workshop/seminar for ‘IGNOU Academic Counsellor’ held on February 16-17, 2013 at Regional Centre, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. [3] *
Seminars (Chaired):
a. Women’s Work in Pre-Colonial India by Dr. Nirpendra Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Seminar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 18 October 2007.
b. Feudal Formation in Mithila by Dr. Amar Nath Thakur, Associate Seminar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 29 July 2008.
c. Patna Kalam - Representation of Indian and European Culture in the 18th and 19th Century by Dr. Nripendra Kr. Shrivastava, Associate Seminar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 24 October 2008.
d. Divorce and Remarriage: A Study of Changing Customs of Himachal Pradesh by Dr. Ruchi Ramesh, Associate Seminar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 24 November 2008.
e. Delhi during Sayyed Jamal-ul-Din Assadabadi’s Times-A Critical Analysis of the Economic, Social and Political Situation by Mohammed Idris, Associate Seminar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 16 June 2009.
Professional Distinctions /Awards
i. Awarded a Fellowship for working on a project ‘Kinship Structure and Foster Relations in Muslim Society: Milk Kinship Allegiance in the Early Mughal World’ at Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla (2007-2009). ii. Recipient of IHC J.S. Grewal Prize (2006) iii. Member Editorial Board for Journal South Asian Arts. Courses Taught
Under Graduate, B.A. Honours and Post-Graduate level Students for 16 years (since 1997 to date) at various Government Colleges (transferable job) on regular (permanent) positions. Also worked 10+2 School cadre Lecturer in History on regular (permanent) positions for three years (1994-1997).
Ancient/Medieval/ Modern Indian History and Culture; Rise of Modern West; British History, 1815-1915; A Study of Ancient World Civilizations; History of China and Japan, 1840-1950; The History of Indian Independence Struggle,1857-1947;The Modern world, 1914-1945; History of Europe, 1870-1914;Post Independence History of India, 1947-1972; Institutional and Administrative History of India,1765-1947; The Contemporary World, 1945-1991; Economic History of India, 1750-1947; Social and Cultural History of India, 1750-1947; History of Himachal Pradesh.
Training Courses [30] *
Name of the Course Place Duration Sponsoring Agency Refresher Course in History Shimla September 22- UGC Academic Staff October 11,2003 College, HPU,Shimla Orientation Programme Shimla March 3-28, 1998 UGC Academic Staff College, HPU,Shimla Refresher Course in Shimla April 1-21,2006 UGC Academic Staff Information Technology College, HPU,Shimla Contact Programme for Higher Shimla May 13- 22,2006 IGNOU R/C, Shimla Education Training Programme on Chandigarh March 27-31,2006 ICSSR, N/W Regional Research Methodology Centre, Chandigarh
[[Supervised Research Dissertations of 9 M. Phil Students on Following Topics. [27] * 1. Social and Economic Development in Himachal since Statehood, Raj Sharma, Roll No. 243, HPU, Shimla (2002-03). 2. Economic History of Shimla Hill States, Mohan Lal, Roll No. 455, HPU, Shimla (2003-04). 3. British Policy towards Shimla Hill states, Harish Kumar Sharma, Roll No. 205, HPU, Shimla (2002-03). 4. Descriptive Bibliography of the Himalaya, Dinesh Kumar, Roll No. 428, HPU, shimla (2003-04).
5. Women Education during Colonial Rule in Punjab, Kirti Sisodia, Roll No.417, HPU, Shimla (2003-04). 6. 1857, Princes and National Consciousness in Himachal Pradesh, Arjun Singh, Roll No.572, HPU, Shimla (2004-06). 7. British Paramountancy and Shimla Hill States, Lekh Raj Sharma, Roll No. 672, HPU, Shimla (2005-06). 8. Shimla Hill States: Socio-Economic Relevance, Sanjeev Kumar, Roll No. 657, HPU, Shimla (2005-06). 9. Growth and Development of Ayurveda in Indian System of Medicine with special reference to Himachal Pradesh, Tarsem Lal Desai, Reg. No. MHI 13130025, Periyar University, Salem (2007).