People's Professor

Ph.D. in Sociology (Pursuing)

2014 - Present

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Research Topic: Migration and Marginality in a Planned City: An Ethnographic Study of Rickshaw Pullers in Chandigarh

M.Phil in Sociology

2010 - 2012

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Thesis: Indian Diaspora in Thailand: A Study of Culture and Economy

M.A. in Sociology

2008 - 2010

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

B.A. in Sociology

2001 - 2004

Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India

Assistant Professor

2016 - Present

Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

• Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses in sociology.
• Guiding M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars in their research endeavors.
• Conducting workshops on research methodology and social justice.

Research Scholar

2010 - 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

• Carried out extensive fieldwork on migration patterns and socioeconomic challenges in urban India.
• Presented findings at national and international conferences, enhancing scholarly understanding of social stratification.

Publications

• Published over 25 research papers on topics such as migration, caste dynamics, and environmental sustainability.
• Co-authored four books, including "Ageing: Scrutinizing the Indian Experience" and "Perspectives in Social Exclusion".

Conferences and Seminars

• Presented papers at prestigious events, including the International Sociological Association (ISA) and Indian Sociological Society (ISS).
• Organized seminars on topics such as "Social Exclusion and Disability" and "Climate Action and Environmental Consciousness".

Community Engagement

• Volunteered to teach underprivileged students in Haryana and Delhi.
• Led environmental initiatives, including tree plantation drives and awareness campaigns on sustainable living.
• Actively involved in community programs promoting gender equality and social inclusion.