Dr. Prateeti Barman

Qualifications	Board/University	Grade/Year
PhD	Gauhati University, Assam	2018
Master of Sociology	Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India	1st Class, 2014
M.S.W	Nirmala Niketan, College of Social Work, University of Mumbai	1st Class, 2003
B.S.W	Nirmala Niketan, College of Social Work, University of Mumbai	1st Class, 2000
H.S (10+2)	Srimanta Shankar Academy, Guwahati, AHSEC	I Division, 1997
H.S.L.C (10th)	T.C. Girls H.S & M.P School, Guwahati, SEBA	II Division, 1995

Year	Organization/Institute	Position	Responsibilities
2021 - Working	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Assam Down town University	Associate Professor & Dean (I/C)	Teaching, Undertaking Cross Disciplinary Research Activities, Outreach activities, guiding PG and PhD scholars, administrative activities
2018 - 2021	Royal Global University,  Dept. of Social Work, RSHSS, Guwahati, Assam	Assistant Professor & Coordinator	Teaching PG& UG students, Supervising PG & UG students during field work and research, Field work coordinator, Developed syllabi for UG and PG courses
2012 - 2018	University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Dept. of Social Work, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya	Assistant Professor &HoD	Teaching PG& UG students, Supervising PG & UG students during field work and research, Field work coordinator, Developed syllabi for UG and PG courses
2007 –2009	Peace Studies, Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) Assam (North East India)	Research Associate	Proposal writing for new projects, Conduct Research Studies, Documentation, Organized National and International seminars and work shops
2006 –2007	Asian Journal of Geoinformatics GeoinformaticsCenter, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand	Assistant Editor	Copy editing and PR
2005 –2006	Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Assam	Junior Research Fellow	Carried out a Research Study and Documentation
2004-2005	SarvaSikshaAbhiyan,Nagaon,  Assam	District Consultant	Looked after the alternative education system of the district
2003 –2004	Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), New Delhi	Program Intern	Strengthening Citizen Leadership, Organizing Capacity Building events Liasoning with Government Departments, Networking with CSOs, Preparation of learning materials, Mobilization of campaigns in rural areas, Documentation
2000–2001	Women’s Studies Research Centre, Gauhati University, Assam	Project Investigator	Conducted a research study on Health and Welfare of Mother and Child

Published Articles in Journals/Edited Volumes:

1. Co-authored a paper titled "Playing the Game: The Psychosocial Benefits of Sports for Youth" in a Conference Proceeding Book, ISBN:978-625-8377-74-3, June 2022, Hacettepe University, IKSAD Institute
2. Co-Authored a paper titled “Lived Experiences of Transgenders (Hijras) in Guwahati Metro, Assam” The Urban World, Vol.14 (01), January-March 2021
3. Authored a paper titled “Trauma and Survival in Jangam by Debendranath Acharya” Drishti:The Sight, IX(ii), November-April, 2021,ISSN 2319-8281
4. Authored a Chapter titled “Child Marriage and Reproductive Health” in Nibandhana: Binding Thoughts, ChiranjibBaruah (Ed.), ISBN:978-81938058
5. Co-authored a paper titled “Female Sex Workers: A Case Study in Guwahati City, Kamrup District, Assam”, in Social Work Review, Vol. 52 (01), January- December, 2018, ISSN: 2394-8728
6. Authored a paper titled “Reproductive Rights: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Preetipur Village, Kamrup District, Assam”, in Intellection, Vol. I, January-June, 2017, ISSN: 2319-8192
7. Authored a chapter titled “Reproductive Health of Women in Assam: Emerging Concerns”, in Health and Development in Northeast India, Sanjay Sinha (Ed.), Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 2014, ISBN: 81-8324-500-5
8. Co-authored chapter titled “Women in Conflict Situations and Human Rights Violations: Experiences from Northeast India”, in Gender, Peace and Development in Northeast, Daisy Borah Talukdar (Ed.), DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2012, ISBN: 978-81-86307-46-5

Books:

1. Authored a book titled “Changing Perception of Freedom”, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi, 2010, ISBN: 978-81-8370-244-7
2. Co-edited book titled “Document on Peace Education”, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi, 2009, ISBN: 978-81-8370-158

Papers Presented and Seminars Attended:

1. Participated in National Workshop on "Rural Management and Rural Engagement for the Faculty of Social Work and Management of Higher Education Institutions" organized by MGNCRE and UGC-HRDC, Gauhati University, Guwahati, August 01-02, 2022.
2. Paper presented in an online International Conference on "WORLD YOUTH STUDIES CONFERENCE-II", May 18-20, 2022, organized by Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey and IKSAD Institute
3. Participated in two-day online International Conference on "Gender Sensitization and Protection of the Rights of the Children and Vulnerable Adults" January 17th- 18th 2022 organized by Sophia Center for Women's Studies and Development, Mumbai, Majlish and The Global Alliance for the Rights of the Older People, London, UK.
4. Paper presented in an online International Conference on “Emerging Trends In Socio-Cultural Outlook, Information Policies and Education In India And Europe” August, 11-12, 2021, organized by Center for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi
5. Paper presented in International Conference on “Emerging Social Work Practices and Education”, May 1st – 3rd, 2019, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan.
6. Paper presented in the 44th All India Sociological Conference organized by St. Philomena’s College Mysuru on “A Psycho-Social Study of Transgender (Hijras) in Guwahati Metro, Assam”, 2018
7. Paper presented in Rajib Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on “NGOs Role in Women Empowerment”, 2018
8. Paper presented in the 42nd All India Sociological Conference organized by Tezpur University on “Structural Violence and Reproductive Rights: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Preetipur Village, Kamrup District, Assam”, 2016
9. Paper presented in the National Seminar organized by University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on “Reproductive Health Needs of Assamese Women: A Case Study of Bongaon Block, Kamrup District, Assam”, 2014
10. Participated in the International Seminar on “Genres of Belief from a Folkloristic Perspective” organized by University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya in collaboration with Department of Estonian and Comparative Folklore, University of Tartu, Estonia, 2013
11. Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Impact of Semester System in Higher Education” organized by University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 2013
12. Participated in Northeast Teachers’ Congress-2013 held in Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Re-Bhoi, 2013
13. Participated in the Training Programme on “Tribal Ethnicity, Culture and History” organized by Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, Guwahati, 2013
14. Attended State Level Workshop on “Situation of Child Marriage in Assam” organized by the Law Research Institute, Gauhati High Court in collaboration with UNICEF, 2012
15. Paper presented in the International Seminar on “An Emergent Need for Third Sphere in Assam: With Special Reference to United Liberation Front of Asom” organized by Peace Studies, OKDISCD, 2009
16. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Women Communities and Reproductive Health: A Critique” organized by Women’s Studies Research Center, Gauhati University, 2009
17. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Role of Women in Peace Initiatives in Northeast India” organized by Institute of Tai studies and Research, Moranhat, 2008
18. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Women, Conflict and Human Rights Violations in Northeast India” organized by Center for Women’s Studies, Dibrugarh University, 2008

 

Reading, Gardening and Music

1. Successfully completed 2 weeks online Refresher Course in “Social Sciences and Humanities” from 12-26 July, 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
2. Successfully completed 4 weeks online Induction/ Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, PanditMadan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching
3. Successfully completed 3 online Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
4. Member, Board of Studies, Northeast Hills University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya (2014-2017)