Prof Biswajit Ghosh
Associate Dean
ADAMAS UNIVERSITY
West Bengal
Expertise:
Sociology
28
Publications
5
Projects
248
Scopus Citations
160
CrossRef
37 Years 5 Months Total Experience
Scopus
248
Citations
9
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CrossRef
160
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Professional Recognition
Gold Medal
1997
Seminar Research Centre, Hyderabad
Scholarship
1984
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Visiting Fellow
2003
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Visiting Fellow
2005
Tripura University
Visiting Fellow
2006
Tripura University
Visiting Fellow
2008
Tripura University
Visiting Fellow
2012
Vidyasagar University
Visiting Fellow
2018
Tripura University
Visiting Fellow
2019
Shivaji University
Visiting Expert
2024
University of Sunderland, London
Community & Membership
PG Board of Studies of WBSU (Barasat)
External ExpertPG Board of Studies, Kalyani University
External ExpertPG Board of Studies, Raijung University
External ExpertPG Board of Studies, St. Xavier's University
External ExpertHRDC, Burdwan University
DirectorDoctoral Committee of IIEST
External ExpertDoctoral Committee of IIEST
External ExpertPG Board of Studies in Social Work, Kanyashree University
ChairmanPGBS in Sociology, Diamond Harbour University for Women
External ExpertQS Global Academic Survey
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorQS Global Academic Survey
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorQS Global Academic Survey
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorNIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorNIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorNIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)
Subject Matter Expert EvaluatorCentre For NET/SET Studies, Burdwan University
CoordinatorCentre For NET/SET Studies, Burdwan University
CoordinatorCentre For NET/SET Studies, Burdwan University
CoordinatorCentre For NET/SET Studies, Burdwan University
CoordinatorPG Board of Studies, Sikkim University
External ExpertPG Board of Studies, Sikkim University
External ExpertPG Board of Studies, Jadavpur University
External ExpertIndian Sociological Society
TreasurerJournal of Developing Societies
Editorial Board MemberCurrent Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Editorial Board MemberIndian Sociological Society
Managing Committee MemberFaculty Council, Kalyani University
External MemberInstitute Board of Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva Bharati
External ExpertP.G Board of Studies in Sociology (and Social Studies) at Vidyasagar University
External ExpertP.G Board of Studies in Sociology (and Social Studies) at Vidyasagar University
External ExpertPalli Charcha Kendra, Visva Bharati
External ExpertAdvisory Committee, Department of Rural Development and Management, University of Kalyani
External ExpertBoard of Studies (Patha Samiti) for Department of Rural Extension of Visva-Bharati
External ExpertPh. D Committee, Netaji Subhas Open University
External ExpertBOS of Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences, Assam University
External ExpertBOS of the Dept of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva Bharati
External ExpertPGBS in Sociology at Jadavpur University
External ExpertPGBS in Sociology at University of Gour Banga
External ExpertBurdwan University
Court MemberBurdwan University
Court MemberUG Board of Studies in Sociology
ChairmanUG Board of Studies in Sociology
ChairmanUG Board of Studies in Sociology
ChairmanUG Board of Studies in Sociology
ChairmanUG Board of Studies in Sociology
ChairmanAd-hoc Board of Studies of the Population Education resource Centre
MemberBoard of Directors of Journalism & Mass Communication
MemberInternal Quality Assurance Cell, Burdwan University
MemberLibrary Committee, Burdwan University
MemberAdvisory Committee of Centre for Inter-disciplinary Studies
MemberAd-hoc Board of UG Studies in Environmental Studies
MemberAd-hoc Board of Post-Graduate Studies in Master of Social Work
MemberSociological Association of West Bengal
Vice PresidentInstitute Board of Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva Bharati
External ExpertWest Bengal Sociological Society
SecretaryTaylor & Francis/ Routledge
Reviewer of BookPeter Lang
Reviewer of BookPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
1987
Central Rice Research Institute
Master of Philosophy
1984
Mizoram University, Aizwal
Master of Arts
1980
Central Rice Research Institute
Bachelor of Arts
1978
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Associate Dean
Apr 2025 – Present
ADAMAS UNIVERSITY
Professor
Apr 2025 – Apr 2025
ADAMAS UNIVERSITY
| Department of Sociology
Head of the Department
Apr 2025 – Apr 2025
ADAMAS UNIVERSITY
| Department of Sociology
Policy Adviser
Apr 2025 – Apr 2025
ADAMAS UNIVERSITY
| Department of Political Science, Public Administration and International Relations
Vice Chancellor
Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
The University of Burdwan
| Administration
Visiting Professor
Feb 2019 – Feb 2019
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
| Department of Sociology
Visiting Professor
Sep 2018 – Feb 2019
Tripura University
| Department of Sociology
N/A
Dec 2012 – Jul 2013
The University of Burdwan
Chairman
Nov 2012 – Oct 2014
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Visiting Professor
Mar 2012 – Sep 2018
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
Chairman
Nov 2008 – Oct 2010
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Visiting Professor
Oct 2008 – Mar 2012
Tripura University
| Department of Rural Studies
Visiting Professor
Jun 2008 – Oct 2008
Tripura University
| Department of Political Science
Visiting Professor
Jan 2006 – Jun 2008
Tripura University
| Department of Political Science
Visiting Faculty
Apr 2005 – Jan 2006
Tripura University
| Department of Political Science
Professor
Feb 2004 – Jun 2023
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Visiting Fellow
Jan 2003 – Mar 2003
Jawaharlal Nehru University
| Centre for the Study of Social Systems
Chairman
Nov 1999 – Oct 2001
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Head
Nov 1995 – Oct 1997
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Associate Professor
Aug 1993 – Feb 2004
The University of Burdwan
| Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor
Aug 1987 – Sep 1993
MAHARAJA BIR BIKRAM UNIVERSITY, AGARTALA
Social Sciences
Scholarly Work
Study on Vulnerability of Children in Closed and Sick Tea Gardens of Jalpaiguri
CompletedPromoting the Value of Girl Child: Preventing Child Marriage in Malda
CompletedChild Marriage, Dowry and Trafficking in Women and Children
CompletedChild Labour and its Elimination
CompletedWomen Workers in Informal Sectors
CompletedSocial Costs of Voluntary Retirement – A study in Some Public Sector Units at Durgapur
Custodial Violence in the Custody of Calcutta Police: A Socio-legal Study in the Context of Human Rights
Analysis and Evaluation of Government Projects for Development of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal: A Case Study
Status and Role of Literate Women in Modern Society: A Survey of Women School Teachers in Siliguri Town
Development Induced Displacement: A Case Study of Jadugura Mine in Jharkhand
A study on Santal Migration: Its Context and Ramifications in Relation to Tribal Identity
Environmental Degradation in and around Kolaghat: An Analysis of Social Consequences
Changing Industrial Relations in Post-Liberalised India: A Study of Four Steel Plants in West Bengal
Urbanization and Environmental Issues: A Study of Burdwan and Durgapur Municipal Areas
Social Capital among the Muslims: A Sociological Study of two Villages in Burdwan
Socio-Cultural Life of Urban Middle Class Muslim Families: A Study in the Two Districts of West Bengal
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Scholarly Publications
Coping with market liberalism: Politics of trade unionism in contemporary India
Early Marriage of Girls in Contemporary Bengal: A Field View
Gender, space and development: Changing conditions of tribal women in Tripura
Vulnerability, forced migration and trafficking in children and women: A field view from the plantation industry in West Bengal
Scopus: 26
Ramkrishna Mukherjee on indian sociology: A review
10.1007/978-981-13-0387-6_5
Crossref: 1
State, Law, and Prevention of Child Marriage and Child Trafficking
10.1007/978-981-19-8020-6_2
Scopus: 2
Politics of Manufacturing Consent in a Post-Truth Society
The civilizational approach: Contributions of Surajit Sinha
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