Dr V. N Prabhakar
Professor
| Humanities and Social Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Expertise:
Archaeology
12
Publications
1
Projects
43
Scopus Citations
40
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23 Years 4 Months Total Experience
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Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies
Executive MemberIndian Archaeological Society
Life MemberAavanam
Life MemberInternational Association for Archaeological Research in Western & Central Asia
Founder MemberRock Art Society of India
Life MemberSociety of South Asian Archaeology
Founder MemberPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
2013
N/A
Master of Arts
1993
NMEICT (MHRD, GoI)
Bachelor of Science
1991
NMEICT (MHRD, GoI)
Professor
Jun 2026 – Present
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
| Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Professor
Sep 2020 – Jun 2026
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
| Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Professor
Sep 2020 – Jun 2026
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
| Earth Sciences
Director
Aug 2018 – Sep 2020
Archaeological Survey of India
Visiting Faculty
Apr 2014 – Mar 2017
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
Superintendent
Jun 2009 – Jul 2018
Archaeological Survey of India
Deputy Superintendent
May 2003 – May 2009
Archaeological Survey of India
Arts and Humanities
Scholarly Work
Multifaceted Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics, Beads, Shell Remains and Exter nal Trade Relations of the Historical City of Vadnagar, Gujarat
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Scholarly Publications
Sabarmati and its connection with the Harappan port Lothal and the Nal corridor: A study using multi-sensor data, cloud-computing and multi-platforms
Open AccessLarger floods of Himalayan foothill rivers sustained flows in the Ghaggar–Hakra channel during Harappan age
Does form entail function? Understanding pottery functionalities through absorbed residues within ceramics from the Harappan sites of Karanpura and Ropar in India
Open Access
10.1016/j.qeh.2024.100050
Scopus: 1
Handbook of Harappan Civilisation: Recent Insights and Discoveries
A Bronze Age Inland Water Network and Its Role in the Maritime Trade Network of the Harappan (Indus) Civilization
Mineralogical characterization of raw materials from Dholavira, Gujarat, India and its geological and archaeological significance
Open AccessDecorated carnelian beads from the indus civilization site of dholavira (Great Rann of Kachchha, Gujarat)
Taphonomic analysis of Terebralia palustris assemblage from the prehistoric midden site of Bambhanka near Dholavira, District Kachchh, Gujarat (India)
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