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Professor (Dr.) Probal Roy Chowdhury

Professor (Dr.) Probal Roy Chowdhury

Professor - English

Dr. Probal Roy Chowdhury, currently the Director of the Centre for New India Studies at SNU, and Professor, Department of English, has been in academia since 2006. Earlier in his career, he has taught English and Cultural Studies at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, served as a Fellow with the Centre for Policy Studies, Chennai, worked as a consultant for the TVS Educational Society, and curated projects for one of India’s leading political consultancy firms. Recipient of various awards and accolades, including the Azad Fellowship and a book writing grant from Motwani Jadeja Foundation, US, Prof. Roy Chowdhury’s interests lie in the teaching and research of pre-British Indian society and polity, especially indigenous education in eighteenth and nineteenth century India; socio-cultural, religious and philosophical traditions of Bengal; Indian writing in English; and postcolonialism.

 

 

Professor (Dr.) Probal Roy Chowdhury biography

Dr. Probal Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished academic currently serving as the Director of the Centre for New India Studies and Professor in the Department of English at Sister Nivedita University (SNU). He has been an active participant in academia since 2006, with a diverse career that includes teaching English and Cultural Studies at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. Dr. Roy Chowdhury has also been a Fellow with the Centre for Policy Studies in Chennai, a consultant for the TVS Educational Society, and a curator for one of India’s leading political consultancy firms.

Dr. Roy Chowdhury has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Azad Fellowship and a book writing grant from the Motwani Jadeja Foundation in the US. His research and teaching interests span pre-British Indian society and polity, indigenous education in eighteenth and nineteenth-century India, socio-cultural, religious and philosophical traditions of Bengal, Indian writing in English, and postcolonialism.

Research Interests:

  • Pre-British Indian society and polity
  • Indigenous education in eighteenth and nineteenth-century India
  • Socio-cultural, religious and philosophical traditions of Bengal
  • Indian writing in English
  • Postcolonialism

Best Skills

  • Academic Research:

    • Conducting comprehensive research on pre-British Indian society and education.
    • Exploring socio-cultural, religious, and philosophical traditions of Bengal.
    • Investigating Indian writing in English and postcolonial themes.

  • Teaching and Lecturing:

    • Extensive experience in teaching English and Cultural Studies.
    • Developing and delivering engaging and insightful lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Project Management:

    • Leading research projects and academic initiatives as the Director of the Centre for New India Studies.
    • Coordinating with academic and policy institutions for collaborative research projects.

  • Writing and Publication:

    • Skilled in writing academic papers, research articles, and books.
    • Recipient of book writing grants and fellowships for scholarly contributions.

  • Critical Analysis:

    • Analyzing historical, cultural, and literary texts with a critical perspective.
    • Synthesizing information from various sources to develop coherent and well-informed arguments.

  • Public Speaking and Communication:

    • Strong public speaking skills, capable of delivering compelling presentations at academic conferences and public forums.
    • Effective communicator, proficient in articulating complex ideas clearly and concisely.

  • Consultancy and Advisory:

    • Experience in consulting for educational and political organizations.
    • Providing expert advice and insights on educational and cultural policy matters.

  • Interdisciplinary Approach:

    • Integrating insights from history, literature, cultural studies, and political science.
    • Encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

  • Curriculum Development:

    • Designing and developing curriculum for English and Cultural Studies courses.
    • Incorporating contemporary and historical perspectives into course content.

  • Mentoring and Supervision:

    • Mentoring students and junior researchers in their academic pursuits.
    • Supervising research projects and providing constructive feedback.