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Dr. Rakhal Chandra Nath Professor
Academic Qualification	M.A., Ph.D.
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2592-2272
Recent Significant Publications	• 'The Birth of a Vision' : Perspectives of Indian History - 2000, Edited by Dr. Bhaskar Chattopadhyay • 'Was Bankim Chandra Anti-Islam?' : 'Intellectual History - A New Understanding' Edited by A.K. Dutta, 1999 Books • Bangaleer Bharat Bodh O Bharat-Bidya-Charcha (2000) • Mononer Aloke Bangalee (2000)

Dr. Nikhiles Guha Professor
Academic Qualification	M.A., Ph.D.
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2411-2096
Area of Interest	Modern India
Recent Significant Publications	• Edited books : 1 • Articles : 5

Dr. Balai Chandra Barui Professor
Academic Qualification	M.A., Ph.D
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2557-2820
Recent Significant Publicatons	Books • "Oupanibeshik Banglar Samaj O Orthoniti" - Arambag Book House, Kolkata (2002) • "Smuggling: Rural Resistance in the Bengal Presidency (1757-1833)" - Sujit Prakasan, Kolkata (2001) • "Itihase Bharat O Bharatbasi" - Sanchita Prakasan, Kolkata (2000) "Role of US Merchants in South and S.E. Asian Trade in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries" Vidyasagar University Journal of History, 2002

Dr. Smritikumar Sarkar Professor
Academic Qualification	M.A., Ph.D.
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2564-4173
E-mail
Recent Significant Publicatons	• "On Craft Technique : Tribal Blacksmiths of Colonial Eastern India" Accepted for publication in Vijay Kumar Thakur (ed.). Science, Technology and Medicine in Indian History Essays in Honour of Dr. Devendra Kumar Singh, (Patna. 2000). pp. 217-252 • "Tribal Society in Transition : A Study of the Primitive Blacksmiths in Early Colonial Eastern India", in S.C. Padhy and S.K. Panda (ed.). Society Culture and Polity in Eastern India. (Berhampore University, 1999), pp. 92-102 • "Aupanibeshik BanglarKarigar Samaj : Utpadaner Samajik Sangathan", in Lakashruti, (Journal of the Centre for Folk and Tribal Culture,Information & Culture Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal). Vol. 15. (Calcutta, September, 1999) pp. 12-22 Click to see the details of published paper
Sponsored Research Projects (Completed in last 5 years)	• "Social Root of Craft Technique : A Monograph on the Blacksmith's Craft in Eastern India: 18th to 20th Centuries" sponsored by Indian National Science Academy. New Delhi November, 2000-2003. • "Monograph on the Brass and bell-metal Workers of Bengal", under the National Project entitled 'Village Artisans and Science' sponsored by the National Institution of Science. Technology and Development Studies. New Delhi, 1999-2001. • "Tribal Blacksmiths of Colonial Eastern India" sponsored by the Indian Council of Historical Research. New Delhi, 1996-1999.
Award / Prize / National Recognition	Associated as a Resource Person with • The Department of History of Science and Technology. Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal. • The National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, New Delhi. • The Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. • The History of Science Programme of the Asiatic Society of Bengal

Dr. Amal Das Professor
Academic Qualification	M.A., Ph.D.
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2358-0535 (R)
E-mail
Recent Significant Publications	"Outside Intervention in Jute Mill Strikes - Howrah 1870 - 1930" in Arjan De Haan & Samita Sen (ed.). A case for Labour History (K.P. Bagchi & Co., Calcutta, 1999)

Mr. Soumitra Kumar Sinha Lecturer
Academic Qualification	M.A., M.Phil
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2491-3716 9433025126 (M)
Area of Interest	• Socio-cultural History of the Muslims in Modern Bengal • Problems of Ethnicity • Folk-culture & Tribal History
Book	"The Quest for Modernity & the Bengali Muslims" (1921-1947)

Mr. Alok Kumar Ghosh Lecturer
Academic Qualification	M.A.
Telephone Nos.	91(033) 2416-3132 91(033) 2416-7283
E-mail
Area of Interest	Socio-economic and enviromental history of Modern India
Books	• An edited book - "Dandakaranya - A survey of Rehabilitation" Kolkata (1999) • A Bengali article on 19th century Bengali home-manuals, in Aitihasik, Calcutta, Vol.9, No. 1/2, December, 2000
Recent Significant Publicatons	"Bengalee Refugees at Dandakaranya - A Tragedy of Rehabilitation", published in a book, "Refugees in West Bengal", edited by Dr. Pradip Bose, Calcutta, 2000

Dr. Sabyasachi Chatterjee
Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification

M.A. (J.U), Ph.D. (J.U)

Telephone Nos.

91(033) 2472-7171, 94333-53349

E-mail

sabya4@gmail.com

Area of Interest

History of Science Movements, Social Movements, Environment, Education, Journalism, mainly in Modern India

Publicatons & Projects

Book
1. Banglar Muktisandhani (a biography of the leaders of the mass movement in pre-independent India), Grantha Mitra, Kolkata, 2005, Page nos. 208. ISBN 81-88171-20-4. (Co-authored)
2. Galpa Kintu Galpa Nay (a book on eleven articles mainly on the history of science), Rupasi Bangla, Kolkata, 2011. Page nos. 80, ISBN 978-81-921011-6-3.
Edited Volume
1. Praachin Bharater Itihaas O Sanskriti (History and Culture of Ancient India), New Kalpana Prakashani, Kolkata, 2005, Page nos. 424. (Co-edited)
2. Bharatbarse Manab Unnayaner Itihas (History of Human Development in India), New Alipore College, Kolkata, 2007, Page nos. 88.
3. Bharatiya Sangbadikatar Itihas, Rupasi Bangla, Kolkata, December 2009. Page nos. 216. ISBN 978-81-909990-4-5. (Co-edited)

Research Papers

Year: 2012

A] Bhopal Mamla Ebong Paschimbanger Bijnan Andolon (Bhopal Case and the Science Movement of West Bengal) in Itihas Anusandhan 26, Kolkata, January 2012. ISBN 978-81-910874-2-0

Year: 2011

A] Hooghly Jelar Bijnan Andoloner Itihas: Ekti Prathamik Ruparekha (History of the Science Movement of Hooghly District: A Primary Outline) in Itihas Anusandhan 25, Kolkata, January 2011. ISBN 978-81-910874-1-3

B] Sampratik Itihasbhabna (Recent Historical Thinking) in Samir Kumar Patra and others edited Itihascharcha: Sampratik Prabanata, Mahishadal Raj College and Indira, Kolkata, March 2011.
C] Science for Society : Reforms or Revolution? An Insight Into The Aims of Science Movement in Prabir Kumar Das edited Technologies of Revolution: Society Economy & Polity, Barasat Govt. College, Barasat, April 2011.
D] Manabadhikar O Paribesh: Kichhu Bhabna (Human Rights and Environment: Some Thoughts) in the Proceedings of the UGC-Sponsored Seminar on The Evolution of Human Rights in India Through Ages, Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura, 2011.
E] The Movement for the Development of Rationalism in West Bengal in Proceedings of The Indian History Congress: 71st Session Malda 2010-11, Kolkata, 2011, ISSN 2249-1937.

Year: 2010

A] Science for Whom? Popular Perception of Science and the Politics of Science Movement in Bengal in H.S.Vasudevan & Kausik Bandyopadhyay edited Asia Annual 2008: Understanding Popular Culture, Manohar, New Delhi, 2010. ISBN 978-81-7304-844-9.
B] Tripurar Bijnan Aandoloner Itihaser Sanskhipta Ruparekha (A Concise Outline of the History of the Science Movement of Tripura)in Itihas Anusandhan 24, Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, Kolkata, January 2010.
C] Science Movement in West Bengal and the Government in Arnab Kumar Banerjee edited Science Journalism & Media Communication, Vivekananda College & Rupasi Bangla, Kolkata, March 2010. ISBN 978-81-909990-7-6.
D] Sanjog Madhyamer Nanan Bhasa: Kichhu Bhabna (Different Languages of Media Communication: Some Thoughts)in Chaitali Mukherjee & Anirban Basu Roy Chowdhuri edited Media Communication – Past and Present, Derozio Memorial College & Rupasi Bangla, Kolkata, March 2010. ISBN 978-81-909990-3-8.

Year: 2009

A] History of the People’s Health Movement in West Bengal in Chittabrata Palit & Kabita Ray edited Bengal Miscellany Vol. 2, B.R.Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2009. ISBN 978-81-7646-698-1.
B] Ganabijnan Samanway KendraPaschimbanger Du Dashaker Itihas (History of the Two Decades of Ganabijnan Samanway KendraPaschimbanga ) in Itihas Anusandhan 23, Kolkata, January 2009.
C] Science Communication Through Bangla Periodicals: A Historical Study in Keka Dutta Roy & Chitta Ranjan Misra edited Reflections in History, Raktakarabee, Kolkata, December 2009. ISBN 978-81-905134-7-0.

Year: 2008

A] History of Environmental Awakening in West Bengal in Mahua Sarkar edited Environment and History: Recent Dialogues, Delhi, 2008.
B] Purba Bharat Bijnan Club Samity-r Udbhab O Bikasher Itihas (History of the Growth and Development of Eastern India Science Club Association)in Itihas Anusandhan 22, Kolkata, January 2008.
C] A Tale of Twin Together: Science Clubs and Science Periodicals in the Science Movement of West Bengal in Saubhik Bandyopadhyay edited History, Historiography and Society (UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar Volume), Chandernagore College, January 2008.

Year: 2007

A] The Role of The Science Communications In Making Environmental Consciousness: A Case Study of West Bengal, India in Sudip Datta Banik, Saikat Kumar Basu & Amit Krishna De edited Environment: Concerns and Perspectives, New Delhi, January 2007. ISBN 81-313-0170-2.
B] Brihattor Kolkatay Bijnan Club Bibartaner Itihas (History of the Evolution of Science Clubs in Greater Kolkata) Itihas Anusandhan 21, Kolkata, January 2007.
C] Paschimbanger Bijnan Andolon: Matra 25 Bachhar? (Is the Science Movement of West Bengal Only 25 Years Old?) in Paschimbange Bijnan Andoloner 25 Bachhar (1982-2006), Durgapur, January 2007.

Year: 2006

A] Assamer Bbijnan Andoloner Ekti Oitihaasik Ruparekha (A Historical Outline of the Science Movement in Assam)in Itihas Anusandhan 20, Kolkata, January 2006.
Year: 2005
A] Paribesh Rakshar Prayaser Itihas 1962-2002 (Attempts to Save Environment 1962-2002) in Itihas Anusandhan 19, Kolkata, January 2005.
B] Swadeshi Bijnan, Swadeshi Yuger Bijnan (Swadeshi Science, Science in the Swadeshi Age) in Bazrashikhai Bangla, Kolkata, February 2005.
C] History of Anti Nuclear Movement in West Bengal in the Proceedings Volume of U.G.C Sponsored Seminar on Man and Nature: Environmental Perceptions and Practices in Pre-Colonial and Post-Colonial India, Savitri Girls College, Kolkata, February 2005.
D] An Environmental Movement Against the ‘Greater Common Good’ in Environmental Awakening, Kolkata, May 2005.
E] Science Reporting: Why? What? How? in Science and Culture, Vol. 71, No. 11-12, November-December 2005.
F] Bangladesher Apratisthanik Bijnanshikshar Itihas (History of Non-formal Science Education in Bangladesh) in Itihas: Samakaalin Oitihasikder Kalame, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2005.
G] Swadeshi Yuge Bijnan O Prayukti (Science and Technology in Swadeshi Days) in Satabarser Aloy Bangabhanga, Kolkata, December 2005.

Year: 2004

A] Bijnan Aandolon O Sarkaar: Prasanga Paschimbanga (Science Movements and the Government: Context West Bengal) in Itihas Anusandhan 18, Kolkata, January 2004.
B] Antebasir Andolon (Movement of the Maginalised) in Antebasi: Samaj, Sanskriti O Unnayan, Vol.I, Kolkata, 2004. ISBN 81-88334-08-1.
C] Paribeshbhabnar Prekshite Sindhusabhyata (Indus Valley Civilisation – An Ecological Perspective) in Impact of Civilisation on Environment, Jhargram, November 2004. (Proceedings volume of the U.G.C Sponsored Seminar on Impact of Civilisation on Environment held at Jhargram Raj College).

Year: 2003

A] Bangladesher Bijnan Aandoloner Itihas (Science Movement in Bangladesh) in Itihas Anusandhan 17, Kolkata, January 2003.
B] Paschimbanger Bijnan Aandolon: Atit, Bartaman, Bhabisyat (Science Movement of West Bengal: Past-present-Future) in Rahul Ray (edited) Paschimbanga:Phire Dekha, Hooghly, January 2003.

Year: 2002

A] Banglar Bijnan Aandolone Bishista Bijnanibrinda (Role of Scientists in the Science Movement of Bengal) in Itihas Anusandhan 16 , Kolkata, January 2002
B] Science Movement and a Scientist: Role of Meghnad Saha in the Science Movement of Bengal in Science and Culture, Vol. 68, No. 7-8, July-August 2002.

Year: 2001

A] Paschimbange Aashir Dashake Janaswastha Aandolon (People’s Health Movement in West Bengal in the ’80s) in Itihas Anusandhan 15, Kolkata, January 2001.
B] A Historical study of the Science Club Movement in Bengal in The QuarterlyReview of Historical Studies, Vol. 39, No. 1&2, April-September 1999 (Published in March 2001).
C] Nabbaier Dashake Paschimbange Ganaswastha Aandolon (People’s Health Movement in West Bengal in the ’90s) in Pabitra Sarkar et al. (edited) Vishwayan Ganatantra O Tritiya Vishwa, Vol. 2, December 2001.

Year: 2000

A] In Search of Environmental News in Environmental Pollution and Individual Man (Proceedings volume of the workshop on Individual Man and His Role in Combating Pollution, organised by National Environmental Science Academy), Kolkata, 2000.
B] Yuktir Pathe Yatra: Prasanga Paschimbanga (Journey Towards Rationalism: Context West Bengal) in Itihas Anusandhan 14, Kolkata, January 2000.

Year: 1999
A] Maranottor Dehadaan: Itihas Ki Bale? (Donation of Bodies: What Does History Say?) in Itihas Anusandhan 13, Kolkata, January 1999.

Year: 1998

A] Paschimbange Bijnanchetanar Itihas (History of Scientific Temper in West Bengal) in Itihas Anusandhan 12, Kolkata, January 1998.

Book Review in Research Journals
A] Book Review of Narendra K. Sehgal, Satpal Sangwan and Subodh Mahanti (ed.), Uncharted Terrains Essays on Science Popularisation in Pre-Independence India, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, published in The Asian Studies, Kolkata, January 2005, ISSN 0970-7301.
B] Book Review of Kausik Bandyopadhyay authored Playing for Freedom: A Historic Sports Victory, New Delhi, published in CLIO, An Annual Interdisciplinary Journal of History, Kolkata, January-December 2009, ISSN 0976-075X.

Projects Carried Out

	Title of The Project	Name of Funding Agency	Duration	Remarks
1	Development of supplementary and workable environment education materials for the secondary school teachers and the students of Class VI & VII in West Bengal	Centre for Environment Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India	2 Years (2001-2003)	The materials have been published
2	Present History of Science Club Movement in Greater Kolkata (Minor Research Project)	U.G.C	2 Years (2005-2007)	Final report has been submitted

Award / Prize

1. Dr. Gopal Chandra Bhattyacharya State Science Award for Popularisation of Science in 1997, given by The Science Association of Bengal and Co-sponsored by Dept. of Science and Technology, Government of India.
2. Basundhara Award in 2008 for outstanding effort for the environmental cause given by Paribesh Academy, West Bengal.