Faculty Profile

ORCHID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5743-7911

• MA, M.Phil and Ph.D with NET
• PhD title: Politics of Intellectual Property Rights: A Study on Patenting Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indications with special reference to Kerala
• Fellowship: ICSSR institutional Doctoral Fellowship offered by CSDS (2004-2007)
• University/Institution: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
• Year of Award: 21st October, 2010

• International Relations
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Security Studies: traditional and non-traditional approaches
• Human Rights of Vulnerable sections
• Public International Law
• Biodiversity Associated Traditional Knowledge and IPR

• First rank for Master of Arts (M.A in Politics and International Relations) 2001.
• University Merit scholarship for Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) 2004.
• University Grants Commission’s (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lecturership in International & Area Studies, 2003.
• Indian Council for Social Science Research’s (ICSSR) institutional Doctoral Fellowship offered by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi 2004.
• Recipient of DAAD Fellowship (2014) and affiliated during 15-07-2014 to 14-08-2014 with The Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy, (IFSH), Hamburg University, Germany.
• General Secretary of Sikkim University Teachers Association (SUTA) during 2013-2014.
• President of Sikkim University Teachers Association (SUTA) during 2019-2021.
• Associate member of Indian Pugwash Society since 2009.
• Associate Member of Indian Association of Asian & Pacific Studies since 2011.
• Board of Studies Member in Peace and Conflict Studies and Management, Sikkim University since 2012.
• Board of Studies Member in International Relations, Sikkim University (2014-2016).
• Board of Studies Member in Law, Sikkim University (2014-2016).
• Board of Studies Member in History, Sikkim University (2014-2016).
• School Board Member in School of Social Sciences, Sikkim University (2013-2016).
• Co-Director of the Capacity Building sponsored by ICSSR to conduct two week Research Methodology workshop for young social science teachers during 25 August to 7 September 2014.

International and National Field Visits

• Conducted 12 days study field trip to Punjab, Uttarpradesh and Delhi along with 3rd Semester Masters Students of Peace and Conflict Studies and Management studies sponsored by Sikkim University during 10th to 22 December, 2019.
• Conducted an international field visit to Sri Lanka sponsored by Indo-Lanka Foundation and interacted with faculty members and students of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, University of Colombo, HARTI, Jaffna and Anuradhapuram during 16th December to 29th December 2014.
• Conducted a field visit as a supervisor along with 4th Semester Masters students to Refugee Camps in Dharamashala, Himachal Pradesh during 28th January to 4th February 2015.
• Conducted two day field visits for young social science teachers on 1 and 2 September 2014 to Zongu, Sikkim, as part of the Capacity Building Programe on Research Methodology.

Orientation, Refresher Courses and Workshops

• MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES And CO-CREATING MOOCS:2.0 organized by Teaching Learning Center, Ramanujan College, Delhi University, Sponsored by Ministry of Human Resources Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from May 18 - June 03, 2020.
• Teaching about China in India jointly organised by United Board, Harvard-Yenching Institute, and Christ University, Bengaluru during May 29-June 5, 2019.
• Participated in One Week hands on Training on Software Applications and Data Analysis (STATA/SPS) in Research from December 12-16, 2016.
• Participated in One Day Workshop on “Knowing IQAC” organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sikkim University, Gangtok held on 28th August 2015.
• 86th Orientation Programme, (2013) Goa University Academic Staff College, Goa.
• 11the Refresher Course in Human Rights and Social Inclusion, (2015), Jamia Millia, Isalamia, New Delhi.
• Attended and Awarded an Orientation Course on “Climate Risk Management Programme”, Gangtok, organized by GOI-UNDP on 4 December 2012.
• Attended the “Hill Music” Workshop organized Department of Music Sikkim University on 22nd and 23rd 2012.
• National Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights in the Knowledge Economy, jointly organized by KSCSTE & TIFAC, Kerala: held on 12th June 2009

Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

• (2021) Peace Corps and Its Contribution Towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Özuyar P.G., Wall T. (eds) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95960-3_87
• (2021) Human Rights of Women Migrants. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_73
• (2021) Gendered Approach to Reconciliation During and After War in Sri Lanka. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_119
• (2020) Women and Uniform Civil Code in India. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_71
• (2020) Women Migration and Remittances. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_75
• (2021) Exploring Violence Against Children Under Sustainable Development Goals. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_72
• (2020) Human Rights of Women Refugees. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_74
• (2020) Women Empowerment in the Indian Armed Forces. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_145
• (2020) Exploring Gender Justice for Attaining Equality. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95687-9_70
• (2019) Water Use and Its Crisis in the World. In: Leal Filho W., Azul A., Brandli L., Özuyar P., Wall T. (eds) Responsible Consumption and Production. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71062-4_93-1. 978-3-319-71062-4.

The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies

• (2020) Property Rights, In Amparo Pamela Fabe (ed), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-71062-4_93-1
• (2019) Role of the Media, In: Romaniuk S., Thapa M., Marton P. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, ID: 277.
• (2019) Societal Security, In: Romaniuk S., Thapa M., Marton P. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham,, ID 359.https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-74336-3_359-1
• (2019) Doctors Without Borders – Médecins Sans Frontières. In: Romaniuk S., Thapa M., Marton P. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, ID 528.

Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging.

• (2019) International Year of Older Persons. In: Gu D., Dupre M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer, Cham ID: 234. (Co-author) https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-69892-2_234-1
• (2019) Inheritance Laws. In: Gu D., Dupre M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer, Cham ID: 232. (Co-author) https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-69892-2_232-1
• (2019) Financial Frauds and Scams. In: Gu D., Dupre M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer, Cham, ID: 191. (Co-author) https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-69892-2_191-1

Chapters

• (2021). Migration and Refugees in South Asia. InAdluri Subramanyam Raju.(ed). Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation in South Asia. (London: Routledge India). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003145271
• (2021). Religion and Gender Inequality in India. In Medani P. Bhandari and Shvindina Hanna (eds)Social Inequality as a Global Challenge. (Denmark: River Publishers).
• (2011). Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Programme: under the Shadow of Suspicion and Mistrust,in Gupta, A & KD Kapoor (eds) Emerging Nuclear Order in South Asia: Implication for India,ISBN:978-81-7095-124-7, (New Delhi: Lancer’s Publication):275-314.
• (2011) Nuclear Terrorism and Evolving Nuclear Security architecture: Prospects and challenges, in Gupta, A & KD Kapoor (eds) Emerging Nuclear Order in South Asia: Implication for India,ISBN:978-81-7095-124-7 (New Delhi: Lancer’s Publication):315-344.
• (2009) India’s Foreign Policy in Tapan Biswal (ed) India’s International Relations, ISBN: 023-063-700-0 (New Delhi: Macmillan Publication): 102-193.
• (2017) Ethnic Crisis, in Conflicts and Peace: Global Perspective, Course Code BGP-003, IGNOU Study Material, Unit No15, pp. 149-160, ISBN: 978-93-87237-33-9.
• (2019) Refugees and Migration; in International Relations for BA, IGNOU Study Material, Unit No10.

Journals

• (2020). Development prospects of youth-friendly clinics under healthcare reform. Health Economics and Management Review, 1(2), 33-42. https://doi.org/10.21272/hem.2020.2-04
• (2017): Role of Social Movements in Conflict Transformation with special reference to Bodoland Movement, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7, No.4, pp. 184-200, ISSN:2249-7315, (Co-authored )
• (2017): A Analysis of Insurgency and Cross Border Terrorism in India’s Northeast, Indian Journal of Social Research, (58, 5, 2017) ISSN : 0019-5656(Co-authored )
• (2017): Gender Discrimination in Property Inheritance Rights: The Experience of Women in Tribal Society of Sikkim, Indian Journal of Social Research, Vol.58 (4). (423-438) ISSN : 0019-5656(Co-authored )
• (2017): Deconstructing the Idea of “Greater Nagaland” and the Ramifications of “AFSPA” in Northeast India.Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities. 7(4). (348-358). (Co-authored).
• (2017): Politics of Development in India's Northeast -- Contradictions and Beyond, Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences. Feb2017, Vol. 8 Issue 3, p323-345. (Co-authored).
• (2016): Push factors and Identity issues of Internal Migrants from Northeast India in Kerala, International Journal of South Asian Studies. Vol. 9 July – December 2016 No. 2, ISSN Print: 0974 – 2514. (Co-authored).
• (2015): TRIPS and Biotechnology Vs CBD and Biodiversity: is it Bio-prospecting or Bio-piracy of Developing Countries’ Traditional Knowledge?,International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 5(9):603-631, ISSN 2249 5894.
• (2015): Political Construct of Intellectual Property Rights: A Critique from Indigenous Knowledge Perspective, International Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (IJIPR), 6(1):32-51, ISSN Print: 0976-6529, ISSN Online: 0976-6537
• (2014): Intellectual Property Rights and Biodiversity Associate Traditional Knowledge (BATK): The Indian experience, International Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 7 July – December 2014 No. 2, pp-175-194. ISSN Print: 0974 – 2514.
• (2010): Biodiversity Associated Traditional Knowledge and Access and Benefit Sharing: A critical Appraisal of Kani Experience from Customary Law Perspective, Asian Biotechnology and Development Review(ABDR), 12 (2):37-67, ISSN: 0972-7566.
• (2015): Renewed hope of India’s Foreign Policy under Modi Government: a critical appraisal of challenges and opportunities, FPRC Journal 2015 (1) :100-104, ISSN 2277–2464. (Co-authored )

Policy Briefs

• (2010): Intellectual Property Rights, IDSAPolicy Brief onINDIA – UNITED STATES 2020, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), available online at http://www.idsa.in/system/files/PB_India-US2020.pdf

Magazines and Journals

• (2012): India-Pakistan Cricket Diplomacy: Pitching for Peace and Prosperity,Diplomatist Magazine, 2012 available online at http://www.diplomatist.com/dipo9th2012/story_002.htm
• (2011)The Hits and Misses of Cricket Diplomacy,May-June, available online athttp://diplomatist.com/dipo4th2011/story_17.htm
• (2009):Dangerous defence dynamism and their commercial spin-offs: Bad days ahead for disarmament, South Asia Monitor, available online at http://www.southasiamonitor.org/2009/Apr/news/1def.shtml
• (2008): Hidden Treasures of Nuclear and missile Technologies, Proliferation and Arms Control, V. (10), available online at http://www.pugwashindia.org/article_detail.asp?aid=207

As a Publisher

• Published 41 Newsletters titled Asian, Space Missile and Nuclear Digest, during 2009-2011, for Indian Pugwash Society which is available athttp://www.pugwashindia.org/Default.asp

As a Columnist

• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, Nov 30-Dec 6, 12(1), 2009. Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_12_1_2009.html
• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, Nov 2-8, 11 (1), 2009. Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_11_1_2009.html
• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, Oct 12-18, 10(2), 2009. Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_10_2_2009.html
• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, August 17-23, 8(3), 2009. Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_8_3_2009.html
• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, August 3-9, 8 (1), 2009. Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_8_1_2009.html
• The Week in Review, IDSA, Nuclear Issues, March 23-29, 3(3), 2009 Available at http://www.idsa.in/twir_3_3_2009.html

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

Ph.D. Theses:

• Saniat Rai (2016): “Property Inheritance Laws of Women in Tribal Societies: A case study of Sikkim”(Awarded) Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Benoy Joseph (2016): “The Role of Media in Ethnic Conflict Transformation” A case study of Kokrajhar”(Awarded) Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Maheema Rai (2019) (Awarded): Gender Justice and Uniform Civil Code in India: A Study of Darjeeling district in West Benagal, Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Pem Chodan Tenzing (2020) (Awarded) Monarchy to Democracy: Understanding Political Developments in Sikkim” (1970-94), Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Swgwmkhang Brahma, (Awarded) Human Rights of Migrant Workers in India: A Study of Assam, (pre-submitted) Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Nimkit Lepcha, (Submitted) Violence against Children in West Bengal: A study of Darjeelingand Jalpaiguri Districts (continued) Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Wangchu Lama, (Registered) India’s National Security and Indiegnization of Defence Sector: An analysis of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abiyaan”.
• Ronit Manger Thapa (Under registration) Cyber Peace among youth in India: A study on the impact of cyber technologies in West Bengal.

M.Phil Dissertations:

• Sanita Rai (2012), “Property Rights and its Implications for Married Women in Sikkim”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Japheth Darngawn (2013), “An analysis of Sixth Schedule Autonomy in Multi-Ethnic North Cachar Hills Autonomous District”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Jamsheed Jameel Mir (2014), “Environmental Security and Sustainability in Kashmir”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Debashish Nath (2014), “Socio-Economic Development of North Eastern India and Beyond: A Study of the Look East Policy”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Ganga Maya Tamang (2015), “Indigenous Methods of Conflict Resolution: A study of Dzumsa”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Maheema Rai (2015), “Health Security of Women Labourers Living in Slums: A study of Darjeeling Town”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Naina Thatal (2015), “Dynamics of Identity Politics: A case study Old Settlers in Sikkim”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Nimkit Lepcha, (2016), “Child Labour as a Human Security Threat in Darjeeling”:M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Swgwmkhang. Brahma, (2016), “Social Movements in Conflict Transformation: A study of Bodoland”: M.Phil, Sikkim University, Gangtok.
• Nor Bahadur Limboo, (2017), “Governance and Disaster Management: A Study of Sikkim”: m.phil, sikkim university, gangtok.
• Subarna Moni Pradhan, (2017) “Scope and Challenges of Make in India to India’s National Security”: M.Phil, Sikkim university, Gangtok.
• Swgwmsar Brahma, (2018) “Democracy and Human Security in Northeast India: A Study of Kokrajhar in Assam”:M.Phil, Sikkim university, Gangtok.
• Treyata Tamang, (2020), “Pattern of Social Isolation and its Repercussions among Youth in Sikkim”, M.Phil, Sikkim university, Gangtok.
• Ongmit Lepcha (2022), Youth Perception on Indigenous Knowledge and Ethnomedicinal Plants: A Case Study of Dzongu, Sikkim. M.Phil, Sikkim university, Gangtok.

Invited Lectures

• Delivered lecture in the first PA Sangma Memorial Lecture and International Conference as Guest Honour on “ Indigenous Peoples Right to Self Determination and their Self Governing Systems in Northeast India: Complexities and Challenegs” on 13 & 14 May, 2022 at Bodoland University.
• Delivered lecture in the National Webinar on, Challenges to Public Education in the wake of COVID-19, National Webinar, organised by the IQAC of St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery on 20th May 2020.
• Delivered a lecture on “Idea of University: Rethinking Public education System in India” On 26th February, 2020 Organised by Sikkim University Students Association (SUSA).
• Delivered a lecture on “Negotiation and Mediation Competencies” On 23rd November 2017 in 5 days Training of Trainers Workshop on Youth and Peace building organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and NYKS, Government of India.
• Delivered a On-line lecture on “Global Economy: Main Actors, Trends and Changes brought by Globalization” On 28/09/2017 to Masters Students of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Sumy State University, Ukraine.
• Delivered an On-line lecture on “Globalization: Its Features and Dimensions” On 05/10/2017 to Masters Students of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Sumy State University, Ukraine.
• Delivered an On-line lecture on“Global Trade and Finance” On 12/10/2017 to Masters Students of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Sumy State University, Ukraine.
• Delivered an On-line lecture on “Financial Globalization and Crises” On 19/10/2017 to Masters Students of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Sumy State University, Ukraine.
• Delivered an On-line lecture on “Global Financial Crises 2007-2008” On 26/10/2017 to Masters Students of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Sumy State University, Ukraine.
• Delivered a lecture on “Terrorism and Mass Violence” on 11 April 2017 in 6 week certificate course on Political Values organized by Miranda House, Delhi University.
• Delivered a lecture on “Interdisciplinary nature of Peace and Conflict Studies” on 28 August 2014 in Research Methodology Workshop organised by Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim University.
• Delivered a lecture on “Conflict Mapping” on 2 September 2014 in Research Methodology Workshop organised by Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim University.
• Delivered a lecture on “Necessary Components of a Research Proposal” on 3 September 2014 in Research Methodology Workshop organised by Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim University.
• Delivered a lecture on theme entitled “Emerging Non-traditional threats to security with special focus on Terrorism” on 1st October 2013 at Academic Staff College, Goa University in the 86th Orientation Programme.
• “Issues in the Porous Borders of Northeast India”, a paper presented in UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 17th August 2015.
• Discussant at the Book Release, “Churning the Earth Making of Global India” on 2nd May 2013, Sikkim University.

International Seminars

• Presented a paper on Transboundary Water Dispute in South Asia with special reference to the Riparian policies of India and Bangldeshat the International seminar entitled Issues Relating to Transboundary River Water Sharing in South Asia organized by UMISARC and Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University during 20-21 February 2020.
• Presented a paper on Geopolitical aspirations of China and India in South Asia through the prism of Bangladesh on 11th July, 2019 organized by Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA), Dhaka.
• Presented a paper on Understanding the thin layer of Multilateralism in the governance of Migration and Refugees in South Asia at the International Workshop entitled Bilateral and Multilateral Matrix in South Asia organized by UMISARC and Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University during 05-6 February 2019.
• Presented a paper on Indo-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations through the Prism of Tamil Refugees in Three Day International Seminar on “Political Dynamics of Sri Lanka: Implications for India and the Indian Ocean Region” organized by Department of Political Science, University of Calicut 17-19 January 2019.
• Presented a paper entitled The Political Construct of Violence in the international Society: A Critique from Nonviolence Perspective, in International Conference on “Gandhi and the Contemporary World” organized by Gandhi Study Circle, Zakir Husain Delhi College 24-25 February, 2016.
• Presented a paper entitled “Deciphering New Dimensions of Human Trafficking in the Indo-Nepal Context”, on 25 and 26th June 2015 in two day International Conference on ‘India’s Northeast and Beyond: Challenges and Opportunities’ sponsored by ICSSR and ICWA, New Delhi.
• Presented a paper entitled:“Emerging Non-Traditional Security Challenges to EU with special focus on Terrorism” in International Conference on Conflict and Aggression: Developmental and Social Conditions by CICA, XXXVII CICA Conference, Zielona Gora, Poland, June 22-25; Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-83-7930-394-6, P-80 available at http://www.wpsnz.uz.zgora.pl/pliki/konferencje/bookletCICA.pdf
• Presented a paper entitled “Property Rights to Intellectual Property Rights: A critical appraisal from interdisciplinary perspective” in the international seminar organized by School of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India during 2nd - 4th of August 2006. Available at: http://www.centad.org/download/IPR%20Abstract,%20Aug..pdf

National Seminars

• Presented a paper entitled “Exploring ‘Right to Peace’ as Human Rights in Northeast India, in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Peace, Conflict and Development in the Mimalayas: Process, Issues and Initiatives, Center for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, 15-16th February, 2018.
• Presented a paper entitled A Critique of Changing Nature of India’s Foreign Policy, in National Conference on “ Ideological Moorings India’s Foreign Policy: Identity, Strategy and interests organized by Sree Narayana College, Kollam during 11 to 13th January, 2017
• Presented a paper entitled “Internal Security And Ethnic Conflicts With Special Reference To Northeast India ” on 26th April 2015 in two day National Seminar on "Police, Internal Security and Human Rights: Issues and Challenges in North-East India"at Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Presented a paper titled” Cultural Interactions of Tribes in Northeast India” at the two day National Conference organized by Union Christian College, Umiam, Meghalaya on 29th and 30 May 2014.
• Presented a paper entitled “Politics of Social Justice in India: a Dalit Perspective” on 25th February 2014 in three day National Seminar at St. Mary’s College, SulthanBathery, Kerala.
• Discussant at the workshop on Africa’s Moral Economy with special focus on Rural development Policy and Agro-Pastoralism in East Africa, August 22-24, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania.
• Presented a paper entitled “Biodiversity Associated Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights: A critical appraisal of the access and benefit sharing experience of Kani Tribe in Kerala” on 11 June 2009 at School of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

• “Energy Cooperation and Exchange under the multilateral framework of India”(2020) awarded by Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Chengdu, China.
• Member of the project “Hydrodiplomacy” awarded by Asia Foundation to the Department of International Relations, Sikkim University. As part of the project, supervised monologue at masters level, delivered lectures on water governance and contributed two forthcoming publications.
• Worked asSenior Research Fellow in the project titled “Emerging Nuclear Order in Asia: Implications to India” under aegis of Indian Pugwash Society offered by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Two chapters are contributed to the outcome of project that is published in an edited Book. As part of the project, I have also privileged to publish 41 Newsletters for the Indian Pugwash Society, New Delhi.
• Research assistance extendedNuclear Disarmament A way forward, IDSA Task Force Report, April 2010, available at www.idsa.in/system/files/book_NuclearDisarmament.pdf