Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Das Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Das is an Assistant Professor and a dedicated scholar of History with a profound passion for unravelling the intricacies of the past. His academic journey began with rigorous exploration and a commitment to advancing historical understanding. He has completed his Post-Graduation in History from University of Hyderabad and M.Phil from Sikkim University on ‘Neo-Vaishnavism in Sixteenth Century Assam: A Historical Study’ in 2019. He earned his Ph.D. from Sikkim University, having worked on the topic of ‘Women in Medieval Assam: A Historical Study’ that contributes to a more inclusive historical narrative. His academic pursuits reflect an unwavering dedication to historical scholarship and a commitment to shedding light on lesser- explored facets of Assamese history. He is also an awardee of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for his Doctoral research work. He has published two (2) book chapters in edited volumes and seven (7) research papers in peer-review and UGC care listed and Web of Science Journal. He has qualified SLET in the year 2022. His area of specialization includes mediaeval society, religious studies and gender history.
Medieval Society, Religious History, Gender History.
Awardee of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) from the year 2021-2023
• Participated at the National Seminar/Workshop on "NEP 2020 and History Curriculum in HEIs - A Pathway" which was held on 6th-7th February, 2024, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The workshop was organized by Vidya Bharati Uchacha Shiksha Sansthan in collaboration with Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) and Centre for Hindu Studies of Gautam Buddha University.
• Completed 14 days online workshop on Research Methodology between 21st September to 8th October organized by Indian Council of Historical Research, Delhi.
Participated in the Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Research at OKD Research Institute for Social change and Development.
Participated in the three days National Conference and Seminar on Purusharthachatushtaya: A Historical Perspective organized by Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana and sponsored by ICHR and ICPR
Participated in 7 days Faculty Development Program organized IIM, Shillong
• Article entitled “Neo-Vaishnavism in Medieval Assam” published in Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, (Indexed in UGC-Care List) Vol. 10, Issue 20, 2023, 522-528. (ISSN- 2347-7180).
• Paper titled “A Historical Note on Bhakti Movement of Medieval Assam” accepted for publication in the forth coming issue of Journal of the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (Indexed in Web of Science). (ISSN: 0368-3308).
• Article entitled “Contextualizing Sankaradeva and the Egalitarian Nature of Neo-Vaishnavism in Medieval Assam” Published in the International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews in Vol. 8 Issue 2, April-June, 2019. (ISSN: 2279- 0543, UGC Journal no: 63179)
• Article entitled “Contextualizing Sankaradeva and His Philosophical Ideas in the Medieval India” Published in the Journal Shodh in Vol. XVI, Issue No. 1, Jan- Apr, 2019.pp-131-140 (ISSN: 0970-1745, (print only) UGC Journal no: 42069)
• Article entitled “ Women in the Freedom Struggle Movement of Assam: A Historical Study” published in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research in Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2022, Page: 140-143, Issn:2455-2070.
Recent Trends in History (Essay in Honours of Prof. Rekha Pande) Edited by S.Jeevanandam, M.N Rajesh and Rizwan Ahmad. Literary Circle, First edition: 2022, ISBN: 978-81-956793-6-2 Chapter 22(365-380): History of Early Medieval Assam: Polity, Culture and Society
Kalyana Mitra , Vol II: Early and Medieval Indian History, Chapter 26: An Attempt in Understanding some aspects of Ahom Buranjis, ISBN: 978-93—5741-112-7, Publisher : BlueRose , London.
He has been working as an Assistant Professor of History in this University for 10 months.
6 years research experience in the field of Historical studies in the areas of Medieval Societies, Religious Studies, Gender History and Assam History.