Title | Dr. | First Name | Abhay | Last Name | Ekka |
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Designation | Assistant Professor | ||||||
Department | Department of English | ||||||
abhayleonard@cusb.ac.in | |||||||
Webpage | |||||||
Phone.no | 9454732196 |
Employement Info | |||||||
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Employee Type | Nature Of Employment | ||||||
Teaching | Permanent |
Educational Qualifications | |||||||
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Degree/Certification Name | Institution | Year of Completion | |||||
Ph.D. - The Fictional World of Suniti Namjoshi: A Study of Cross-Cultural Milieu | Central University of South Bihar, Gaya | 2024 | |||||
PG | Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University | 2008 | |||||
UG | Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University | 2007 | |||||
PG | Banaras Hindu University | 2006 | |||||
UG | University of Allahabad | 1999 | |||||
Diploma | Prayag Sangeet Samiti Alaahabad | 1997 | |||||
Diploma | Prayag Sangeet Samiti Alaahabad | 1997 | |||||
HSC | Bihar Intermediate Examination Council, Patna | 1993 | |||||
SSC | Bihar Board, Patna | 1991 | |||||
HSC | Bihar School Examination Board | 1991 |
Qualifications | |||||||
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Examination Name | Conducting Body | Date of Passing | |||||
Others | Banaras Hindu University | 04-07-2006 | |||||
NET | UGC - National Educational Testing Bureau | 30-06-2006 | |||||
Others | Department of English and Foreign languages, CUSB, Gaya, Bihar, India | 29-01-2024 |
Mentorship | |||||||
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Student Name | Student's Affiliation | Mentoring Duration | |||||
Shaja Shahab | Student | 07-07-2023 To 30-06-2025 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Shubhangi Sharma | Student | 07-07-2022 To 30-06-2024 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Saumya Bharti | Student | 07-07-2022 To 30-06-2024 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Saloni Kumari | Student | 07-07-2022 To 30-06-2024 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Priti Bharti | Student | 07-07-2023 To 30-06-2025 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Kumari Samagi | Student | 07-07-2023 To 30-06-2025 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Divya Kumari | Student | 07-07-2023 To 30-06-2025 (1 years, 11 months, 23 days) | |||||
Surbhi Kumari | Student | 06-07-2020 To 30-06-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 24 days) | |||||
Binod Vyas | Student | 06-07-2020 To 30-06-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 24 days) | |||||
Aditi Singh | Student | 06-07-2020 To 30-06-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 24 days) | |||||
Sonal Singh | Student | 06-07-2020 To 30-06-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 24 days) | |||||
Saumya Bharti | Student | 07-07-2022 To 29-06-2024 (1 years, 11 months, 22 days) | |||||
Namarata Kumari | Student | 05-07-2021 To 30-06-2023 (1 years, 11 months, 25 days) | |||||
Asifa K. | Student | 05-07-2021 To 30-06-2023 (1 years, 11 months, 25 days) |
Teaching Experience (Within Institution) | |||
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Designation | Duration | ||
Assistant Professor | Presently Working since 09-01-2016 (9 years, 2 months, 5 days) |
Teaching Experience (Outside Institution) | |||||
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Designation | Institute | Duration | |||
Assistant Professor | DAV PG College, Varanasi | 10-09-2008 To 08-01-2016 (7 years, 3 months, 29 days) |
Administrative Experience (Within Institution) | |||
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Designation | Duration | ||
Administrative Warden | 05-08-2018 To 30-03-2020 (1 years, 7 months, 25 days) | ||
Patrolling cum EVM Collecting Magistrate Magistrate | Presently Working since 03-04-2019 (5 years, 11 months, 11 days) | ||
Patrolling cum EVM Collecting Magistrate Magistrate | Presently Working since 28-09-2020 (4 years, 5 months, 14 days) | ||
Centre Observer to conduct NEET Examination | 28-04-2017 To 30-04-2018 (1 years, 2 days) | ||
Counting Micro Observer | 04-09-2021 To 25-09-2021 (21 days) | ||
Member of DRDC | Presently Working since 27-01-2019 (6 years, 1 months, 15 days) | ||
Coordinator of the Departmental Attendance Committee | Presently Working since 02-12-2020 (4 years, 3 months, 12 days) | ||
Deputy Superintendent of Odd Semester Examination | 10-12-2020 To 31-07-2021 (7 months, 21 days) | ||
Member of Departmental Admission Committee | Presently Working since 10-09-2021 (3 years, 6 months, 4 days) | ||
Member of the Board of Examiner | Presently Working since 18-03-2023 (1 years, 11 months, 24 days) | ||
Member of Discipline and Grievance Redressal Committee | 10-12-2020 To 10-12-2022 (2 years) | ||
Member of Board of Studies | Presently Working since 10-09-2020 (4 years, 6 months, 4 days) |
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution) | |||||
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Designation | Institute | Duration | |||
Member of the Editorial Board of the College Magazine "Prabha" | DAV PG College, Varanasi | 06-07-2009 To 31-12-2015 (6 years, 5 months, 25 days) | |||
Member of the college Proctorial Board | DAV PG College Varanasi | 14-08-2014 To 31-12-2015 (1 years, 4 months, 17 days) | |||
Coordinator of the Admission Committee of the UG Course | DAV PG College Varanasi | 09-07-2012 To 30-06-2015 (2 years, 11 months, 21 days) | |||
Question Paper Setter and Evaluator of the Certificate and Diploma Course Examination | Banaras Hindu University | 09-03-2012 To 09-03-2015 (3 years) |
Courses/Subjects Taught | ||||||
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Teaching Activity Type | Course Title | Semester | Total Assigned Classes | Number of Classes Taught | Duration | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 3 | 40 | 40 | 07-07-2016 To 23-12-2016 (5 months, 16 days) | |
Lecture | History of English Language and Literature | 5 | 45 | 45 | 07-07-2016 To 15-12-2016 (5 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | Tools and Techniques of Research | 1 | 30 | 30 | 02-01-2017 To 19-05-2017 (4 months, 17 days) | |
Lecture | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 1 | 40 | 40 | 07-07-2016 To 15-12-2016 (5 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | Literary Criticism | 7 | 45 | 45 | 07-07-2016 To 15-12-2016 (5 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | Literary Criticism | 6 | 45 | 45 | 02-01-2018 To 15-05-2018 (4 months, 13 days) | |
Lecture | MAENG1003CO4 | 4 | 60 | 60 | 02-01-2018 To 15-05-2018 (4 months, 13 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 3 | 40 | 40 | 07-07-2017 To 15-12-2017 (5 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 8 | 30 | 30 | 04-01-2021 To 28-05-2021 (4 months, 24 days) | |
Lecture | European Literature in English Translation | 4 | 60 | 30 | 04-01-2021 To 07-05-2021 (4 months, 3 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 3 | 60 | 30 | 05-07-2021 To 10-12-2021 (5 months, 5 days) | |
Lecture | Indian English Poetry and Drama | 6 | 45 | 45 | 04-01-2021 To 28-05-2021 (4 months, 24 days) | |
Lecture | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 1 | 60 | 60 | 07-07-2020 To 11-12-2020 (5 months, 4 days) | |
Lecture | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 1 | 60 | 30 | 07-07-2021 To 10-12-2021 (5 months, 3 days) | |
Lecture | History of English Language and Literature I | 5 | 45 | 45 | 07-07-2020 To 11-12-2020 (5 months, 4 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 8 | 45 | 45 | 03-01-2020 To 08-05-2020 (4 months, 5 days) | |
Lecture | Legal English II | 2 | 60 | 60 | 06-01-2020 To 11-05-2020 (4 months, 5 days) | |
Lecture | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 1 | 60 | 60 | 08-07-2019 To 10-12-2019 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | Literary Criticism | 7 | 45 | 45 | 08-07-2019 To 10-12-2019 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | American Literature | 3 | 60 | 60 | 07-01-2019 To 10-05-2019 (4 months, 3 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 3 | 60 | 60 | 07-07-2020 To 11-12-2020 (5 months, 4 days) | |
Lecture | Literary Criticism: Major Texts | 3 | 60 | 60 | 08-07-2019 To 10-12-2019 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | European Literature in English Translation | 4 | 60 | 60 | 07-01-2019 To 10-05-2019 (4 months, 3 days) | |
Lecture | Introduction to Contemporary Literary Theory and Practical Criticism | 8 | 45 | 45 | 08-07-2019 To 10-12-2019 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 8 | 45 | 45 | 07-01-2019 To 15-05-2019 (4 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | Indian English Poetry and Drama | 7 | 45 | 45 | 08-07-2019 To 10-12-2019 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | History of English Language and Literature II | 6 | 45 | 45 | 07-01-2019 To 15-05-2019 (4 months, 8 days) | |
Lecture | ENG 402 Indian English Novel | 6 | 45 | 45 | 02-01-2018 To 15-05-2018 (4 months, 13 days) | |
Lecture | Legal English II | 2 | 60 | 60 | 03-01-2023 To 12-05-2023 (4 months, 9 days) | |
Lecture | European Literature in English Translation | 4 | 60 | 60 | 03-01-2020 To 15-05-2020 (4 months, 12 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 8 | 45 | 45 | 03-01-2023 To 12-05-2023 (4 months, 9 days) | |
Lecture | European Literature in English Translation | 4 | 60 | 60 | 03-01-2023 To 12-05-2023 (4 months, 9 days) | |
Lecture | Indian English Poetry and Drama | 6 | 45 | 45 | 06-01-2020 To 30-06-2020 (5 months, 24 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 8 | 45 | 45 | 03-01-2022 To 13-05-2022 (4 months, 10 days) | |
Lecture | History of English Language and Literature I | 5 | 45 | 45 | 07-07-2022 To 09-12-2022 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | Soft Skills and Personality Development | 1 | 30 | 30 | 07-07-2022 To 09-12-2022 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | European Literature in English Translation | 4 | 60 | 60 | 03-01-2022 To 13-05-2022 (4 months, 10 days) | |
Lecture | American Literatur | 3 | 60 | 60 | 07-07-2022 To 09-12-2022 (5 months, 2 days) | |
Lecture | History of English Language and Literature I | 5 | 45 | 36 | 07-07-2021 To 10-12-2021 (5 months, 3 days) | |
Lecture | Indian English Poetry and Drama | 6 | 30 | 30 | 02-01-2017 To 30-06-2017 (5 months, 28 days) |
Professional Body Associations | |||||||
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Professional Agency Name | Name of Activity | Year of Association | |||||
World Association of Authors and Researchers | Life Member | 2021 | |||||
Social Research Foundation, Kanpur | Member of Reviewer and Editorial Board | 2024 | |||||
Social Research Foundation, Kanpur | Member of Reviewer and Editorial Board | 2024 |
Research Supervision Overview | |||||||
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PhD Scholars Supervised | PhD Degrees Awarded | Theses Submitted | |||||
2 | 0 | 0 | |||||
M.Phil Scholars Supervised | M.Phil Degrees Awarded | M.Phil Theses Submitted | |||||
3 | 2 | 0 |
Research Publications | |||||||
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Title of Article | Type of Publication | Name of Journal | ISSN | Journal Volume | Year | Link to Article | DOI (Digital Object Identifier) |
Cognitive Transformation: A Method of Change in the Works of Suniti Namjoshi | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Akshara | 0975-5373 | Number 13 | |||
Changing Selves: Making lesbian Identity of Suniti Namjoshi | Research Papers in Care Listed Journals | Atishay Kalit | 2277-419XRNI-RAJBIL01578/2011-TC | Vol. 10, | |||
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: A Study in the light of Sufism | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Shodh Drishti | 0976-6650 | Vol. 5, No. 7 | |||
Transformation of Folklore in Suniti Namjoshi's Literary Works | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Innovation the Research concept | ISSN: 2456–5474 | Vol. IX, Issue - 1 | http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/innovation.php#8 RNI No. UPBIL/2016/68367 | DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10653498 | |
Cognitive Transformation: A Method of Change in the Works of Suniti Namjoshi | Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals | Anukriti: An International Refereed Research Journal | 2250-1193 | Year 4, No. 7 |
Non-Journal Publications | |||||||
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Title of Publication | Type of Publication | Publisher | Role | ISBN | Year | Link to Publication | Level |
"Appropriation and Rejuvenation of Folklore in Suniti Namjoshi's Works" | Chapters in Books | Authors Press | Author | 978-93-5529--869-0 | International | ||
"Aadiwasis'Love for Liberty and Freedom and the Indian Struggle for Independence" | Chapters in Books | Yking Books | Author | 978-93-92240-76-8 | National |
Professional Development Programmes | |||||||
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Programme Title | Sponsoring Institution | Organizing Institution | Role | Type of Programme | |||
"APPROACH TOWARDS HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH" | Amity University Kolkata | Amity Business School, Amity University Kolkota | Attendee | Faculty Development Programmes | |||
Refresher Course in Environmental Studies & Disaster Management | UGC | UGC - Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi | Attendee | Refresher Program | |||
61st Orientation Course | UGC | UGC Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University | Attendee | Orientation Programme | |||
"BADALTA BHARATIYA PARIDRISHYA: SAHITYA, SANSKRITI, SANCHAR AUR MANOVIGYAN" | Ministry of Human Resource Development, PMMMNMT | Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | Attendee | Faculty Development Programmes | |||
"SAHITYA, MEDIA, MANOVIGYAN AUR VANIJYA KE VIVIDH AAYAM" | Ministry of Human Resource Development, PMMMNMT | Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | Attendee | Faculty Development Programmes | |||
Online Refresher Course on "Post 1950s Literature in English: Text and Context" | UGC | HRDC, Guru Ghasidas Vishvavidhyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G. | Attendee | Refresher Program |
Talk Poster Presented | |||||||
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Name of the Activity | Role | Date of Activity | |||||
Chaired a technical session in a two-day International conference | Chair | 29-04-2016 | |||||
Chaired a technical session in the National Seminar organized by KMMM, Purulia, W.B. | Chair | 28-03-2023 | |||||
The event was organized by Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya, Purulia, W.B. | Panelist | 28-03-2023 | |||||
Delivered lecture to the students of Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya, Purulia, W. B. | Speaker | 28-06-2021 | |||||
Delivered online lecture to the students of Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya, Purulia, W. B. | Speaker | 26-06-2021 |
Seminar / Conference Details / Workshops | |||||||||||
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Type of Activity | Name of The Event | Role | Duration | ||||||||
Workshops | A Two-Day Workshop on Speaking Skills | Workshops | 06-02-2017 To 07-02-2017 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Shakespeare: The Stage and the State | Seminars | 26-11-2016 To 26-11-2016 () | ||||||||
Webinar | Research Methodology and SPSS | Webinar | 08-06-2020 To 09-06-2020 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Contemporary South-Asian Literature | Seminars | 20-03-2017 To 21-03-2017 (1 days) | ||||||||
Webinar | International Symposium on “Environment and Vedic Wisdom | Webinar | 05-06-2020 To 05-06-2020 () | ||||||||
Seminars | Narratives of Freedom in Indian English Literature | Seminars | 29-04-2016 To 30-04-2016 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Challenges and Prospects of Indian Culture in Present Times | Seminars | 29-03-2014 To 30-03-2014 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | National Seminar on the relevance of Social Norms in Modern Times | Seminars | 22-02-2011 To 23-02-2011 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | National Seminar on Women Empowerment: Challenges and Solution | Seminars | 08-03-2011 To 08-03-2011 () | ||||||||
Conference | Decolonizing the Stage: Paradigm, Practice and Politics | Conference | 15-11-2011 To 17-11-2011 (2 days) | ||||||||
Conference | Debating the Post-truth Phenomenon: Literature, Culture and Critical Discourse | Conference | 19-12-2018 To 20-12-2018 (1 days) | ||||||||
Conference | 7th biennial World Shakespeare Conference on Shakespeare across Cultures | Conference | 03-12-2012 To 05-12-2012 (2 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Reading/Understanding Fiction in Contemporary Times | Seminars | 05-03-2014 To 06-03-2014 (1 days) | ||||||||
Conference | Translation and Multilingualism | Conference | 06-03-2009 To 07-03-2009 (1 days) | ||||||||
Conference | Imagining India: Discourse of the Nation | Conference | 18-12-2009 To 19-12-2009 (1 days) | ||||||||
Conference | International Conference on Diaspora and Homeland | Conference | 18-01-2019 To 19-01-2019 (1 days) | ||||||||
Conference | Covid 19 Pandemic: Its Impact on Higher Education, Resurgence of e-Learning and Future Prospects | Conference | 22-06-2020 To 22-06-2020 () | ||||||||
Conference | Approaching Indigenous Indian Literary Texts in a Comparative Framework: The Case of the 16th Century Lakshmi Purana | Conference | 05-02-2022 To 05-02-2022 () | ||||||||
Seminars | Samaj Ke Vikas mein Uchh Siksha ki Bhumika | Seminars | 21-02-2009 To 21-02-2009 () | ||||||||
Conference | Approaching Indigenous Indian Literary Texts in a Comparative Framework: The Case of the 16th Century Lakshmi Purana | Conference | 29-01-2022 To 29-01-2022 () | ||||||||
Workshops | Symposium on Feminist Methodology | Workshops | 29-09-2011 To 30-09-2011 (1 days) | ||||||||
Workshops | National Workshop on Research Methodology | Workshops | 30-03-2010 To 31-03-2010 (1 days) | ||||||||
Workshops | Bhartiya Mahilaon ki Asmita ki Raksha mein Samaj evam Kanooni Prakriya ki Bhumika | Workshops | 23-10-2013 To 29-10-2013 (6 days) | ||||||||
Webinar | National Webinar on “Gender Matters: Texts and Contexts | Webinar | 22-07-2020 To 23-07-2020 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Folklores of India: Texts and Contexts | Seminars | 04-11-2022 To 05-11-2022 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | The Saga of Unsung Tribal Heroes of Freedom Movement of India Projected in History, Literature and Print Media | Seminars | 28-03-2023 To 29-03-2023 (1 days) | ||||||||
Webinar | Online Teaching Learning Process and Assessment during Covid – 19 Pandemic | Webinar | 30-06-2020 To 30-06-2020 () | ||||||||
Workshops | Workshop on Phonetics and Communication Skills 2019 | Workshops | 13-03-2019 To 14-03-2019 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | An Interdisciplinary National Seminar on Stress Management through Yoga | Seminars | 20-10-2014 To 21-10-2014 (1 days) | ||||||||
Seminars | Bhartiya Bhasha Madhyam se Uchh Shiksha: Sambhawnayen, Chunautiyan evam Shikshkon ki Taiyari | Seminars | 15-09-2022 To 16-09-2022 (1 days) | ||||||||
Workshops | One Day Eastern Region Consultation Workshop wit Civil Society Groups on National Curriculum Framework (Bihar & West Bengal) | Workshops | 13-08-2022 To 13-08-2022 () |