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Mr Vivek Gangwar

Mr Vivek Gangwar

Artificial Intelligence Professional / Leader
With over 13 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Vivek has contributed to cutting-edge innovations across multiple multinational companies. His expertise spans machine learning, data-driven automation, and scalable AI solutions. Known for his meticulous approach to workflow resilience and optimisation, he has successfully led projects that blend technical precision with practical impact. He is passionate about mentoring teams, fostering innovation, and driving ethical AI practices.
Dr. Urjesh Kumar

Dr. Urjesh Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of History, Motilal Nehru College Evening, University of Delhi
He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Motilal Nehru College Evening, University of Delhi. He has completed his doctoral research in Buddhist Studies and has widely published his work in prestigious journals. His areas of interest span Ancient History, Pali Language, the Last Journey of Buddha, and Buddhist pilgrimage sites. He has more than 8 years of teaching experience.
Dr. Ravi Ranjan Choudhary

Dr. Ravi Ranjan Choudhary

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
Dr. Ravi Ranjan Choudhary is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, specialising in Indian Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Foreign Policy and Political Thought, with over eight years of teaching experience. He completed his MA, MPhil and PhD from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), developing a strong interest in international relations and area studies.

His research focuses particularly on the Indo-Pacific region, and he has undertaken research work in Australia, Europe and South Korea. Dr. Choudhary has also contributed to four ICSSR-sponsored research projects involving academic and policy-oriented research on contemporary socio-political and governance issues.
Mr Durgesh Kumar

Mr Durgesh Kumar

Socialist Thinker, Social Justice Advocate, and Socio-Economic Analyst
He completed his graduation from Veer Kunwar Singh University (V.K.S.U.), Ara, Bihar. Originally from Bihar and based in Patna, his writings and thoughts are deeply rooted in the historical, political, and social realities of the state. His core areas of interest include Social Justice, Economic Inequality, Bihar Politics, Social Structure and Transformation, Caste Dynamics, and Reservation Policy.
Ms Divyangna Sharma

Ms Divyangna Sharma

PhD Scholar, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh
Her research examines feminist discourses as legitimising tools for nationalist imaginaries in Kashmir. She holds an M.Phil., M.A., and B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from the University of Delhi. She has taught Political Science at several Delhi University colleges. Her work has been published in Frontiers in Political Science. She is a UGC-NET qualified scholar and a recipient of prestigious academic scholarships.
Ms Satakshi Gangwar

Ms Satakshi Gangwar

Law Student, LL.B. Hons. Programme at Amity University
In 2023, she graduated with a B.Sc. in Bioscience from Banasthali Vidyapith. She has a keen interest in governance, public policy, and constitutional law. She actively participates in policy analysis and research-driven discussions emphasising institutional accountability and legal awareness, striving to bridge the gap between law and society through advocacy, research, and public service.
Mr Rahul Verma

Mr Rahul Verma

PhD Scholar, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi
He completed his Master's degree and M.Phil. in Geography and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. His research focuses on hydrology, water resources, and disaster management, with particular emphasis on the application of remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Khushboo

Khushboo

Citizenship · Statelessness · Gender · Migration · Refugee & Minority Rights
Khushboo is a PhD Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, and a UGC-NET qualified researcher. Her doctoral research focuses on citizenship, statelessness, gender, migration, refugee and minority rights, with particular emphasis on Assam.

She has teaching experience at Army Public School (APS) and is actively engaged in teaching and academic research. Her broader academic interests include democratic politics, social justice, gender, migration, and contemporary political issues.
Abhishek Singh

Abhishek Singh

Voting Behaviour · Welfare Policies · Institutional Functioning
Abhishek Singh is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science at the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi. His academic interests lie in voting behaviour, welfare policies, and institutional functioning.
Ravi Jyoti Kalash

Ravi Jyoti Kalash

Comparative Politics
Ravi Jyoti Kalash is a BA (Hons.) Political Science graduate under the NEP four-year programme with research from Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi. His research interests include ethnographic studies of electoral processes, public and administration and gender studies, with particular emphasis on the role of cooperatives in empowering tribal women.
Vineet Singh

Vineet Singh

Public Policy
Vineet Kumar is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Science at the Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. His research interests centre on public policy and on analysing grassroots issues through the subjective perspectives of key community stakeholders, with a strong inclination towards praxis-oriented research methodologies.
Asneha Kumari

Asneha Kumari

State and Society
Asneha Kumari is a postgraduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science at the Department of Political Science, North Campus, University of Delhi. Her academic and field interests are anchored in social cohesion and cultural transformation, with a focus on inclusive thinking, democratic values, and socially responsive scholarship.
Purkha Ram M. Prakash

Purkha Ram (M.Prakash)

Crime · Law · Social Justice · Social Work & Society
Purkha is a postgraduate student pursuing an M.A. in Criminology and Justice at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, after completing a four-year B.A. in History from the University of Delhi. His research interests lie at the intersection of crime, law, justice, social work, and society, with a focus on inequality and marginalised communities.

Alongside his academic and social work interests, He has a strong background in technology and web development, bringing an interdisciplinary perspective to research, social issues, and knowledge dissemination.
Dev Rajput

Dev Rajput

Public Policy and Governance
Dev Rajput is a fourth-year B.A. (Hons.) Political Science student at the University of Delhi. His research and fieldwork have shaped his interest in public policy, governance, electoral behaviour, and rural development, with a focus on understanding policy implementation and its impact at the grassroots.
Tathagat Singh

Tathagat Singh

Public Policy · Governance
Tathagat Singh is a fourth-year B.A. (Hons.) Political Science student at the University of Delhi. His academic interests include Public Policy, Public Administration, and Governance, with a particular focus on policy formulation, implementation, institutional effectiveness, and evidence-based policymaking aimed at strengthening public institutions and improving governance outcomes.
Rahat Kamal

Rahat Kamal

Public Policy
Rahat Kamal is an undergraduate student at Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, majoring in Political Science (H) with a minor in History. His academic interests include social transformation, education reforms, public health, and civil society.
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