Ms. Soma Shannigrahi
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Vidyasagar University | 2026(Pursuing) |
| M. Phil. | The University of Burdwan | 2020 |
| M. A. in History | The University of Burdwan | 2015 |
| B. A. (Honours) | The University of Burdwan | 2013 |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, CDOE, Vidyasagar University from 26th December 2019 (Continuing) |
| Served as a teaching faculty member of the BKU PG Study Centre from June 2019 to December 2019. |
| Visiting Faculty of History, B U PG Study Centre, from 2017 to 2019. |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | History of Modern India |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Economic History of Bengal |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Local History(Southwest Bengal) |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| History and Historiography |
| Anti-colonial Resistance in India |
| Southwest Bengal--19th and 20th Centuries |
| History of Constitutional Development in Modern India |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Domestic to Public: Women's Labour in the Context of Modernity | M G College | M G College | Mar, 2025 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Science, Society and Justice: Exploring Perspectives From the Natural and Social Sciences | Mar, 2026 | Paper Presenter | Munshi Premchand Mahavidyalaya |
| The Role of PILs in Human Rights Protection and Environmental Conservation in India | Sep, 2023 | Paper Presenter | Kumaun University , ICSSR |
| Revisiting Society, Culture and Politics of Eastern India in 20th Century | Sep, 2023 | Paper Presenter | Arsha College, Purulia |
| Eighteenth International Conference of History & Heritage | Feb, 2023 | Paper Presenter | University of Dhaka |
| International Webinar on Society and Culture in Modern Bengal | Sep, 2020 | Paper Presenter | The University of Burdwan |
| XXXVI Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad | Jan, 2020 | Paper Presenter | Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College |
| XXXIII Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Basanti Devi College |