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DR. ASIS MISTRY is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science of the University of Calcutta (Alipore Campus), Kolkata-700027 West Bengal, India.

Address for Communication: Department of Political Science, University of Calcutta, Alipore Campus, Kolkata- 700027, West Bengal, India

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6933-1946 Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Asis-Mistry-2 Academic Qualification: B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science 2008 M.A. in Political Science 2010 Ph. D. 2017

Title of the PhD. Thesis: The Question of Ethnicity: Implication for the Process of Nation-building in Nepal (1990-2013)

Areas of Research Interest: Ethnic and Nationalist Politics, Contemporary Political Theory and Comparative Politics

Research Fellowship/ Awards: Junior Research Fellowship University Grants Commission, India 2012-2014

Teaching Career: Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati (Erstwhile Affiliated with the University of Calcutta) Assistant Professor 2014 - 2014 Krishnagar Govt. College (Affiliated with the University of Kalyani) Assistant Professor (W.B.E.S) 2014 -2015 Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol Assistant Professor (Stage I & II) 2015-2020 University of Calcutta Assistant Professor (Stage II) 2020 - Present

Administrative Charge: Assistant Coordinator NSOU Study Centre (Krishnagar Govt. College) 2014-2015 Officer-in-Charge Krishnagar Govt. College Several Occasions (2014- 2015) Coordinator Research Cell (Kazi Nazrul University) 2018-2020 Convener Equal Opportunity Cell (Kazi Nazrul University) 2017-2020

Research Supervision:

PhD. 02 Department of Political Science, Kazi Nazrul University 2018- 2021

M.Phil. 02 Department of Political Science, Kazi Nazrul University 2018- 2021

Published Papers in Journals (Selected):

1 Democracy at the Margin A case of Madheshi Identity Assertion FPRC Journal 2277-2464 2018 2 The Intensification of Ethnicity in Nepal: Considering Nepal’s transition from Hindu Monarchy to Secular Republic Nabyasrote 2249-8133 2019 3 Quest for Identity: Re-Examining the Process of Federal Restructuring of the Nepali State Social Inquiry: Journal of Social Science Research 2705-4853 2020 4 Indo-Nepal Border Dispute over Kalapani: A Two-Level Game Tabu Ekalabya 0976-9463 2020 5 Trajectories of Ethnic Politics of Tarai- Madhesh in Nepal West Bengal Political Science Review 2230-8296 2017 6 Emerging Political Equations in the Ethnic Landscape Resurrection 2349-1191 2017

Articles/Chapters Published in Edited Volume (Selected): 1 Politics of Federal Restructuring in Nepal: An Ethnic Perspective Challenges to Democracy in South Asia: Towards an Interdisciplinary Perspective Edited by Abhisek Karmakar 978-81-952480-1-8 2021 2 Imagining Post COVID-19 World: Concerns and Perspectives Connecting Asia: Understanding Foreign Relations, Organizations and Contemporary Issues Edited by Dr Debasish Nandy (Kunal Books) 976-93-69224-94-8 2020 3 Globalization and Post-truth Epitome Globalization and Socio-Political Change: Problems and Prospects by Dr Debasish Nandy (Blue Roan) 978-81-934041-9-5 2019 4 An Alternative Approach to Contextualize Indo-Nepal Relations India as an Emerging Power: Changing Scenario of Foreign Policy by Sakina Khatun (Avenel Press) 978-93- 8073689-1 2017 5 Cricket in Indi- Bangladesh Relations Indo-Bangladesh Relations in the 21st Century by Prabir Kr. De and Pratip Chattopadhaya (Indian Council of World Affairs) 978-81-93142-7-4 2018 6 Organization of American States The Role of International Organizations in World Politics, Edited By Dr Biswanath Chakraborty and Dr Debasish Nandy (Blue Roan) 978-81-93142-11-6 2019 7 Ethnicity and Terrorism: A Theoretical Outlook Dynamics of Global Terrorism, Edited By Dalia Hossain (Avenel Press) 978-93-80761-08-4 July 2018 8 Indo-Nepal Relations: From Geo-political Approach Dynamics of India’s Foreign Policy Edited By Dr Biswanath Chakraborty and Dr Debasish Nandy (Progressive Publishers) 81-8064-2135 2015 9 Indo-France Relations: Dynamics of Friendship and Cooperation Dynamics of India’s Foreign Policy Edited By Dr Biswanath Chakraborty and Dr Debasish Nandy (Progressive Publishers) 81-8064-2135 2015 10 Indian Parliament (Bengali) Constitution of India (Bengali) Sribhumi Publishers 2018

Published Books or Edited Volume (Selected): 1. Ethnic Politics in Nepal: A Theoretical Outlook 978-81934041-4-0 (Blue Roan) July 2018 2. The Question of Ethnicity: Implication for the Process of Nation-building in Nepal 978-620-2-517089 (LAP) February 2020

Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/ Symposia (Selected):

1 The Intensification of Ethnicity in Nepal: Envisaging Nepal’s Transition from Hindu Monarchy to Secular Republic Rethinking Peace, Conflict and Governance: A conference to Reflect on Peacebuilding issues in the 21st Century Centre for Peace Studies, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wells, Australia International 13-02-2020. 2 Bridging the Margins: A Study on Indo- Nepal Simanchal Politics, Administration and Society in ‘One World’ Bengal Institute of Political Studies International 08.09.2018 3 Reassessing ISGP Project in West Bengal “Panchayat and Rural Development: The Recent Experience in West Bengal” Centre for Studies in Decentralization and Rural Reconstruction, Rabindra Bharati University International 07.02.2018 4 Cricket in Indo-Bangladesh Relations Indo- Bangladesh Relations in the 21st Century University of Kalyani International 09.11.2017 5 An Alternative Approach to Indo-Nepal Relations India as an Emerging Power: Myths and Reality Kanchrapara College National 11.11.2017.

6 Redefining Indo-Nepal Relations Beyond the Geopolitical Limits XVIII Annual Conference of WBPSA West Bengal Political Science Association State Level 4-5. 03.2018 7 Politics of Ethnicity: A Major Challenge for Indian Democracy Major Challenges of Indian Democracy Dept. of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University University Level 28. 02.2017. 8 The Quest for Inclusive Democracy in Nepal: A case of Marginalization of Madheshis Social Exclusion and Development Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology (BIDISHA) International 4-5. 12. 2016 9 Politics of Ethnicity in Nepal: A Case of Madheshi Identity Assertion Diaspora and Modi thesis Dept. of Political Science, Benaras Hindu University International 21-22. 09. 2016 10 Politicization of Ethnicity in Nepal XVI Annual Conference of WBPSA West Bengal Political Science Association State Level 21-22.03.2015 11 Politics of Anticorruption Wave in India: Anna Hazare and Beyond New Social Movement in India: Their Impact on Society and Polity Dept. of Political Science, Berhampore College National Level 03. 05. 2015 12 The Dynamics of Power Shift in Nepal 14th Annual Conference of WBPSA West Bengal Political Science Association State Level 1-2.12.2012 13 Inclusive Growth in India: Past, Present and Future Inclusive Growth and the Role of the Trio (State, market and Dept. of Political Science, S. R. L Mahavidyalaya in collaboration with M. M. T College National level 25-26. 10. 2011.

Selected Invited Lectures/Chairing the Session or Presentation for Conferences/Seminar/Symposia etc.:

1 Ethnicity and Nation Building in Nepal and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study Nationalism and Democracy: The Asian Experience Department of Political Science, Kazi Nazrul University National 09.09.2022. 2 Post-colonial Migration in the Context of Nationalistic Imagination: A Subaltern History of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Context of India’s Freedom Struggle Department of International Relations and the Department of Political Science, Central University of Jharkhand National 29.04.2022 3 Quantitative Research in Social Sciences Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences with special reference to Qualitative and Quantitative Research University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya International 23.04.2022

4 The Question of Intra-Party Democracy In India: A Comparative Study on Selected Political Parties 59th IPSA seminar and International Conference on “Global rise of Incredible India” IPSA International 26.03.2022 5 Citizenship- Conceptual view on Rights and duties of Citizens in India Certificate course on Rights and duties of Indian Citizens HMM College for Women, Dakshineswar National 02.01.2022 6 Changing Trends of Inland Security in South Asia South Asian Security Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences International 21.08.2018 7 Transition of Politics in India: Theorising the Emerging Undercurrents of 21st-Century Trends and Challenges in Indian Polity since 1990s Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya National 12.04.2018 8 Rousseau to Marx: A Critical Appraisal of State and Socialism Lecture Series in the Department of Political Science Durgapur Government College National 22.08.2017 9 Quest for an Alternative Approach to Understanding Ambedkar’s Narrative Celebration of the 126th Year of Dr B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday Rishi Bankim Chandra College State Level 29. 04. 2017 10 Contemporary Trends in Politics Contemporary Trends in Politics in India Bengal Institute of Political Studies National 21.04.2018.