An Academician with Entrepreneurial Skills , Cultural-Linguistic Expert & Academic Translator An Optimist Peacebuilder & Qualified Researcher Advocate of Human, Women & Gender Rights | Certified Mindfulness Practitioner

Objectives: I aim to leverage my extensive experience in qualitative research, education, women in leadership roles, and peacebuilding to drive positive change on a micro level within society. As an academic, researcher, and peace advocate, I aim to utilise my skills to foster progressive growth and social development.

Biography: I hold a PhD in Social Anthropology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, specialising in qualitative research methodologies such as ethnographies, life histories, and case studies. With over 20 + years of experience in teaching, research, project management and team leadership, I am adept at translating complex situations into actionable concepts. Proficient in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, I have also embraced the art of learning Urdu.

Research Interests: My research spans Gender and Women’s Studies, Demographics, Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, Religious Minorities, Peacebuilding, Conflict Studies, Political Processes, and Women’s Leadership. I’m particularly focused on addressing gender inequality, Human rights, women’s rights, and social inequalities, as well as the rights of marginalised communities.

Professional Experience:

• State Coordinator, Voluntary Health Association of Punjab (200 8 - 2010), working as Consultant to date
• Teaching and Research Faculty, Centre for Study of Social Inclusion, Panjab University ( till date)
• Founder, PiOLA (Pure Indian Organic Life ART) (2020-present)
• Worked with Google for Project NiTi, 2024, as Cultural-Linguistic Expert
• Worked with Google for Cultural Study, 2025 as Cultural-Linguistic Expert

Awards & Recognitions :

• Awarded fellowship from International Faith Based Organisation KAICIID, Vienna (2020)
• Appreciation Award at CSW 68 at UN headquarters in New York by PCSWHR (2024)
• Appreciation Award for Best Mentorship, HCSR & CSSEIP, Panjab University (2023)
• Award of Excellence for advisory roles in an international conference by IIHSG (2022)
• Award of Excellence for advisory roles in an international conference by IIHSG (2023)
• Token of Appreciation for social and community services (2020)
• Secured Second Position in M.Sc. Anthropology (2003)

Administrative Roles: I have actively contributed to various committees and boards:

• Secretary, Academic Committee - Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Panjab University from 2016 to date
• Member, Administrative Committee - Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Panjab University from 2016 to date
• Coordinator, Editorial Board - International Journal of Sociology, Social Anthropology and Social Policy
• Adjunct Faculty - PGDHRD, USOL, Panjab University
• Consultant (Gender)- Voluntary Health Association of Punjab
• Consultant-New Saksham Welfare Organisation Since 2023 To date
• Member of Advisory Board, Himalayan Council for Scientific Research, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
• Director, Global Initiatives, Sandhara Centre, Colombo, Srilanka

Experience in Guiding and Supervising Research Guided 50 or more students of PG Diploma in Human Rights and Duties to date.

Ph. D Completed

• Parambeer Brar, Title “Prenatal and Postnatal Health of Women: A Sociological Study of Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India at Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Ravinder Kumar, “Dalits Politics in India: A Comparative Study of Bahujan Samaj Party in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Since 1991 “at Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Panjab University, Chandigarh Thesis Submitted

Guiding the following student of Ph. D

• Gurpreet Singh, Title “Impact of Out Migration: A Comparative Analysis of Muslim and Sikh Families having members Residing abroad from Malerkotla District of Punjab.” Enrolled in 2022
• Vikas, Title “Fostering Gender Equality in Property Rights: A Three-Generational Study of Women’s Changing Roles in Haryana.” Enrolled in 2022
• Sunny Thakur, Title “ Exploring Gender Inequalities within Dev Samaj: Analysing the impact of Dev Samaj on Socio-Cultural and Political Dynamics of Women Folks of Dev Bhumi Kullu And its influence shaping Electoral politics .” Enrolled in 2022
• Deep Lal, Title, “ Transportation Exclusion and Women: A Study of Upper Valley in District Kullu of Himachal Pradesh “Enrolled in 2022
• Diksha Chauhan, Title “State, Development and Politics of Displacement: A Study of Pong Dam Oustees in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh” Enrolled in 2024
• Rajesh Jaglan, Title “Sports Policies & Women Empowerment: An Empirical Study of Urban and Rural Haryana” Enrolled in 2024
• Avneet Kaur, Title “Triple Intersectionality and Skill Development: Role of PMKVY in empowering SC women in Punjab” Enrolled in 2024

BOOKS PUBLISHED

- “Shrieks of the Unborn: A Study of Son Preference and Sex-Selective Abortions in Rural Areas , Swastik Publications: New Delhi 201

• “Women and Religion: A Way Forward to New Dawn in Peacemaking” Edited Book, International Publishing with IIHSG, Chandigarh 2020
• “Dialogue for Women’s Agency/Leadership: Representation of the Voices and Contributions of Women of Faith/ Women as Faith Actors towards the Cause of Social Cohesion in India” Published By Naamak Publications, New Delhi, 2025

— Constructive Masculinities: Men as Catalysts for Women’s Agency and Faith Leadership,

Book in Progress

• • Translations (English to Hindi):
• • “मातृवंशीय इस्लाम: इंडो-मलय संसार में मातृ ररश्तेदारी” ,“Matrilineal Islam: Mother Kinship in Indo-Malay World” by Panakkal et.al, Published by Communities Centre Publishing, 2020
• • “ववववधता के साथ सह-अस्तित्व और विन्नता की स्वीकृ वत”, “Coexisting with Diversity and Accepting Difference” by Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Published by Communities Centre Publishing, 2020

Publications & Research: I have authored and translated books, contributed to various edited volumes and research papers, contributed to the UN toolkit on Gender Equality and actively participated in numerous national and International seminars and conferences. My work focuses on gender equality, social inclusion, women’s leadership, political participation of women and marginalised communities, and policy issues.

. Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2008)
• M.Sc. (Hons.) Social Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2003)
• B.Sc. (Medical), Panjab University, Chandigarh (2001)

Language Proficiency :

• English: Fluent in speech, reading, and writing
• Hindi: Advanced level fluency
• Punjabi: Native fluency, excellent reading and writing skills
• Urdu/Shahmukhi-Learning