Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
School of Social Sciences
- Master of Philosophy – 2009, JNU, New Delhi
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - 2014, JNU, New Delhi
Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor (Contract), Centre for Development Studies, Central University of Bihar (04.08.2011 to 07.08.2012).
- Assistant Professor (Contract), Centre for Sociological Studies, Central University of Bihar (07.08.2012 to 31.05.2013).
- Taught a course titled ‘Contemporary Economic Policy’ as Guest Lecturer at Ambedkar University, New Delhi.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab, since 29th July 2015.
Research Experience
- Research Associate, Collaborative Research Project titled ‘Social Status and Social Attitudes in India: A Study of Indian College Students’ between Harvard University, The University of British Columbia and JNU (29 August 2010 to 14 December 2010).
- Research Assistant, ICSSR sponsored project ‘Explorations in Decadal Development of the Sociology and Social Anthropology’ (1 March 2010 to 31 August 2010).
- Research Associate for ‘Changing Nature of Caste: Articulations, Institutions, and Settlements’ Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (since June 1st 2014).
- Research Associate for Documentary Film ‘Bulbul: Song of the Nightingale’, Peddled Bodies, LLC, Tarzana, California, U.S.A. (since May 20th 2014).
Administrative Experience
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Sl. No. |
Year |
Details of Credentials/Contributions |
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1 |
2015 |
Committee Member – Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Central University of Punjab |
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2 |
2015 |
Committee Member – Proposed Women’s Study Centre, Central University of Punjab |
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3 |
2015 |
Member – Board of Studies, Centre for Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab |
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4 |
2015 |
Member – Departmental Committee, Centre for Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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5 |
2015 |
Member – Board of Studies, Centre for Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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6 |
2015 |
Member – Board of Studies, Centre for Comparative Literature, Central University of Punjab |
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7 |
2015 |
Member – Discipline Committee, Under Convocation Coordination Committee, Central University of Punjab |
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8 |
2015 |
Member – Curriculum Development Committee, Centre for Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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9 |
2016 |
Member – Community Development College Planning, Central University of Punjab |
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10 |
2016 |
Mentor of seven students of Central University of Punjab |
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11 |
2016 |
Committee Member – For Procurement of Books from Delhi for Central University of Punjab Library |
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12 |
2016 |
Member – Admission Committee 2016-17, Central University of Punjab |
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13 |
2016 |
Selection Committee Member – For Field Surveyor for Research on “Farmer Suicides”, Centre for Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab |
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14 |
2016 |
Member – Anti-Discrimination Cell, Central University of Punjab |
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15 |
2017 |
Member of four Doctoral Progress Research Advisory Committee, Centre for South & Central Asian Studies, School of Global Relations, Central University of Punjab |
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16 |
2017 |
Special Invitee Member, School Board, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Punjab |
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17 |
2018 |
Member, Appeals Committee, Grievances Redressal For Employees, Central University of Punjab |
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18 |
2018 |
Member, Standing Committee, Extension of Ph.D. Duration, Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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19 |
2018 |
Member, Committee for Filling Vacant Seats & Supernumerary Seats for Master’s Admission, Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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20 |
2018 |
Member, Selection Committee, Recruitment of Project Staff under ICSSR Funded Major Research Project, Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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21 |
2018 |
Member, Committee for Framing Rules and Norms for Students & Research Scholars Going for Field Trip/Data Collection/Training/Internship, Central University of Punjab |
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22 |
2019 |
Member – Board of Studies, Department of Language & Comparative Literature, Central University of Punjab |
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23 |
2019 |
Member – Board of Studies, Department of Sociology, Central University of Punjab |
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24 |
2019 |
Member – Board of Studies, Department of Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab |
Any Other Experience
Human Rights, Social Change, Dalit Studies
Human Rights, Social Change, Dalit Studies
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Sl. No. |
Title of Project |
Funding Agency & Year of Funding |
Project Duration |
Grant/ Amount Mobilized (Rs. Lakh) |
More than or less than 10 lakhs |
Whether completed or Ongoing |
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1 |
Problems of Drug Abuse in Bathinda: A Sociological Study with Human Rights Perspective |
Central University of Punjab, 2017 |
Two Years |
1.5 Lakhs |
Less than 10 lakhs |
Ongoing |
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2 |
Teaching Learning Centre |
Ministry of Human Resource Development |
31.03.2021 and Ongoing as Extended |
94 Lakhs |
More than 10 lakhs |
Ongoing |
Papers
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Sr. No. |
Author Name |
Title |
Journal or Book Name |
Publisher |
ISSN Number |
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1 |
Vinod Arya |
Dalit Mahilaon ke Manav Adhikar Hanan: Nirantarta aur Badlav/2015/Vol.2, No.1 |
Bhartiya Samajshashtra Sameeksha (Journal of Indian Sociological Society in Hindi) |
Indian Sociological Society |
23491396 |
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2 |
Vinod Arya |
Dalit Politics in Uttar Pradesh: From Representation of Aspiration to Self-Representation, 2018/Vol. 5 No.2/pp. 70-81 |
The Voice |
GBKS |
2348-6708 |
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3 |
Vinod Arya |
Book Review |
Sociological Bulletin |
Sage |
0038-0229 |
Articles
Books
Book Chapters
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Sr. No. |
Author Name |
Title |
Journal or Book Name |
Publisher |
ISSN Number |
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1 |
Vinod Arya |
Vividh Visheshagya: Professor Vivek Kumar, pp. 193-207. |
Swatantrata ke Baad Lucknow ki Dalit aur Shoshit Vibhutiyan, Mata Prasad (ed.), 2015 |
Samyak Prakashan, New Delhi |
978-93-85540-23-3 |
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2 |
Vinod Arya |
Village, pp. 29-36. |
B.R. Ambedkar: Society & Culture, 2017 |
SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi |
978-93-87237-19-3 |
Tools/Tests
University Level
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Sl. No. |
Topic/Title of Lecture/Paper |
Title of Conference/ Seminar |
Organized by & Date |
International (Abroad or within country) / national /State /University level |
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1 |
Historical Development of Human Rights |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 19 Sep. 2015 |
University Level |
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2 |
Role of NGO & Human Rights Literacy |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 07 Nov. 2015 |
University Level |
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3 |
Nature and Classification of Human Rights |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 30 Apr. 2016 |
University Level |
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4 |
Historical Development of Human Rights |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 19 Sep. 2015 |
University Level |
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5 |
Role of NGO & Human Rights Literacy |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 07 Nov. 2015 |
University Level |
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6 |
Nature and Classification of Human Rights |
Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) |
Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab 30 Apr. 2016 |
University Level |
National
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Sl. No. |
Topic/Title of Lecture/Paper |
Title of Conference/ Seminar |
Organized by & Date |
International (Abroad or within country) / national /State /University level |
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1 |
From Rights to Human Rights: Some Methodological Underpinnings |
Research Methods in Education |
NIEPA, New Delhi 27 July – 14 Aug 2015 |
National |
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2 |
Human Rights & Inequality: Case of Dalits in U.P. |
The Paradigm of Inequality in India |
Bebe Nanaki Guru Nanak Dev University College, Mithra, Kapurthala, Punjba 15-16 Jan 2016 |
National |
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3 |
From Duties to Rights: The Quest of Ambedkar for Human Rights of Dalits |
Ambedkar and Modernity |
Dr. Ambedkar Chair, CSSS, JNU, New Delhi 17-18 March 2016 |
National |
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4 |
Student Mobilization and University Campuses |
Public Sphere and Education: Possibilities and Challenges for Educational Policy |
National University of Educational Planning & Administration, New Delhi 16-17 March 2017 |
National |
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5 |
Constructing Ambedkarism through Social Media: Dimensions and Discourses |
Modernity, Nation and Democracy in Contemporary India: Ambedkar’s Vision |
Dr. Ambedkar Chair, CSSS, JNU, New Delhi 29-30 March 2017 |
National |
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6 |
Identification of Subject Wise Resources for Teachers in Higher Education |
Workshop on Identification of Subject Wise Resources for Teachers in Higher Education |
National Resource Centre for Education, NIEPA, New Delhi 06-08 June 2018 |
National |
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7 |
Equity of Access to Public Health Care Services in North-East India: A Human Rights Perspective |
Equity with Special Emphasis on North Eastern Region |
Dr. Ambedkar Chair, Tezpur University in Collaboration with ICSSR (New Delhi) & ICSSR-NERC (Shillong) 21-22 June 2018 |
National |
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8 |
Curriculum Design & Development |
Curriculum Design & Development |
Centre for Curriculum Research, Policy & Educational Development, School of Education (Sponsored by PMMMNMTT, Ministry of Human Resource Development) 16-25 July 2018 |
National |
International
University Level
- Organised First Invited Lecture in Centre for Sociology on 24.03.2017 delivered by Prof. Paramjit Singh Judge on the theme “Situating Social Sciences at their Rightful Place: A Critique of Contemporary Impressions about Knowledge”, Central University of Punjab.
- Organised Second Invited Lecture in Centre for Sociology on 08.06.2017 delivered by Prof. Rajesh Gill on the theme “Epistemological Issues in Social Sciences”, Central University of Punjab.
- Organised Third Invited Lecture in Department of Sociology on 26.10.2017 delivered by Prof. Vinod K. Jairath on the theme “The Science & Social Sciences: Methodological Concerns”, Central University of Punjab
- Organised Fourth Invited Lecture in Centre for Sociology on 20.11.2018 delivered by Dr. Gaurav J. Pathania on the theme “Role of Universities in the Contemporary Times”.
National Level
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Philosophical & Methodological Foundations in Social Sciences” by Economics discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 12-16 November 2018.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Epistemic Foundations of Social Sciences” by Sociology discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 10-15 September 2018.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Philosophical & Methodological Foundations in Political & International Relations” by Political Science & International Relations discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 7-11 January 2019.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Explorations in Domains of Indian Sociology” by Sociology discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 4-8 February 2019.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Pedagogical Issues in Teaching Poetry: Challenges & Prospects” by Literature Studies discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 18-22 March 2019.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Recent Advances in Environmental Studies” by Environmental Studies discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 25-29 March 2019.
- Organised One Week National Workshop on “Indian Economy & Society in 21st Century” by Economics discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 25-29 March 2019.
- Organised Two Week National Workshop on “Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences” by Sociology discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 27 May-7 June 2019.
- Organised Two Week National Workshop on “Understanding Indian Politics & Economy in 21st Century” by Political Science & International Relations discipline under Teaching Learning Centre at Central University of Punjab, 27 May-7 June 2019.
International Level
- Organised a visit of Foreigner Students from Global Studies Programme, JNU, New Delhi for Academic Exchange Interaction at Central University of Punjab.
27 July – 14 Aug 2015 National
2 Human Rights & Inequality: Case of Dalits in U.P. The Paradigm of Inequality in India Bebe Nanaki Guru Nanak Dev University College, Mithra, Kapurthala, Punjba
15-16 Jan 2016 National
3 From Duties to Rights: The Quest of Ambedkar for Human Rights of Dalits Ambedkar and Modernity Dr. Ambedkar Chair, CSSS, JNU, New Delhi
17-18 March 2016 National
4 Historical Development of Human Rights Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab
19 Sep. 2015 University Level
5 Role of NGO & Human Rights Literacy Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab
07 Nov. 2015 University Level
6 Nature and Classification of Human Rights Certificate Course in Human Rights and Duties (UGC: HRE Scheme) Human Rights Programme, Central University of Punjab
30 Apr. 2016 University Level
7 126th Birth Anniversary od Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 126th Birth Anniversary od Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ONGC, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Institution Level
8 Student Mobilization and University Campuses Public Sphere and Education: Possibilities and Challenges for Educational Policy National University of Educational Planning & Administration, New Delhi
16-17 March 2017 National
9 Constructing Ambedkarism through Social Media: Dimensions and Discourses Modernity, Nation and Democracy in Contemporary India: Ambedkar’s Vision Dr. Ambedkar Chair, CSSS, JNU, New Delhi
29-30 March 2017 National
10 Identification of Subject Wise Resources for Teachers in Higher Education Workshop on Identification of Subject Wise Resources for Teachers in Higher Education National Resource Centre for Education, NIEPA, New Delhi
06-08 June 2018 National
11 Equity of Access to Public Health Care Services in North-East India: A Human Rights Perspective Equity with Special Emphasis on North Eastern Region Dr. Ambedkar Chair, Tezpur University in Collaboration with ICSSR (New Delhi) & ICSSR-NERC (Shillong)
21-22 June 2018 National
12 Curriculum Design & Development Curriculum Design & Development Centre for Curriculum Research, Policy & Educational Development, School of Education (Sponsored by PMMMNMTT, Ministry of Human Resource Development) 16-25 July 2018 National
13 Valedictory Address Field Work in Social Work Education: Student Social Workers (SSW's) Perspective Department of Social Work, Mumbai University, 10-11 January 2019 Department Level