Faculty Profile

Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri

Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri

Assistant Professor

Xavier Law School

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Xavier Law School. She completed her Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from Vidyasagar University and obtained her B.A. in Political Science (Hons.) from Midnapore College. She was awarded the prestigious UGC Rank Holder Fellowship in 2015 and received the University Gold Medal for academic excellence in both her B.A. and M.A. degrees.

Dr. Bhaduri has published numerous research papers on Identity Politics, International Relations, and Indian Democracy in UGC CARE-listed journals, international journals, and edited volumes. She has delivered invited lectures on international platforms, including the Indian Studies Program at Pridi Banomyong International College and at the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Dhaka. She has actively participated in several international, national, and state-level conferences across the country and was awarded the World Congress Scholarship for participation in the 26th World Congress of the International Political Science Association held in Lisbon, Portugal.

In addition to her academic and research contributions, Dr. Bhaduri has successfully hosted an International Seminar and organized National Workshops on contemporary issues in Political Science and interdisciplinary studies, reflecting her active engagement in academic collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Political Science from Vidyasagar University in 2022
  • M.A. in Political Science from Vidyasagar University in 2017
  • B.A in Political Science (Hons) from Midnapore College in 2015

Areas of Specialisation

Society and Politics in South Asia Hybrid Identities in Post-Colonial South Asia Ethno-linguistic legacy in India Indian knowledge traditions

Teaching Experience

  • Dr. Bhaduri joined Adamas University as an Assistant Professor on 2022 and thereafter she joined Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. In 2024 she has joined as an Assistant Professor in St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata.

Administrative Experience

  • Convener, Indian Knowledge System Cell, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
  • Paper Setter for Political Science (Hons) at the Department of Political Science, Midnapore Autonomous College.
  • Examiner and Scrutinizer for University Examinations, Sister Nivedita University
  • Course coordinator for B.A and M.A. at Adamas University

Top 5 Publications

  • (2019) “Terrorism and the Liberal Order: A Conceptual Framework”, (Dr. Raj Kumar Kothari & Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri), The Impact of Global Terrorism on Economic and Political Development, Edited by Ramesh Chandra Das. Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom. Pp. (71-82), ISBN: 978-1-78769-920-5
  • (2026)
  • (2023) “Evolution of National Identity in the Indian subcontinent: From Ancient to Colonial India “Rabindra Bharati Journal of Political Science, (Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri), Vol. 17(1), Pp. 17-24, ISSN: 2393-8218
  • (2025)
  • (2018) “Cultural Commonalities in South Asia: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal for South Asian Studies, (Dr. Priyanka Bhaduri & Dr. Raj Kumar Kothari), Vol. 11(1), Pp. 12-19, ISSN: 0974-2514

Awards & Recognitions

  • Awarded UGC Rank Holder Fellowship in 2015
  • University Gold Medal for her Excellency in Political Science under Master of Arts, 2017.
  • University Gold Medal for her Excellency in Political Science under B.A (Hons) Program, 2015
  • Awarded Abhinash Dasgupta Memorial Award for her extraordinary academic performance in Political Science under the B.A(Hons) program, 2015
  • Awarded Deshapran Birendranath Sasmal Memorial Award for her remarkable academic performance in Political Science under M.A program, 2017

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