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BIO-DATA

Title Dr. First Name Awungshi Last Name Yaruingam Photograph

Designation Professor

Address Department of African Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi

Phone No Office 27666673 Residence N/A Mobile 9654738111 Email Yaruingam65@gmail.com Web-Page

Educational Qualifications

Degree Institution Year Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University, (JNU) New

Delhi 1996

M.Phil. / M.Tech. JNU 1991 PG JNU 1988 UG North Eastern Hill university, (NEHU)

Shillong 1985

Any other qualification Career Profile

1. 2015 : Professor in African sociology 2. 2010 : Associate Professor 3. 2007 : Reader 4. 2002 : Sr. Lecturer 5. August 1998 : Joint University as Lecturer 6. Oct. 2003 to April 2006 : Asst. Professor in Addis Baba University, Ethiopia,

Administrative Assignments

Head of Department African studies, ( 2011-2014) Director, Center for African Studies ( 2011-2014) Vice President, African Studies Association of India since 2005. Member of SC/ST Admission Grievances Committee, 2002-2003 Member of BRS, ( 2010-2016) Member of Academic council, (2011-2014)

Areas of Interest / Specialization

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Classical Sociological Thinkers; Sociology of Religion; African Sociology; Conflict & Social Change; India-Africa Relationship, Sociology of Education etc Subjects Taught

Sociology of Africa, Research Methodology and Classical sociological thinkers

Research Guidance

1. Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis – 6 2. Supervision of Doctoral Thesis, under progress - 4 3. Supervision of awarded M. Phil dissertations - 29 4. Supervision of M. Phil dissertations, under progress - 3

Publications Profile

1. Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)( One) i. Yaruingam A. S., 2005, Hinduism and Christianity in India, Uppal Publisher, Delhi. ii. Yaruingam A.S. & Rashmi Kapoor, 2013. Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspective,

Shipra Publishers, Delhi iii. Yaruingam, 2014,( Assoc. Editor) Encountering Modernity: Situating the Tangkhul

Naga in perspective. iv. Yaruingam A.S. & Rashmi Kapoor, ( 2014) Ed. The Rising Africa: Opportunities and

Challenges to India, Delhi University Publication. ( Next week) v. Yaruingam A.S, & Kharingpam A. C., 2015) Ed, Rethinking Education and

Development in North East India’ Shipra Publishing Company, Delhi 2. Yaruingam A.S. Chief Editor, ‘Indian Journal of African Studies, Department publication

3. Research papers published in Academic Journals and books

1. Yaruingam A.S, 2016, ‘Significance of Indian Ocean in Maritime Trade & Security for

African and Asian Power ( India), Goethe University Frankfurt, 28 – 30 September

2016 ( sent for publication

2. Nidhi Mehra and A.S. Yaruingam, (2015) India –Nigeria Relations ( from historical Friends to strategic partners, International Journal of Political Sciences, (online journal)

3. Yaruingam A.S. 2014, Enhancing India’s Capacity Building in Africa, The Rising Africa: Prospects and Challenges for India, Delhi University Publication

4. Yaruibngam A.S, 2013, Indiá’s Capacity Building Diplomacy in Africa, ECAS 2013, online publication.

5. Yaruingam A.S, 2014, Remapping India’s Cultural Ties with Anglophone Africa, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. Xix, Nos. 1&2, 2014, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi

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6. Yaruingam A.S., 2013. Modernizing process of Religious Identities in African Societies, in Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspectives, Edit. Yaruingam & Rashmi Kapoor, Shipra Publisher, Delhi

7. Yaruingam A. S. & Pushpraj Singh, 2012, Religion: Peace and Development in Africa, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol.XVIII April to Oct. 2012, No.1&2.

8. Yaruingam A. S., 2004, The Shinasa-Socio-Cultural and Religious Practices, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol.XV April & Oct. Nos. 1&2.

9. Yaruingam A.S., 2009, Changing Face of African Religion, Africa Quarterly, Vol.48 No.4, Nov. to Jan.

10. . Yaruingam A.S., 2008, Intellectual Capital: India’s mindshare in Africa, Africa Quarterly, Vol.48 No.1, Feb. to April.

11. Yaruingam A.S., 2003, Ethiopian City Culture, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. XIV April & October, No.1&2.

12. Yaruingam A.S., 2004, Religious Syncretism in Ethiopia, Africa Quarterly, Vol.44 No.3, Nov.

13. Yaruingam A.S., 2002, Challenges to Naga Youths, Naga Journal of Indigenous Affairs, Vol.1 No.2, June to November.

14. Yaruingam A.S., Mahadevan, Damen, Bindu, Girish, Kumar, R.S. Mahapatra, 2005, Importance of Behavioural Science for Health Promotion and Quality of Life, in Health Promotion, Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Population Regulation, Edit by Mahadevan and al et, B.R. Publisher, Delhi.

15. Yaruingam A.S., 2007, China-Indo and Africa Relation in 21st century: the need for Sustainable Approach, Sub-Sahara Informer, Friday/March, Addis Ababa.

12 Yaruingam A.S., 2007, Reality is Better than Imagination, The Reporter April, Addis Ababa.

13 Yaruingam A.S., 2009, Education: The Cradle for Nation Building, Souvenir, Raphai Katamnao Long.

14 Yaruingam A.S., 2000, Quality Education, TKLD Publication. Book Reviewed: 1. Remapping Ethiopia, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol.

Conference Organization/ Presentations

Organizing Conference & Seminar:

1. Two day national seminar, ‘Re-defining Development: Rationalization of

indigenous resources, 30-31 May, 2017, Ukhrul, Manipur

2. Two Day National seminar, ‘North East India in the Context of Indian nationhood,

Delhi University. March 17-18, 2016.

3. Two Day National Conference on ‘The Rising Africa: Opportunities and

Challenges’ Life Long Learning Center, University of Delhi, ( 12-13n Sept. 2013

4. One Day International Conference ‘Contemporary Africa today: Issues and

Challenges’ Life Long Learning Centre, University of Delhi ( 26th

Nov. 2012)

5. Two Day National Seminar on “Rethinking Education in Tribal District of

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Manipur’, Ukhrul, Manipur (3-4 Oct, 2012).

6. Two Day National Seminar on ‘Globalization and Changing Tribal Identities in

North East India’ Delhi University Conference Centre (May 17-18, 2011).

7. Participation as Paper Presenter in National and International Conf./Seminar:

1. Two day International Conference in Addis Ababa, organized by ICWA,

“Significance of cultural relations between India and Horn of African countries”

23-24, May, 2019

2. Significance of Indian Ocean for Indian Africa Trade and security, International

Conference on ‘African Transformation beyond Grand narrative’ Goethe University,

Frankfurt, 28-30 Sept, 2016

3. Newly emerging elites in Africa: comparative analysis in reference African Big men.

National conference in Delhi University, 17-18, Feb., 2016

4. Deeper Cultural Linkage for better trade relations among China, Brazil and India,

National seminar at Aligarh Muslim University, 27028, Jan. 3014

5. Exploration of Indian Cultural Capital in South African countries to enhance

economic cooperation, at Center for Research in Rural and Industrial Development,

Chandigarh, 3-4 Feb. 2014.

6. India –Africa partnership in health care sector, International seminar at Udaipur, 24-

25th

March, 2014.

7. India’s Capacity Building Diplomacy in Africa, 5th

European Conference on African

Studies, Lisbon 26-29 June, 2013.

8. Perspective on China, India and Germany in East Africa, Berlin, Germany, June 24,

2013.

9. Socio-cultural and economic impact of immigrants in North East India: Case of

Manipur, Imphal, 5-7, March, 2013.

10. India-Africa Relations: Need for broader perspective, Mumbai University, 14-15,

February, 2013. 11. Cultural Affinity between Korea and Northeast India, Two Day International

Conference, at Bhagat Phool Mahila Vishwavidyalya Universitt, Haryana, 18-19 July, 2012.

12. Education: A tool for protecting indigenous rights, One Day International Workshop on Education and development, at Mount Everest College, Senapati.

13. India-Ethiopia Relations: A paradigm shift, Two Day National Seminar held at Imphal from 15-16, March, 2012.

14. India’s Cultural diplomacy toward Madagascar, Two Day addition and Human Violation in Africa: Case of FGM, At Jamia Millia Islamia, 17-18 February, 2011.

15. Rethinking Education in Naga Society, One Day Seminar, Delhi University, 13 May, 2011.

16. Degrading Moral values and its consequences on the youths of Manipur, National Seminar at Imphal, 12-13 March, 2011.

17. Uniqueness of Naga history, as claimed to be, Two Day National Seminar, Shilong, 22-23 March, 2010.

18. Prospect of partnership in Higher Education between Indian and Africa, Two day International Seminar, DU, 3-4 April, 2008.

19. Peace and Development in Manipur, National Seminar at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, 17 January, 2009.

20. Evolution of Hybrid Culture in North Africa-International Conference, JMM, New Delhi 17-19, Feb, 2009.

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21. China’s Investment in Social capital in Africa Two Day International Conference, 25-27 Feb. 2009 Delhi University.

22. Socio-Cultural Dilemma of PIO in South Africa, International Seminar, 23-25 Nov. 2009 JNU, New Delhi.

23. India’s Cultural Diplomacy toward South Africa-International Seminar, Punjabi University, Patiala, 15-16 Dec. 2009.

24. Repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts 1958, One Day Seminar, 8 Sept. 2010, IIC, New Delhi.

25. Discussant ion the seminar, India-Africa Partnership for capacity Building and Human Resource Development, IIC, 9-10 Feb. 2010 IIC, New Delhi.

26. Discussant on Seminar, Resurgent Africa and India’s partnership, Dec 2009 ORF, New Delhi.

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration) 1. Impact of TV on the Indigenous community of North East India, from the R& D

Scheme of the University, DU 2. Africa’s Respond to India and China’s Engagement, ( R&D, DU) 2009-2010) 3. Pattern of Social Cultural Interaction between India and African Students ion in

Delhi University. (R&D, DU, 2012-2013). 4. Discrimination against people from Northeast in Delhi: Myth or Reality?

Association With Professional Bodies

Member:

1. Policy Research Institute of African Studies Association of India ( PRIASA)

2. Founder Member and Vice President, African Studies Association (ASA), India

3. Member of Advisory committee on African section, Indian Council of World Affairs,

(ICWA)

4. Member of Advisory committee, Times of Africa, Magazine

5. Member Secretary, Tangkhul Christian Charitable Trust, Delhi

6. President, Tangkhul Scholars Association, (TSA)India

7. Advisor: Manipuri Research Forum, (MRF)Delhi

Other Activities

1. Special lecture on, Ethnographic Research (two lectures) in Manipur University in ‘Workshop on

Capacity Building’ sponsored by ICSSR. 22-23 October, 2013. 2. Special Lecture on ‘Historic Relevance and its cultural and Tourism Importance of Ethiopia in

Africa, at Ethiopian Cultural Centre, New Delhi, 27 Sept. 2014 3. One week Research Field work to Ethiopia to study on the Impact of Indian companies’

investment in Africa. Met several India entrepreneurs, Ethiopian workers and academics and scholars’ had fruitful interaction for one week.

4. Impact of globalization on tribal communities of Northeast India sharing with African experience, 27-28 Oct. 2015. Imphal, Manipur

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