Research Interests
Open to PhD applications across a multidisciplinary perspectives relating colonial and postcolonial studies.
- Cultural heritage in the context of climate change, political conflict, economic development rapid urbanization and natural hazards.
- Spatial ordering and the role of civic engagement in cities
- Changing role of labour market in emerging economies
Public outreach & key achievements
Majuli-
- Climate Change and Hidden Heritage-Taster
- Climate Change and Hidden Heritage: Lessons from Majuli
- Lessons from Majuli - Zero Carbon Majuli
- Lessons from Majuli - Geology of Majuli
- Lessons from Majuli - A People’s Museum
- Overview of Majuli’s Cultural Heritage
- Majuli Stakeholders view
- Deccan Chronicle
- Cleantechnica
* Commonwealth Secretariat profile, 2014
* ArtsEkta
* Northern Visions TV: A Century later: Ethnic Minorities in Northern Ireland-Identities and Shared Histories 15 May, 2013. This documentary explores the biographical journey of an Indian to Northern Ireland, UK and their key contributions to Shared Society debates in the region.
* Featured in BBC 2’s National TV Live: The Country House Revealed: Clandeboye Estate and its Imperial Collections, 7 June 2011. In this episode Dan Cruickshank looks at Clandeboye House near Bangor, County Down and explores the life of Lord Dufferin (1826-1902), Viceroy of India and one time President of the Royal Geographical Society. Among the relics of empire preserved in the House is Lord Dufferin’s photograph album, which includes images of Burma before it was incorporated into the British Raj.
* Public lecture in Chennai covered in The Hindu, 2010, August 18
* TechCamp, Belfast City Council, the U.S. Consulate General, and the U.S. Department of State held at Belfast City Hall
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWdPMO_FRgo
Research students
| PhD area | “Role of Ground Water in Urban development: Case of Delhi and its Peri-Urban Region”. |
| Name | Dr. Rohilla, Suresh K |
| Years of study | 2002-2007 |
| Country | India |
| PhD area | “Inscribing History at the Intersection of Print Culture, Linguistic Diversity and Identity Issues in Northeast India”. |
| Name | Dr. Zou, David Vumlallian |
| Years of study | 2003-07 |
| Country | India |
| PhD area | “Land as a Critical Ecological Resource for Sustainable Cities: A Case Study of Chennai City, India” |
| Name | Dr. Kaliyath, Ajith |
| Years of study | 2008-2013 |
| Country | India |
| PhD area | “Social and Ecological Resilience: A Case of Marginalised Communities in Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem” |
| Name | Dr. Phalkey, Neelambari |
| Years of study | 2011-2017 |
| Country | India |
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD area | “Inscribing History at the Intersection of Print Culture, Linguistic Diversity and Identity Issues in Northeast India”. |
| Name | Dr. Zou, David Vumlallian |
| Years of study | 2003-07 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Delhi |
| PhD area | “Role of Ground Water in Urban development: Case of Delhi and its Peri-Urban Region”. |
| Name | Dr. Rohilla, Suresh K |
| Years of study | 2002-2007 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | Senior Programme Director, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi. |
| PhD area | “Land as a Critical Ecological Resource for Sustainable Cities: A Case Study of Chennai City, India” |
| Name | Dr. Kaliyath, Ajith |
| Years of study | 2008-2013 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | Associate Professor, Urban Planning, Sushant School of Arts and Architecture, Ansal University. |
| PhD area | “Social and Ecological Resilience: A Case of Marginalised Communities in Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem” |
| Name | Dr. Phalkey, Neelambari |
| Years of study | 2011-2017 |
| Country | India |
| Current Position | ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham |
Discover More
- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science
- School of Natural and Built Environment
- http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/profile-kumar.pdf
- https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/170118/for-peace-and-prosperity.html
- https://www.deccanherald.com/national/indo-uk-team-preserve-cultural-684869.html