Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Preparing Thoughtful Minds for an Interconnected World
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a vital perspective within our institute devoted to scientific and technological excellence. Our passionate faculty draw on expertise from diverse research disciplines, enriching the academic community and driving innovation
We believe that "engineering and science are deeply rooted in human experiences and society." That is why a well-rounded education in these fields should incorporate liberal arts, economics and social sciences. This approach helps students blend scientific knowledge with a moral and social understanding, empowering them to make a positive impact on the world around them.
The Humanities and Social Science department proudly offers a Ph.D., crafted to inspire the research journey of students. With excellent resources as well as facilities, we are dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams. Our faculty are there to guide you through projects, theses and dissertations at various levels. In addition, we organise training programmes in Research Methodology, Arabic Language, Presentation and Leadership Skills, along with Business Communication and Effective Teaching.

Our Vision
and Mission
Vision:To provide quality education in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Doctoral level.
Mission:
Our mission is to develop scholars and practitioners in the Humanities and Social Sciences with the intellectual depth, ethical grounding and analytical skills required to address global societal challenges.
Programmes Offered

Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
Research Publication
- ‘Examining the Effects of Sustainable HRM on Employee Work Wellbeing: The Role of Voice Behavior and Trust in Management’, Managing Risk and Decision Making in times of Economic Disruptions and Distress: A Collective Study, Simon Grima et al., Emerald, Volume 108.
- Democracy and Participatory Development, in Making Development Happen: Transformational Change in Rural India. Volume-2, K.Seeta Prabhu & S.Parasuraman,(Eds.) Orient Blackswan Publication, New Delhi, October, 2021
- Human Development Index (HDI). In Cook, D. T. (Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies. pp. 935. Thousand Oaks: SAGE. ISBN: 9781473942929.
- Participation, Protection, and Provision Rights (Three Ps), UNCRC. In Cook, D. T. (Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies, pp. 1202-1203. Thousand Oaks: SAGE. ISBN: 9781473942929.
- Children’s Rights, Critiques of. In Cook, D. T. (Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies, pp. 495-497, Thousand Oaks: SAGE. ISBN: 9781473942929.
- Restoring Governance in Conflict Areas, in Making Development Happen: Transformational Change in Rural India. Volume-1, K.Seeta Prabhu & S.Parasuraman,(Eds.) Orient Blackswan Publication, New Delhi, 2020
Scholars Who Bridge Theory and
Practice

Aarti S.V
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Mrutuyanjaya Sahu,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Kirtika Nanda
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Shrinivas Mishra
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Shazi Shah Jabeen,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
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