Dr. MINAL PAREEK

Director: Digital Media,Techno India Group; Dean - School of Arts, Media & Design

Email: minal.p@snuniv.ac.in

•  May 2018- Dean (School of Media Communications Fine Arts & Design)
•  Heading the Digital Wing of Sister Nivedita University
•  Sept 2015- May 5th, 2018: Head of the Department- Amity University, Kolkata
•  Dec 2005- Jan 2014: Associate Producer Aajtak, New Delhi
•  Nov 1985’- Present: Actor/Director Rangakarmee, Kolkata
•  Granted the Ford Fellowship for 2009 in Theatre Arts
•  Sept 2019– Oct 2019: Was appointed as one of the International leader for the International Leadership Program by the US Consulate, was on an IVLP Program to US on ‘Media Literacy through Education

Dr. BUROSHIVA DASGUPTA

Advisor - School of Arts, Media & Design

Email: buroshiva.d@snuniv.ac.in

Founder Editor, Global Media Journal, India Edition

Formerly, Mentor Karnavati Univerity, United world School of Liberal Arts & Mass Communications, Gujarat

Formerly, Professor/Director NSHM Institute of Media and Design (NIMD), Kolkata

Formerly, Professor/Director Manipal Institute of Communication Karnataka, India.

Formerly, Resident Editor, Financial Express, Kolkata

Buroshiva Dasgupta has been a practicing journalist for over 25 years in the media in various capacities. He worked in major Indian newspaper groups like The Statesman, The Times of India (The Economic Times), The Indian Express (The Financial Express)
While still a practicing journalist, he has engaged himself in teaching media as a visiting faculty member to universities of Calcutta, Jadavpur and Visva Bharati in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal for more than fifteen years.
He has been a Visiting Professor and the Course Coordinator of Development Communication at IDSK, Calcutta University. He has taught Development Communication at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa. He has been a Member of, Board of Media Studies of Burdwan and North Bengal Universities. He has conducted several of UGC’s orientation courses on research methodology and on media issues for college & university teachers. He taught at Asmara University, East Africa, and was the Professor/Director of Manipal Institute of Communication, Karnataka. He has also been the Professor/Director of NSHM Institute of Media & Design of West Bengal University of Technology till January 2017. He mentored USLM of Karnavati University, Gujarat and he was Professor, Brainware University Kolkata.
He did his research work on New Media and New Poetics: the changing interface and was awarded Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta. He is a Ph.D. guide at Utkal and Sister Nivedita Universities. He has written several books and both research and journalistic articles. His latest work is a book chapter on ‘India’s Media Education –In Need of a Total Overhaul’ in Journalism and Journalism Education in Developing Countries, published by Nuremberg & Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Buroshiva is the founding editor of the Indian Edition of the refereed media online magazine Global Media Journal that is published from more than 12 countries of the world.

Abhi Mahapatra

Professor of Practice - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Santosh Kumar Koppisetti

Professor of Practice - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Santosh Kumar Koppisetti, has joined the Journalism and Mass Communication department of Sister Nivedita University, as a Professor of Practice.

He is an accomplished Communication specialist, Photographer and Writer with over two decades of dynamic experience leading groundbreaking campaigns for an impressive roster of high-profile brands across diverse sectors including Insurance, FMCG, Entertainment, Retail, and Cellular Providers.

His extensive background encompasses crafting compelling narratives and visually stunning concepts that resonate with target audiences and drive brand success.

He has worked for top advertising agencies like LOWE, Bates 141 and Mudra and handled brands like Idea Cellular, Tata AIG, AIG, Times of India, Radio City, Big Bazaar, Zee TV, RPG group, BKT Tyres, VEKA amongst others.

He is an avid traveller and likes writing blogs as a hobby.

SAIKAT MAJUMDAR

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & HOD - MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM

Email: saikat.m@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Majumdar’s domain area lies in Electronic Media with specialisation in Television Journalism. He has an industry experience of 18 years and academic experience of 5 years at Amity University, NSHM, Sister Nivedita University (Ongoing) and also 15 years as visiting / guest faculty member.

Arindam Basu

Senior Faculty - Mass Communication and Journalism

Masters from University of Calcutta in Journalism and Mass Communication

Email: arindam.b@snuniv.ac.in

A topper in Masters from University of Calcutta in Journalism and Mass Communication, he is an English Honours graduate from St Xavier’s College. A recipient of the Santosh Kr Ghosh Memorial Award, he has worked for over 15 years in media in various houses including United News of India, NewsX and Sports Illustrated. In 2010 he started his boutique PR Agency Carpe Diem Communique Pvt. Ltd. In 2020 he began focusing completely into academics, though he had been a visiting lecturer at University of Calcutta, Women’s College among other institutions for over a decade.

He is now a Senior Faculty in the Journalism and Mass Com Dept. here at Sister Nivedita University. Reporting, editing, advertising and public relations are his core papers.

He is a published author with three books to his name—a personal memoir on Calcutta named Millennium Memories, a collection of short stories named Everything You Never Expected and an academic book The Reporter which he co-authored with Sujoy Dhar. He has also been featured in a sports anthology—The Best of Indian Sports Writing.

JHUMUR DATTA GUPTA

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Pursuing PhD from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata

Email: jhumur.dg@snuniv.ac.in

1ST Class fourth in Masters from Rabindra Bharati University in Mass Communication and Videography. She is a Political Science Graduate from Bethune College. She is now Pursuing her Doctoral degree from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata.

She has worked over 14 years in Audio Visual Journalism in various Channels including Etv, Kolkata TV, News Time and News 18. She was the Deputy Chief Copy Editor in News 18 for 4 years. In 2018 she began focusing into Media Education. She was the Visiting Faculty at Roopkala Kendra in Audio Visual Journalism. She is the training program organizing member and the member of the Magazine team of Indian Science news Associations.

She is now the Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. She is the core member of the Examination conduct Committee and former Examination Coordinator of the Department.

Her Domain is Audio Visual Journalism, Film-Script Writing and Cultural Studies.

Satyajit Samanta

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: satyajit.s@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Samanta’s domain area lies in Advertising, Event Management, Graphic Designing, Film Making, Photography, Cinematography & Editing with specialization in Advertising, PR, Events & Graphic Designing. He has an industry experience of 5 years as a Creative Director & Media Manager in MTV Roadies X2, Kiff, Fifa U-17 World Cup, AIFF - Hero I-League, BPC India Pvt. Ltd.& Feature Films. His academic experience includes 1 year as Guest Lecturer at the Institute Of Management Study & 2 years (ongoing) as a Faculty at Sister Nivedita University

NAMASHISH SHARMA

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: namashish.s@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Sharma’s domain area lies in Audio & Video Production, A/V Integration, Live Setup & Support, Guest Relations, and PCR. He has experience of 4 years in Community Radio Broadcasting and 1 year in the Broadcast Television Industry, He has worked as a Technical Executive and Client Servicing Expert and holds an academic experience of 2 Years

Joydeep Mukherjee

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: joydeep.m@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Mukherjee’s domain area lies in Advertising and Public Relations with a specialization in Marketing, Research, Brand Management, AD/PR. He has an industry experience of 11 years with KANTAR IMRB and GfK Mode in Client Servicing, Business Consulting, NBD, Thought leadership, and team management with the academic experience of 1 year (ongoing) as an assistant professor at Sister Nivedita University, Guest faculty in ISBM, SIMC (Market Research).

KRISHNENDU DAS

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: krishnendu.d@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Das is a dynamic professional with experience of 15+ years in Industry and academics from the field of Animation and VFX. He has worked as a Supervisor for "Creative Things Animation Studio'', Creative Head for "Bluesquirrel Studio'' Team Leader at Kagiso Interactive, South Africa, and Senior Faculty "Arena Animation".

Suman Chakraborty

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Suman Chakraborty, Lecturer at Sister Nivedita University, is dedicated to high-quality education and student growth through teaching, mentoring, and research. He also has extensive experience as a Web Animator, Designer, Sr Designer, Visualiser, Packaging Designer, Creative Product Visualiser, 3D Stage Designer, and Design Consultant, at companies like L’OREAL, Nivea, Marico, Vodafone, Realme, Colgate, Aircel, ITC, Lotus Herbals, Pilgrim. Suman's expertise and dedication drive the university's educational goals and student success.

Suman Chakraborty

Visiting Faculty - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: suman.c@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Chakraborty’s domain area lies in Writing, Editing, and Publishing with specialization in Critical and Editorial Writing, Literature and Visual Arts, New Media. He has industry experience as the Founder & Executive Editor, Roman Books (Kolkata & London) and Founder and Director, Compass Institute (Kolkata) with an academic experience as Former Visiting Lecturer, De Montfort University, UK, Former Visiting Lecturer, University of Derby, UK (Partly British Council Funded Indo-UK Collaboration), Masters from the University of Glasgow, UK and Guest Faculty at Sister Nivedita University for 2 years (ongoing).

Atashi Bhattacharya

Visiting Faculty - Mass Communication and Journalism

Email: atashi.b@snuniv.ac.in

Prof. Bhattacharya has domain area in Mass Communication, Media Laws and Ethics and Anchoring with specialization in Film Studies, Communication Theories & Cultural Studies. She has industry experience of 1 year as an English Presenter at All India Radio (Kolkata) with an academic experience of 9 years as a SACT at Surendranath College for Women (ongoing) & 2 years as a Guest Faculty at Sister Nivedita University (ongoing).

Bhaswar Bhattarcharya

Technical Instructor - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Bhaswar Bhattarcharya started his career as a junior animator in 2003 after completing a comprehensive course on Traditional 2D Animation and Film Making from Padmalaya Telefilms Ltd., Hyderabad. he has worked there for two years on foreign projects like Potatoes and Dragons, The Mystic Prince, and was selected to work with Mr. Ishu Patel during his brief visit to India (2004).

For the next eleven years, he has worked in leading roles in Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production, in 2D and 3D projects, as team leader, animation director, post-production supervisor, episode director, and creative director.

He has also been into academics twice, 2006-08 in Patna, teaching 2D animation in a Color Chips franchisee; 2014-16 in Kolkata (NSHM) teaching graphic design, animation and multimedia to UG and PG students.

Souvik Sur

Academic Instructor - Mass Communication and Journalism

Graduate in Media Sciences

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Souvik Sur, a 2020 graduate in Media Sciences (Audio-Visual & Broadcasting), secured the top rank in his college and later earned a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Manipal University.

As a freelancer, he worked with the Central and State Governments on metro railway projects in Kolkata, Delhi, and Bangalore, along with marine drone photography for Odisha and West Bengal. He also collaborated with Kolkata’s production houses as a videographer, editor, photographer, and drone operator. He has the official drone operating license from the Aviation Department of India.

In 2021, he joined IIHM as a videographer and editor for digital marketing. After that, from 2022, he has been mentoring students at Sister Nivedita University, guiding them toward their goals.

Susmita Das

Academic Instructor - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Prof. Susmita Das’s area lies in advertising, Graphic Designing. I have an industry experience of 2 years. I have 2 years of academic experience as a faculty at Sister Nivedita University.

Subhadeep Karmakar

Academic Instructor - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Subhadeep has more than 15 years of experience in teaching 3d modelling and animation in the top animation institutes in Kolkata.

He is a highly seasoned professional, skilled in making realistic as well as stylized 3d models, textures.

He has helped students to participate and win various animation competitions.

Kishore Dey

Camera Person Faculty - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Kishore Dey is a highly experienced faculty member in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the School of Media Communication and Designs, bringing over 25 years of expertise as a camera person. His extensive career includes notable contributions to Zee Bangla's Dadagiri and Didi No.1, freelance assignments covering dignitaries like the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, and significant roles in Bengali feature films and ad-film productions for Tata Steel and Tata Moters etc. Currently, he continues to contribute his wealth of experience and creativity as a valued member of Khoj Khabar.

Jonaki Pandit

Academic Counsellor - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Jonaki Pandit is an Academic Counsellor at Sister Nivedita University, dedicated to guiding students on their academic journeys. Her role involves providing personalized support and advice to help students navigate their educational paths, overcome challenges, and achieve their academic goals. With a deep understanding of the university's programs and resources, Jonaki ensures that students receive the necessary guidance to make informed decisions about their studies and future careers. Her commitment to student success makes her an invaluable resource for the university community.

Rishi Sahu

Web Developer (TIG) - Mass Communication and Journalism

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Rishi Sahu started his journey back in 2017 as a Technical Consultant. He started working in the IT and Digital Marketing sector for organizations like Raymond's, Max Fashion, Nap Story, Swami Vivekananda Secondary & Sr. Secondary Open Education, Rashtriya Yuva Vocational Training Saksharata Mission to name a few.

After a few years into the IT sector, he switched his career towards BPA (Business Process Automation) and joined CBIZ, where he provided services to companies like Reliance Retail, Reliance Jio, TATA, ITC, CenturyPly, and Pantaloons.

Recently Rishi joined Techno India Group where he is working for all the sub-segments of the group, mentioning education, healthcare, media and hospitality. Furthermore, he is now shaping the next generation as a Technical Instructor at Sister Nivedita University.

(Dr) Sanjay Sen Gupta

Associate Professor & HOD - Fine Arts

Masters in Painting from GCAC Kolkata (2002), and PhD (2014) in Fine Arts (Visual Arts) from the University of Calcutta.

Email: sanjay.sg@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing artist, researcher, writer, and educator based in Kolkata. Masters in Painting from GCAC Kolkata (2002), and PhD (2014) in Fine Arts (Visual Arts) from the University of Calcutta. Has been teaching various aspects of Drawing, Painting, Design and Composition since 2002. Has brought to light the oldest wooden idol ever found in West Bengal and arranged for its safe custody to the State Archaeological Museum (2010). Coordinated an Erasmus+ Faculty Exchange Program with Art Consortium, Spain (2017-8). Edited a Special Issue of The Chitrolekha Journal on Art and Design (2018). Won NTICVA Small Study and Research Grant India (2018-2019). Presented research papers on various aspects of Bengal Art in national and international seminars and conferences; and has published in various reputed journals. Invited as guest speaker and resource person by University of Calcutta, The Asiatic Society, Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Government College of Art and Craft, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture etc. Exhibited artworks in solo and group-shows in Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai. Now working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Centre for Indological Studies & Research, RKMIC Kolkata. A Member of the Editorial Board of The Chitrolekha Journal on Art and Design; and an Advisory Board Member of Ahana. Visited Bangladesh and Spain on different academic and research assignments.

DR. SOMA BHOWMIK

Assistant Professor - History of Art, Fine Arts

Bachelors and Masters in History of Art from Visva-Bharati University, PhD on Curatorial Possibilities in Contemporary Art from VB.

Email: soma.b@snuniv.ac.in

An art-historian, curator, critic, writer and educator based in Kolkata and Santiniketan. Bachelors (2012) and Masters (2014) in History of Art from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, she completed her PhD on Curatorial Possibilities in Contemporary Art from VB. She curated several shows of modern and contemporary art in Kolkata and Delhi – showcasing both senior artists and young practitioners – in association with various significant galleries. She delivers frequent lectures on History of Art and Curatorial Possibilities in national and international platforms. She also coordinates Art Appreciation Courses, Seminars, Workshops, and thus creates opportunities for art-practitioners, viewers and enthusiasts. As a Curator, she has worked with CIMA Art Gallery, Maya Art Space and Emami Chisel Gallery in Kolkata. She was a Guest Faculty at Amity University Kolkata, and Government College of Art & Craft Kolkata, and has also been the Director of ArtsAcre Foundation. As a prolific writer and critic, she has published many essays and reviews in various national and international journals and art magazines. She was the Associate Editor of ArtEast Magazine (2015-), and the Editor of the journal Art Fact (2018-). She has authored a monograph on Hirendranath Dutta published by Rajya Charukala Parshad, Information and Culture Department, Government of West Bengal, and a book named DO I MIND.

DASARATH DAS

Assistant Professor - Printmaking, Fine Arts

Email: dasarath.d@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing artist, printmaker and educator based in Kolkata. Bachelors in Printmaking from Indian College of Arts and Draftsmaship (RBU) Kolkata in 2012, and subsequent Masters from University of Calcutta (GCAC) in 2014. Recipient of Gold Medal at ICAD Annual Exhibition (2012), National Scholarship (2013), Best Award in Printmaking at GCAC Annual Exhibition (2014), Lalit Kala Akademi Research Scholarship (2015), Best Award in Printmaking by Emami Chisel Art (2017), CIMA Award (2017), Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation Kalanand Grant, DGM Award at Dhoomimal Gallery New Delhi, Fellowship at Ravi Jain Memorial Exhibition (2021) and VAS International Artist Group Award (2022). Besides many national and international exhibitions in Kolkata, Nagpur, Delhi and abroad, he also participated in Uttarayan Art foundation Residency (2014), 18th International Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh, Ulsan International Woodcut Printmaking Festival, Lalit Kala Akademi National Art Camp (2018), and 3rd National Tagore Exhibition (2021). He has more than eight years of teaching experience.

MEENAKSHI SENGUPTA

Assistant Professor - Painting, Fine Arts

Pursuing Ph.D. at Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan Masters of Fine Arts from Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Baroda, Gujarat

Email: meenakshi.s@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing artist and educator based in Kolkata. Bachelors (2011) in Painting from Government College of Art and Craft Kolkata (CU) and subsequent Masters with Gold Medal (2013) from MS University Baroda, she is continuing her PhD on Gender Representation and Marginalization in Colonial and Post-colonial Indian Subcontinent at Kala Bhavana, Visa-Bharati University, Santiniketan. She received Nasreen Mohamedi Award (2012), Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant (2016) and Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation Award (2018). She has held solo exhibitions -- ‘Flavour Chart’ at Gallery Maskara (2013), ‘Some-body, Any-body, No-Body’ at Sakshi Gallery Mumbai (2018), and one in Kolkata. Her works have also been exhibited in various national and international platforms like – POC Festival, Marseille, France; Art Brussels, Belgium, Geukens & De Vil Gallery, Antwerp; Kochi Muzirus, Biennale, India Art Fair and others. She was part of Khoj Peers Share Programme (2013), and the fall Visiting Artist Fellow at South Asian Institute, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA (2016). She is currently represented by Sakshi Gallery in India and Shifting Frames in France, and has also engaged herself with the academia for more than four years.

Kaushik Halder

Assistant Professor - Sculpture, Fine Arts

Bachelors (2012) in Sculpture from Rabindra Bharati University Kolkata, and subsequent Masters (2014) from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan

Email: kaushik.h@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing artist, sculptor and educator based in Kolkata. Bachelors (2012) in Sculpture from Rabindra Bharati University Kolkata, and subsequent Masters (2014) from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, he also attended Integrated Training Programme at National Bal-Bhavan Delhi (2010). He was awarded Gold Medal at the Annual Exhibition of RBU (2012), Aranya Special Award by RAD (2013), National Award in Sculpture in the 55th National Exhibition of Art by LKA, Charukala Award by Rajya Charukala Parshad (2014), Governor Award at 80th Annual All India Fine Arts Exhibition by AFA (2016), Junior Fellowship in Sculpture (2014-15) by the Ministry of Culture, GOI (2017), West Bengal State Award & Fellowship, Kalananda Art Contest Award by PDF (2018), Infosys Special CIMA Award (2019), Honourable Mention International Award-2019 at FAIEMW Bhopal (2020), and many more. His works have been showcased in exhibitions in Kolkata, Bhopal, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangladesh. He has also participated in Wooden Puppet Workshop organised by WBSADDMVA (2011), National Workshop on Playing with Glass & Flame at Shilpa Sadan Visva-Bharati, Workshop organised by SBI at SSVAD (2014), International ‘Ceramic Dome Tagore’ Project by New Earth UK and Kala Bhavana, One month Residency at KAG Hyderabad (2015), and ‘Paper Potential’ Circle-19 at PAR Bombay (2019). He has engaged himself with the academia for more than five years now.

Tanmoy Nandi

Assistant Professor - Product Design, Fine Arts

Bachelors (2014) and Masters (2018) in Design from Silpa Sadana, Visva-Bharati University, and UGC-NET qualified (2019)

Email: tanmoy.n@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing designer, researcher and product consultant based in Kolkata and Shantiniketan. Bachelors (2014) and Masters (2018) in Design from Silpa Sadana, Visva-Bharati University, and UGC-NET qualified (2019). His work has won West Bengal State Award for Ceramic in Kalanand Art Contest in 2018. With specialization in the mediums of ceramic and glass, he has been working on various projects with the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad – along with other organizations and industries – since 2014. On behalf of State Institute for Development Arts and Crafts, Orissa, he documented their Silver Filigree Craft tradition. As a product designer, he represented India in the 7th episode of Uronto Residency Art Exchange Program in Bangladesh, and also participated in an International Workshop on ‘Architecture, Art and Lifestyle of Santali people,’ organized by In-Field Design Studio of Japan. He worked as a Guest Faculty at the College of Fine Arts, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath at Bengaluru. At present, he is pursuing his PhD in Design from Visva-Bharati University.

Barata Sarkar

Assistant Professor - Design History and Fashion, Fine Arts

Masters in Retail Management from Sikkim Manipal University (2015) and in Art History from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University (2021)

Email: barata.s@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing designer, researcher, and educator based in Kolkata. Masters in Retail Management from Sikkim Manipal University (2015) and in Art History from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University (2021), with UGC-NET (2021). Added qualifications in Apparel

Manufacturing (2005), Dyeing & Printing, Textile Designing (2006), and Needle Craft & Knitting (2015). Has taught various aspects of Fashion CAD, History of Fashion, Design Idea, Craft Documentation, Entrepreneurship Development, Traditional Textiles etc at ATDC Kolkata (2008-19). Has worked as an Assessor for AEPC Kolkata (2011-3), and presently is an Empanelled Designer under DCH (since 2020) and an Assessor (Handicraft) for Samarth project – both under the Ministry of Textile, Government of India. As a freelance Fashion Designer at Kothari Hosiery Pvt. Ltd., she has also worked as a Guest Faculty for INIFT, Rajarhat. Her MFA Dissertation thesis on Colonial and Post-Independence Craft and Design Trajectory of India with Special Focus on Santiniketan has paved the way of her research inclination.

Ananya Dalal

Assistant Professor - Printmaking and Graphic Art, Fine Arts

Pursuing her PhD in Printmaking from Visva- Bharati University, Masters (2018) in Graphic Art from MS University of Baroda.

Email: ananya.d@snuniv.ac.in

A practicing artist and printmaker based in Kolkata and Shantiniketan. Bachelors (2016) in Printmaking from Kala Bhavan, Visva Bharati University, Masters with Gold Medal (2018) in Graphic Art from MS University of Baroda, and UGC-NET qualified (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2022). Her work has won National Scholarship by Ministry of HRD, Government of India (2016-8), National Award by Lalit Kala Akademi (2017), State Academy Award by Government of West Bengal (2019), Jury’s Choice Award by Birla Academy of Art and Culture (2019), and KHOJ Artist Network Support Grant (2020). Her works have been showcased in various national and international Exhibitions all across the country. Her core competency also includes art installations, research, developing and writing ideas – while she is also passionate about calligraphy, theatre, stage-decoration, music, photography and video art. Her teaching career began at Bhowanipore Gujarati Education Society (2018-21), followed by Bengal Fine Arts College at Chandpara (2020-2022). At present, she is pursuing her PhD in Printmaking from Visva-Bharati University.

MAINAK CHAKRABORTY

Assistant Professor - Painting, Fine Arts

Masters in Painting from the Government College of Art & Craft, Calcutta

Email: mainak.c@snuniv.ac.in

A practising artist and educator based in Kolkata. Bachelors (2015) in Painting and subsequent Masters (2017) in Painting from Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta (CU), UGC-NET qualified (2018). He received Dilip Dasgupta Memorial Gold Medal Scholarship for securing First Position with First Class in BFA; Award in Drawing, West Bengal State Akademi (2016); Award in Drawing, Emami Chisel Art Gallery (2016); Rabindranath Tagore Award, GCAC (2016-17); Award in Drawing, Birla Academy of Art and Culture (2018); All India Silver Medal in Drawing, Kalanand, Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation (2018); Kolkata City Award, Kalanand, Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation (2019); Award in Drawing, Camel Art Foundation (2019); Award in ‘Graphics-Composition’, International Exhibition-Competition ‘??????? ???????’, Saint-Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design (2021); Award in ‘Graphics-Academic Landscape’, International Exhibition-Competition ‘Artist’s View of the World’, Saint-Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design (2022). He worked as an Assistant Professor at the School of Fine Arts, Amity University, Kolkata.

Sourav Mukherjee

Assistant Professor - Media Artist, Fine Arts

An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata, Jadavpur University, and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

Email: sourav.m@snuniv.ac.in

Sourav Mukherjee is a Kolkata-based New Media Artist, Researcher, and Visual Designer. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata, Jadavpur University, and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Sourav has over a decade of experience working with pioneers of the Indian media industry, including The Statesman, Ananda Bazaar Patrika, Hindustan Times, Rupa Publications, UNESCO, and the MHRD, Government of India. He has contributed to award-winning ad campaigns for brands like TATA, Cadbury's,  ITC, GSK, Coca-Cola, etc., participated in several art exhibitions and conducted multiple workshops on New Media Technologies in India and abroad. Sourav has also authored two books. His first book on the Indian Animation Industry was the first of its kind, written on the anthropological history of Indian animation. The book was published by Vigyan Prasar, a unit of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and launched by the former Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. He has also edited two peer-reviewed volumes on Multimedia Communication Design and published numerous book chapters and articles in national and international journals and magazines. His core areas of interest include Design Thinking, New Media Technologies, and AR/VR.

Anujeet Chatterjee

Teaching Assistant - Applied Art, Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) & Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Applied Art from Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkata.

Email: anujeet.c@snuniv.ac.in

A graphic designer and educator based in Kolkata. Bachelors (2014) and Masters (2016) in Applied Art from Rabindra Bharati University, he was a recipient of ‘UGC Rank Holder Scholarship’ (2014-2016), and UGC-NET qualified (2022).  He taught art & craft at Kolkata Nandanik, and was the co-editor of magazine ‘Nandanik Samay’ (2014-2018). He was an exhibition trainee at BITM (NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India), and has worked as a graphic designer at Digiscope Media Solutions Studio LLP.

Dr. Aranya Bhowmik

Adjunct Faculty - Fine Arts

a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur, with prior studies at Visva-Bharati University and M.S. University of Baroda

Email: aranya.b@snuniv.ac.in

Dr. Aranya Bhowmik is a curator, art historian, and educator, currently teaching at the Department of Fine Arts and Design at Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur, with prior studies at Visva-Bharati University and M.S. University of Baroda. He has taught at institutions like the University of Hyderabad and Rajiv Gandhi University and contributed to art education at Vadodara Visual Arts Centre.

His research and curatorial work focus on modern and contemporary art, particularly experimental material practices by South Asian women artists. Key projects include Telling Time Under the Soil (2024) at Bikaner House and Material Metaphor (2021). Dr. Bhowmik has presented papers at national and international conferences, including events in Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and a webinar at NIFT Gandhinagar. While studying in Baroda, he co-founded and edited Insignia, a journal on arts and aesthetics. He has also written extensively for art magazines, journals, and online platforms, including Art & Deal, Art East, Art Facts, Astanzi.com, Searching Lines, Design for All, and Artsome.co

Chayanika Dey

Visiting Faculty - Fashion Design, Fine Arts

A graduate in Fashion Technology from Wigan & Leigh College Kolkata, she has also done CAD Tech in Fashion from the Academy of Suburbia.

Email: chayanika.d@snuniv.ac.in

A working Fashion professional based in Kolkata. A graduate in Fashion Technology from Wigan & Leigh College Kolkata, she has also done CAD Tech in Fashion from the Academy of Suburbia. With more than twenty-years of industry experience, she was selected as a Designer from Eastern Zone in the Lakme Talent Hunt. She has worked as a Senior Design Associate of Kiran Uttam Ghosh, and the Chief Designer at Usha Creations. She was also professionally engaged in various capacities with Weavers Studio, Sreepriya Exports Pvt Ltd, Designer Anamika Khanna, Ritu Kumar and Paromita Banerjee. Besides being the owner of Vedaa Designer Ensembles, and a partner of Red Paisleys, she has also been a Fashion Faculty at Wigan & Leigh.

PROF. GOUTAM GHOSH

Advisor - Performing Arts

Email: goutam.g@snuniv.ac.in

ADVISOR, SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

A versatile creative personality Goutam Ghosh is a composer, conductor, arranger, educator, writer, music critic. He has composed music for around 250 dramas in Bengali and Hindi and different languages. He also composed music for feature films, short films, telefilms, operas, large ensemble orchestras, and large choir. He has several music albums to his credit and has been felicitated for his work in the country and foreign countries like the Canada United States Europe and China. Mr. Ghosh has served as a visiting faculty at the SFTI, Bengal Music College under the University of Calcutta and, Humber College, Harris Institute, La Orientale, Univ of Lodz, and others. As a music composer and professor did several National and international workshops and seminars on Indian Music for educational purposes. He was the coordinator for Western Classical Music courses and also the Director of J.N. Tagore Centre of Research at the Rabindra Bharati University.

Dr. Tapan Roy

Professor and HOD - Performing Arts

Ph.D in Folk Music from Kalyani University.

Email: tapan.r@snuniv.ac.in

Dr.Tapan Roy, a renowned Bengali folk singer & researcher is specialized in a wide range of Bengali folk songs. Pursued masters in Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University & doctorate in Bengali folk song from Kalyani University. Learnt Loksangeet from Shri Dinendra Chaudhuri. Playbacked many songs in the film, Dekha directed by Gautam Ghosh & documentary films “Lalon Fakir” directed by Iswar Chakraborty, In the land of Chhinopatra directed by Saibal Mitra, documentary film on Shekh Mujibar Rahman named Kolkatay Mujib directed by Gautam Ghosh and title songs for dramas, Nakchabita by Bibhas Chakraborty & Matir Gobhire by Ashok Mukhopadhyay. Participated in Bangla Utsav, Canada, Nababarsha Utsav at Dhaka Club, Bangladesh.1^st album "Akashe Batashe" published by HMV & released many Bengali folk music albums through renowned audio companies. Worked as music director in renowned group theatres. Mentor of the 1^st Women's Bengali Folk Band, MADOL & MUKTOBERI, the 1st Prison Inmates Folk Music Band in India.

Kausani Ghosh

Assistant Professor - Performing Arts

Email: kaushani.g@snuniv.ac.in

Proficient playback singer & performing artist in Indian Contemporary Music with over 18 years of experience. Formally Trained in Hindustani Classical Music by Pandit Mohanlal Mishra & Smt. Sangeeta Bannerjee in Benaras & Lucknow Gharana. She earned her recognition from TV shows like ZEE Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa & won prominent TV reality show title STAR OF KOLKATA from Tazza TV.. & featured in various musical tv & radio shows in Zee Bangla, ETV Bangla, Aakash Aath, Ruposhi Bangla, Tara Muzik: Dhoom Music, DD Bangla, 98.3 Radio Mirchi & Akash Vani. She sang as a playback singer for Zee Bangla Rashi's title song. Star Jalsha Chokher Tara Tui Title Song, Bengali Feature Film, Kintu Jodi Tobe, Love Hate Dhoka, Samay, etc. She released her solo album from T-Series, Raga Music, Prime Music. & received the prestigious Manabendra award for one of her solo albums also. She is an energetic performer who did numerous corporate events & cultural shows, in India & abroad.

Dr. Sugata Das

Assistant Professor - Performing Arts (Dance)

Ph.D in Dance from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Email: sugata.d@snuniv.ac.in

Dr. Sugata Das has completed his Ph.D, Graduation and Post Graduation in Dance from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He has completed his higher studies from University of Roehamptom, London, UK.

He is a National Scholar as well as a Junior Research Fellow in dance, CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Dr. Das also completed his Diploma in Dance, Recitation and Rabindra Sangeet from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.

Dr. Anubha Sen

Assistant Professor - Performing Arts

Ph.D. in Rabindra Sangeet from Sangeet Bhavan, Visva- Bharati

Email: anubha.s@snuniv.ac.in

Ph.D in Rabindra Sangeet from Sangeet Bhavan, Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan under the supervision of Dr. Nandita Basu Sarbadhikary. Acquire Hindustani Classical Music knowledge from Acharya Jayanta Bose and Rabindra Sangeet from Swastika Mukhopadhyay. Affiliated artist of Prasar Bharati Akashbani Kolkata, Doordarshan Kolkata, and Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre. Released Music Albums of Rabindra Sangeet from Golden voice, Rag Ranjani media & entertainment, Ananya Music, Bhavna records, etc. She also did many performances for cultural events in India & abroad.

Dr. Turna Das

Assistant Professor - Performing Arts (Drama)

Email: turna.d@snuniv.ac.in

Dr. Turna Das is a Theatre Practitioner and Researcher. She worked as an actress with prolific theatre personalities such as Sohag Sen, Suman Mukhopadhyay, Arun Mukhopadhyay, Usha Ganguly, Padmasree Niranjan Goswami, Anjan Dutta, Saurav Palodhi, Anirban Bhattacharya, Arna Mukhopadhyay and many more. She received Paschimbanga Natya Academy Award, Zee Bangla Gourab Samman, Ebela Ajeya Award, Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship, NET-JRF, Scholarship for Young Artistes from CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India and many other fellowships and awards as well. She is a Doctoral Fellow at Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta. She worked as a Research-Fellow at The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. She also worked with Spazio-Seme, Italy as an actress and an actor-trainer. Currently, she works as an actress with several theatre groups in Kolkata.

Pinaki Chakraborty

Accompaniest Faculty - Performing Arts

Master of Music (Gold Medalist) from Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan

Email: pinaki.ch@snuiv.ac.in