RUMAN BANERJEE Assistant Professor

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  • Department of History
  • School of Social Sciences & International Studies
  • ruman.his@pondiuni.edu.in

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 PhD Rock art of Central India : new discoveries, documentation, analysis and interpretation University of Bristol, UK 2015
2 MA Prehistory and Quaternary Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Catalonia, Spain 2009
3 MA Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology Deccan College Post Graduate & Research Institute 2007

Area of Specializaion

Ancient Indian History, Archaeological Sciences, Anthropology

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 University of Bristol Travel Grants from the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities for attending overseas conferences and research field-work INTERNATIONAL University of Bristol, UK 2014 800 Pounds
2 GW4 Communication for Collaboration residential workshop, Bristol, UK 3-5 September, 2014 INTERNATIONAL University of Bristol, GW4, UK 2014 N/A
3 University of Bristol Alumni Foundation Travel Grant for attending Overseas conferences, in Jordan INTERNATIONAL University of Bristol, UK 2013 600 Pounds
4 World Archaeological Congress Travel Grant to Jordan INTERNATIONAL WAC, Jordan 2013 200 Dollars
5 Bursary from the Association of Commonwealth Universities, to attend the Summer School at Cumberland Lodge, UK, August INTERNATIONAL Association of Commonwealth Universities 2013 N/A
6 Bursary from the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities, University of Bristol and European Association of Archaeologists to attend, EAA, 2013, Pilzen, Czech Republic, EU. INTERNATIONAL University of Bristol, Graduate School of Arts and Humanities 2013 400 Pounds
7 European Association of Archaeologist Conference Grant INTERNATIONAL European Association of Archaeologists 2013 N/A
8 University of Bristol Overseas Centenary Research Scholarship for PhD research degree including living allowance INTERNATIONAL University of Bristol, UK 2009 30,000 Pounds
9 European Union Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for pursuing Master Degree in Quaternary and Prehistory INTERNATIONAL European Union 2007 45,000 Euros

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Hourly Paid Teaching Fellow Archaeology and Anthropology University of Bristol, UK
2 Assistant Professor, History Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 PhD Research Scholar Archaeology and Anthropology, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering University of Bristol, UK Archaeology, Anthropology, U/Th, RS-GIS, Rock Art
2 Post Doctoral Research Fellow Archaeological Sciences IITGN Archaeology, Anthropology, Lithic Technology, Protohistory, Cognitive Archaeology
3 PhD Research Scholar Certificate in handling radiogenic materials (Ionising radiation safety) and corrosive acids University of Bristol, Safety and Health Services, UK Earth Sciences

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work
1 Library Support Assistant University of Bristol, UK Open Access
2 PhD Research Scholar University of Bristol, UK Training on Mass Spectrometry
3 Post Doctoral Research Fellow PerkinElmer Application Training on ICP-MS, held at PerkinElmer, Customer Knowledge Centre, Thane, Mumbai
4 PhD Research Scholar Bristol Isotope Group, Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, UK Anion Exchange Chromatography, Use of Neptune 1 , Neptune 2 and Element 2
5 Post Graduate Researcher Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain Spanish and Catalan Language Courses
6 Post Graduate Researcher Le Museum National D'histoire Naturelle, Institut de Paleontologie Humaine, Paris, France Prehistory and Palaeoenvironment
7 Peer reviewer(Environment & Ecology & Cross Field) Pondicherry University, India Peer Review and Refereeing
8 Post Graduate Researcher Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal Field Researcher on Rock Art
9 Post Graduate Researcher Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Italy Thin Sections, XRF
10 Senior Resident Warden Hodgkin House, Clifton, Bristol, UK Resident Warden
11 Chief Examination Invigilator University of Bristol, UK Higher Education
12 Library Support Assistant University of Bristol, UK Content Procurement
13 Conference Attendee University of Bristol, UK Attended Professional Services Conference, Unlocking your potential, University of Bristol, UK

Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Book review: S. K. Bose and S. Bose (Eds), Chalo Delhi: Writings and Speeches 1943–1945, Netaji Collected Works, Volume 12 Ruman Banerjee Sociological Bulletin 73 2024 N/A

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Cognitive Neuroscience and Rock Art: An Anthropological Perspective from Central India Rock-Shelters R Banerjee NDC-EBIOS 1, 34-45 2022 N/A
2 Obituary R Banerjee Purakala 28 (21), 105 2019 N/A
3 The Women of Central Indian Rock Art : Discovery, Documentation and Interpretation R Banerjee, S Chakraverty, DW Robinson EXPRESSION 26, 44-53 2019 N/A
4 Identification of Painted Rock-Shelter Sites Using GIS Integrated with a Decision Support System and Fuzzy Logic R Banerjee, PK Srivastava, AWG Pike, GP Petropoulos International Journal of Geo-Information 7 (8), 326 2018 3.165
5 Harappan Blade Implements: A Literature Review and Future Perspectives R Banerjee, VN Prabhakar, RS Bisht Heritage: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Archaeology 276‐298 2018 N/A
6 Indian Rock Art and Ethnographic Analogy S Chakraverty, R Banerjee Puratattva 45, 122-131 2015 N/A
7 Preliminary report on the newly discovered site of Uraihava, Mirzapur District, India. R Banerjee, AWG Pike, RK Varma International Newsletter on Rock Art (INORA) 66: 4-9 2013 N/A
8 Reconstruction of contested landscape: Detecting land cover transformation hosting cultural heritage sites from Central India using remote sensing R Banerjee, PK Srivastava Land Use Policy 34, 193-203 2013 5.398
9 CONSTRAINING THE AGE OF THE AVELINE’S HOLE 9 CRANIUM BASED ON U-TH ISOTOPIC ANALYSIS OF ITS SECONDARY CALCITE COATING DA Richards, R Banerjee, GJ Mullan Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc 25 (3), 295-302 2012 N/A
10 Microstratigraphic and multi-analytical evidence for advanced Neanderthal pyrotechnology at Abric Romani (Capellades, Spain) MA Courty, E Carbonell, JV Poch, R Banerjee Quaternary International 247, 294-312 2012 2.454

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Animals in Indian Rock Art: An Appraisal of Relative Chronology and Deductive Methodology R Banerjee Theoretical and Cognitive Aspects of Rock Art Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi - 110001 2022 9788195172306
2 Cognitive Aspects of Rock Art from Mahadeo Hills, Pachmarhi, Central India R Banerjee, S Chakraverty Theoretical and Cognitive Aspects of Rock Art Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi - 110001 2022 9788195172306
3 Appendix 3: Scientific Dating of Rock Art: Problems, Prospects and Interpretation R Banerjee, AWG Pike, DA Richards, K Robson-Brown, A Pratap Prehistoric Foundations of Bharata 2 The Mythic Society, Bengaluru 2021 9788195498000
4 Absolute dating of a time marker from the Satpuras: an appraisal through uranium series for Central Indian rock art Ruman Banerjee, Somnath Chakraverty Suitable dating technique for Indian Rock Art Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi - 110001 2016 978-8124608517
5 Discovery of New Rock Art Sites and It’s Implications for Indian Archaeology in Central Indian Context R Banerjee, RK Varma, AWG Pike Rock Art: Recent Researches and New Perspectives (Festschrift to Padma Shri. Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal) NEW BHARATIYA BOOK CORPORATION 2015 ‎ 978-8183152631
6 Remote sensing based identification of painted rock shelter sites: appraisal using advanced wide field sensor, neural network and field observations R Banerjee, PK Srivastava Remote sensing applications in environmental research Springer International Publishing 2014 978-3-319-05906-8
7 Constructed Landscape in Rock Art: Selection of Visual Space, Arrangement Pattern and its Symbolic Significance S Chakraverty, R Banerjee Rock Art Studies Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi - 110001 2014 9788173054938

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 A.K. 10-04-2023 2200114001 Environmental History NO NO
2 V.P. 06-04-2023 2200114003 Legal History NO NO
3 T.S. 27-11-2023 2300114006 Buddhism NO NO
4 R.K. 23-11-2023 2300114004 Megalithism and Ethnohistory NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Archaeology of Tamil Nadu : A Review Workshop Auxilium College, Vellore National 13-09-2024 13-09-2024 2024
2 ExploringSaptaChatusthaya’sYantricArchitecturefromSriAurobindo’sYoga&TantrikCognitiveTraditions Workshop SACAR, Pondicherry National 03-08-2024 03-08-2024 2024
3 The Cult of Manasa: The History and Continuities of the Tantric Serpent Goddess in the Eastern India Conference Department of History, Pondicherry University International 25-09-2023 29-09-2023 2023
4 Starry Nights, Sunny Days : Global Frontiers of Celestial Tapestry Seminar Astronomy Club of Pondicherry University, Department of Physics University 15-09-2023 15-09-2023 2023
5 The Origins of Music and Dance Forms in Indian Rock Art:AHistoricalandAnthropologicalInterpretation Seminar on ''Recent Trends in the Prehistoric Research in India'' Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh National 11-03-2023 12-03-2023 2023
6 Training Programme for Competitive Examinations Programme Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Pondicherry State 05-01-2023 05-01-2023 2023
7 The Rationale behind the Choice of Chemical Techniques and Instruments : A Paradigm from History Seminar Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University University Level 28-10-2022 28-10-2022 2022
8 Tales from History, Ethnography and Archaeology : A Geological Perspective Seminar Earth Sciences Department, Pondicherry University University Level 22-09-2022 22-09-2022 2022
9 The Idea of Heritage: An integral, embedded and pedagogic enquiry and exploration Seminar Ahmedabad University Regional 06-12-2019 06-12-2019 2019
10 Prehistoric and Protohistoric Economy and Protohistoric Urbanization Seminar Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research, Ahmedabad Regional 25-04-2019 25-04-2019 2019
11 Stone Tools, Bio-cultural Adaptation and Climate Change: Stories from Africa and Eurasia Seminar Narasinha Dutt College Regional 15-02-2019 15-02-2019 2019
12 India Ki Khoj : Exploring Lothal with the Students of Caltech USA, Japan and Other Countries Workshop IITGN International 17-12-2018 23-12-2018 2018
13 India Ki Khoj : Exploring Lothal with the Students of Caltech USA, Japan and Other Countries Workshop IITGN International 11-12-2017 18-12-2017 2017
14 The Applications of Uranium Series for the Dating of Rock Art : Local and Global Implications Workshop IUAC, New Delhi National 16-11-2017 17-11-2017 2017
15 Rock Art of Central India : With Special Reference to Madhya Pradesh Conference IGNCA and IGRMS National 05-12-2017 07-12-2017 2017
16 Viewing and Interpreting Rock Art: An Analysis via Field Work and Digital Image Pocessing Conference IISER Mohali National 16-09-2016 18-09-2016 2016
17 A Broad Review of Stylistics, Dating and Eurasian Prehistory Seminar Series of 3 Lectures Narasinha Dutt College Regional 25-02-2016 27-02-2016 2016
18 Absolute Dating of Rock Art Seminar Centre for Archaeological Studies and Training, Eastern India, Kolkata Regional 25-02-2016 25-02-2016 2016
19 The problem of topography and approaches to its meaning Conference University of Bristol, UK International 14-05-2014 14-05-2014 2014
20 Rock art of Central India: Exploration and Analysis Seminar Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, UK International 09-10-2013 09-10-2013 2013
21 Boats in Indian Rock Art Conference Worldwide Universities Network and The British Museum, UK International 18-06-2013 18-06-2013 2013
22 Central Indian rock art: Exploration and Synthesis Seminar Bristol Commonwealth Society, UK International 20-03-2012 20-03-2012 2012

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Helped organizing National Geographic Society and Archaeological Survey of India Joint Conference National Geographic Society, USA and Archaeological Survey of India IITGN International 09-10-2017 11-10-2017 2017

Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Royal Historical Society, London, GB Member 2022
2 Quaternary Research Association: London, GB Member 2011
3 Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland: London, GB Fellow 2010
4 Royal Anthropological Institute: London, GB Fellow 2010
5 Bristol Isotope Group, Bristol, UK Life Member 2010
6 Society of South Asian Archaeology: Pune, India Life Member 2008
7 Rock Art Society of India: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Life Member 2008
8 Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies: Pune, Maharashtra, India Life Member 2006

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Resource Person Five (05) Days Delivered a talk titled ''Sustainable Vision of the Department of History in the next five years''
2 Rapporteur, participating in the International Conference on Constructivism in Teaching and Learning One (01) Day Rapporteur, DDE, Pondicherry University
3 Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR’s) One (01) Hour Participant
4 Member, South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University Three (03) Years PG Board of Studies
5 Member, Anthropology, Pondicherry University Three (03) Years PG Board of Studies
6 Observer for University Examinations at Tagore Govt. Arts and Science College, Pondicherry 06/02/2023 - 11/02/2023 Implementation of Pondicherry University Examinations Policies
7 Member, School Board, Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University Three (03) Years Reconstitution of School Board
8 Coordinator of Examinations, Department of History, Pondicherry University 03/04/2023 - 12/04/2023; 10/05/2023 - 24/05/2023; Arranging & Distribution of Answer Scripts, Question Papers, seating arrangements of the students, invigilation, implementing University Examinations Policies
9 Warden (Foreign Students Hostel) 14.07.2023 onwards Welfare management of the foreign students
10 Coordinator of Examinations, Department of History, Pondicherry University 03/01/2024 - 20/01/2024; 26/02/2024 - 04/03/2024 Arranging & Distribution of Answer Scripts, Question Papers, seating arrangements of the students, invigilation, implementing University Examinations Policies
11 Member, History, Pondicherry University Three (03) Years PG Board of Studies
12 Deputy Chief Warden (II Year PG Boys Hostels) 07.05.2024 onwards Welfare management including academic and personal growth of the students
13 Coordinator of UG NEP Students and Courses, Department of History One (01) Year Curriculum Design, Teaching, Mentoring
14 Coordinator of Examinations, Department of History, Pondicherry University 24/05/2024 - 06/06/2024 Arranging & Distribution of Answer Scripts, Question Papers, seating arrangements of the students, invigilation, implementing University Examinations Policies

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Vice President of the Commonwealth Society (2012-2013), University of Bristol Student Union. (2012-2013) Administrative
2 Diversity in learning and teaching and Diversity in the Workplace – Higher Education, UK 2012 Training
3 Faculty of Arts Research Cluster Event, University of Bristol, UK 2013 Note-taking, Liaising, Typing, Anchoring, Report writing, Moderating Group Discussion, Networking
4 Contacting Offer Holders initiative, University of Bristol, UK 2014 Telephone Calls to office holders, In-depth Information exchange, Advising, Guiding, Consultation
5 Discover Festival Volunteer, Bristol, UK 11/03/2010 - 13/03/2010 Demonstrating the Role of Archaeological Science to school children and their parents at Mall Bristol
6 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Bristol, UK attendee 17th to 18th of May, 2012 Presentation, Training
7 Starting to Teach for PGRs - Small Group Teaching Course, University of Bristol, UK attendee 22 September, 2014 Presentation, Training
8 InSIGHT Media Course, Career Services, University of Bristol, UK attendee March 22nd to 24th, 2010 Presentation, Training

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

S.No Collaborator Name Designation Institution/Industry Type Nature of Collaboration Period of Collaboration Visits to Collaborating
Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
From Date To Date From Date To Date
1 Puducherry Museum,Police Museum,Bharathiyar,Bharathidasan & Puduvai Museum Directors, Curators, Museum Technicians, Conservators, Archivists Institution and Industry NATIONAL Practical, Hands on Training on Museum Techniques 07-02-2024 Ongoing 07-02-2024 Ongoing Collaborative Training pertinent to Heritage and Museum Industry following NEP 2020 framework for the UG Students of History Department
2 DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum Directors, Curators, Museum Technicians, Conservators, Archivists Institution and Industry NATIONAL Practical, Hands on Training on Living Museum Techniques, Survey, Documentation and Recording 06-05-2024 Ongoing 06-05-2024 Ongoing Collaborative Training pertinent to Heritage and Museum Industry following NEP 2020 framework for the UG Students of History Department

Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 Workshop on NEP 2020 - Future Initiatives UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University One (01) Day 30-06-2023 30-06-2023 2023
2 Introduction to Traditional Knowledge Intellectual Property & People's Rights IKS, Ministry of Education and CSIR-TKDL Online 05 Days 07-08-2023 11-08-2023 2023
3 Advanced Research Methodology Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Online 15 Dyas 22-08-2023 05-09-2023 2023
4 NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme UGC-MMTTC, Pondicherry University Online 14 Days 15-11-2023 28-11-2023 2023
5 Pondicherry University Self Sustainable Development Goals Pondicherry University Internal Quality Assurance Cell Online Five (05) Days 24-01-2022 29-01-2022 2022
6 Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP2020 for University and College Teachers’ INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Online Nine (09) Days 09-09-2022 17-09-2022 2022
7 9th Faculty Induction Programme UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University Online, Full Time, Monday - Saturday One (01) Month 03-11-2022 02-12-2022 2022

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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