Dr. Santosh Kumar

Contact Info
Dr. Santosh Kumar
Room No 303, Transit Building, Department of South and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, 151401
Dr. Santosh Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of South and Central Asian Studies

School of International Studies

Qualification

 

  • PhD from Centre for East Asian Studies/ Japanese Division/School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi.
  • M.Phil from Centre for East Asian Studies/ Japanese Division/School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi.
  • MA in International Relations from School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi
  • B.A (Hons.) in Political Science from Zakir Husain College (University of Delhi). 

 

Experience
Total Teaching Experience:  07 Years 
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) at the Department of Political Science, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi ( From July 2016 to December 2021)
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty) at the School of Law, GD Goenka University, Sohna Road Gurgaon Haryana ( January 2016-April 2016).
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at School of Open Learning (SOL), Shahid Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi (January 2016 to April 2016).
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at Department of Political Science, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi (July 2015 to November 2015).
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at School of Open Learning (SOL), Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi (September 2015 to November 2015).
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at Department of Political Science, Kalindi College, University of Delhi (September to November 2014) .
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at School of Open Learning (SOL), Kalindi College, University of Delhi (February 2015 to April 2015)
Research Area
  • Japanese Studies
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Indian Foreign Policy
  • Indian Government and Politics
Research Interests
  • Japanese Studies
  • Theories of International Relations
  •  Indian Foreign Policy
  •  Indian political process
Research Grants/Projects

"The Growing Inter-linkages between India and Japan under Modi Government: Contextualizing the Conundrum caused by the Rise of China" (Ongoing) 

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships
  • Senior Research Fellow at Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
  • Junior Research Fellow at Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
  • Cleared the University Grants Commission (UGC) – Junior Research Fellowship National Eligibility Test (JRF) examination for Lectureship in June 2008 in the subject Human Rights and Duties.
  • Cleared the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) examination for Lectureship in December 2007 which has lifetime validity in the subject International and Area Studies.
  • Selected for Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and youths programme (JENESYS) (Government of Japan) for the year 2009.
Publications
Research Papers:

 

  • 'The Role of Shinzo Abe in shaping Indo-Japanese Ties' https://thegeopolitics.com/the-role-of-shinzo-abe-in-shaping-indo-japanese-ties/, Published on 23 July 2022. 
  • Paper Published on "India's Engagements with QUAD" Mainstream, VOL LIX No 24, New Delhi, May 29, 2021
  • Paper published on “Bharat-Japan Sambandh: Dosti ke Naye Aayam” in Indian Journal of Society and Politics, Volume-7, No 2, 2020.
  •  Paper published on “Japan-India Economic Partnership: Way Ahead” in International Journal of Trade and Global Business Perspectives, Volume-6, Issue-2, April- June 2017.
  •  Paper Published on “Japan-Germany Relations in the Post Cold War Era” in International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities, Volume No 5, Issue 9, Year 2014.
  •  Paper Published on “Deepening India-Japan Economic Engagement” in „Science Technology and Security Forum‟, Manipal University: http://stsfor.org/content/deepening-india-japan-economic-engagement.
Book Chapters: 
  • Chapter contributed on “India’s Foreign Policy towards Japan: Challenges and Opportunities” in book titled India's Foreign Policy Reshaping in the Contemporary World edited Subhash Singh, published by Meena Book Publications Delhi.
  • Chapter contributed on 'How do you understand International relations: Level of analysis" in Perspectives in International Relations and World History, edited  by Prof. Tapan Biswal and  Dr. Mangal Deo, Published by Department of Political science, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. 
  • Chapter contributed on " Antar-rastriya sambandho ka Adhyayan : Udbhav avam Aitihasik Vikas" in Perspectives in International Relations and World History, edited  by Prof. Tapan Biswal and  Dr. Mangal Deo, Published by Department of Political science, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. 

News Paper Articles: 

  • "प्रधानमंत्री मोदी की जापान यात्रा के मायने " Published in Dainik Bhaskar on 1 June 2022, UP and Uttarakhand edition. 
  • "प्रधानमंत्री मोदी की जापान यात्रा के कूटनीतिक मायने " Published in Dainik Arth Prakash on 2 June 2022, Chandigarh Edition. 
  • "भारत की क्वाड में भूमिका" Published in  https://www.pravakta.com/indias-role-in-the-quad/?amp=1. 
  • "भारत के लिए G7 शिखर सम्मेलन के मायने "; https://ravivardelhi.com/meaning-of-g7-summit-for-india/
  • "वैश्विक स्तर पर भारत का बढ़ता प्रभाव" Published in Hindi Weekly 'Parivesh Mel on 11 July 2022, Published from Kanpur. 
  • क्या प्रधानमंत्री शिंज़ो अबे का निधान भारत के लिए व्यक्तिगत क्षति हैं ? https://ravivardelhi.com/is-the-death-of-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-a-personal-loss-to-india/. 
Research Guidance

Presently Supervising Two PhD Scholars. 

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended
National:
  • Paper presented on “India-Japan Economic Partnership: A Case Study of Japanese FDI” National Seminar organised by Department of Economics, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur Rajasthan held 14-15 February 2015.
  • Participated in the four days virtual International Workshop on “Current Trajectory of India’s Foreign Policy” organised by Department of Political Science, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, (University of Delhi) on 17-20 June 2020.
  • Participated in the National Webinar on “Covid 19 and the South Asian Politics: Multilateral Dimension” organised by Department of South and Central Asian Studeis, School of International Studies, Central University of Punjab on 25-26 June 2020.
  •  Participated in the International Webinar on “Challenges of Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals” organised by the Department of Geography, School of Basic and Applied Science, Adamas University on 29th Jnue 2020.
  •  Participated in a Workshop on “DELNET- Resources & Services: Boundless Possibilities for Research and Reference” organised by Developing Library Network , New Delhi in Collaboration IQAC, Kamala Nehru College, on May 5th 2017.
  •  Participated in a Workshop on “Laws and Rights” sponsored by ICSSR Northern Regional Centre and Organised by Gargi College, University of Delhi, on 4th February 2017.
  •  Participated in a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) “Mentoring the Young Adult” Organised by Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, on August 9-10, 2016.
  •  Participated in a Workshop on “Research Methods in Social Sciences” Organised by the Department of Political Science, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, on August 12, 2016.
International: 
  • Participated in One Day International Seminar on “India-Japan Sambandh: Itihas , Sanskriti or Arthik Paripreksh” Organised by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, on September 7th 2015.