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Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College for GirlsAffiliated to University of Calcutta    |    (Recognised under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956)

An Institution for Undergraduate Studies in Science & Humanities
Under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal

Department of Political Science

Faculty Profile

SHYAMASHREE ROY W.B.E.S

Qualification

M.Phil. in International Relations from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 2010
M.A. in International Relations from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 2008
B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science, from Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, affiliated under the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India, 2006

Contact Details :

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Political Science
E-Mail: shyamashree.roy4@gmail.com/xsamzx44@gmail.com

Teaching Experience :

  • Assistant Professor (WBES) at Sister Nibedita Govt. General Degree College for Girls, Hastings House, Alipore, Kolkata from 30th July, 2024 till date.
  • Assistant Professor (WBES) at Shahid Matangini Hazra Government General College for Women, Nimtouri, East Midnapur from 16th December 2015 to 29th July, 2024.
  • Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at A.K.P.C Mahavidyalaya, Hooghly 2014-2015.
  • Part –time Lecturer in the department of Political Science at Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata, 2008-2011.
  • Part –time Lecturer in the department of Political Science at Jogamaya Devi College, Kolkata, 2008-2010.
  • As a Counsellor, teaching M.A in Political Science at Jogamaya Devi College- P.G Study Centre, affiliated to Directorate of Distance Education, Vidyasagar University, 2009-2010.

Research Experience:

Awarded M.Phil. in International Relations, Jadavpur University, (First class first in M.Phil.  Examination). Dissertation Title: ‘The Relevance of the Realist Paradigm in the age of Globalization’. Supervisor – Dr. Shibashis Chatterjee.

Academic Achievement:

  • Qualified in UGC- NET (National Eligibility Test) and awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Political science for Lectureship in Indian Colleges and Universities, in December, 2009.
  • Qualified in UGC-NET in International and Area Studies in June, 2009.
  • Qualified in State Eligibility Test (SET) in Political Science, in 2009.

Research Interest:

My general area of interests broadly center upon International Relations Theory, Indian foreign policy, Western Political thought and South Asian politics.

Publications:

Peer Reviewed Journal(s)

  1. Shyamashree Roy, ‘উপসাগরীয় দেশগুলিতে দক্ষিণ এশীয় অভিবাসী শ্রমিক: কর্মসুযোগ না শোষণ ?’, published in the Multidisciplinary peer -reviewed journal- ‘Society, Language and Culture’, Third year, 4th Issue- ISSN: 2583-0341
  2. Shyamashree Roy and Supratik Guha, ‘Indian Economy and COVID-19: Sectoral Impact and Policy Responses’, published in International Journal of Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, pp. 86-91, July-December 2022. ISSN: 2231-6124.
  3. Shyamashree Roy, ‘ছায়া মহামারী: গ্রাহস্ত সহিংশতার সমস্যা’, published in the Multidisciplinary peer -reviewed journal- ‘Society, Language and Culture’, Second year, 4th Issue, 2022, pp. 37-43. ISSN: 2583-0341.
  4. Shyamashree Roy, ‘US- China Contest over Covid -19 and its implications’, published in the 12th edition of Association of Asia Scholars Monthly Newsletter, 15th June, 2021.
  5. Shyamashree Roy, ‘Gendered Effect of the Pandemic’, October 6, 2020, published in GenderMatters.in, Centre for Social Research, New Delhi. Link: https://gendermatters.in/gendered-effect-of-the-pandemic/
  6. Book Review:  Robert J. Holton, ed., Globalization and the Nation-state, Basingstoke, Hampshire and New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011, Jadavpur Journal of International Relations, Vol 18, Issue 1, 2015. ISSN: 0973-5984.
  7. Shyamashree Roy, “The Relevance of the Realist Paradigm in the age of Globalization”, Jadavpur Journal of International Relations, Vol- 15, May- June, 2011. ISSN: 0973-5984.          
  8. Book Review: Abir Chattopadhyay, ‘Communication Media and Cultural Studies: Beyond’,Progressive Publishers, 2010, published in the Global Media Journal-Indian Edition, Summer Issue, June 2011. ISSN 2249-5835.

Book Chapter(s)

  1. Shyamashree Roy, “Essential Life Skills Set: Preparing Gen Z Students For Future Challenges,” in the edited volume “Integrative Life Skills For Holistic Development”, published by Red Unicorn Publishing LLC, Sweden, 2025, pp. 16-41. ISBN: 978-91-410-0137-4.
  2. Shyamashree Roy, “Women as Environmental Change-makers in Civil Society," in the edited volume "Gender, Environment, and Human Rights: An Intersectional Exploration", published by IGI Global, 2024, pp. 269-292. ISBN: 979-83-693-6069-9.
  3. Shyamashree Roy, “The EU- India Strategic Partnership: Dialogue, Prospects and Challenges”, in Handbook of Dialogue and Development: India- China-EU, edited by Dr. Qichao Wang and Dr. Swati Chakraborty, ABS Books, Delhi, 2022, pp. 72-91. ISBN: 978-93-91002-46-6
  4. Shyamashree Roy and Supratik Guha, “Globalization and Indian Political Economy: An Overview”, in Politics in India, edited by Dr. Nazmul Hussain Laskar, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2022, pp. 220-231. ISBN: 978-93-5529-369-5
  5. Shyamashree Roy, “Neo- Realism in International Relations:  Theoretical Extensions and Relevance”, in International Relations: Emerging Issues, edited by Dr. Nazmul Hussain Laskar, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2020, pp. 234- 246. ISBN: 978-93-90459-62-9.
  6. Shyamashree Roy, “Role of Family in preserving the Mental Health: An Indian Perspective” in ‘Implications of Mental Health and Hygiene in Education’, edited by Dr. Sunil Baskey and Suman Atta, N.B Publications, Ghaziabad, 2020, pp-107-118. ISBN: 978-93-89234-77-0.
  7. Shyamashree Roy and Supratik Guha, “Socio-Economic Impact of Covid- 19 on Indian Polity: An Exploratory Analysis”, in Working of Democracy in India: Major Issues, edited by Dr. Nazmul Hussain Laskar, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2020, pp. 363-373. ISBN: 978- 93-90155-91-0.
  8. Shyamashree Roy and Supratik Guha, “Covid-19 and Indian Economy: An Analysis of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors”, in Covid-19 and Its Impact on the Indian Economy, edited by Dr. Sujith A. S, Quality Books Publishers and Distributors, Kanpur, 2020, pp. 152-165. ISBN: 978-93-83637-88-1.
  9. Shyamashree Roy and Supratik Guha, “From Demonetization to Digitalization: The Transition of the Indian Banking System”, in Digitalization of Indian Economy: An Engine of Sustainable Growth, edited by Dr. Rajiv Agarwal and Dr. Pushpender Surya, Manish Publications, New Delhi, 2020, pp. 72 -87. ISBN: 978-81-938046-3-6.

Book/others

  1. Shyamashree Roy. The Relevance of the Realist State in an Era of Globalization, Kindle Direct Publishing, Washington, USA, 2020. ISBN: 979-8-66-672362-3.

Seminar/Conference/Workshop Attended/presented:

  1. Participated and presented a paper titled, ‘ The Predicaments of the South Asian Migrant Workers in the Gulf Countries’ , at the ICSSR-ERC Sponsored Three Day International Seminar on “ VOICES IN TRANSIT: MIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP IN SOUTH ASIA”, Organized by the Departments of English and Political Science, Sarojini Naidu College for Women, Kolkata. July 10th -12th  2024.
  2. Participated and presented a paper titled, ‘India’s Engagement with the Globalized World’ at the International Seminar on “75 years of Indian Republic: Some Reflections”  and 22nd Annual Conference of the West Bengal Political Science Association from 21st – 22nd June, 2024 , organized by the Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata.
  3. Presented a Paper, titled “The Trends in Theoretical Paradigms in International Relations”, at the Prof. D.K. Bose Memorial Annual Lecture and Seminar on ‘Theoretical Discourses and Global Politics: The Challenges’, organized by the Department of Political Science, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, 5th Dec, 2023, Kolkata. 
  4. Participated in the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC , organized by UGC-MMTTC, Mizoram University from 5th to 13th June, 2024.
  5. Participated in Training Programme on “Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct for Teachers” organized on 10th November, 2022 by K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram in collaboration with Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Delhi-NCR.
  6. Participated in three days virtual workshop on “Contemporary Issues in Indian Economy” 22nd – 24th September, 2022 organised by K.L Education Foundation, Department of Arts, Andhra Pradesh.
  7. Participated in the virtual UNCTAD Young Scholars Initiative (Institute of New Economic Thinking) Summer School 2021 from 02-07 August, 2021.
  8. Participated in International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Research Design and Research Proposal writing, organized by Malaysian Industrial Relations and Human Resource Association (MIRHA), Malaysia, Cape Comorin Trust, India and Lavender Literary Club, India, from 05- 11 July, 2021.
  9. Participated in the ‘NIICE Global Conclave’ held on 25-27 June, 2021.
  10. Participated in Online National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Science, Organized by Dept. of Political Science, HMM College for Women, Bengal Institute of Political Studies and Centre for Studies of South and South –East Asian Societies, Kazi Nazrul University, on 16th May, 2020.
  11. Participated in a One- Week National Level online FDP for Trainers on “Mastering the Art of Handling Post Covid Challenges for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Science, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, held from 19th May to 23rd May, 2020.
  12. Participated in Two Day Online Professional Development Programme on E- content Development for MOOCs and Online Teaching, organized by the UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, from 27th May – 28th May, 2020.
  13. Participated in Two –Day Faculty Development Program on “Virtual Teaching- Learning Moodle the Efficient Way”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Science, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, from 29th to 30th May, 2020.
  14. Participated in Three –Day National Faculty Development Programme on “Coping with the Transition in Legal Education During Covid-19: The Way Forward”, organized by School of Law, the NorthCap University, held from 30th May to 1st June, 2020.
  15. Participated in Six- Day National Workshop (Faculty Development Programme) on, “Technology and Instructional Reforms with Reference ton online Teaching, Learning and Evaluation”, organized by Centre For Academic Leadership and Education Management (CALEM), Panjab University, Chandigarh, under the aegis of PMMMMNMTT, MHRD, GOVT. OF INDIA in collaboration with SWAYAM Cell, held from 15-20 July, 2020.
  16. Participated in Two –Day International Workshop on “The Internal and External Constraints on Foreign Policy in India: Exploring Culture and Ethnic Senstivities” organised by Jadavpur University, in collaboration with Political Science Department, Aalborg University and Nordic Institute for Asian Studies, Denmark, on 23rd and 24th November, 2015.
  17. Participated at the State-Level Workshop on Youth Parliament Competition Scheme, on 30th July, 2015, organized by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal.
  18. Participated in the UGC sponsored UPE-II National Seminar on South Asia: Global Order, Integration and Future Possibilities, organized by the School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Jadavpur University on March 19-20, 2013
  19. Participated in the UGC-CAS -1 National Seminar on ‘Asian Regionalism in the 21st Century’, organized by the Dept. of International Relations, on 7-8 Feb, 2012.
  20. Resource person and presented a paper, titled, ‘Technology and Human Rights’ at UGC- Sponsored Workshop On ‘Human Rights Awareness’, at S.A. Jaipuria College, held from 6th August-12 Aug, 2011
  21. Participated in Two- day National Seminar on ‘China’s Emerging Profile: Challenges and Opportunities’, organized by Association of Asia Scholars and H.P Biswas India – China Cultural Study Centre on 19-20th Dec at Jadavpur University, 2011
  22. Presented a paper, titled, ‘Immanuel Wallerstein’s World System Analysis in      International Relations’, at a seminar, organized by the Department of Political Science, S.A. Jaipuria College, on 10th April, 2010.
  23. Participated as a Volunteer at ISRO- sponsored Workshop on Foundations of Space Science and Technology, jointly organized by Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belur Math and Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences, Kolkata, held from 11 to 22June, 2007.
  24. Presented a paper, on ‘Involvement of Youth in Political Decision Making’, at Two Day Seminar, organized and conducted jointly by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Calcutta & Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, on 27-28 Sep, 2004.

Awards:

  1. Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (NET- JRF) in Political science for Lectureship in Indian Colleges and Universities, in December, 2009.

Members in Professional body:

  1. Life member of West Bengal Political Science Association, since 2010.
  2. Member of Young Scholars Initiative, Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), New York.

Others:

  1. Successfully completed KAICIID online course entitled “Using Inter-Religious Dialogue to Reduce Religiophobia” on 30th October 2022.
  2. Successfully completed KAICIID online course entitled “Inter-Faith Peace and Dialogue Models: A Venue for Peace Building”, 2022.
  3. Successfully completed E-Learning course on ‘Climate Change, Peace and Security: Understanding Climate-Related Security Risks Through an Integrated Lens’, under UN Environment Programme, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), UN Women and the One Women Climate Learning Partnership in 2022.
  4. Successfully completed Online Training course on ‘Cyber Diplomacy’, conducted by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, in 2020.
  5. Successfully completed Online Short course on ‘Disarmament’, conducted by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, in 2020.
  6. Successfully completed Online Short course on ‘Gender Perspectives on Disarmament’, conducted by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, in 2020.
  7. Successfully completed Online course on, ‘Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment’, under UN Environment Programme, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in 2020.