Dr. Shimul Roy
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | West Bengal State University | 2020 |
| M.SC | West Bengal State University | 2013 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Gender Equity in Health: A Study on Santhal and Munda Children of Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal, India |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University since 04 May 2015 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Biological Anthropology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Gender Equity in Health |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Growth and Nutrition |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Problems of the aged population |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Somatotyping |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Hypertension |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Maternal Health Care Services |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Biological Anthropology |
| Human Evolution |
| Genetics |
| Medical Anthropology |
| Basic Statistics and Computer Use |
| Application of Anthropology |
| Somatoscopy and Osteology |
| Osteometry and craniometry |
| Health and Disease |
| Prehistoric Archaeology |
| Research Methodology |
| Demography |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Book Chapter Published
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arunima Kundu | An Assessment of Nutritonal Status among the Muslim Pre-school Children in Malda District, West Bengal, India | Ongoing | Jan, 2027 | |
| Amita Adak | Nutritional Status of Mother and Children - A Comparative Study between Lodha and Caste Population of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal, India | Ongoing | Jan, 2027 | |
| Sk. Md. Murtaja Alam | A Comparative Study on Health Issues of the Elderly Tribal and Non-tribal Population of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India | Ongoing | Jan, 2027 | |
| Sk Samsuddin | An Anthropological Study of Occupational Health Hazards among the Betel Vine Farmers of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India | Ongoing | Sep, 2024 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Director | ICSSR | 12000000 | 5 years | 01-01-2025 to 01-01-2030 | Ongoing |
| PI | UGC-SAP | 115000 | 5 years | 01-01-2016 to 01-01-2021 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Dept. of Geography, Burdwan University | Dept. of Geography, Burdwan University | Jun, 2026 |
| Nutritional Status for Growth, Development and Healthy Living | Department of History and IQAC, Sibani Mandal Mahavidyalaya | Sibani Mandal Mahavidyalaya | Jul, 2025 |
| Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among the Santal Primary School Children (5-10 years) of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU and Dept. of Anthropology, Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU | Feb, 2025 |
| Gender Equity in Health: A Comparative Study among Munda Children of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India | Centre for Adivasi Studies and Museum | Rajnarayan Basu Hall | Aug, 2022 |
| Gender Equity in Health: A Study on Santhal and Munda Children of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | Dr. Pashupati Prasad Mahato Memorial Committee and Dept. of Sanskrit, Jadavpur University | Dept. of Sanskrit, Jadavpur University | Dec, 2019 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Life Member of The Indian Anthropological Society |
| Life Member of Indian Gerontology Association |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Editor of the Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology | 2025-continue |
| Convenor, Faculty Development Committee, VU | 2025 onwards |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrating AI in Research: Enhancing Methodology for Better Outcomes | May, 2026 | Participated | IQAC, Vidyasagar University |
| Anthropology of Music | Mar, 2026 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology,Vidyasagar University |
| Indian Knowledge System | Jul, 2025 | Participated | B.N. Sasmal Hall, Vidyasagar University |
| Post-Congress of WAC on: Mainstreaming Tribes: Discourse, Debates and Alternative Voices | Sep, 2023 | Participate and Chaired a session | Dept of Anthropology, CU and Dept. of Anthropology VU |
| Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Role of Anthropology in Social Inclusion and Tribal Development | Nov, 2022 | Paper Presenter and Participant | Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion and Inclusive Policy, Tripura University |
| Sustainable Development: Concern and Issues | Mar, 2020 | Paper Presented | Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University |
| Theories, Methods and Approaches in Biological Anthropology | Jan, 2020 | Participated | Webinar, Anthropological Survey of India |
| Contribution of Anthropology and Allied Disciplines in Tribal Research in India | Oct, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Departement of Anthropology, Vinoba Bhave University |
| Food and Nutrition Among Tribal People | Feb, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
| Food and Nutrition among Tribal People | Feb, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, SKBU |
| Tribe, State and Performance: Perspective From Anthropology and Allied Disciplines | Jan, 2019 | Invited Speaker | Dr. Pashupati Prasad Mahato Memorial Committee and Dept. of Sanskrit, Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
| Contribution of Anthropology and Allied Disciplines in Tribal Research in India | Jan, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag; With Indian Anthropological Society; Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India); IGRMS (Bhopal). |
| International Conference on Health Disparity and Health Equity: Indigenous People and Beyond | Dec, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, Sree Chaitanya Habra and Dept. of Anthropology, West Bengal State University, Barasat |
| International Seminar on Food and Health: Bio-cultural Dimensions | Mar, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University |
| International Conference on Indigenous People, Human Security and Sustainable Development: Emerging Challenges in the Present Global Context | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU |
| Status of Education in Scheduled Tribes: Problem and Challenges | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar. |
| Role of Anthropology in Public Health | Mar, 2017 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology, Sree Chaitanya College, Habra |
| Perspectives in Bio-Cultural Anthropology: Issues and Challenges | Jan, 2017 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University. |
| Indian Anthropology Congress | Jan, 2017 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University |
| Indian Anthropology Congress | Feb, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Anthropology, Assam University |
| Anthropology, Tribal Policies and Tribal Development in India | Jan, 2016 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU |
| Research Methodology Course in Anthropological and Applied Sciences | Dec, 2013 | Participated | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU |
| Ethical Issues in Anthropological Research | Jan, 2012 | Participant | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Seminar on Food and Health: Bio-cultural Dimensions | Jan, 2018 | Joint Organizing Secretory | UGC-SAP DRS-I |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| JRF | UGC | Jan, 2013 |