Resume Title Dr. First Name Awungshi Last Name Yaruingam Photograph Designation Professor Address Department of African Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi Phone No Office 27666673 Residence N/A Mobile 9560714373 Email Yaruingam65@gmail.com Web-Page Educational Qualifications Degree Institution Year Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University, (JNU) New 1996 Delhi M.Phil. / M.Tech. JNU 1991 PG JNU 1988 UG North Eastern Hill university, (NEHU) Shillong 1985 Any other qualification Career Profile 1. 2015 : Professor in African sociology 2. 2010 : Associate Professor 3. 2007 : Reader 4. 2002 : Sr. Lecturer 5. August 1998 : Joint University as Lecturer 6. Oct. 2003 to April 2006 : Asst. Professor in Addis Baba University, Ethiopia, Administrative Assignments Head of Department African studies, ( 2011-2014) Vice President, African Studies Association of India since 2005. Member of SC/ST Admission Grievances Committee, 2002-2003 Areas of Interest / Specialization Classical Sociological Thinkers; Sociology of Religion; African Sociology; Social Change;, India- Africa Relationship, Sociology of Education etc www.du.ac.in Page 1
Subjects Taught Sociology of Africa, Research Methodology and Classical sociological thinkers Research Guidance 1. Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis 4 2. Supervision of Doctoral Thesis, under progress - 3 3. Supervision of awarded M. Phil dissertations - 24 4. Supervision of M. Phil dissertations, under progress - 4 Publications Profile 1. Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)( One) i. Yaruingam A. S., 2005, Hinduism and Christianity in India, Uppal Publisher, Delhi. ii. Yaruingam A.S. & Rashmi Kapoor, 2013. Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspective, Shipra Publishers, Delhi iii. Yaruingam, 2014,( Assoc. Editor) Encountering Modernity: Situating the Tangkhul Naga in perspective. iv. Yaruingam A.S. & Rashmi Kapoor, ( 2014) Ed. The Rising Africa: Opportunities and Challenges to India, Delhi University Publication. v. Yaruingam A.S, & Kharingpam A. C., 2015) Ed, Rethinking Education and Development in North East India Shipra Publishing Company, Delhi 2. Yaruingam A.S. Chief Editor, Indian Journal of African Studies, Department publication 3. Research papers published in Academic Journals and books 1. Yaruingam A.S. 2014, Enhancing India s Capacity Building in Africa, The Rising Africa: Prospects and Challenges for India, Delhi University Publication ( Next week) 2. Yaruingam A.S., 2013. Modernizing process of Religious Identities in African Societies, in Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspectives, Edit. Yaruingam & Rashmi Kapoor, Shipra Publisher, Delhi 3. Yaruingam A. S. & Pushpraj Singh, 2012, Religion: Peace and Development in Africa, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol.XVIII April to Oct. 2012, No.1&2. 4. Yaruingam A. S., 2004, The Shinasa-Socio-Cultural and Religious Practices, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol.XV April & Oct. Nos. 1&2. 5. Yaruingam A.S., 2009, Changing Face of African Religion, Africa Quarterly, Vol.48 No.4, Nov. to Jan. 6.. Yaruingam A.S., 2008, Intellectual Capital: India s mindshare in Africa, Africa Quarterly, Vol.48 No.1, Feb. to April. 7. Yaruingam A.S., 2003, Ethiopian City Culture, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. XIV April & October, No.1&2. 8. Yaruingam A.S., 2004, Religious Syncretism in Ethiopia, Africa Quarterly, Vol.44 No.3, www.du.ac.in Page 2
Nov. 9. Yaruingam A.S., 2002, Challenges to Naga Youths, Naga Journal of Indigenous Affairs, Vol.1 No.2, June to November. 10. Yaruingam A.S., Mahadevan, Damen, Bindu, Girish, Kumar, R.S. Mahapatra, 2005, Importance of Behavioural Science for Health Promotion and Quality of Life, in Health Promotion, Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Population Regulation, Edit by Mahadevan and al et, B.R. Publisher, Delhi. 11. Yaruingam A.S., 2007, China-Indo and Africa Relation in 21 st century: the need for Sustainable Approach, Sub-Sahara Informer, Friday/March, Addis Ababa. 12 Yaruingam A.S., 2007, Reality is Better than Imagination, The Reporter April, Addis Ababa. 13 Yaruingam A.S., 2009, Education: The Cradle for Nation Building, Souvenir, Raphai Katamnao Long. 14 Yaruingam A.S., 2000, Quality Education, TKLD Publication. Book Reviewed: 1. Remapping Ethiopia, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. Conference Organization/ Presentations Organizing Conference & Seminar: 1. Two Day National Conference on The Rising Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Life Long Learning Center, University of Delhi, ( 12-13n Sept. 2013 2. One Day International Conference Contemporary Africa today: Issues and Challenges Life Long Learning Centre, University of Delhi ( 26 th Nov. 2012) 3. Two Day National Seminar on Rethinking Education in Tribal District of Manipur, Ukhrul, Manipur (3-4 Oct, 2012). 4. Two Day National Seminar on Globalization and Changing Tribal Identities in North East India Delhi University Conference Centre (May 17-18, 2011). Participation as Paper Presenter in National and International Conf./Seminar: 1. Newly emerging elites in Africa: comparative analysis in reference African Big men. National conference in Delhi University, 17-18, Feb., 2016 2. Deeper Cultural Linkage for better trade relations among China, Brazil and India, National seminar at Aligarh Muslim University, 27028, Jan. 3014 3. Exploration of Indian Cultural Capital in South African countries to enhance economic cooperation, at Center for Research in Rural and Industrial Development, Chandigarh, 3-4 Feb. 2014. 4. India Africa partnership in health care sector, International seminar at Udaipur, 24-25 th March, 2014. 5. India s Capacity Building Diplomacy in Africa, 5 th European Conference on African Studies, Lisbon 26-29 June, 2013. 6. Perspective on China, India and Germany in East Africa, Berlin, Germany, June www.du.ac.in Page 3
24, 2013. 7. Socio-cultural and economic impact of immigrants in North East India: Case of Manipur, Imphal, 5-7, March, 2013. 8. India-Africa Relations: Need for broader perspective, Mumbai University, 14-15, February, 2013. 9. Cultural Affinity between Korea and Northeast India, Two Day International Conference, at Bhagat Phool Mahila Vishwavidyalya Universitt, Haryana, 18-19 July, 2012. 10. Education: A tool for protecting indigenous rights, One Day International Workshop on Education and development, at Mount Everest College, Senapati. 11. India-Ethiopia Relations: A paradigm shift, Two Day National Seminar held at Imphal from 15-16, March, 2012. 12. India s Cultural diplomacy toward Madagascar, Two Day addition and Human Violation in Africa: Case of FGM, At Jamia Millia Islamia, 17-18 February, 2011. 13. Rethinking Education in Naga Society, One Day Seminar, Delhi University, 13 May, 2011. 14. Degrading Moral values and its consequences on the youths of Manipur, National Seminar at Imphal, 12-13 March, 2011. 15. Uniqueness of Naga history, as claimed to be, Two Day National Seminar, Shilong, 22-23 March, 2010. 16. Prospect of partnership in Higher Education between Indian and Africa, Two day International Seminar, DU, 3-4 April, 2008. 17. Peace and Development in Manipur, National Seminar at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, 17 January, 2009. 18. Evolution of Hybrid Culture in North Africa-International Conference, JMM, New Delhi 17-19, Feb, 2009. 19. China s Investment in Social capital in Africa Two Day International Conference, 25-27 Feb. 2009 Delhi University. 20. Socio-Cultural Dilemma of PIO in South Africa, International Seminar, 23-25 Nov. 2009 JNU, New Delhi. 21. India s Cultural Diplomacy toward South Africa-International Seminar, Punjabi University, Patiala, 15-16 Dec. 2009. 22. Repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts 1958, One Day Seminar, 8 Sept. 2010, IIC, New Delhi. 23. Discussant ion the seminar, India-Africa Partnership for capacity Building and Human Resource Development, IIC, 9-10 Feb. 2010 IIC, New Delhi. 24. Discussant on Seminar, Resurgent Africa and India s partnership, Dec 2009 ORF, New Delhi. Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration) 1. Impact of TV on the Indigenous community of North East India, from the R& D Scheme of the University, DU 2. Africa s Respond to India and China s Engagement, ( R&D, DU) 2009-2010) 3. Pattern of Social Cultural Interaction between India and African Students ion in Delhi University. (R&D, DU, 2012-2013). 4. Discrimination against people from Northeast in Delhi: Myth or Reality? Association With Professional Bodies www.du.ac.in Page 4
Member: 1. Policy Research Institute of African Studies Association of India ( PRIASA) 2. Founder Member and Vice President, African Studies Association (ASA), India 3. Member of Advisory committee on African section, Indian Council of World Affairs, (ICWA) 4. Member of Advisory committee, Times of Africa, Magazine 5. Member Secretary, Tangkhul Christian Charitable Trust, Delhi 6. President, Tangkhul Scholars Association, (TSA)India 7. Advisor: Manipuri Research Forum, (MRF)Delhi Other Activities 1. Special lecture on, Ethnographic Research (two lectures) in Manipur University in Workshop on Capacity Building sponsored by ICSSR. 22-23 October, 2013. 2. Special Lecture on Historic Relevance and its cultural and Tourism Importance of Ethiopia in Africa, at Ethiopian Cultural Centre, New Delhi, 27 Sept. 2014 3. One week Research Field work to Ethiopia to study on the Impact of Indian companies investment in Africa. Met several India entrepreneurs, Ethiopian workers and academics and scholars had fruitful interaction for one week. 4. Impact of globalization on tribal communities of Northeast India sharing with African experience, 27-28 Oct. 2015. Imphal, Manipur www.du.ac.in Page 5