HANSRAJ COLLEGE

University of Delhi

NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)

Sanskrit

Dr Avnish Kumar

Associate Professor | Department of Sanskrit

Contact (Off.): +91-11-27667458

Email Address : avnishkumar[at]hrc[dot]du[dot]ac[dot]in

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Sanskrit Vyakaran and linguistics

  • Ph.D , 2017 , University of Delhi
  • M.Phil. , 2004 , University of Delhi
  • M.A. , 2003 , Hansraj College, university of Delhi
  • B.A. (Shastri) , 2000 , Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
  • Presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 from 02.08.2020.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor (Permanent) in the Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 from 11.05.2009 to 01.08.2020
  • Taught UG and PG Classes as Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) in Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Period 26.07.2007 to 10.05.2009.

M.Phil student:

  • Awarded on the Topic साधनसमुद्देश का सार्वभाषिकत्व (संस्कृत, हिन्दी, उडिया एवं आंग्लभाषाओं के आलोक में)

Ph.D. students:

  • Neeraj Pant: Registered on 06-05-2022 on the topic “अष्टाध्यायीसूत्रप्रयोगवृत्ते: उदाहरणानां प्रक्रियानिर्देश: स्वराङ्कनञ्च (प्रथमाध्यायस्य द्वितीयतृतीयपादस्थसूत्राणाम्)”
  • Rahul Kumar: Registered on 30-12-2021 on the topicIndian Theories of Language Acquisition: A critical Study”
  • Vivek Sharma: Registered on 03-02-2021 on the topic कातन्त्रलघुवृत्ति ‘बालबोधिनी’ का सम्पादन एवं समीक्षण (संज्ञादि निपातान्तपाद पर्यन्त)”
  • Sunil Joshi: Awarded on 21-6-2021on the Topic “उत्तरपाणिनीय व्याकरणसम्प्रदायों में नामधातु - एक समीक्षात्मक अध्ययन” (Registered on 30-04-2019)

Administrative work

  • Teacher-In-Charge, Department of Sanskrit, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012, 2018-2019
  • Member of Library Committee, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012, 2018-2019
  • Member of Hostel Committee, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012, 2018-2019,
  • Member of Sports Committee, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012,
  • Member of Workload Committee, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012, 2018-2019
  • Member of Admission Committee, Hans Raj College in 2011-2012, 2018-2019
  • Member of Purchase Committee, Hans Raj College in 2018-2019, 2020-21 (Nominee)
  • Member of Environment Awareness Committee (Haritima), Hans Raj College in 2011-2012,
  • Admission in charge, B.A. (Prog), Hans Raj College 2009-2010,
  • Member of Canteen Committee, Hans Raj College in 2010-2011,2011-2012,
  • Member of Students' Welfare Committee, Hans Raj College in 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2018-2019
  • Member of Discipline Committee, Hans Raj College in 2015-2016, 2016-2017,
  • Member of Publication Committee, Hans Raj College in 2009-2010, 2017- 2018,
  • Convener of Sanskritiki (सांस्कृतिकी) Society, Hans Raj College in 2010-2011,
  • Convener of Dramatic Society, Hans Raj College in 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018
  • Convener of Debating Society, Hansraj College in 2016-2017
  • Council Nominee, ECA admission, Hans Raj College in 2016-2017, 2017-2018,
  • Deputy Superintendent Entrance Exam, Hans Raj College in 2017-2018,
  • Convener of Creative Arts Workshop, Hans Raj College, 29th March-11th April, 2016
  • Convener of Creative Drama Workshop, Hans Raj College, 2, January- 20, January, 2017,
  • Member of Moderation Committee, Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, 2011-2012,  2018-2019, 2019-202
  • Convener of Sanskrit Literary Society (संस्कृत साहित्य परिषद्) Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, 2011-2012, 2018-2019
  • Member of Editorial Board of Annual Report, Hansraj College, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2017-18,
  • Convener, Admission Arts and Commerce, Hansraj College, 2020-2021
  • Nodal Officer, Arts and Commerce, Hansraj College, 2020-2021
  • Convener of Educational Visit Committee, Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, 2020-2021
  • Convener of Movie Club, Department of Sanskrit, Hansraj College, 2020-2021
  • Member of Garden Committee, Hans Raj College in 2021-2022, 2022-2023.
  • Member of environment Awareness Committee, Hans Raj College in 2021-2022
  • Member of North-East Cell, Hans Raj College in 2022-2023

 “साधनसमुद्देश एवं केस ग्रामर का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन”

  • Completed project on the titled “Study of germicidal properties of fumes generated in Havan (Yagya) in order to asses potentiality of havan in curing some infectious and air borne diseases”, University of Delhi, 2015-2016,
  • Published Research Paper on the topic “लौकिक न्याय एवं व्याकरण शास्त्र” in the Research Journal ‘गुरुकुल-पत्रिका’, ISSN: 0976-8017, Vol. 73/4-74/1, April-September, 2022.
  • Published Research Paper on the topic “फिल्मोर का कारकीय व्याकरण : एक परिचय” in the Research Journal ‘हिमांजलि’, ISSN: 2349-4905, Vol. 24, July-December, 2021.
  • Published Research Paper on the topic “फिल्मोरस्य भाषिकचिन्तनं संस्कृतञ्च” in the International Journal of Sanskrit Research ‘अनन्ता’, ISSN: 2394-7519, Vol.2, Page No 99, Delhi, July, 2016.
  • Published Research Paper on the topic “संस्कृतव्याकरणतन्त्रे विवक्षा” in the Journal of Sanskrit Research ‘आर्ष-ज्योति:’, ISSN: 2278-0912, Vol.63, Page No 16. September, 2013.
  •  Published Research Paper on the topic “भारतीय चिन्तन परम्परा में भाषिक विश्लेषण” in the Journal of Sanskrit Research ‘आर्ष-ज्योति:’, ISSN: 2278-0912, Vol.63, Page No 28. September, 2013.

International Conferences:

  • Presented paper on the topic कारकीयविश्लेषणस्य सार्वभाषिकत्वे विवक्षाया: माहात्म्यम् in the 17th World Sanskrit Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 9 July-13 July, 2018.
  • Presented paper on the topic फिल्मोरस्य कारकव्याकरणं संस्कृतञ्चin the 16th World Sanskrit Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 June-2 July, 2015.

National Conferences:

  • Presented paper on the topic गुरुकुल की आत्मनिर्भरता के उपाय in the Two-day National Seminar on the Gurukul parampara in Sanskrit Literature, organized by School of Languages, Gujrat University, Ahmedabad-380009, Gujrat on 17-18 March, 2023.
  • Presented paper on the topic “व्याकरणशास्त्र एवं लौकिक न्याय” in the National Seminar on ‘संस्कृतवाङ्मय में शास्त्रीय परम्परा और लोकजीवन’, Shyama Prasad Mukharjii Mahila Mahavidyalay, University of Delhi, Delhi, 11-12 January, 2019.
  • Participated in "3rd International Yoga Day" organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 21st June, 2017.
  • Participated and organized in faculty development programme on "Pedagogical skills" organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi on 18th February, 2017.
  • Participated in राष्ट्रियशोधसंगोष्ठी on the वैदिककालनिर्धारणम् organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi on 26-28 September, 2015.
  • Participated in Seminar on "Journalism Terminology Uses and Difficulties" organized by Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, New Delhi, 14-15 October, 2015.
  • Participated in National Seminar on "The Crux of Chronology in Sanskrit Literature in the Light of Archaeology and Linguistic" organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi on 30.03.2015.
  • Participated in National Seminar entitled "Indian Calander System" organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi on 21.03.2015.  
  • Presented paper on the topicभक्तियोग के वर्त्तमान वैश्विक परिप्रेक्ष्य in the National Seminar on Universal Vision of Gita, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 28-29 November, 2014. 

 

Webinars

  • Participated in online conference entitled “वैश्विक पटल पर हिन्दी: स्वरूप एवं संभावनाएं” organized by शिक्षा संस्कृति उत्थान न्यास भारतीय भाषा मंच भोपाल (म. प्र.), on January 10, 2022.
  • Participated in Online short programme on “Application of Sound in Film & Television” organized by Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata held on 24th August – 29th August, 2020.
  • Participated in 03 days Online National Workshop on “Design & Develop: Online Assessment” organized by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi from 08th to 10th June, 2020.
  • Participated in One Week Online National Workshop on “Digitization & Development of e-Resources for Sanskrit” organized by School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University & Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi held on  May 27–June 02, 2020.
  • Participated in the National webinar entitled “Cosmetic & Cosmetic Surgery” organized by Khalsa College of Education, G.T. Road, Amritsar on May 22, 2020.
  • Participated in the National webinar entitled “Heart dieses in children” organized by Khalsa College of Education, G.T. Road, Amritsar on May 18, 2020.
  • Participated in the three-day National Webinar on ​‘COVID-19: The Mahamana’s Indian Vision in Global Context’ organized by Mahamana Malaviya Mission, Banaras Hindu University Unit held from 09th to 11th May, 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on “Cyber Security for Women” jointly organized by IQAC, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi and Delhi State Legal Services Authority on May 8, 2020.
  • Attended a live webinar on “Managing Food Safety & Quality in the time of COVID-19” organized by the Department of Food Technology, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi on May 6, 2020.
  • Participated in the International webinar entitled “Examination & Stress management under the Pandemic of COVID-19” organized by the Department of Sanskrit, Jamia Millia Islamia held on 4th May, 2020.
  • Participated in webinar on topic “COVID19- Managing Uncertainties” organized by ARSD College, Dhaula Kuan held on 30th April, 2020.
  • Participated in webinar on topic “Online Teaching and Learning Technology” organized by ARSD College, Dhaulakuan held on 27th April, 2020.
  • Participated in the Webinar on the theme “How to Stay Happy in Uncertainty” organized by ARSD College, Dhaula Kuan held on 22nd April, 2020.
  • Participated in the one-day National Webinar on the theme “Casteless Society to Casteless India: Bhimrao Ambedkar” organized by ARSD College, Dhaulakuan held on 21st of April, 2020.

REFRESHER COURSE

  • Online Refresher Course in “Sanskrit Pedagogy” organized by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Delhi, 1st December 2020 to 31st March 2021
  • Refresher course in “Modern Indian Languages” organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Jammu on 11th December – 24th December, 2019.
  • Refresher course in “Sanskrit” organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi on 30th June – 19th July, 2014
  • Participated Seven Days online Faculty Development Programme on "Communication Skills: Significance in an Ever Changing Classroom", organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University Chandigarh, from August 23 - August 29, 2022.
  • Participated in the Winter School on "Arthayam : Towards a Dharma-centric Vision of Economy/Political Economy with Special Reference to Gandhi and other Indian Thinkers” organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla from 1 December to 15 December 2021.
  • Participated in the Short Term Course on “Mimansa Level Two (Arthsamgraha)” organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi from 25 September – 30 October, 2021.
  • Participated in the Short Term Course on “Introduction to Mimansa Philosophy” organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi from 31 July – 4 September, 2021.
  • Online weeklong workshop on “Assessment and Evaluation”, organized by TLC, Tezpur University, 14-19 December, 2020
  • Successfully completed Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on "MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES and CO-CREATING MOOCS", organized by TLC Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from April 20 - May 06, 2020.
  • Participated in the workshop on "One-week Professional Development Programme for sr. faculty" organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Milia Islamia on 24 December – 31 December, 2018.
  • Participated in the workshop on "Academic and Creative Writing" organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi on 20 September- 26 September, 2016.

 

ORIENTATION COURSE

  • Participated in Orientation course organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi on 25 November - 23 December, 2016.

 

 

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  • National Workshop on "Stress Management and Emotional Intelligence in Teaching- learning Environment” organized by PMMMNMTT, Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, University of Delhi on 29 June, 2019.
  • National Workshop on "Voice Culture and Voice Modulation” organized by PMMMNMTT, Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, University of Delhi on 7 March, 2019.
  • National Workshop on "The Mimansa Philosophy of Language as Depicted in Nyaya Vyakaran, Kavyshastra and Buddhist Philosophy" organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi on 9-19 February, 2015.
  • National Workshop on "The Vakyapadiya" organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi on 12-18 January, 2012.
  • Workshop on "Developing Champions of ICT Capacity Building in Delhi University" organized by ILLL, University of Delhi, held on 14-25 September, 2009.

 

  • Member of Syllabus Review committee of paper No. 12-C, B.A.(Hons.) 2020-2021
  • Member of International Association of Sanskrit Studies, 2015-2016, 2018-2020

Awarded: Foreign Travel Grants 2015, 2018

Subject Expert/ Interviewer

  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT-Sanskrit (For DAV PS 14/49, Gurugram) at DAV Public School, Uppal's Southend, Sector-49, Gurugram on 09.03.2023.
  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT-Sanskrit The HDFC School, Block-C, Sushant Lok-III, Sector 57, Gurgaon 122003 on 23.02.2023.
  • Expert (as a Judge) in competition – Sanskrit Samacharvachan’  at Cambridge School Sector-27, Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - 201301 on Friday, November 25, 2022
  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT-Sanskrit at DAV Public School, Sector-14, Gurugram on 24.06.2022.
  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT-Sanskrit (For DAV PS 14/49, Gurugram) at DAV Public School, Uppal's Southend, Sector-49, Gurugram on 05.03.2020.
  • Expert (as a Judge) in the inter-college Competition at Department of Sanskrit, Hindu College on 19.02.2020. 
  • Expert (as a Judge) in Street Theatre Competition at New Era Public School, Mayapuri on 29.08.2019. 
  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT/PRT-Sanskrit at DAV Public School, Uppal's Southend, Sector-49, Gurugram on 08.03.2019.
  • Subject Expert in the subject (interview board member) of TGT (Sanskrit) in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) at Bhubaneswar on 7-9 August, 2018
  •  Subject Expert in the subject of TGT (Sanskrit) at Hansraj Model School Punjabi Bagh on Tuesday, 5th June, 2018.
  • Subject Expert in the subject of TGT (Sanskrit) at D.A.V. Public School, Sector 49, Uppal Southend, Sohna Road, Gurugram on 27.02.2018. 
  • Expert (as a Judge) in the inter-college Competition at Department of Sanskrit, Hindu College on 19.02.2020. 

Other than Academic work, knows sasvara-patha of Veda-mantras, active in theatre, directed many plays and also acted various characters in plays.  Directed and acted in short movies.

  • Dramatic: Performed in the play titled ‘Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja’ at Teachers’ cultural event in February 2011
  • Dramatic: Directed and Performed in the play titled ‘Savitri 2012’ at Teachers’ cultural event in April 2012
  • Dramatic: Performed multiple role in the play titled ‘Chekhav ki Duniya’ at Hansraj College event in April 2017
  • Dramatic: Directed and Performed in the play titled ‘Ek thi Pari’ at Teachers’ cultural event in April 2018

 

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