Faculty
Ms. Sangita Das
Assistant Professor
Alliance School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
Sangita currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies at Alliance University. With an extensive background in fine arts, she combines practical experience with academic rigor in her teaching. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Sculpture from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. In 2014, she was awarded a National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. She also qualified for the UGC-NET examination in December 2019.
Sangita has been teaching for over five years in various educational institutions across India, consistently guiding and motivating students in a multicultural environment. Her creative practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and photography, with a focus on sustainable art, land art, public art, contemporary art, and urban architecture. She has developed a variety of art-media practices and has exhibited her work in numerous state and national-level art exhibitions.
Sangita's research interests are broad Transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary. It includes art and design theory, handcraft design research, sustainable practices, and both world and Indian art history, with a particular emphasis on Indian temple architecture. Her work is deeply rooted in research approaches, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and exploration.
Sangita Das embodies the qualities of a passionate educator and a committed artist. Her diverse experiences and contributions to the fields of fine arts and education make her a valuable asset to any academic institution. Through her ongoing research and active participation in both academic and artistic communities, she continues to make a significant impact on art and education.
- Das, S. (2023). Implications of social media on changing socio-economic scenario: A case study of artisan community, West Bengal. Democracy, Media, and Indian Society. Chapter (1), pp- 21-36. Publisher- Blue Rose publisher.
Awards:
- Certificate of merit in all annual exhibitions in College of Art & Craft, Kolkata-2008/ 09/ 10.
- Merit Scholarship from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan –
- Received National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, of India in 2014.
Academic Achievement:
- Participated in one week of online FDP on ‘Research Methodology’ organized by Dr. K.N. Modi University from 7th to 14th February 2022.
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program on ‘Exploring Dynamics of National Education Policy 2020 concerning NAAC Perspective’ Organized by Sant Hirdaram Girls College- Bhopal, Research Foundation of India & RFI-CARE from 10th August to 18th August 2022.
- Two days of FDP on Investment and Tax planning for Wealth creation were organized on 11th and 12th January 2022 at Alliance University, Bangalore.
- Two days FDP “Innovation in teaching pedagogy to shift mindsets of varied learners” organized by Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University, Held on the 27th and 28th of June 2022.
- Participated in the Five-Day Online Faculty Development Program on “Recent Trends in Qualitative Research” conducted by the School of Social Sciences and Languages from 30.01.2023 to 03.02.2023 at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai.
- Participated in the Seven-Day training program / FDP on “Firsthand Experience on SPSS- Introductory Module” organized by the Faculty of Commerce- Parul University (Gujrat), Research Foundation of India & RFI-CARE from 06.11.2022 to 12.11.2022.
- Participated in the Six days Online Faculty Workshop on Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship (DTE 2023) from 19th- 24th June 2023, Organized By the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering And Design (ACED), Alliance University, Bengaluru, in association with the institution’s Innovation Council ( Ministry Of Education Initiative, Government Of India).
- Participated in the Five days International Faculty Development program on Empowering Educators in an “AI- Driven Educational Landscape: Design and Delivery of AI- Intensive Curricula” held from 7th- 24th February 2024, Organized By Alliance Ascent College, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India.
- Participated in the one days Workshop on Entrepreneurship Mindset Forum on 26th October 2023, Organized by the Centre of Research, Alliance University, Bengaluru in Association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of Education Initiative, Government of India).
- Participated in the Six days Faculty Development Program on “Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy” from 9th- 14th February 2024, Organized By the World Innovators University, Research Foundation Of India & RFI- CARE.
- Participated in the two days International Research Methodology Workshop on “Publication & Proposal Writing For Funding Project” from 28th- 29th March 2024, Organized By the Department of History, A.P.C Mahalaxmi College For Women, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India, in collaboration with the Department of History, c. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu.
- Participated in ICSSR- NERC Sponsored two days National Workshop on “Research Ethics &Publication from 19th- 20th January 2024, Organized By the Department of Home Science and Department of Chemistry & IQAC Standard College, Manipur, India.
Participation in Art Exhibition:
- Annual Exhibition in Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan- 2012
- National Level Senior Student Workshop cum Seminar in New Delhi (SAMHITA)-2012.
- Sand Art Workshop in IIT Kanpur -2013.
- All Annual Exhibitions in Govt. College Art & Craft Kolkata- 2007,08,09,10.
- Annual Exhibition in Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University- 2012.
- Participated in the 78th Academy of Fine Art Annual Exhibition- 2014
- Participated In RAJYA CHARUKALA UTSAV, Government of West Bengal-2014.
- Participated In RAJYA CHARUKALA UTSAV, Government of West Bengal-2015.
- Participation in a Group Exhibition at Lucknow Lalit Kala Academy 2014.
- International School Award from British Council UK/IN.
- (COLOUR ETERNAL) national level group exhibition at Lokayata Art Gallery Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
- Work as a Freelance and Professional Artist.
- “RED” International art Exhibition at Colours and Humanity Art Gallery, USA- 2022
- Participated in 5th International Art Fest, Dhouli College of Art, Odisha-2022
- Attending And Participating in the Future Design Summit Conference by the BENGALURU DESIGN FESTIVAL, 8th -10th December 2022.
- Presented a paper titled “Artisan mobility and changing economic scenario: A case study of ghurni, West Bengal (India) at two days international symposium on ‘Transforming Mobilities’ by AusMob- Australian Mobility Research Network from 6-7 December 2021.
- Presented a paper titled “Impact of COVID-19 on Socio-Economics Scenario: A Case Study of Artisan Community, West Bengal at two days National Conference on “Many Facets on COVID-19 Pandemic” by the Council of Social Development, Indian Council of Social Science and Research, Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India, During 1st – 2nd March 2022.
- Presented a paper titled “The Craft of Clay Doll Industry and Socio-Economic Scenario: A Case Study of Artisan Community- West Bengal. India, two days International Conference on “The 10th International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2023, Collaborative Process, Cooperation, and Multiplicity” by the International Institute of Knowledge Management and co-hosted by Concordia University, Canada on 7th -8th September 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Presented Paper titled “The Clay Doll Industry and their Socio Culture and Economic Scenario: A Case Study of Ghurni Artisan Community- West Bengal, India, five days International conference on “ The Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2024)” by the International Academic Forum, on 23rd – 27th May 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
