Dr. Arun N. Pandya

Arun Pandya took his early education in Ahmedabad and Surat. He has been awarded doctoral degree on “Emerging Status among Garo Brahmins of Gujarat” under the guidance of Prof. (Dr) Parvez Abbasi, former Prof. and Head, Dept of Sociology, VNSG University, Surat. He started his career as a Research Assistant at Centre for Social Studies, Surat and worked in different projects. Dr. Pandya joined the Department in December, 1996. His area of specialisation is Social mobility and Sociology of marginalised communities. His current areas of interest are Sociology of change and development; and rural and industrial communities. Since, joining the department he has attended and participated in several International, National and regional seminars, workshops and conferences. He published research papers and also contributed in research projects on Human Development. Dr. Pandya has rendered his services to UGC in various capacities. He has been also rendering services in various universities in different committees and academic bodies. Under the guidance of Dr. Pandya, three Doctoral degree and one M.Phil. degree have been awarded. He is life member of professional bodies like All India Sociological Society and Gujarat Sociological Society.

Brief Profile

  • Qualification : Ph.D.
  • Experience : 25 Years
  • Publications : 3
  • Books :
  • Research/Teaching Interest : Social Mobility and Sociology of Marginalised Communities Sociology of Change and Development; and Rural and Industrial Communities
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Dr. Arun N. Pandya

Sociology


Publications Projects & consultancy Talks Research Scholar

Details since 2015

Presentations
  1. Social Exclusion: Historical Perspective, Dr. Arun N. Pandya, 22nd Gujarat Sociological Conference on “Development, Diversity and Democracy in region’, Regional Level, 28th Feb.-1st March, 2015, Dept. of Sociology and Shamaldas Arts college, MKB University, Bhavnagar
  2. Women Empowerment and Its Constraints: Some Observations, Dr. Arun N. Pandya, UGC & ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar On Understanding Women Empowerment: Journey So Far And The Path Ahead, National Level Seminar, 27th-28th October, 2015, Dept. of Sociology, VNSG University, Surat
  3. Samajik Malkhu, Samajik Bahishkar ane Samaavesh, Dr. Arun N. Pandya, 23rd Gujarat Sociological Conference on “Regional Society and Culture”, Regional Level, 20-21 Feb., 2016, Dr. Subhash Mahila Arts College, Commerce & Home Science College, Junagadh
  4. Impact of Diaspora on Indian Society, Dr. Arun N. Pandya, “Indian Diaspora: Kinship Network, Social Structure and Contribution in Host Countries”, International Seminar, 14-15 Feb., 2018, Dept. of Sociology, SP University, VVNagar, Anand
  1. Halari Lalit Mahendrabhai, Ph.D., “Sthalaantarit Baandhakaam Kaamdaaro nu Samajik Bandhaaran Ane Samasyaa o no Ek Abhyaas: Surat Shaher na Sandarbh maa”, Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  2. Jani Kalpesh Vrajlal, Ph.D., “Dakshin Gujarat maa Sthalaantarit Thayelaa Audhyogik Kamdaro ni Sthiti (Vapi G.I.D.C. na Sandarbh maa) , Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  3. Kurada Jyoti Manchhubhai, Ph.D., “Adivasi Samaaj Upar Audhyogikikaran Prakriyaa ni Asar” , Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  4. Gamit Ganesh Ukadbhai, M.Phil., “Rel Parivahan Dvara Aavan Jaavan kartaa Loko no Samaajshaastriya Abhyaas (Gujarat naa Tapi Jillaa ma Railway Trek ni Banne Baaju e Sthit Gamda o no Anubhav)”, Awarded, 21st April, 2018
  5. Gamit Sumir, Ph.D., “Paramparaagat Anna ne Kani Kansari Devi Tarike Manta Adivasi o no Abhyas”, Pursuing, Reg. in July-2018
  6. Makwana Dhavalkumar Arvindbhai, Ph.D., “Recent Trends And Patterns of Marital Dissolution In Gujarat: A Sociological Study”, Pursuing, Reg. in Nov.- 2021
  7. Makateng Seetsa David , Ph.D., “A Sociological Perspective Of Juvenile Delinquency In Lesotho”, Pursuing, Reg. in Nov.- 2021