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About Us

Staff Profile

Staff Profile

Department of Political Science
M.Phil, MA

Ms. Looke Kumari Khanna

Assistant Professor

Educational Qualifications

Degree Institution Year
BA (Hons) Political Science University of Delhi 2007
MA Political Science University of Delhi 2009
M.Phil Jawaharlal Nehru University 2012
PhD Pursuing Jawaharlal Nehru University 2021

Career Profile

7 years

Administrative Assignments

v  Teacher’s Representative (Under 10 years) Governing Body 2021-22

v  Member of Workload Committee from 2019-21.

v  Convenor, Sports Committee 2019-21.

v  Appointed as Deputy Convenor NCWEB in 2018-19

v  Teacher-In-Charge, Department of Political Science, 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2018.

v  Appointed as Deputy Examiner to Conduct Semester Exams by the College for the academic year 2017-18 in NCWEB and Regular College Exam both.

v  Convenor of Sports Committee, 2017-2019

v  Anti-Discriminatory Officer in Equal Opportunity Cell, 2016 onwards.

v  Laison Officer SC/ST, 2017-19.

v  Convenor SC/ST Cell, 2017-19.

v  Appointed as Student Union Advisor, 2016-17, 2017-18.

v   Member of Building Committee, 2016-17.

v  Member of Sports Committee February 2016 to September 2017.

v  Member SC/ST Cell, 2016-17.

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Sports

Subjects Taught

Political Science

Research Guidance

Publications Profile

Details of Research Papers published

v  Kumari, Looke. (2014), ‘Emergence of Muslim Fundamentalism by critically evaluating Huntington’s Theses of Clash of Civilization’, published in International Research Journal of Management, Sociology & Humanities, 5(5), pp. 44-54. ISSN 2277-9809 (0) 2348-9359 (P)

v  Kumari, Looke, (2014), ‘Realist Perspective on Contemporary Indian Foreign Policy’, published in International Research Journal of Management, Sociology & Humanities, 5(4), pp.373-383. ISSN 2277-9809 (0) 2348-9359 (P)

 

Details of Chapter / Monograph in Book / Periodical

v  Kumari Looke, (2018), The Spectrum of Civil Disobedience: How the words of Henry David Thoreau shaped our Democratic Society, in Sunita Mangla and Nivedita Giri eds. “Inclusive Governance and Human Rights: Dealing with the Dynamics”, Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd, India. ISBN: 9388038991.

v  Kumari, Looke, (2018), ‘Cold War and its Phases’, in Dr Sunita Mangla (eds.) Antar-rashtriye  Raajniti evam Vishwa Sambandon, Kaveri Books Publications, New Delhi: India, ISBN: 9788174792136.

MOOCs Lecture/Chapter

v  Kumari Looke, (2020), Chapter on ‘Marxist Approaches’ for B.A. (Hons.), Political Science, Sem –III, CORE COURSE, Paper-VII : Perspectives on International Relations and World History Study Material : Unit 1-3, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi.

Publications in the Last one year

Details of Research Papers published

v  Kumari, Looke. (2014), ‘Emergence of Muslim Fundamentalism by critically evaluating Huntington’s Theses of Clash of Civilization’, published in International Research Journal of Management, Sociology & Humanities, 5(5), pp. 44-54. ISSN 2277-9809 (0) 2348-9359 (P)

v  Kumari, Looke, (2014), ‘Realist Perspective on Contemporary Indian Foreign Policy’, published in International Research Journal of Management, Sociology & Humanities, 5(4), pp.373-383. ISSN 2277-9809 (0) 2348-9359 (P)

 

Details of Chapter / Monograph in Book / Periodical

v  Kumari Looke, (2018), The Spectrum of Civil Disobedience: How the words of Henry David Thoreau shaped our Democratic Society, in Sunita Mangla and Nivedita Giri eds. “Inclusive Governance and Human Rights: Dealing with the Dynamics”, Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd, India. ISBN: 9388038991.

v  Kumari, Looke, (2018), ‘Cold War and its Phases’, in Dr Sunita Mangla (eds.) Antar-rashtriye  Raajniti evam Vishwa Sambandon, Kaveri Books Publications, New Delhi: India, ISBN: 9788174792136.

MOOCs Lecture/Chapter

v  Kumari Looke, (2020), Chapter on ‘Marxist Approaches’ for B.A. (Hons.), Political Science, Sem –III, CORE COURSE, Paper-VII : Perspectives on International Relations and World History Study Material : Unit 1-3, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi.

Conference Organization / Presentations (in the last three years)

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES

 

v  23-24 December, 2015, Presented a paper Titled ‘India’s Look East-Act East Policy: A Breeze To The Asian Neighbourhood’ in the National Seminar on “The Changing Strategic Contours of Asia: Challenges and Opportunities of Act East Policy”, Organized by School of Social Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, Jiwaji University, Gwalior in Collaboration with Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi.

v  20-21 January, 2016, Presented a paper Titled ‘Reappraisal of the Ideas of Aurobindo Ghosh in 21st Century’ in the National Seminar on “Rethinking Aurobindo and Indian Culture: 21st Century Perspectives”, Organized by Society of Social Empowerment, New Delhi, Sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, New Delhi.

v  28-29 March, 2016, Presented a paper Titled ‘Ambedkar’s Contexualization of the Idea of Identity and Self Respect in Indian Society’ in the National Seminar on “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the Era of Globalization”, Organized by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi in association with Shakshik Foundation, New Delhi, Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

v  29-30 July, 2016, Presented a paper Titled ‘Jammu wa Kashmir to Mudda Hai He Nahi’, in the International Symposium on “Peace, People and Possibilities in Kashmir”, Organized by Vishwagram in Association with Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi.

v  17-18-19 January, 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Development Fallacy and Tribal Resistance in Coorg’, in the National Seminar on “Tribes In Coorg: A Distinct Narrative In Indian Tribal World View”, Organized by University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga, College of Forestry, Ponnampet, Kodagu, Karnataka in Collaboration with Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi, Sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi.

v  20-21 January, 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Simultaneous Election: Concept, Feasibility and Execution’, in the National Seminar on “One Nation One Election”, Organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Probodhini, Thane, Mumbai, Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

v  19-20 February 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Rashtrabhasha k Roop Mein Hindi evam Swadhinta Aandolan’, in the National  Seminar on “Swadhinta Andolan mein Hindi Ki Bhoomika”, Organised by Department of Hindi, Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi in Collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

v  04-05 August 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Dr. B.R Ambedkar Thoughts and Vision on Inclusion’, in the National Conference on Nationalist Discourse on Inclusion in India, Organized by the Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University and Prajna Pravah held at Babasaheb Convention Centre, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

v  20-21 February 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Role of Sports in Women Empowerment and Socio-Political Development of Women’, in the International Conference on “Family Well-being: A Global Perspective”, Organised by Department of Human Development and Family Empowerment, Bharati College, University of Delhi, New Delhi in Collaboration with India Association of Health, Research and Welfare (IAHRW).

v  24-25 February 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Climate Change: An Issue of Global Warming, Environmental Security or Development’, in the International Conference on “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Whole World is One Family”, Organised by Shaikshik Foundation In Association with Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.

v  4-7 April 2018, Presented a paper Titled ‘Power Matrix in Bipolarity: A Comparative Study of United States’ and Soviet Union’s Policy towards West Asia’, in the International Conference on “Power in Rules and Rules of Power”, Organised by International Studies Association, held at Hilton Parc, San Francisco, CA (USA).

v  23-24 February 2019, Presented a paper Titled ‘Role of Sports in Women Empowerment in India’ in the International Conference on Bhartiya Women: Past, Present and Future’, Organized by Shaikshik Foundation in association with Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi held at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi.

v  27-30 March 2019, Presented a paper Titled ‘The Rising Networks of International Business and their Civilizational Character’ in the 60th Annual Convention: Re-visioning International Studies: Innovation and Progress, Organised by International Studies Association, held at Sheraton Center Toronto in Toronto, Canada.

v  27-30 March 2019, Presented a paper Titled ‘Global Transformation in Theoretical Approaches of International Political Economy to International Politics: An Argument for Persisting Significance of Realism’ in the 60th Annual Convention: Re-visioning International Studies: Innovation and Progress, Organized by International Studies Association, held at Sheraton Center Toronto in Toronto, Canada.

v  4-7 April 2019, Presented a paper Titled ‘Changing Role of Regional Aspirants in Politics of Democracy Promotion: A Case Study of European Union’, in the 77th Annual Convention organized by Mid-West Political Science Association, held at Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL USA.

v  4-7 April 2019, Presented a paper Titled ‘Power Dynamics of Cold War and its Effect on United States’ and Soviet Union’s Policy towards Middle East’, in the 77th Annual Convention organized by Mid-West Political Science Association, held at Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL USA.

v  22-23 February 2020, Presented a paper Titled ‘The Human Rights Implications of Climate Change’, in the International Conference on “Human Rights: National and International Issues and Challenges”, Organised by Shaikshik Foundation In Association with Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi and Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

v  25-26 February 2020, Presented a paper Titled ‘The Civilizational Character of International Business’ in the International Conference on “Political Science As a Discipline and Relevance of Social Sciences in the New World Order”, Organised by Karnataka Political Science Association KAPSA and Maharani’s Arts College for Women, held at Mysore, Karnataka. 

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/CAREER COURSE

v  Participated in Two Week Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology for Faculty Members in Social Sciences organised by Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (India) from 30 May to 12 June 2016 in Lucknow sponsored by ICSSR.

v  Participated in One Day Workshop on “Peace and Conflict Resolution”, Sponsored by ICSSR Northern Regional Centre at Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi on 28th March 2017.

v  Participated in One Day Faculty Development Programme on “Legislative Practices and Procedures” at Kalindi College, University of Delhi, Organized by Department of Political Science and IQAC, Kalindi College in Association with Department of Political Science, University of Delhi on 6th April 2017.

v  Participated in Two Week Capacity Building Program for Social Sciences Faculty Members, Organized by the Department of Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, from 22nd May to 3rd June 2017, sponsored by ICSSR.

v  Participated in 5 Days Orientation Course of Entrepreneurship Faculty Educator Program, Organized by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana, from10th-14th August 2017 held at NIESBUD, Noida, U.P, India.

v  Participated in Two Day Workshop on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013”, Organized by Internal Complaint Committee of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi on 1-2 May 2018, Sponsored by University Grant Commission.

v  Participated in 4 weeks Orientation Programme (OR-94), organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE-UGC-HRDC), Human Resource Development Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, from 09 October 2018-06 November 2018.

v  Participated in Career Course on “Teaching IR in a Post-Truth Era”, in the 60th Annual Convention: Re-visioning International Studies: Innovation and Progress, Organized by International Studies Association, held at Sheraton Center Toronto in Toronto, Canada from 27-30 March 2019.

v Participated in One Week Faculty Development Program on “Advanced Pedagogical Techniques”, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, held from 29 October- 5 November 2020.

v  Participated in One Week Faculty Development Program on “Higher Education: Road Ahead Development Next Generation Academic Leaders”, organized by Department of Commerce & IQAC, Sri Venkateshwara College University of Delhi in collaboration with Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, held from 25 November-1 December 2020.

v  Participated in One Week Faculty Development Program on “ICT-based Learning and Developing MOOCs for Teaching Process in Higher Education”, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, held from 29 January- 4 February 2021.

v  Participated in One Week Faculty Development Program on “Hind Swaraj”, organized by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi in collaboration with Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, University of Delhi under the aegis of, Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre A Centre of MoE, Govt. of India Under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), held from 23 January- 30 January 2021.

v  Participated in One Week Faculty Development Program on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Idea of India”, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, held from 13-19 April 2021.

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

Awards and Distinctions

Association With Professional Bodies

1. International Studies Association (ISA)

2. Mid-west Political Science Association (MPSA)

3. International Political Science Association (IPSA)

4. Karnataka Political Science Association (KAPSA)

5. Association of Political Theory (APT)

Other Activities

DISCUSSANTS/MODERATOR IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

v  25-26 February 2020, Chaired the Technical Session-I on ‘Women and Politics’  in the International Conference on “Political Science As a Discipline and Relevance of Social Sciences in the New World Order”, Organised by Karnataka Political Science Association KAPSA and Maharani’s Arts College for Women, held at Mysore, Karnataka.

v  25-26 February 2020, Chaired the Technical Session-III on ‘International Relations in the New World Order’  in the International Conference on “Political Science As a Discipline and Relevance of Social Sciences in the New World Order”, Organised by Karnataka Political Science Association KAPSA and Maharani’s Arts College for Women, held at Mysore, Karnataka.

v  27-30 March 2019, Discussant on Flash Talk Session: Political Economy and Societal Transformation in the 60th Annual Convention: Re-visioning International Studies: Innovation and Progress, Organized by International Studies Association, held at Sheraton Center Toronto in Toronto, Canada.

v  04-05 August 2018, Moderated the Technical Session XI on ‘Ambedkar Vision on Nationalism’, in the National Conference on Nationalist Discourse on Inclusion in India, Organized by the Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University and Prajna Pravah held at Babasaheb Convention Centre, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

v  19-20 November 2018, Member of Organizing Team in the National Seminar on “Political Action In Global Politics: Ethics, Strategies and Methodological Concerns”, organized by Bharati College, University of Delhi and Centre for Political Studies, JNU at India International Centre, New Delhi.