Faculty Details
Dr. Arvind Patel

Dr. Arvind Patel

Assistant Professor

Email: arvindpatel.history@rla.du.ac.in

Contact: 9650934370

Educational Qualifications
S.No. Qualification University / Institution Year
1 Ph.D. Department of History, Patna University, Patna 2007
2 M.A. Department of History, Patna University, Patna 2002
3 B.A (Hons.) History Patna College, Patna University, Patna 1999
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
Sr.No. Post Institution Duration Type
1 Assistant Professor Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi January 2016 – Present Academic Level 11
2 Assistant Professor Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi August 2012 – December 2012 Ad-hoc
3 Assistant Professor Maharaja Agrasen College, University of College January 2014 – December 2014 Ad-hoc
4 Assistant Professor Aryabhatta College , University of College September 2015 – November 2015 Ad-hoc
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
• Minor Research Project: Awareness among the Students for Green Campus – A Case Study of Selected Colleges of Delhi University (2019–2020).
Administrative Assignments
• Teacher-in-Charge (TIC), Department of History (2018–19)

• Convener/Member, Admission Committees

• Co-Convener, Debating Committee (Hindi)

• Co-Convener, ECO Club

• Member, Ambedkar–Phule–Periyar Committee

• Member, Library, Discipline & Anti-Ragging, Equal Opportunity Cell Committees

• Convenor, History Society, Ram Lal Anand College
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Ancient Indian History

•  Buddhism

•  Environmental History
Subjects Taught
• History of India (Ancient, Medieval & Modern)

• Issues in World History (20th Century)

• Contemporary India

• Cultural Diversity

• Popular Culture

• History of Contemporary India

• History of Modern Europe – I

• History of USSR, 1917–1945

• Inequality and Difference (Tutorial)

• Ethics and Values in Ancient Indian Traditions (VAC)

• Museum and Museology (SEC)

• History of USSR, 1945–1991 (DSE-3)
Journal Publications
• Mahatma and Modern Science: A Study of “Colonial Humanist Approach” of Mahatma Gandhi,International Journal of Humanities, Law and Social Sciences, 2022.

• Roles and Representations of Gānikās in Pāli–Buddhist Jātakas, International Journal of Humanities, Law and Social Sciences, 2021.

• Buddhist Art in the Vinaya Pitaka, NIU International Journal of Human Rights, 2022.

• Vaishali: Ek Aitihasik Parichay, Shodhasamhita, 2022.

• Prachin Bharat Mein Bauddh aur Brahmanwadi Parampara Mein Samvad, Shodhasamhita, 2021.

• Vishnu: A Study in Purana, The Journal of Oriental Research, Madras, 2022.

• Importance and Significance of Epigraphical Records for Reconstructing Gupta’s History, The Journal of Oriental Research, Madras, 2021.

• Pali Sahitya Mein Patliputra: Ek Adhayan, History: Past and Present Vol. 6, March, 2007, Patna pp. 66-69.

• Nalanda Vishavidyalaya Ke Patan Ke Karan, History: Past and Present, Vol. 6, March, 2007 Patna pp. 70-74.

• Vaishali, Altekar avam Budh Asthi Manjusha, Historical Research, Vol. 2, May, 2007, pp. 17-90.
Books Authored/ Edited
• Budha Dharma Paripath, Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, New Delhi, 2007 (ISBN NO. 8186-700730)

• Adhunik Samajik Chintan Avam Sampradyaik Sadbhaw, Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, New Delhi, 2012 (ISBN
9789-380651132)

• Boudh Dharam Darshan Paripath, Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, New Delhi, 2013 (ISBN 9789-380651668)
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
• Invited Talk, Constitution Day 2025, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar.

• Organized a National Seminar on “Indian Cultures: Tradition and Practices: Recent Reflections”, New Delhi, 16 March 2018, Sponsored by: Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), Government of India.

• Organized an Invited Talk on “Understanding Social Exclusion”, New Delhi, 24 April 2017, Organized by: Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.

• Organized a Panel Discussion on “Limits of History: Issues and Challenges”, New Delhi, 30 January 2016, Organized by: Tawarikh (History Society), Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.

• Organizing Committee Member, “Biodiversity and Climate Change”, New Delhi, 03–04 April 2014, Sponsored by: Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

• Coordinator / Contributor, Abhi Village Project, New Delhi, 2014–2015, Organized by: Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi

• Disaster Mitigation & Management: Past & Present, organized by the Department of History, Satyawati College, University of Delhi, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Science, Govt. of India, November 17-18-2009.

• Culture, Community, and Gender in Medieval India, organized by the Department of History, Laxmi Bai College, University of, and ICHR, 2009.

• Cultural Journey of Indraprastha to New Delhi, 15th December 2009, organized by the Department of History, Shyam Lal College (Evening), University of Delhi, and ICHR.
Association with Professional Bodies
• Annual Member of the Indian History Congress, Am 20998.

• Annual Member of NMML Delhi

• Ratan Tata Library, University of Delhi, RL131201175
Other Information
• Refresher Course in History, UGC–HRDC, JNU, New Delhi (2022)

• Faculty Development Programme, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (2022)

• Faculty Development Programme on Hind Swaraj, Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre (2021)

• Refresher Course, Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), UGC–HRDC, University of Delhi, Delhi, 31 October 2019 – 14 November 2019

• Orientation Course, UGC–HRDC, Patna University, Patna, 24 November 2018 – 21 December 2018,

• Passed UGC-NET (History), 2006

• Passed JET (History), JPSC Ranchi, 2006