Year of Establishment : 1959
History of the department : The Museology Department of CU is one of the pioneering in India. The Department offers two-year full time MA/ MSc degrees and research degrees at Doctoral & Post-Doctoral levels. Every year students of this Department succeed in the NET-Examination, conducted by the UGC. The research projects undertaken by the fellows of this Department have regularly been appreciated. NAAC acclaimed the Department as one of the rare & valuable departments. The Department has upgraded its entire syllabus in conformity with the UGC Guidelines & Professional Demands as envisaged in the ICGMPD.
| Name | Designation | Area of specialisation | |
| Mahua Chakrabarti [Profile] |
Professor | History of Museum, Collection Management, Museum Architecture, History & Archaeology of India, History of Art, Folk Art & Culture of India. | dmcmusl@caluniv.ac.in mchakrabarti20@gmail.com |
| Indrani Bhattacharya [Profile] |
Professor | Museum Technology, Information Technology in Museums, Museum Security, Preservation of Natural History Specimens, Conservation of Cultural Property, Natural History Museums, e-Content Development. | sibmusl@caluniv.ac.in indrani-bhattacharya@hotmail.com |
| Supreo Chanda [Profile] |
Professor | Exhibition Design, Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, Museum Ethnography, Visual Culture, Access Study, Intellectual Property Rights, Gender Study, Conservation of Cultural Property, History of Indian Science Museums, Science & Technology and Natural History Museums, Curriculum Design, e-Content Development. | sscmusl@caluniv.ac.in supreochanda@gmail.com |
| Piyasi Bharasa [Profile] |
Associate Professor & Head | Museum Education, History Museum, Heritage & Tourism, Project Management, Life Sciences. | pbmusl@caluniv.ac.in piyasibharasa@gmail.com |
| Dhriti Ray [Profile] |
Assistant Professor | Museum Information and Public Relations, Museum Management, Museum Marketing, Zoology, History of Indian Sciences, e-Content Development. | drmusl@caluniv.ac.in draychaki@yahoo.com |
| Sanjit Jotder [Profile] |
Assistant Professor | Museum Administration, Museums & Self-Government, Environmental Studies, Museum Documentation, Photography, Life Sciences. | sjmusl@caluniv.ac.in sanjitjotder@gmail.com |
| Programme | Level of study | Eligibility | Intake capacity |
| MA/ MSc | Post Graduate | A Masters’ degree or a good Bachelors’ degree with Honours in Anthropology/ Ancient Indian History and Culture/ Archaeology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Environmental Studies/ Environmental Science/ Folklore/ Fine Arts/ Geography/ Geology/ History/ History of Art/ Islamic History and Culture/ Pali/ Persian/ Physics/ Physiology/ Sanskrit/ Visual Art/ Zoology. | 30 |
| PhD (Arts/ Science) | Research | MA/ MSc | Notified from time to time |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Student | Title of the Proposed Thesis | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aditya Bera | Exploring New Museology Paradigms For Conservation Of India’s Geo-Heritage Sites. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 2 | Aman Naaz | Bamboo Craftsmanship In India: From Tradition To Modernity. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 3 | Amulya Kumar Jena | Cracks In Stone Heritage: A Study On Present Sustainable Conservation Practices In The Context Of Odisha And West Bengal. | Dr Sanjit Jotder |
| 4 | Anand Kumar | An Ethnomuseological Study On Primitive Tribal Cultural Heritage Of Jharkhand. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 5 | Ananya Bhattacharya | Re-Interpretation Of Mother Goddess – Myths, Personification And Musealization. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 6 | Anirban Banerjee | Paschimbanger Sangrahasala Bidyacharchar Khetre Sangrihita Loksilpa Sangrahasalar Byakhya O Tatparjo. | Dr Sanjit Jotder |
| 7 | Arya Sabu | Disability, Museum And Inclusion: An Analytical Study On The National Level Museums In India. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 8 | Asish Majumder | Paschimbanger Sundarban Anchaler Matsyajibider Jiban, Oitihya O Sanskriti Ebong Sangrahalayer Madhyame Tar Prakash. | Dr Piyasi Bharasa |
| 9 | Avik Kumar Das | A Study On The Traditional Art Of West Bengal: Changing Role Of Museum To Restore The Identity. | Dr Piyasi Bharasa |
| 10 | Binoy Kumar Dubey | Evolving Applications Of Learning Theories In The Indian Science Museums And Digital Engagement Of The Visitors. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 11 | Dipanjan Modak | Exploration And Analysis Of Some Ingredients Used In Indigenous Techniques Of Manuscript Conservation In The States Of Maharashtra And Karnataka For Future Practices. | Dr Dhriti Ray |
| 12 | Farhin Saba | Muslim Calligraphy Of Bengal (1200-1707 CE): A Study Of Architecture And Museum Artifacts Of West Bengal. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 13 | Ilma Yaseen | Impact Of Climate Change On The Built Heritage: A Comparative Microstudy On The Selected Heritage Sites In Delhi And West Bengal. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 14 | Koushik Chatterjee | Contemporary Art Curation In A Virtual Environment: A Paradigm Shift. | Dr Sanjit Jotder |
| 15 | Malabika Dasgupta | The Ethnic Culture Of The Toto Community Of Alipurduar District, West Bengal – A Museological Study. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 16 | Mridusmita Bhuyan | Reinterpreting Collections Of Anthropology And Ethnography: An Analytical Study Of The Verrier Elwin Collection In The National Museum, India. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 17 | Oindrila Bharadwaj | Sustainable Development Of Cultural Heritage: Select Case Studies. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 18 | Prabhakar Biswas | Religious Transformations And Their Societal Impact In Lower Bengal: A Museological Analysis. | Dr Sanjit Jotder |
| 19 | Prianka Saha Tinni | Wood Crafts Of Bengal And Social Inclusion Of The Artisans Through Museum. | Dr Sanjit Jotder |
| 20 | Raihao Hongva | Cultural Heritage of Tangkhul Naga: A Museological Study. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 21 | Rakesh Mandal | Display And Interpretation System Of The World Heritage Sites (Cultural) And Its Adjoining Site Museums In India. | Dr Piyasi Bharasa |
| 22 | Rajat Nath | A Geo-Science Museum For India: Scope And Possibilities Of Developing Interactive Interfaces Through Application Of Electronic Technology. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 23 | Rajib Nath | Public Engagement With Collections: A Study On The Impact Of Science & Technological Artefacts In India. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 24 | Saiti Chatterjee | Heritage Hotels And Lodging – A Step Towards A Holistic Conservation And Sustainable Heritage Tourism. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 25 | Sanjukta Acharya | Film Heritage Of India: A Qualitative Study Of Landmark Events, Conservation Efforts And Dissemination By Museums, Archives, Etc. | Dr Piyasi Bharasa |
| 26 | Sathi Ghatak | Weapons of the Nawabs of Bengal in the Institutional collections in Eastern India and innovative ideas of their exhibition | Dr Dhriti Ray |
| 27 | Shounak Bagchi | Towards A Standardized Protocol For Visitors Interpretation Centres On Natural Heritage In India As Learning Resources On Environmental Issues. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 28 | Shreya Sarkar | Intangible Heritage Of Myth And Its Tangible Expressions : An Ethnomuseological Study. | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 29 | Sutithi Banerjee | Taste Of Nation: Culinary Heritage Of Bengal (15-19 Century CE). | Professor Supreo Chanda |
| 30 | Swastika Panda | Ttemple Sculpture & Dance Culture In Odisha: A Visual Linkage. | Professor Indrani Bhattacharya |
| 31 | Tanmoy Bhattacherjee | Ancient Indian Surgical Instruments: A Historical And Cultural Exploration. | Professor Mahua Chakrabarti |
| 32 | Uzma Naaz | A Study On Conservation And Interpretation Of Eastern Indian Marine Archaeological Heritage Sites And Its Recovered Objects In Institutional Care. | Dr Dhriti Ray |
Additional information :
Campus : Alipore (Shahid Kshudiram Siksha Prangan)
Address for communication : Department of Museology, 1 Reformatory Street (9th Floor), Alipur, Kolkata 700027
Telephone No. : 2479-2861. Ext - 357/360/363/371/385
