Dhrubajyoti Das
Associate Professor
Ph.D. : Gauhati UniversityResearch Interests:
North East Studies, American Literature, World Poetry, Cultural Studies, Assamese LiteratureJoined the University in Sep 3, 2009
Phone: 9435077421
Email: dhrubajyoti.das@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Dhrubajyoti Das holds a PhD on the topic, "Treatment of Nature in the poems of Nirmalprabha Bardoloi and Emily Dickinson" from Gauhati University. A noted poet and writer of Assam, his interest varies from North East literature to American literature to World poetry. He is a regular contributor in newspapers and magazines. He has eight books to his credit that include 'Prem Pratidan'(Novel), 'Adim Awegor Juiphul' (Anthology of poems), Brahmaputrar Ashirbad Aru Anyanya Rachona (Anthology of articles), Biswa Sahitya Shristi aru Shrasta (Anthology of literary articles), Boroshun Naahile Maataal Nohoi Manuh (Anthology of poems), Woman of Earth: An anthology of select verses, poetry and prose (Edited), Sikshak Prashasthi (Edited) and Somaj Hitoishi Gourishankar Bhattacharyya (Edited) etc. A former Academic Counselor of IGNOU and KKH Open University, Das delivered speech as a Resource Person on "Ethics and Contemporary Society : Role of Value Education" in a UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Egra S.S.B College, West Bengal (India) held on February 28, 2015. He was also invited as a Resource Person to a seminar on "Present trend of Assamese poetry" by Grand Guwahati Poetry Festival organized by NIDUS, Cotton University and East India Poets at Bibekananda Kendra, Guwahati on January 20, 2018.
A former editor of Kathamalita, an Assamese Monthly Journal in poetry, he was Professor In-charge of Cottonian, the student journal of Cotton University for seven years from 2012 to 2019. Ardently associated with the academic and corporate life of the University, Das has also been acting as the Editor of 'Cotton University Newsletter' since 2017 and as the President of Cotton University New Writers’ and Artists’ Association (aka NABEEN) since 2018. In 2020, Das has been designated as Guest-Referee and an Editorial Board Member of an international UGC-CARE listed Journal, Rock Pebbles and as a Senior Editor of an international double blind peer-reviewed journal, Annual International Journal on Analysis of Contemporary Legal Affairs (AIJACLA) published by Aequitas Victoria Foundation, Bihar. A Life Member of Asom Sahitya Sabha and an Advisory Board Member of North East Year Book Publication, Guwahati, Das has been acting as the Senior Editor of Rupantor- The Destiny for Revolution, an e-magazine on art and literature published by Aequitas Victoria Foundation. He also has experiences as a journalist working with several newspapers such as ‘The Assam Tribune’ (2001-2004), ‘Dainik Asom’ (2001-2004), ‘Asomiya Pratidin’ (1995-1998), ‘Amar Asom’ (1998-2003) and ‘Dainik Janasadharan’ (2002-2003).
Teaching
Romantic poetry, Victorian poetry, American poetry, North East Writings, Non-fictional prose, Modern Drama and Literary Theory and Criticism.
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Modernism in the Poetry of Navakanta Barua: A Selective Reading” published in a UGC-CARE peer-reviewed international journal (Sl. no 168) Rock Pebbles, Issue 3 Vol 33, 44- 49, September, 2019. ISSN 0975-0509
2. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Re-reading Select Nature Poems of Nirmalprabha Bordoloi and Emily Dickinson from Ecocritical Perspective” published in a UGC approved (Sl. No 40827) peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary International journal Remarking- An Analisation Vol 3, Issue 9, 92-96- 49, December, 2018. ISSN 2394-0344
3. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Nirmalprabha Bordoloi: Poetry and the Spiritual Quest” published in UGC approved (Sl. no 825) journal Negotiations, a peer-reviewed journal of the Department of English, Cotton College, Guwahati, 2012. ISSN 2250-0707
4. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, "Lakshminath Bezbaroa: The Greatest of Assamese Literature" published in peer-reviewed international indexed e-journal Dimorian Review, Vol 6 Issue 1, Jan-Feb, 2019. ISSN 2394-9163
5. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Dynamics of Drama: Exploring Shakespeare Once Again,” published in Cotton University journal, Cottonian, 2014, ISSN 2394-1367.
6. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Nilamani Phukanor Kobita” (Poetry of Nilamani Phukan) published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, Sahitya Prakash, Guwahati, December, 2020, ISSN 2349-5324
7. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Emersonor Kobitat Bharoatiyo Dorshonor Probhab” (Impact of Indian Philosophy on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poetry) published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, Sahitya Prakash, Guwahati, July, 2019. ISSN 2349-5324
8. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Emersonor The American Scholar” (Emerson’s ‘The American Scholar’) published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, Sahitya Prakash, September, 2019, ISSN 2349-5324
9. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Sampratik Asomiya Kobitar Boudhik Swarup” published in Prakash, Publication Board of Assam, January, 2020 ISSN 2279-0683
10. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Tony Morrison-or The Bluest Eye” (Tony Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’) published in Prakash, Publication Board of Assam, September, 2019 ISSN 2279-0683
11. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Ted Hughes-or Kobita” (Poetry of Ted Hughes) published in Prakash, Publication Board of Assam, November, 2019 ISSN 2279-0683
12. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Nirmalprabha Bordoloi-r Kobita” (Poetry of Nirmalprabha Bordoloi) published in Prakash, Publication Board of Assam, Govt. of Assam, August, 2018 ISSN 2279-0683
13. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Sotabdi Goroka Prufrock,” (Hundred Years of Eliot’s Prufrock) published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, July, 2017, ISSN 2349-5324
14. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Joseph Helleror Catch 22” (‘Catch 22’ by Joseph Heller) published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, September, 2016, ISSN 2349-5324
15. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Krishnago Mohila Kobir Kobita” published in UGC-CARE journal Goriyoshi, Sahitya Prakash, Guwahati, June, 2016. ISSN 2349-5324
16. Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Adrienne Rich-or Kobita,”(Poetry of Adrienne Rich) published in Cotton University journal, Cottonian, Vol. 91, 2016-17. ISSN 2394-1367
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
1. Biswasahitya: Shristi Aru Srasta(Anthology of Articles on Western and Eastern Literature), Nobel Publishers: Guwahati, 2014, ISBN 978-81- 929454-9-1.
2. Pachyatyo Sahityo: Drishti aru Shristi (Anthology of Articles on Western Literature), Purbayon, Guwahati (Forthcoming in 2021)
Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)
Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Poetry of Hiren Bhattacharyya: A Concoction of Reality and Reflection” compiled in a book entitled “Reading India’s North-East” published by MRB Publication, Guwahati,2016. ISBN 987-93-83403-03-5
Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Poetry of Nirmalprabha Bordoloi: A Study of Nuture, Love and Locale” compiled in a book entitled “Innerscape: Exploring Literature from India’s North east” published by Papyrus, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam, 2019. ISBN 978-81-938964-2-6
Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Shelley, Rabindranath Tagore and a Few Assamese Poets” compiled in a book entitled ‘Recritiquing P. B Shelley’ published by Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009. ISBN 978-81-7625-973-6.
Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “North-East Indian Poetry: Nature in the Identity Construction,” North-East Year book, 2014, Guwahati, ISBN 978-81-929454-1-5.
Dr Dhrubajyoti Das, “Challenges to Higher Education in Rural Areas,” Seminar Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Governance of Higher Education in Changing Scenario” published by B. H. College, Howly, 2008.
Book publication other than subject concerned
1. Prem Pratidan (An Assamese Novel), Medhi Printers: Barpeta, 2003.
2.Adim Awegar Jwiphool (Anthology of Poems), Akhar Prakash: Guwahati, 2008.
3. Brahmaputrar Ashirbad aru Anyanya Rachana (Anthology of Articles), Akhar Prakash: Guwahati, 2011, ISBN 978-81-921257-4-9.
4. Boroshun Nahile Mataal Nohoi Manuh (Anthology of Poems), Cotton College Publication Board, 2017, ISBN 978-81-928922-4-5.
5.Woman of Earth: An anthology of select verses, poetry and prose (Edited), Guwahati Grand Poetry Festival, Guwahati, 2021
6. Axom Hitoishi Gaurisankar Bhattacharyya: Byaktittwa Aru Kritittwa (Edited), Nobel Publishers, Guwahati, 2015, ISBN 978-93-85587-04-7
7.Sikshak Prashasthi (Edited), Education Department, Govt of Assam, Guwahati, 2015.
Other Informations
Speech delivered as Resource Person, talks and public lectures:
1. Speech delivered as Resource Person on “Ethics and Contemporary Society: Role of Value Education” in a UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Egra SSB College, Egra, West Bengal held from February 28 to March, 1, 2015.
2. Speech delivered as Resource Person on 'Present trend of Assamese Poetry' in a seminar organised by NIDUS, Cotton University and East India Poets at Bibekanada Kendra, Guwahati, on 20 March, 2018.
3. Invited by Department of English, Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College, Guwahati to speak on 'Victorian Conflict and Matthew Arnold's Poetry' on 11 August, 2018.
4. Invited by the Office of the Inspector of Schools, Baksa District to deliver a talk on 'The Role of Teachers in 21st Century' on 5 September, 2019.
5. Invited as Appointed Speaker by Asom Sahitya Sabha in its 104th central foundation day celebration held at Jalah on 27 December, 2020.
Experience in jounalism and positions held in journals, organisations:
1. Engaged as Reporter in Asomiya Pratidin (1995- 1998), Amar Asom (1998-2003), Dainik Asom (2001-2004), Dainik Janasadharan (2002-2003) and The AssamTribune (2001-2004).
2. Editor of the Souvenir (DRISTI) of 17th National Children Science Congress Baksa District Congress held on 2, 3 October, 2009 and bagged First Prize in state level.
3. Professor in charge of “Vision,” the College Magazine of Haflong Govt. College, Haflong for 2007- 2008 and 2008-2009.
4. Editor of the Souvenir of the Foundation Day of Cotton College, Guwahati from 2012 to 2015.
5. Prof in charge of “Cottonian,” the University Students' Journal from 2012 to 2019.
6. Editor of “Kathamalita,” an Assamese Monthly Journal in poetry from 2012 to 2014.
7. Associate Editor of “Sikshak Prashasthi,” the book published on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebrated by Govt. of Assam, 2015.
8. Life Member of Asom Sahitya Sabha, the apex literary body of Assam.
9. Advisory Committee Member, North East Year Book Publication, Nobel publishers, Guwahati.
10. Editorial Board Member of Journal of Contemporary Research, a yearly refereed research journal published from Dimapur, Nagaland, India from 2013 to 2016, ISSN 2320-9542.
11. President (since 2018), Vice-President( since 2014) of Cotton University New Writers’ and Artists’ Association (aka Naveen), a registered socio- cultural literary organization of Assam.
12. Guest-Referee and Editorial Board Member of an international UGC-CARE Journal, Rock Pebbles w.e.f September, 2020
13. Senior Editor of an international double blind peer-reviewed journal, Annual International Journal on Analysis of Contemporary Legal Affairs published by Aequitas Victoria Foundation, Bihar a National level Non-Govt Non-Profit Organization w.e.f August, 2020
14. Advisory Board Member of Aequitas Victoria Foundation, Bihar a National level Non-Govt Non-Profit Organization w.e.f August, 2020
15. Senior Editor of Rupantor- The Destiny for Revolution, an literary-cultural e-magazine published by Aequita Victoria Founation,Bihar a National level Non-Govt Non-Profit Organization w.e.f August, 2020
16. Guest Editor of the UGC approved peer-reviewed multidisciplinary indexed e-journal Dimorian Review, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2019, ISSN 2394-9163
17. Editor of Cotton University Newsletter since 2017.
Articles published in recognized magazines, periodicals and newspapers: (List incomplete)
1.“Hiruda aru Kabita” (Poetry of Hiren Bhattacharyya) published in Goriyoshi, September, 2012. ISSN 2349-5324
2.“Bhupenda: Geet Gowa Darshanikjon” published in Goriyoshi, Guwahati, January, 2012, ISSN 2349-5324.
3.“Dujon Kalakaror Kaahini” published in Goriyoshi, Guwahati, June, 2012, ISSN 2349-5324.
4.“Emerson-or Bodanyota aru Gitar Bishwamukhi Jaatra” published in Satsori, Guwahati, February, 2011, ISSN 2319-8893.
5.“Samriddha Bishoi Boichitrore..Rasottirno Galpo” published in Goriyoshi, Guwahati, March, 2011, ISSN 2349-5324.
6.“Abogya- Hipocratus-or Proti” published in Goriyoshi, Guwahati, December, 2012, ISSN 2349-5324.
7.“Sampratik Monosil Kabitar Khatiyaan” published in Satsori, Guwahati, March, 2011, ISSN 2319-8893.
8.“Sutigolpor Ustad Alice Ann Munro,” published in Satsori, Guwahati, 2013, ISSN 2319-8893
9.“Nankar Bhairat Sipar Surakshar Sandhan”, published in Satsori, Guwahati, August, 2017, ISSN 2319-8893.
10.“Sambadikata: Mission Ne Profession,” published in leading Assamese journal Prantik, Guwahati, 2007, ISSN 0971-5932.
11.“What fate awaits Bezbaroa house,” The Assam Tribune, 2018
12.“Embodiment of Melody,” The Assam Tribune, 2009.
13. “Need of Remedial Teaching at Tertiary Level,” The Sentinel, 2008.
14.“Sports and Games as part of College Curriculum,” The Sentinel, 2008.etc.
15.“Sanskriti aru Aitihyar Patabhumi Amar Gaon,” Asomiya Pratidin, May 14, 2017.
16.“Maarkin Kobi Adrienne Rich,” Asomiya Pratidin, January 22, 2017
17.“Prasanga: Biswa Aitihya Kshetra Majulir Suraksha…,” Asomiya Pratidin, May 23, 2017
18.“Gaonbor Keni Gol Manuhbor Dweep Hol,” Amar Asom, June 16, 2017
19.“Asomiya Jatisattwa Aru Janagosthiyo Bichchinnatabad,” Niyamiya Barta, June 21, 2017 etc.
(Published around 300 write-ups in different newspapers, magazines, and periodicals so far on diverse socio-cultural-literary issues)