Celebrating Success: Sociology Department 2024 Batch Doctoral Students Secure Prestigious Jobs

The Sociology Department is proud to announce that all three doctoral students from the 2024 batch have secured prestigious positions within weeks of their convocation. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for the students but also for the department, underscoring our commitment to fostering academic excellence and producing world-class scholars. We take immense pride in their remarkable accomplishments and the illustrious paths they are carving in academia.

Dr. Gideon Thomas Mathson, PhD Sociology 2024

Dr. Gideon Thomas Mathson completed his PhD on ‘Socio-economic effects of the 2013 flash floods in Uttarakhand’ at the Department of Sociology, SNIoE, in 2024. Dr. Mathson has recently joined the Department of Sociology at Christ University in Bangalore as an Assistant Professor. His recent publication, "Caste-based Lists and Fading Maps: Bureaucratic Anxiety and Shifting Landscapes in the Himalayan Uttarakhand after the 2013 Flash Floods," in Contributions to Indian Sociology, highlights his significant contributions to the field.

Mathson, G. T. (2024). Caste-based Lists and Fading Maps: Bureaucratic Anxiety and Shifting Landscapes in the Himalayan Uttarakhand after the 2013 Flash Floods. Contributions to Indian Sociology, 57(3), 304-328. https://doi.org/10.1177/00699659241233611

Dr. Sarah Haq, PhD Sociology 2024

Dr. Sarah Haq completed her PhD on ‘Finding the ‘Right ‘Fit’: A Sociology of Bodies in Gyms’ at the Department of Sociology, SNIoE, in 2024. Dr. Haq has recently joined the School of Liberal Studies at BML Munjal University, Delhi-NCR, as an Assistant Professor. Her insightful work, "Of muscles and men: The making of a ‘fit’ India," published in Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society, reflects her deep engagement with contemporary social issues.

Haq, S. (2023). Of muscles and men: The making of a ‘fit’ India. Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41282-023-00383-8

Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya, PhD Sociology 2024

Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya completed his PhD on ‘The Musical Works of Raja Sourindro Mahun Tagore (1840-1914)’ at the Department of Sociology, SNIoE, in 2024. He was awarded The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship for 2022-2023. Dr. Bhattacharyya is now an Assistant Professor and Head of the Music Department at Nirankari Baba Gurbachan Singh Memorial (NBGSM) College, Sohna, Gurugram. His publication, "From Musical Writings to Writing Music: Book-Writing Leading to Music School in Nineteenth-Century Calcutta," in Nineteenth-Century Music Review, showcases his expertise and scholarly contributions to the field.

Bhattacharyya, A. (2024). From Musical Writings to Writing Music: Book-Writing Leading to Music School in Nineteenth-Century Calcutta. Nineteenth-Century Music Review. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479409823000411

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Gideon Thomas Mathson, Dr. Sarah Haq, and Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya for their extraordinary achievements. Their dedication and hard work serve as an inspiration to all current and future students. The Sociology Department takes great pride in their success and looks forward to their continued contributions to academia and society.