MIT-SOG
FACULTY MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Parimal Maya Sudhakar
Associate Dean (External Relations)
Completed Post-graduation in International Politics from JNU. Received M.Phil on the topic China's Nuclear Policy under Deng Xiaoping and pursuing Ph D in JNU on the topic State and Society Relations in China in the context of Globalization. Has worked with NGOs and international organizations for over 5 years as a Researcher. Earlier worked as a Marathi Newsreader at AIR Delhi. Regular columnist with Marathi newspapers and participated in Prime Time discussions on TV9, Jai Maharashtra and ABP Maza. Had served as elected Joint Secretary and Vice President of JNU Students Union.
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Prof. Neelam Pandit
Assistant Professor & Program Director - Incharge
Email: neelam.pandit@mitwpu.edu.in
Asst. Prof. Neelam Pandit has over 20 years of experience working for the development of Urban, Rural and Tribal Communities. She has strong knowledge and grassroot level experience in livelihood promotion, capacity building, networking, program planning and implementation for the vulnerable communities. She heads MIT-World Peace University’s flagship program Rural Immersion Program. Former President: Maharashtra Human Rights Council (Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
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Dr. V. Lenin Kumar
Assistant Professor
Email: v.leninkumar@mitwpu.edu.in
Dr. Lenin Kumar has completed PhD in “Political Economy of Neoliberal Reforms in Estonia, 1991-2014". Received M.Phil in International Relations from Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Had served as President of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU). Completed Post-graduation in International Politics from School of International Studies.
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Chinmay Bendre
Sr. Research Associate
Email: chinmay.bendre@mitwpu.edu.in
Chinmay Bendre is a Sr. Research Associate at the MIT School of Government. He holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Since March 2022, Chinmay has been actively involved in teaching and research at the MIT School of Government. His expertise lies in Parliamentary studies reflected in his authored editorials for esteemed National and Regional dailies such as Deccan Herald, Maharashtra Times, and Sakal Times focusing on Parliamentary functioning in India. Chinmay's opinion articles and blogs also appear in The Leaflet, Mainstream Weekly, The Kootneeti, and Vidhan Bharat. He has 2 book chapters to his credit published by the Interdisciplinary Institute of Human Security and Governance (IIHSG). Prior to his current role, Chinmay collaborated with Prof. Dr. M. V. Rajeev Gowda during the Karnataka Assembly Elections of 2018 supporting election research efforts.
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Harshal Bhusari
Research Associate
Mr. Harshal Bhusari graduated in Civil Engineering, completed post-graduation in Political Science & IR from Pune University, and earned a Master's degree from MIT School of Government. He also holds an English Certificate from the University of Cambridge and cleared MH SET in 2018 and UGC NET in 2019 and 2022.
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