A. Teaching experience (in years) : 36 years

B. Area of specialization : Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations

C. Number of Ph.D./M.Phil supervised : Supervised over 20 researchers

D. Number of Publications (National/International) : 45

E. Major publications (Maximum five publications in details):

• 2015.'The European Union and Media: Exploring the Conflict-Governance Nexus in Comparative perspective' (Co-Author). In Cultures of Governance and Peace: A Comparison of EU and Indian Theoretical and Policy Approaches, edited by J. Peter Burgess, Oliver Richmond, Ranabir Samaddar. Manchester: University of Manchester.
• 2014. Peace and Conflict: The South Asian Experience (ed.). New Delhi: Cambridge University Press India.
• 2013.'Depleting Ground Water Resources and risks to India's Water Security'. In India's Human Security: Lost Debates, Forgotten People, Intractable Challenge, edited by Jason Miklian and Ashild Kolas, 33-45. London: Routledge.
• 2011.'Exploring Indian Peace Perspectives in New Millennium'. In A Survey of Research in Political Science - Vol. IIV international Relations, edited by Achin Vainik. London: Oxford University Press.
• 2010.'Communal Peace in India: Lessons from Multicultural Banaras'. In Religion and Security in South and Central Asia, edited by K. Warikoo. London: Routledge.


F. Research Projects:

 

• The German Foundation for Peace Research, (DSF -Deutsche Stiftung Friedensforschung) funded project on "Peaceful Coexistence? -'Traditional' and'Non-traditional' Conflict Resolution Mechanisms", 2015-2016 (Ongoing)
• Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway funded project on "Peacebuilding, Diversity and Human Security", 2013-2015 (Ongoing)
• The Research Council of Norway funded Research Project on "Making Women Count for Peace", 2012-2015 (Ongoing)
• European Union funded Project (under 7th Framework Program) on "The Role of Governance in the Resolution of Socioeconomic and Political Conflict in India and Europe", 2011- 2013.
• Preservation of Communally Inclusive Public Spaces and Heritage : A Study of Ramlila in Varanasi: Cultural Section, UNESCO, India, 2010
• Building Multi-Cultural Community in Banaras: Role of Youth, SASNET, 2006
• Local Print Media in Conflict, UGC Major Project, 2006
• Democracy & Human Development: South Asia Context, American Centre, and New Delhi, 2005
• Refugees in South Asia: Conflict Resolution Perspectives, UGC Major Project,2003
• Building Peace Constituency, sponsored by Alton W John Foundation, USA under the Global Security Program, 2001
• Transnational project on Curricula Development in Disarmament & Security sponsored by Talloires University Group (TUG), Tufts Univ/ Uppsala/ Tokai University, 1995
• International Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict: South Asian Experience, sponsored by the UGC Career Award Scheme, 1993


G. Conferences/Symposia/seminars attended



Professor Priyankar Upadhyaya, the UNESCO Chairholder delivered a number of presentations around the focal themes of the UNESCO Chair. Some of the presentations are mentioned below:

• 9 April 2014 - 'Interreligious Understanding as A Resource of Peacebuilding In South Asia' At Mater Dei Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland,
• 4 April 2014 - 'Religion and Peacebuilding: An Indian Experience', Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, Queen's University, Belfast.
• 3-4 December 2013 - Invited by Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) to Chair a conference'Role of Governance and Conflict Resolution in India and Europe' in Brussels, Belgium
• November 2013 - Keynote Address : UNESCO Perspective on Global Citizenship, British Council Policy Dialogue, Connecting Class room, Leading and Embedding an International dimension in Education, Kolkata
• 10-11 October 2013 - Workshop in Nicosia, Cyprus under European Commission funded collaborative project'Cultures of Governance and Conflict Resolution in Europe and India'
• 25-27 September 2013 - Presented a paper in an International workshop on Making Women Count for Peace: Gender, Empowerment and Conflict in South Asia held at Kathmandu, Nepal
• 8-9 April 2013 - Invited presentation at Yale University, USA on behalf of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation (TBF)
• 27 November - 2 December 2012 - Invited presentation on Exploring Peace in Meghalaya Institute of International Affairs, Rome.
• 03-06 September 2012 - International symposium "Reorienting Diaspora" University of South Australia.
• 9 June 2011 - Multiculturalism, Terrorism and Peace - An Indian Experience, University of Western Sydney.
• 8 June 2011 - Multiculturalism as a Resource of Peace'An Indian Experience', UTS Cosmopolitan Civil Society Research Centre.
• 2 June 2011 - Intercommunity Peace in India: Banaras experience, Australian National University (ANU) Australia South Asia Research Centre & Crawford School of Economics & Government.


H. Courses and Papers Taught:


• Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: Foundational Theories I
• Understanding Conflict & Violence: Foundational Theories II
• Conflict Handling Mechanism: Applied Theories
• Contemporary International Conflicts
• Anatomy of Internal Conflicts in India
• Conflict and Community Development
• Religion, Conflict and Globalization
• Research Methods and Conflict Mapping


I. Academic/Professional membership:

 

• 2015, Associate, India International Centre
• 2012, Nominated Member of a Civil Service Reforms Committee instituted by UPSC, New Delhi
• 2010, Nominated Member, Standing Committee of National Mission on Education through ICT [NMEICT], Ministry of HRD
• 2009-10, Member, Expert Committee & Course Development, Gandhi & Peace Studies Program, IGNOU/Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti
• 2009-10, Expert Member for Developing Curricula for the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, Sikkim Central University
• 2007 onwards, Member Editorial Board, Peace & Conflict Review, UN University of Peace, Costa Rica
• 1989, Member UGC Subcommittee on National Curricula on International Relations


J. Administrative responsibilities held:

 

• ICCR Chair at Dublin City University, Ireland
• UNESCO Chair Professor (December 2010 onwards)
• Coordinator, Malaviya Centre for Peace Research, Banaras Hindu University (1998 onwards)
• Visiting Faculty, Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Ministry of External Affairs (2011-08)
• Visiting Faculty, National Defense College (NDC)& Naval War College, Ministry of Defense (2011-08)
• Senior Visiting Fellow, International Peace Research Institute (PRIO) , Oslo (2009)
• Adjunct Professor, Concordia University , Montreal (Peace/Conflict) 2008-02)
• Visiting Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden, 2005-07
• Fulbright Visiting Professor, US Air Force Academy, CO, 2004
• Visiting Scholar, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla,2002
• Visiting Fellow, Henry L Stimson Center, Washington DC, 1999
• Scholar-in-Residence, Woodrow Wilson Center of International Scholars, Wash DC, 1993
• Visiting Fellow, Centre for the Study of Conflict, University of Ulster, and Northern Ireland. 1991
• Academic Visitor, London University, ICS, 1990


K. Honors & Awards received

• 2014 ICCR Chair at Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
• 2014 UNICEF Desk Researcher
• 2012 Senior Australia-India Council (AIC) Fellowship (Lectured at leading Australian University (ANU, USW, Monash University)
• 2012-08 Visiting Faculty, National Defense College (NDC) & Naval War College, Ministry of Defense
• 2010 Senior Australia-India Council (AIC) Fellowship (Lectured at leading Australian Universities (ANU, USW, Monash etc on Multiculturalism & Diversity )
• 2009 Senior Fellow, International Peace Research Institute , Oslo
• 2004 Senior Fulbright Award, US Air Force Academy Colorado Springs
• 1999 Faculty Research Award, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, Foreign Affairs Dept., Canada Govt.
• 1997 Peace-building Institute Fellowship, PEW Foundation, USA on "Religious Approaches to Conflict Resolution"
• 1994 Austrian Government Fellowship at Civilian Peace Keeping & Peace Building Training Program at Stadtschlaining
• 1993 Fellow Salzburg Seminar (session 305) on "Ethnicity Cultures & Making of Nations", Salzburg, Guest Scholar Award, Woodrow Wilson Center of International Scholars, Wash DC
• 1992 International Visitor (US Govt. sponsored program on transnational Conflict Resolution)
• 1989 Swedish International Co-operation (SIDA) Grant for Conflict Resolution Studies
• 1988 UGC Career Award for being adjudged as the outstanding social scientist