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Dr. Avick Biswas
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Assistant Professor
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ANTHROPOLOGY
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| Office Phone No |
03222-298 298 Centrex Extn. 298
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| Email ID |
avickbiswas@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
avickbiswas@gmail.com
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| Mobile No |
7278338747
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78 K.G. Road, New Barrackpore, landmark - New Boys Club, Kolkata - 700131
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| Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University Since 13 March 2020 |
| Fellow (Academic Faculty) in Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training, Eastern India (I & CA Dept., Govt. of West Bengal) from 2009 to Feb 2020 |
| Guest Faculty in Dept. of Anthropology, West Bengal State university since 2015 |
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| Human Evolution, Prehistory Archaeology, Palaeo-anthropology, Geo-morphology, Ethno-archaeology, Field Archaeology, Experimental Archaeology |
| Rock Art Studies |
| Museum Studies |
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| Prehistoric Archaeology |
| Human Evolution |
| Prehistory |
| Archaeology |
| Ethnoarchaeology |
| Geomorphology |
| Experimental archaeology |
| Rock Art Studies |
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| International Publication |
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| A Comparative Study on the Rock Art motifs with Textile Design and Tribal Art of Dongria Khond, Odisha | Genus Homo, Vol. 8, pp. 34-43ISSN: 2457-0028 | Dec, 2024 | Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University | Co-Author |
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| Prevalence and Grades of Thinness among Pre-School Children Aged 2-5 Years in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India | Human Biological Review, Vol. 13 No, 4, pp. 324-335
ISSN: 22774424 | Oct, 2024 | Human Biological Review | First Author |
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| Controversy Related to ‘Typology’ in Indian Prehistory: A Report | Annals of Anthropological Research & Reviews, Vol. 3 No. 2 pp. 86-96
ISSN: 2583-0570 | Jul, 2023 | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia | First Author |
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| An Interpretive Analysis of the Isko Rock Art Site in Hazaribag District, Jharkhand | Man, Environment and Society, Vol. 4. pp. 97-114
ISSN: 2582-7669 | Jan, 2023 | ARF, New Delhi | First Author |
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| Prehistoric Sites in the Kharla River Valley, Western Odisha: A Geo-archaeological Perspective (Prof. Sudhir Ranjan Das Memorial Award) | Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, 80th Session, pp. 1033-1045 ISSN: 2249-1937 | Dec, 2022 | Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, 80th Sessionpp. 1033-1045ISSN: 2249-1937 | First Author |
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| Jharkhand ki Isko Shilachitra – Nritattik Purattatik Adhayan (in Hindi) | Kalakalpa, Vol. – V, No. 2, pp. 287-300
ISSN: 2456-8201 | Apr, 2022 | IGNCA, New Delhi | First Author |
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| A Symbolic Archaeological Study in Odisha through ‘Rock Art Patterns’ | Genus Homo, Vol – 6, pp.1-12
ISSN: 2457-0028 | Feb, 2022 | Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University | First Author |
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| Obituary of Professor Sharad Rajaguru | Genus Homo, Vol – 6, pp.49-55
ISSN: 2457-0028 | Feb, 2022 | Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University | First Author |
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| Recent Trends in Prehistoric Archaeological Development in India | Annals of Anthropological Research & Reviews, Vol. 1, no 2 | Feb, 2022 | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia | First Author |
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| Preliminary Geo-Archaeological Investigation on Lower Subarnarekha Valley, Jhargram District, West Bengal | North Bengal Anthropologist, Vol. 10, 22-37 | Jan, 2022 | Department of Anthropology, North Bengal University | First Author |
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| Founder Father of Indian Prehistory: Robert Bruce Foote and his contribution to Indian Prehistory | Annals of Anthropological Research & Reviews, Vol – 2, No. 1, pp. 14-27 , ISSN: 2457-0028 | Jan, 2022 | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia | First Author |
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| Revisiting Susunia: A Geo-morphological Study | Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, vol - 75, 1150-6 | 2015 | Indian History Congress | |
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| Bhu-pratnatatter Pekhapote Pragaitihasik Susunia (in Bengali) | Purabitto, Vol. 2 | 2021 | Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, I & CA Dept., Govt. of W.B. | First Author |
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| Obituary of Prof. Vinay Kumar Srivastava | Genus Homo
Vol - 4, 103-4 | 2021 | Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University | |
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| Microlithic Industry in the Kharla River Valley, Western Odisha: Geo-Archaeological Perspective | Man, Environment and Society
Vol - 2, 119-30 | 2021 | ARF, New Delhi | |
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| Exploration in the Kharla River Valley, Western Odisha | Pratna Samiksha, A Journal of Archaeology, Vol - 10, 1-27 | 2019 | Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training, Eastern India | |
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| Prehistoric Odisha with special reference to Kharla | Puralokbarta, Vol -1, 59-68 | 2018 | Tarapada Satra Memorial Trust | |
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| Revisiting Susunia: A Geo-archaeological Perspectives | Pratna Samiksha, A Journal of Archaeology, Vol - 8, 1-9 | 2017 | Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training,Eastern India | |
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| Kharla Nadi Tiroborty Pragaitihasik Anushandhan (in Bengali) | Itihas Anusandhan, Vol - 27, 109-12 | 2013 | Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad | |
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| Prehistoric Investigation in the Lower Kharla River Valley, Western Odisha | Pratna Samiksha, A Journal of Archaeology,Vol - 4, 1-9 | 2013 | Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training, Eastern India | |
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| Pragaitihasik Bharat (in Bengali) | Pratna Itihas & Silpacharcha, 95-101 | 2012 | Banglar Puratattava | |
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| Excavation at Kusumjatra | Pratna Samiksha, A Journal of Archaeology, Vol - 1 | 2010 | Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training, Eastern india | |
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Book Published
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Book Chapter Published
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| ASSESSMENT OF UNDERNUTRITION AND COMPOSITE INDEX OF
ANTHROPOMETRIC FAILURE (CIAF) AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
OF PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA | Efficacy of Food Supplimention Programs on Children | Shriyanshi Prakashan
Agra | Aug, 2025 | Co-Author |
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| The Romance of the Discovery of India’s Prehistoric Past | Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects | Lexington Books | Dec, 2023 | First Author |
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| An Interpretative Analysis of the Isko Rock Rock Art Site, Hazaribag District, Jharkhand | Development,
Early India through Multiple Lenses | Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira | Sep, 2023 | First Author |
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| Methodological Advances in Indian Prehistory, Recent Development | Development,
Early India through Multiple Lenses | Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira | Sep, 2023 | First Author |
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| Microlithic Industry in the Kharla River Valley, Western Odisha: Geo-archaeological Perspective | Art & Archaeology of Eastern India & Adjoining Regions | Sharda Publishing House, Delhi | Jul, 2022 | First Author |
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| In the Memory of Prof. Dibendu Kanti BhattacharyaBook: Writings on Indian Anthropology & Anthropologists | Writings on Indian Anthropology and Anthropologists | Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi | May, 2022 | First Author |
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| Recent Trends in Prehistoric Archaeological Development in India | Recent Trends in Anthropological Research | Pathak Publisher & Distributors, New Delhi | Apr, 2022 | First Author |
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Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
| Mandrima Biswas | Prehistoric Culture of Bengal: A Study of Collections and Research at the State Archaeological Museum | | Ongoing | Dec, 2030 |
| Shrestha Jana | Ethno-archaeological Interpretation on the Rock Art Motifs with Textile design and Tribal Art of Dongria Khond, Odisha | | Ongoing | Dec, 2030 |
| Chandni Roy | Geo-archaeological Investigation of the Lower Subarnarekha River Valley, Jhargram district, West Bengal | | Ongoing | Dec, 2030 |
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| Title | Organized by | Venue | Date |
| Palaeoanthropology and Prehistory | UGC-HRDC, UGC Academic Staff College, Calcutta University | Department of Anthropology, Calcutta University | Sep, 2025 |
| Understanding Our Deep Past: A Million Years of Journey | IQAC, Mahisadal Girls College | Mahisadal Girls College | May, 2025 |
| Our Deep Past through Prehistory and Palaeoanthropoogy | Department of Anthropology, New Alipur College | New Alipur College under CU | Mar, 2025 |
| Understanding Our Deep Past through Human Evolution and Prehistory | Archaeological Survey of India | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Mar, 2025 |
| Hands-on Training on Experimental Archaeology | Department of Anthropology, Utkal University | Utkal University, Odhisha | Feb, 2025 |
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| The Indian Society for Prehistoric & Quaternary Studies (ISPQS) |
| Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA) |
| Indian History Congress (IHC) |
| Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad |
| Indian Anthropological Society |
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| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
| Life Member, The Indian Society for Prehistoric & Quaternary Studies (ISPQS) | 2010 to 2020 |
| Life Member, Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA) | 2010 to 2020 |
| Life Member, Indian History Congress (IHC) | 2012 to 2020 |
| Life Member, Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad | 2010 to 2020 |
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| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
| Anthropological Research Today | May, 2025 | Paper Presented, The Romance of the Discovery of Indian Prehistoric Past | Dept. of Anthropology, WBSU |
| Craft Culture of Odisha: Handicraft Heritage through Oral History | Feb, 2025 | Paper Presented, A Preliminary Investigation on the Rock Art Motifs with Textile Design & Tribal Art of Dongria Khond, Odisha | Sri Sri University, Cuttack |
| Itihas Academy, Dhaka | Oct, 2024 | Paper Presented, Prehistoric West Bengal with special Reference to Lower Subarnarekha River Valley | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Looking Beyong-Vision Statement for Excavations by 2035 | Feb, 2024 | Invited Speaker, Prehistoric Investigation on Lower Subarnarekha Valley, Dist. – Jhargram (W.B.): A Geo-archaeological Approach | Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Early India through Multiple Lenses | Feb, 2023 | Paper Presented, Prehistoric West Bengal: An Interpretative Analysis | INCAA organized by Dept. of Anthropology, Sidhu Kanu University |
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| Title of the Conference/Seminar/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
| Hundred years of Bio-cultural Studies in Anthropology by Department of Anthropology, VU | Jul, 2022 | Organized & Participated | ICSSR & Vidyasagar University |
| Ten days workshop on Rock Art Studies - from 2015 to 2020 | 2020 | Supervisor & Co-ordinator | Information & Cultural Affairs department, Govt. of West Bengal |
| One month Couse on Introduction to Prehistory - from 2013 to 2020 | 2019 | Supervisor & Co-ordinator | Information & Cultural Affairs department, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Archaeology in Anthropology | 2017 | Seminar co-ordinator | Information & Cultural Affairs department, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Stone tool making workshop | 2012 | Workshop co-ordinator | Information & Cultural Affairs department, Govt. of West Bengal |
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| Award Name | Awarded By | Date |
| Best Paper in Anthropology | Bidhannagar College | 2020 |
| Junior Research Fellow | UGC | 2008 |
| Sudhir Ranjan Das Memorial Award | Indian History Congress | Dec, 2022 |
| Silver Medel | Vidyasagar University | Sep, 2024 |
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