Value Education, Character Building, Man Making, Digital Literacy, Personal Development, Financial Literacy
Dr. Pankaj Sarkar
Assistant Professor (Stage-III), Dept. Of Physics, J.K.College, Purulia Assistant Coordinator, IGNOU LSC-2807
Puruliya,WB
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Professor at J.K. College, Purulia, West Bengal, India with a strong background in academic research and curriculum development. Proven ability to mentor students and enhance their learning experiences through effective lecturing techniques. Successfully organized numerous community engagement initiatives, fostering student involvement and promoting educational excellence. Committed to leveraging technology-based curriculum for improved student outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of Post-Graduate Teaching Experience
2
2
Years of Teaching Experience in Primary Teachers Training Instit
16
16
Years Experience in various Social Works
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Coordinator
IGNOU
PURULIYA, West Bengal
03.2025 - Current
1. Created whatsApp group and facebook page for the IGNOU Students to make communication faster and to resolve issues quickly.
2. Conducted Induction Programme with the newly admitted students in IGNOU
3. Conducting outreach programmes regularly in offline and online mode.
4. Prioritized student support system.
5. Taking initiative to open new courses in the study centre.
Assistant Professor
J.K.College, Purulia
PURULIYA, West Bengal
08.2005 - Current
1. Assistant Professor at J.K.College, Purulia since Aug. 2005. Experience of teaching : UG- 21 Years and PG- 2 years.
2. Taking classes in UG Physics major and minor courses both theory and practical classes.
3. Conducts evaluation of students in various ways.
4. Do perform counseling of students regularly.
5. Ex-Member of Board of Studies, UG Physics, SKBU, Purulia.
6. Was a member of the UG CBCS Syllabus framing committee of SKBU, Purulia.
NSS Programme Officer
Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports, GOI
PURULIYA, West Bengal
01.2009 - 03.2024
1. A Regular Blood Donor, Donated blood 40 times till now ( 6 times within the lockdown period)
2. Organised 16 NSS Special Camp (Day-Night camp of 7 day long)
3. Organised 22 Voluntary Blood Donation Camp
4. Organised 9 Free Thalassemia Screening Camp
5. Organised 10 Free Eye Check up CampOrganized 16 NSS Special Camp
6. Organized 11 First Aid Training Programme
7. 10. Ex-Member of Advisory Committee, NSS Cell, SKBU, Purulia : Jan 2015 to Mar 2025
8. Represented State in National Level Workshop/Training : 03 times
9. Received W.B. State NSS Programme Officer Award 2016-2017.
10. Contingent Leader of West Bengal NSS Team at the Pre Republic Day Parade Camp 2019 at NIT, Durgapur during November 08-17, 2019.
11. Contingent Leader of West Bengal NSS Team at Republic Day Parade Camp 2020 at New Delhi during January 01-31, 2020.
12. Escorted the SKBU Team of NSS Volunteers in the
i. PRD selection camp at Bankura Christian College during 26- 27th Sept., 2015.
ii. Adventure and Mountaineering Training Programme at Manali from 25th Nov. to 4thDec., 2016.
iii. NSS Programme at Presidency University, Kolkata on 23/01/ 2015.
iv. West Bengal State with 9 other NSS P.O. in the Emergency training organiged by the Govt. of India on 16.03.2023 at New Delhi.
13. Acted as the Camp Coordinator of the National Integration Camp (16-22 Dec 2021) at J.K.College, Purulia
14. Conducted Free Education Programme for the village children and adult women
District Nodal Officer (NSS)
Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports, GOI
PURULIYA, West Bengal
04.2020 - 03.2023
1. Conducted more than 20 webinars to train and communicate the NSS volunteers as well as the NSS Programme Officers
2. Created block wise WhatsApp group involving health workers, doctors, police personals, social workers, NSS volunteers to deliver quick and effective service to the people during the corona pandemic period.
3. Arranged online Quiz Competitions on various topics time to time
4. Created WhatsApp group 'Voluntary Blood Donors Association' to provide blood smoothly to the needy patients.
5. Conducted several Food Distribution Drive to provide dry foods and essential kitchen items to the needy people during the corona pandemic period.
ASER District Coordinator, Purulia
Pratham Foundation
PURULIYA, West Bengal
01.2009 - 03.2022
1. Represented West Bengal State in the Capacity Building Seminar on 18/12/2014 in New Delhi organised by ASER ,Delhi.
2. Represented West Bengal State in the National Report of ASER Publication Programme on 13/01/2015 at New Delhi. That was reported by the Education Section of UNESCO, Bankok on 27/01/2015.
Assistant Teacher
(WBSSC) HM, Alipurduar High School
Alipurduar, West Bengal
01.2004 - 07.2005
1. Set up a Cultural Team
2. Published a magazine with the article/poems by the students and teachers.
3. Encouraged the students with motivation and counseling to improve their overall performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Sidho Kanho Birsha University
Puruliya, India 01.2016 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Physics
North Bengal University
Shivmandir, Darjeeling 08.1998 - 12.2000
Nutrition And Wellness Advisor - Preventive Healthcare
Nutrilite Health Institute
California 01.2009 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Govt. B.T. And Evening College
Coochbehar 02.2001 - 01.2002
Skills
Mentoring students
Student records management
Online teaching
Classroom presentations
Student needs assessment
Online learning tools
Lesson plan creation
Academic research
Curriculum development
Public speaking
Classroom management
Time management
Syllabus development
Technology-based curriculum
Academic publication
Problem-solving
Lesson planning
Student evaluation
Performance improvement
Distance learning tools
Community engagement
Academic advising
Educational technology
Interdisciplinary knowledge
Digital literacy
Classroom lectures
Effective lecturing techniques
Student counseling
Accomplishments
1. Certified Nutrition and Wellness Advisor.
2. IRDA certified Insurance Advisor.
3. Participated in the one day University Workshop on Human Rights organised by the NSS cell , B.U. on 10/12/2009.
4. Participated in the one day seminar on the occasion of 150th Birth Ceremony of ‘Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy’ organised by the NSS cell , B.U. on 24/12/2010.
5. Participated in the one day seminar on ‘Conservation of Cultural/Historical Heritage’ organised by NSS, Purulia district held at M.G.College, Lalpur on 10/01/2010.
6. Participated in the Inter College Seven Day Special Camp on ‘Environment including Preservation of Natural Resources and Conservation of Cultural/Historical Heritage’ from September 06-12,2010.
7. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on ‘Value Based Education: Necessity and Implementation’ at Khatra Adibasi Mahavidyalaya from January 21-22, 2011.
8. Participated in the Training on Environment Education and Sustainable Development for Youth Functionaries organised by Rajib Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development and NSS,CU from 10-12thFebruary, 2011 at Calcutta University.
9. Participated in the Two day National Workshop on Globalisation and Role of NSS: New Challenges to the Youth organised by NSS, NBU and sponsored by Govt. of W.B. on 29-30 March, 2013.
10. Organized a Oneday Workshop on ‘Chhou Dance-Its Past, Present and Future’ on 20/11/2011 in J.K.College, Purulia in collaboration with the NCC units of the college.
Additional Information
1. Member of Investigation Team of Govt. of West Bengal to investigate the Homes of Purulia(2015 to 2018) and visited Homes on 29/08/2015 with the other members.
2. Member of District Advisory Committee of Youth Programmes, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Purulia & Raghunathpur
3. Acted as the Judge of National Lok Adalat two times on 12/12/2015 and 11/02/2017 at DALSA, Purulia.
4. Acted as a Judgeas Central Govt. nominee in the interview board of selecting volunteers for Nehru Yuva Kendra, Purulia and Raghunathpur Centre.
5. Acted as a Judge in the District Level Declamation Contest organized by NYK, Purulia on 01.11.2019.
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Coordinator
IGNOU
03.2025 - Current
District Nodal Officer (NSS)
Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports, GOI
04.2020 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Physics
Sidho Kanho Birsha University
01.2016 - 11.2024
Nutrition and Wellness Advisor
06-2009
Nutrition And Wellness Advisor - Preventive Healthcare
Nutrilite Health Institute
01.2009 - 06.2009
NSS Programme Officer
Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports, GOI
01.2009 - 03.2024
ASER District Coordinator, Purulia
Pratham Foundation
01.2009 - 03.2022
Assistant Professor
J.K.College, Purulia
08.2005 - Current
Assistant Teacher
(WBSSC) HM, Alipurduar High School
01.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Govt. B.T. And Evening College
02.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Science - Physics
North Bengal University
08.1998 - 12.2000
Published Research Papers and Paper Presentation
Published Papers in Journals :
1.In Search of a Healthy Life: Sarkar P., Volume-II, 2006; pages 10 -23 (J.K.Times-A Multidisciplinary International Journal)
2. The Philosophy of Science and Spirituality: A Brief Introduction ,Volume-III, 2010, pages 60-72 (J.K.Times-A Multidisciplinary International Journal)
3.Dark Matter, Volume-V, 2012, pages 84-97 (J.K.Times-A Multidisciplinary International Journal)
4. A first principal approach for composite gamma detector having triangle shaped modules, JINST (Vol-15, Issue 03, March 2020) T03002
5. Modeling of the Spectrometer for INTEGRAL Satellite, AIP Conf. Proc. Vol-2261, page: 030130- 030130-5
6. Single Parameter Modeling Approach for the Clover Detector, AIP Conf. Proc. Vol-2261, Page: 030131- 030131-6
Full papers in Conference Proceedings:
1. The Road to a Healthy Heart in an Unhealthy World, pages 25-38 (Proceedings of the UGC Sponsoed State Level Seminar ‘Science for All”Organized by –N.S.A.Mahavidyalaya,Suisa, Purulia during 20-21st September, 2008)
2. Relevance of Spirituality in a scientific World , pages 20-34 (Proceedings of the Higher Education Dept. W.B. Sponsored State Level Seminar ‘Traditional Knowledge and Old Wisdom’ Organized by –N.S.A.Mahavidyalaya, Suisa, Purulia during 08-09th September, 2009)
Paper presented in Conference:
1. Dark Matter and Dark Energy: An Introduction at National Conference on The Developments of Modern Physics and Electronics-2012, Org. by The Department of Physics, J.K.College, Purulia
2. Human Rights Education: An Introduction at ‘Human Rights and Human Development’ 9th-10th September, 2011, UGC Sponsored
State Level Seminar org. by Dept. of History, J.K.College
3. Phenomenological modeling and calculation of performance parameters of a gamma-ray detector, at Recent Trends in Mathematical Sciences and Applications (ICRTMSA-2016) February 09-11, 2016, International Conference org. by Dept. of Mathematics, The University of Burdwan
4. A phenomenological approach for calculation of performance parameters of a gamma-ray detector, National Conference on Frontiers of Physics, 30-31 March 2017 org. by Dept. of Physics, B.U.
5. Modeling of the Spectrometer for INTEGRAL Satellite, International Conference on Advances in Applicable Mathematics-ICAAM 2020
(2-22 Feb, 2020), org. by Dept. of Math., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
6. Single Parameter Modeling Approach for the Clover Detector, International Conference on Advances in Applicable Mathematics-ICAAM 2020
(2-22 Feb, 2020), org. by Dept. of Math., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
7. Understanding the operation of the Spectrometer for INTEGRAL Satellite, Exploring the Cosmos: A National Conference on Relativistic Universe (27-28/02/2020), org. by HECRRC, NBU
Certification
Nutrition and Wellness Advisor
Special Work : Be and Make
1. Conduct weekly Study circle - Purulia Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra.
2. Members participate regularly in the various type of camps - Oneday Camp, 3 Day Zonal Camp, 6 Day Annual Camp.
3. Organized 11 Oneday Camp with the students (of age more than 15 years) of various schools, colleges and university.
4. Organize special class to promote Character building, Man making following the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Member of Executive Committee, KALYAN
- Life Member, Paschimbanga Bijnan Mancha
- Life Member, All India Physics Teachers Association
- Member, Batighar
- President, Purulia District Yoga Association
- President, Purulia Vivekananda Yuva Pathachakra
- Member of Advisory Committee, Purulia District Chess Association
Quote
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
Marie Curie
Software
MS Office
Languages
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Sanskrit
Elementary (A2)
As a Resource Person
Acted as a Resource Person in the
i. Value Education Programme at SNS Vidyamandir, Ghatshila on 14/08/2015.
ii. Value education Programme at Anara on 20/09/2015.
iii. National Integration Camp organised at Bamnia Vivekananda Vidyapith, Jhalda-II organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Purulia on 08/01/2016.
iv. Value Education Programme at Cheliyama High School, Purulia on 16/01/2016 organized by Manbhum Uttaran, an NGO.
v. ‘Swachha Bharat Mission’ on 27/09/2016 at District Science Centre, Purulia as part of the observation of Swachhta Pakhwada.
vi. Value Education Programme in M.M.Mahavidyalaya, Kashipur, Purulia,W.B. on 08/11/2017 .
vii. Orientation Programme for NSS at Santaldih College on 19.09.2018
viii. Seminar organized by the NSS Department of A.M.College, Jhalda on 13.02.2019 (Topic- “Swami Vivekananda and the Youths”).
ix. In the NYVs Induction Training at Kalyan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jahajpur, Purulia (11-25/11/2019) on 21.11.2019 organized by NYK, Purulia.
x. In the NSS Special Camping Programme (12-18 April, 2019) on 17.04.2019 organized by NSS Units, SKBU.
xi. In the NSS Special Camping Programme (23-29 March, 2019) on 27.03.2019 organized by NSS Units, Netaji Mahavidyalaya, Arambagh, Hooghly, W.B.
xii. Drug Abuse and Prevention Programme organized by NYK, Purulia on 30.09.2019
xiii. In the NSS Special Camping Programme (12-18/02/2019) on 18.02.2019 organized by NSS Units, Bankura Sammilani College.
xiv. Capacity Building Training of the staff of JSS Purulia and Bankura on 18.03.2021. and many more
Workshop/Training Completed
1. Have completed three NSS Orientation Programmes conducted by the TORC, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission.
a) 10-19thMarch, 2009 (under BU) organised by TORC, Narendrapur
b) 16-22ndApril,2013 (under SKBU) organised by TORC, Narendrapur
c) 19th NSS Orientation Programme (16-22.04.2013) org. by TORC, Narendrapur, Kolkata
2. 14 day ‘Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development’ during 26th March-8thApril,2014.org. by Rural Self Employment Training Institute-UBI, Purulia
3. 6 day Residential All India Youth Training Camp at Belur Math, 25-30/12/2016 org. by Akhil Bharat Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal
4. U.G.C. Sponsored Refresher Course in “Basic Science (Chem., Math., Phy.)”, 11-31 January, 2016 org.by Human Resource Development Centre, Ranchi University, Ranchi
5. 60th Orientation Programme Sponsored by UGC, (25/04/2013 to 22/05/2013), org. by ASC, NBU
6. 9th Refresher course in Physics Sponsored by UGC, (16/02/2008 to 7/03/2008), org. by ASC, BU
7. 125th NSS Orientation Course Sponsored by Deptt. Of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India, (10 -19/03/ 2009), org. by TORC, Ramakrishna Mission Lokasiksha Parishad, Narendrapur
8. Winter School on ‘Nanoparicles-Science and Technology’ sponsored by - MHRD/AICTE under Staff Development Programme, (02 -15/01/ 2009), org. by Department of Physics, NIT, Durgapur
9. 96th Science Academies’ Refresher Course in Experimental Physics, (06-21/02/ 2018), org. by Sidho-Kanho Birsha University, Purulia, W.B.
Awards and Recognitions
1. Received West Bengal State NSS Programme Officer Award 2016-17 .
2. Received Best RRC Programme Officer Award 2023-2024, Department of Health, Govt. of West Bengal
3. Received 'Gunijan Sambardhana-2019' from KALYAN, Purulia
4. Received felicitation from Department of Blood Centre, Deben Mahato Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Purulia for donating blood more than 25 times.
5. Received Smt. Bala Karmakar Memorial Award - 2025 for Social Work.