Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Training
Publications
References
Timeline
Generic
Durba Dutta

Durba Dutta

Guwahati

Summary

Experienced academic and researcher with over 30 years in higher education, currently serving as Associate Professor and Department Coordinator at The Assam Royal Global University. A founding faculty member of the Economics department, Dr. Dutta has published 20+ peer-reviewed papers and presented at 30+ conferences, earning multiple Best Paper Awards. Her work spans urban poverty, financial literacy, and the socio-economic impact of emerging technologies. She is a published author, journal reviewer, and a committed mentor, known for leading field surveys, organizing faculty development programs, and driving interdisciplinary curriculum innovation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder Faculty and Coordinator of Dept of Economics

Royal School of Humanities and Social Sciences
09.2019 - Current
  • Founder Faculty (2017) and Coordinator of Dept of Economics, RSHSS since 7th September 2019.

Mentor-Mentee Coordinator

RGU
01.2017 - Current
  • Mentor-Mentee Coordinator, RGU since 2017.

Associate Professor

Royal School of Humanities and Social Sciences
07.2012 - Current
  • Presently working as Associate. Prof, RSHSS, since 23rd July 2012.

Assistant Professor

Royal School of Commerce
07.2012 - 09.2019
  • Served in the Royal School of Commerce as Asst. Professor from 23rd July, 2012.

Founder Faculty of the Dept. Of Economics

Sri Manta Sankar Academy Jr. College
Guwahati
08.1994 - 06.2012
  • Worked in Sri Manta Sankar Academy Jr. College, Guwahati from 1st August 1994 to 30th June 2012. Founder Faculty of the Dept. Of Economics.

Diphu Govt. College
Diphu
11.1992 - 05.1993
  • Worked in Diphu Govt. College from 1st November 1992 to 5th May 1993.

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Tezpur
06.1992 - 10.1992
  • Worked in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezpur from 29th June to 31st October 1992.

Education

Ph.D. - An Assessment of Urban Poverty And Its Determinant

The Assam Royal Global University
Guwahati
11-2023

Master of Arts - Economics

Cotton College
Guwahati
01-1989

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Tezpur College
Tezpur
01-1985

High School Diploma -

Tezpur College
Tezpur
01-1983

Skills

  • Expert in economics

Training

  • Technology: Reshaping Educational and Economic Goals, 06/19/23, Presented paper on AI Adoption in Education and Research.
  • Harmonizing Progress: Navigating Sustainable Development through Education, Innovation, Industry, and Consumption, 06/19/23, Presented paper on Economic Evaluation of Floriculture.

Publications

  • Issues on Economics of Education with Special Reference to Northeast India, Paper, 06/16/13, Published in Economics of Education, ISBN: 978-81-202-8837-9.
  • Musings of Economic Dwindle During COVID-19 Pandemic, Article, 09/19/20, Published in THE SENTINEL.
  • Covid-19 and Reverse Migration: Impact on India and Assam Economy, Paper, 01/01/20, Published in COMED, co-authored with Dr. Rabinjyoti Khataniar.
  • Fuel Choice Behavior of Tribal Households - An Exploratory Analysis, Paper, 02/01/20, Published in International Journal of Management.
  • A Study of Tourism in the State Growth of Meghalaya – A Case Study of Cherrapunjee, East Khasi Hills, Paper, 10/01/21, Published in SAMBODHI, co-authored with M.A. 4th Sem student Banraplang Syiemiong.
  • The Healthy Integration: Modern Economics and Chanakya’s Arthashastra, Paper, 06/01/21, Published in BSSS Journal of Commerce, co-authored with Dr. Sudip Chakraborty.
  • The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on the Assam Economy with Special Reference to Poverty in the Region, Paper, 09/04/21, Presented at a National Seminar.
  • Quantification of Incidence and Intensity of Poverty: A Global to Local Preview, Paper, 02/25/22, Published in Archives of Business Research.
  • Exploring the Potentiality of Floriculture in Empowering Urban and Rural Poor of Cacher and Kamrup Metro Districts of Assam, Paper, 11/02/24, Published in EPH – International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Research.
  • Exploring Vista dome Marvels: How Haflong’s Scenic Trains are Revving Up Tourism, Paper, 10/12/24, Published in International Journal of Law Management & Humanities.
  • A Study on the Socio-Economic Status of the Rural Entrepreneurs associated with Antaran, Paper, 01/01/25, Published in Regional Journal of Economic Issues.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder Faculty and Coordinator of Dept of Economics

Royal School of Humanities and Social Sciences
09.2019 - Current

Mentor-Mentee Coordinator

RGU
01.2017 - Current

Associate Professor

Royal School of Humanities and Social Sciences
07.2012 - Current

Assistant Professor

Royal School of Commerce
07.2012 - 09.2019

Founder Faculty of the Dept. Of Economics

Sri Manta Sankar Academy Jr. College
08.1994 - 06.2012

Diphu Govt. College
11.1992 - 05.1993

Kendriya Vidyalaya
06.1992 - 10.1992

Ph.D. - An Assessment of Urban Poverty And Its Determinant

The Assam Royal Global University

Master of Arts - Economics

Cotton College

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Tezpur College

High School Diploma -

Tezpur College
Durba Dutta