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Michi Rinya

Academician
Hapoli

Summary

Dedicated and research oriented Sociology scholar currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology with specialization in Health Sociology. My doctoral research, titled “Health and Marginality in Wet-Paddy Cultivation: A Sociological Study of Apatani Women in Arunachal Pradesh,” examines the relationship between health, family, labour, gender, and social conditions among indigenous women. Possessing strong communication skills, qualitative research, fieldwork and academic writing skills, with particular interests in Health Sociology. Seeking an Assistant Professor position to contribute to teaching, research, and academic development in the field of Sociology.

Work History

Assistant Professor

Sankardev College, Shillong
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.

Education

Ph.D. - Health Sociology

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Meghalaya
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Sociology

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Meghalaya
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sankardev College, Shillong
Meghalaya
04.2001 -

Class XII - Arts

Govt Higher Secondary School Ziro
Arunachal Pradesh
04.2001 -

Class X -

Govt Higher Secondary School Ziro
Arunachal Pradesh
04.2001 -

Skills

Lecturing

Academic research

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Qualitative research

Mentoring students

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Sankardev College, Shillong
10.2022 - 11.2022

Ph.D. - Health Sociology

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Sociology

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sankardev College, Shillong
04.2001 -

Class XII - Arts

Govt Higher Secondary School Ziro
04.2001 -

Class X -

Govt Higher Secondary School Ziro
04.2001 -

Awards

UGC NET JRF 

Participated in

  • Workshop on Qualitative Research Methodology organised by Discipline of Sociology, SKBSSS in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society & Centre for Internal Quality Assurances, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, Assam held on 14th to 16th November 2025.
  • ICSSR (New Delhi) Sponsored Ten-Days Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences organised by Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) held from 19-29 May, 2025.
  • Two Days National Level Conference on Elderly issue organised by Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India which was held during April 21-22, 2025.
  • Two-Day Young Scholars Workshop on Conducting Research in North-East India in Contemporary Times: Issues, Concerns and Challenges (Blended mode) on 13th-14th December 2024 at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
  • One day workshop organised on the theme "Digital Initiatives and its effects: ICSSR sponsored empirical study in select areas of North-East India" on the 28th of February, 2024 at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya.

Memberships

Life member of Indian Sociological Society (ISS)

Popular writings in Newspaper

  • The Hills of Hope: Prioritising mental health in Arunachal Pradesh for a resilient future. Arunachal Front. October 10. 2025
  • Decline of wet-paddy cultivation among Apatanis. Arunachal Front. October 11. 2025

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