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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Publications
Languages
Designation
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
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R. Yeshaswini

Chennai

Summary

A self-motivated individual with a curious mind who believes in learning from people and own experiences, who has a thirst for knowledge from every corner of the world. An innate extrovert with strong interpersonal communication and oratory skills. An adaptable and organized wayfarer embarked on the pursuit of finding oneself. A curious mind with creativity seeks to take bold steps in challenging oneself. To translate thoughts into actions, I believe in the essence of teamwork. A goal-oriented, trusted, and active listener who loves interacting and communicating with people. An Early Career Researcher in academia with the perspective of critical thinking and proactive actions. A disciplined, detail-oriented individual to deliver optimum efficiency in the completion of tasks with sincerity and commitment. Time management is the skill I am still trying to master in achieving goals.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Research Scholar

Sharma Centre for Heritage Education
01.2025 - 06.2026
  • Joined as a Junior Research Scholar at the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education.
  • Coordinated National Geographic-funded 4-day workshop on 'Small Tools, Big Ideas- A Workshop on late Palaeolithic Technologies' with Down Ancient Trails and R.B. Foote Memorial Series, enhancing collaborative learning experiences.
  • Coordinated local and traveling workshops in Madurai for children, teachers, early-career university students, and faculty, fostering engagement in heritage education.
  • Managed reading lists and facilitated intern interactions to support their research development.
  • Acquired skills in 3D photogrammetry to enhance archaeological research methods.

Student

05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to the Boothinatham excavation project in the Krishnagiri district led by the Tamil Nadu State Department.

Student

05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Contributed to the Stone Tool Knapping Workshop at the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education and analyzed data for a research article published in 2024.

Student

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute
Nagpur
11.2018 - 12.2018
  • Gorewada Burial and Habitation Excavation, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Education

Post Graduate Professional Diploma - Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

National Forensic Sciences University
Gandhinagar
01-2027

MSc - Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology

Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
09-2024

Post Graduate Diploma - Epigraphy

Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08-2023

M.A - Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute
Pune, Maharashtra
10-2020

B.A - History

Meenakshi College for Women
Chennai
05-2018

12th Grade -

D.A.V Girls Senior Secondary School
Chennai
05-2015

10th Grade -

D.A.V Girls Senior Secondary School
Chennai
05-2013

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Oratory skills
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Creativity
  • Team collaboration
  • Goal orientation
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Proactive approach
  • Discipline
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Palaeopathology Association 23rd Annual Meeting and Conference, 03/16/26, 03/18/26
  • International Webinar on Contextual Relevance of Global Anthropological Issues, Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University, 01/2021
  • Advanced Genetics Online Course, Instucen, 11/2020
  • Evolution and Genetics- Basic Level Course, Instucen, 09/2020
  • Protohistory: Sedentism to Civilization, Instucen, 08/2020
  • Human Evolution and Prehistory Lectures, Instucen, 08/2020
  • Introduction to Indian Temple Architecture and Iconography, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Anthropology and Pandemic: A Journey, Origin Life Healthcare Solutions & Research, Chandigarh, India, 05/2020
  • Harappan Civilization: Origin to Legacy, Pradya Heritage Management Services, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 04/2020
  • Rotary Water Olympiad 2020, Rotary Club, Sinhagad road of Savitribai Phule Pune University, 02/2020
  • 40th Session of South Indian History Congress 2020, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, 01/2020
  • Art and Culture of Tamilnadu through Excavations, Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 08/2019, 09/2019

Accomplishments

  • Lecture on Bioarchaeology with a specific focus on Palaeopathology, Department of History, Pondicherry University, 06/10/26
  • Coordination of Internships on the Fundamentals of Archaeology, Department of History, Pondicherry University
  • Internship Programme in Training in Epigraphy, Excavation and Numismatics, Tamilnadu State Department of Archaeology
  • Internship at Tamil Valarchi Vallagam

Publications

  • Kumar Akhilesh, Prachi Joshi, R. Sivanantham, K. Bakialakshmi, Sutonuka Bhattacharya, R. Yeshaswini, K. Rajan, Shanti Pappu, Parikulam, Tamil Nadu, A Catalogue of Palaeolithic Bifaces, 2026, Department of Archaeology, State Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Akhilesh Kumar, Prachi Joshi, Sutonuka Bhattacharya, Yeshaswini Rajagopalan, Shalaish Baisla, Ankita Dey, Surendra Ghaskadbi, Balasubramanian Karthick, Mrudula Mane, Akash Pandey, Srinath Perur, Chandni Roy, Alok Sharma, Ammel Sharon, Chintan Thakar, Swati Verma, Akanksha S. Kashikar, Shanti Pappu, Flakes, Feelings, and Finesse: Experiential Studies of Skill Acquisition in Novice Knappers, 2024, Paleoanthropology

Languages

  • Tamil, Complete Professional Proficiency
  • English, Complete Professional Proficiency
  • Hindi, Complete Professional Proficiency

Designation

Junior Research Scholar

Hobbies and Interests

  • Bookkeeping
  • Journaling
  • Nature
  • Mountains
  • Beaches

Projects

  • Assessing the Non-Adult Skeletal Trauma Signature Patterns in Modern Urban India, Durham University, United Kingdom, 09/2024
  • Tracing the Evolution of Pallava Rock-Cut Architectural Styles at Mahabalipuram, State Department of Archaeology, Tamil Nadu, 09/15/23
  • Cholas Incursion in Sri Lanka- A Study, Meenakshi College of Arts, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 08/01/17, 04/30/18

Timeline

Junior Research Scholar

Sharma Centre for Heritage Education
01.2025 - 06.2026

Student

05.2023 - 05.2023

Student

05.2021 - 05.2021

Student

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute
11.2018 - 12.2018

Post Graduate Professional Diploma - Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

National Forensic Sciences University

MSc - Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology

Durham University

Post Graduate Diploma - Epigraphy

Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology

M.A - Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute

B.A - History

Meenakshi College for Women

12th Grade -

D.A.V Girls Senior Secondary School

10th Grade -

D.A.V Girls Senior Secondary School
R. Yeshaswini