Dr. Tanmoy Putatunda
Assistant Professor I
Tanmoy Putatunda is an Assistant Professor of English at the School of Liberal Studies, KIIT University, India. He has received his doctorate degree from the Department of English, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India. He has a cumulative teaching experience of eight years. Prior to joining KIIT University, he served as the Head of the Department of English Language and Literature, Adamas University, Kolkata, India. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature with first class from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. He was awarded University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2013. His research interests include Urban Studies, Representation of City in Literature, Indian Literature in English, Culture Studies, Postmodern and Postcolonial Literature.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
MA in English, PhD from Visva-Bharati
COURSE EXPERTISE
Postmodernism, Fiction, Travel Writing, Enlightenment, Nineteenth Century, Literary Theory, Visual Culture
RESEARCH INTERESTS
City Narratives, Postmodern and Postcolonial Literatures, Contemporary Indian Writings, Travel Writings, Cultural Studies, Literary and Cultural Theory, Speculative Fictions
Administrative Responsibilities
Coordinator of BA English and MA English Programmes, FIC Writers’ Club
Awards and Achievements
UGC Junior Research Fellowship
Professional Membership
Member ALUS, Member Fringe