Dr. Rajesh Kota

Assistant Professor

Qualification(s):  
  • B.A (History, Economics and Political Science) in KVCM Degree College (Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Wyra, Khammam, Telangana - First Class.
  • M.A in Political Science, from Osmania University, Hyderabad-Frist Class
  • B.Ed. from Osmania University, Hyderabad-Frist Class.
  • ICSSR Doctoral Awardee
  • PhD in Political Science from Osmania University
 
Specialization:
  • Political Theory, Thought, Political Sociology, Social Movements and Political Economy.
 
Research Areas:
  • Caste, Class, Representation and Regional Politics
 
Courses taught:
  • Political Theory, Political Thought, Political Economy Political Sociology and Social Movements
 
Teaching Experience:
  • He joined as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Central University of Andhra Pradesh in July 2024. Before joining Central University of Andhra Pradesh, he used to teach at the Department of Political Science, Osmania University for six years.
 
Research Experience :
  • Worked as Research Project Fellow from 2008-2012 & 2014-18, at Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) Phase –I &II, (Under UGC-New Delhi) Department of Political Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
  • Attending two months Research Course on “Researching Contemporary” from July-August, organized by Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi.
  • Attended Six National Research Methodology Courses.
  • Paper presented in 8 International Seminars and 14 National Seminars
  • Organized 4 National Seminars
 
Publications Books:
  • • Book on Dalit Movement and Radical Left in India, published by Rawat Publications, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-316-1007-7. In 2019
 
Edited books:
  • Book on Reservation, Representation and Social Justice, published by Gyan Publications, New Delhi. 2020.
  • Book on New States and Policy Regimes, published by Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS), department of political science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. ISBN 978-93-85817-13-7.2018.
  • Book on Farmers Rights in India: Technological and Institutional Challenges, published by Hyderabad Institute of Social Science, Hyderabad. ISBN 978-81-927323-0-5. 2017.
 
Published Research articles:
  • Published 9 research articles in UGC care listed journals on Dalit Movement, Reservation within, Caste Class dialogue, Students Movement, Demands for New States and Dalit feminism.
  • Articles written more than 11 for various Telugu (local language) News Papers and Magazines.
 
Countries Visited:
  • USA, Norway and Italy
 
Membership:
  • Member of All India Sociological Association
 
Email :  rajeshkota@cuap.edu.in
     rajeshkotaou@gmail.com