56 PhD Students currently registered with School: D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies

S.No. Guide; Co-guide Student Topic Regis_Dt yyyy-mm-dd FT_PT* Qualifying Exam Support
1Chavan, Bharti C.Naik, Sarvesha Santosh2026-05-24FTNET
2Chavan, Bharti C.Daliya Jose MA longitudinal study on transitional social support interventions to reduce relapse in patients with chrinic Schizophrenia2026-05-22PT GU-PET
3Chavan, Bharti C.Gaude, Sudesh NandaPersonalised learning support for students with disabilities for enhancing inclusive education in Goa2025-01-22PTNET
4Chavan, Bharti C.Naik, Vidhita KushalA study on Psychosocial Stress & Coping Stratergies among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Goa2025-01-21PTNET/SET
5Chavan, Bharti C.Gawas, Niteela GopalA study on Experiences of Child Sex Abuse Among Young Adults in Goa2025-01-21PTM. Phil
6Chavan, Bharti C.Gaonkar, Rama MahadevImpact of Alchoholism on children's academic performance in schools2025-01-21PTM. Phil
7Coelho, J.P.Mohanty, AnishaSonic Culture and the Ongoing People's movement in Sijimala, Odisha2026-05-26FTUGC-NET
8Coelho, J.P.Fernandes, Fabiola Ananias FemizaSocio-economic dynamics of the Ramponkars in Benaulim: A Sociological Study2025-07-09PTUGC-CSIR NET (LS)
9Coelho, J.P.Nooshin RoostaeiReligious Hegemony, migration & alternate public spheres: Transnationalism among Iranian millenials in Diaspora2024-01-25FTICCR
10Coelho, J.P.Asolkar, Prajot PradeepOccupational mobility and cultural transitions: A sociological study of Marwaris in Goa2023-12-22PTNET
11Coelho, J.P.Paulose, BibinPower, history and identity: A sociological study of Jacobite syrians of Ernakulam, Kerala2022-05-14FTNETResearch Studentship
12Coelho, J.P.Boveio, D.S.Between the armed forces and the armed insurgent : A sociological study of the people in Manipur and Arms Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)2022-05-12FTNET/M. Phil.Research Studentship
13Coelho, J.P.Gaunkar, Sayali KrishnanandSociety, Tourism, and Power in Agonda: An Ethnographic Study of a Village in Transition 2021-06-18PTNET/SET
14Coelho, J.P.Tate, Sangeeta RamaNomadism, Settlement, and Migration: A Sociological Study of Banjaras in Goa2021-01-19PTSET
15Coelho, J.P.Fernandes, Evelyn SaviaEcology, economy and society : A sociological study of Chorao Island, Goa2020-02-26PTSET
16Desai, P.S.Banaulikar, Saloni SubrayNegotiating Marginalisation : Agency and Resistance among Lamani Women in Goa2026-05-21PTMH-SET
17Desai, P.S.Amonkar, Gautami PremanandIntersection of Caste and Religion: Dalit Assertion in Goa2025-07-13PTUGC-NET (LS) & SET
18Desai, P.S.Kanolkar, Aniket BalkrishnaMahabharata and the Idea of Governance: Precepts form Udyog Parva, Shanti Parva and Anushasana Parva2025-07-12PTUGC NET (LS)
19Desai, P.S.Kajoli, Richa EknathHind Swaraj as a key text in Indian Politics: Interface between Idealism and Reality2025-07-12PTSET
20Desai, P.S.Shaikh, Nazarana BanuRole of Community Organisations in Socio-Economic Development: A study of Jammat-e-Islami Hindi, Goa.2024-04-25PTSET
21Desouza, S.Tavares, Freda AntonioChildlessness in Contemporary Goa: A Socio-cultural perspective2024-04-24PTSET
22Desouza, S.Naik, SnigdhaArticulating Intersectionality between black and dalit feminism2023-03-30FTGU-PET
23Desouza, S.Parab, Priti DamodarDashavatar Natak: An Ethnographic Study2022-11-13FTGU-PET
24Desouza, S.Parmar, DivyaCritical Inquiry into the reasoning of Indian Law with specific reference to Marital Rape, Sex work, Sexual Division of Labour and Gender Identity: Challenges of Normative Narrative2022-05-21PTNET
25Desouza, S.Ayir, Sanskruti BhikajiThe livelihood and rights of Dhangar women in Goa2021-11-09PTSET
26Dias, R.A.Rawal, Tanaya DayanandEvolution of the "Feminine Divine" in the Socio-Cultural Traditions of the Western India with special reference to godess Kelbai: A Historical Study2025-12-06PTGU-PET
27Dias, R.A.Mascarenhas, Jarvis EulalioHistory of Indo-Portuguese Coins, currency and mint-impact on Goan economy, 1510-19612025-12-05PTGU-PET
28Dias, R.A.Nobbay Gwendolene ElenaA Social History of Health in Goa from the Late Nineteenth Century up to 1961: Study of Diseases, Epidemics and the Pandemic2025-07-08PTUGC-NET (LS) & SET
29Haldankar, A.N.Cardozo, RaisaMother Godesses in Goa - A Socio-historical Study2024-04-25PTSET
30Haldankar, A.N.Gaunkar, Snehal SonuExploring Widohood among the Velip Tribe: Narratives, Experiences and Support Systems 2023-12-23PTNET
31Haldankar, A.N.Shaikh, Shabali Heena KawsarMuslim Marriage and Goan Society: Dynamics of syncretism and state Policy2022-11-15PTSET
32Haldankar, A.N.Mayekar, Rakshanda RameshOld Age Homes in Goa: A sociological study2022-11-12PTNET, SET
33Haldankar, A.N.Naik, Keval KrishnanathFishing and livelihood: An Ethnographic Study of Paguis of Canacona, South Goa2022-05-23PTSET
34Haldankar, A.N.Mullah, GulshanA Sociological study of the reproductive health status of the women in Birla-Zuarinagar, South-Goa2022-05-19PTSET
35Kamat, P.P.Prabhudessai, Arya VijwalShakti Traditions and Goddess Kamakshi in Goa: A Historical Study2021-01-14FTGU-PETResearch Studentship
36Kamat, P.P.Marita SureshMissionary knowledge production in Portuguese India: A historical study of Jesuit engagements with Science & language2020-03-02FTNETResearch Studentship
37Kamat, P.P.Pires, Lobo Anabelle A Village in Colonial Goa : A Historical Study of Carambolim (16th- 20th centuries)2019-05-10PTSET
38Lolayekar, A.P.Fernandes, Priscilla BoliviaPolitical Representation of Women in India2021-11-10PTSET
39Naik, N.C.Shetye, Sawani RajanEmergence and Evolution of Vaishnavism in Goa: Archeological and cultural study Goa (from 3rd Century CE till 20th Century CE)2024-04-26FTGU-PET
40Rao, N.Gaonkar, Gargee PrabhakarThe Historical trajectory of the Custom of Sati in Goa: Memorialization, Colonial Encounters and Cultural Transformations.2025-12-08PTUGC-NET (PhD)
41Rao, N.Kundaikar, Eunisha TanuCaste, gender and the making of fertility cults in pre modern Goa2022-05-12FTJRF/NET/SET/GU-PET
42Rao, N.Goes, Noel SevritoJews in Goa2021-11-09PTGU-PET
43Rao, N.Ghadi, Sneha BabiGoan Hindu Diaspora in Mumbai (1800-1961)2021-01-12PTNET
44Rao, N.Lakshmi devi, K.C. Nature, role and dimension of subaltern nationalistic discourse- An innate struggle of the displaced nationals form colonial Goa2020-03-06FTM.Phil
45Rao, N.John, Marshal J MCarmelites in Goa 17th and 18th Centuries: Diplomacy and Mendicant Economy2019-09-30PT Research Studentship
46Rao, N.Shenvi-Khandeparker, Meghana AnantSahyadri Khanda: Parshurama tradition and social history of Goa2019-09-19PTNET
47Rao, N.Naik, Poornima VithalPortuguese and Sunda: Politics, trade and society 2018-11-16PTGU-PET
48Salgaonkar, Seema P.Gaded, Akbar MohamedWomen as Political and Administrative Leaders: Exploring the Decision-Making Power and Leadership Styles2023-12-27PTNET/SET
49Shringare, A.Kalekar, Siddhesh VasantUrban planning and Administration in Goa2025-01-10PTNET
50Shringare, A.Antao, Chris ElectraPeoples movement to protect their land in Goa2019-05-17PTSET
51Shringare, A.Gaunkar, Ravaji VasantTribal Rights in Goa: Assertion and contestation2018-11-27PTSET
52Tripathi, R.Talwar, Vijay BaslingappaA Comparitive Study of Nature, Role and Significance of Indian Diaspora : A Case Study of USA and Gulf Countries2026-05-25FTUGC-NET
53Tripathi, R.Gaonkar, Ballika GaneshImpact of Artificial Intelligence and Social Media Democratic Politics2026-05-23FTUGC-NET
54Tripathi, R.Naik, Ashmita PremanandKnowledge, Awareness and Practice of E-Governence Implementation in state of Goa: A case study of Goa Online Service Portal2025-01-08PTNET/SET
55Tripathi, R.Naik, Ramrai KalojiThe interface between Media and Voter's behaviour2021-11-11PTSET
56Tripathi, R.Shet Mashelkar, Siddhi SaidattaPerformance Evaluation of Integrated Child Development Services scheme in Tribal Dominated Panchayats of South Goa2019-05-15PT SET
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