Kh. Neil Young

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

Sociology | PhD

2015-11-20 - 2022-11-19

My PhD research is an ethnographic study of hydrosocial relations producing the social-ecological landscape of the marginal Mishing community living on the edges of Majuli (one of the largest river islands in the world formed by the Brahmaputra River). The Mishing I studied live and cultivate on sandbars called chapories (also known as chars) that are continually formed, reshaped and eroded by the cycle of annual floods. My research examines the Mishing ways of perceiving, engaging, and Living with Chronic floods and erosion.

Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi

Sociology | Master of Arts

2007-08-01 - 2009-08-01

St. Edmunds College, Shillong

Sociology | Bachelor of Arts

2004-07-01 - 2007-07-01

Rajiv Gandhi National fellowship

University Grant Commission (UGC) |

April 1, 2010

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, awarded by the UGC, supports minority students pursuing MPhil and PhD programs. It provides financial aid for tuition, research, and living expenses, promoting higher education and research while fostering inclusivity and academic excellence.

Indian Council of Social Science Research Doctoral Fellowship

Indian Council of Social Science Research |

March 30, 2017

The ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship that supports students pursuing doctoral studies in Indian universities. It provides financial assistance for research expenses and living costs, aiming to advance scholarly research and academic excellence in the social sciences.

Department of Sociology, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi

New Delhi, India | Assistant Professor (Guest)

2023-04-27 - 2024-05-10

Key responsibilities include teaching fundamental sociology to undergraduate students. Papers taught during the period include Sociology of India, Social and Emotional Learning, Sociological Theories, Social Stratification, Religion and Society. In addition to delivering lectures, I provided individualized tutoring to assist students with assignments, clarify academic doubts, and enhance their skills in academic reading and writing. Additionally, I presented a paper titled “Drifting with the River: A Tale of the Mising on Majuli Island, Assam” at the International Conference on River Islands: Redefining the Anthropocene, hosted by Ashoka University on October 16th and 17th, 2023.

Sociology Department, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

New Delhi, India | Assistant Professor (Guest)

2020-11-23 - 2021-08-04

Key responsibilities included teaching core sociological courses to Post-Graduate students, such as Sociological Thinkers and Academic Reading and Writing. I actively participated in the tutorial program, providing one-on-one support to students with assignments and clarifying doubts. Additionally, I mentored students in academic and career development, including guidance on research projects and professional growth, while also conducting and participating in departmental meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and monitor student progress. Furthermore, during this period I presented a paper titled “Drifting with the River: Flood Social Ecology of the Mishing on Majuli Island, Assam” at the National Seminar on Tribes: Learning and Unlearning Tribal Culture, organized by Janki Devi Memorial College, DU, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Government College and Pondicherry University, on December 9th and 10th, 2021.