tekmalsolmanraj7
About Candidate
Distinguished Sociologist, National Project Director, and 4-time UGC-NET qualifier with an exceptional record of translating empirical social science into scalable rural development and public health models. Expert in bridging engineering systems with grassroots realities by pioneering socio-technical frameworks like “Infrastructural Dignity” to evaluate Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS) and Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) against historical caste and gender hierarchies. Proven champion of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5 & SDG 6) with extensive field authority, competitive national grant execution background under the Government of India, and deep multi-stakeholder institutional trust. Expert in qualitative field research methodologies, social impact assessments, and community-driven design.
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Education
Thesis Title: "Socio-Psychological, Cultural and Economic problems of Widows of Vrindavan: A sociological Study" under the supervision of Prof. Anil Kumar Singh Jha (Dean, School of Social Sciences and Policy). Institution holds UGC Category-1 Status and NAAC 'A++' Grade.
Secured 62% (Class First Division). Thesis Title: "Factors facilitating outside students seeking admission in the central university of Haryana: A study of push and pull factors".
Work & Experience
Pioneered and instituted a specialized "Sociology for Engineers" module to train technical cohorts in sociotechnical evaluation. Engineered localized case-study modules evaluating real-world rural challenges (salinity intrusion, coastal erosion, agrarian distress) in the Prakasam district. Administered student field groups executing mandatory PRA, Social Mapping, and technical infrastructure monitoring inside adopted rural settlements.
