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Joining the Folklore Studies Network can provide a wealth of advantages for those looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of folklore. By connecting with the top experts in the field, it offers a platform for members to share ideas, research and discuss relevant topics. Additionally, members gain access to exclusive resources, events and publications which can broaden their understanding and help them stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Furthermore, joining the network gives individuals access to mentorships with experts in folklore studies who can provide invaluable guidance on how best to pursue their interests. Networking Opportunities for Folklore Researchers Resources Shared Through the Folklore Studies Network Events and Conferences through the Folklore Studies Network Professional Development Opportunities with the Folklore Studies Network Ways to Get Involved in the Folklore Studies Network Discussing Contemporary Issues in Folklore Studies Connecting Folklorists with Practitioners Publications and Projects

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Join our community to explore folklore, connect with scholars, and participate in engaging programs and initiatives.

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Membership in The Folklore Studies Network is open to anyone who is interested in the interdisciplinary study of folklore and its various manifestations across cultures and historical periods. We welcome scholars, educators, artists, and community members from all over the world who share our mission and values. To become a member, individuals can sign up on our website by filling out a membership form and paying an annual membership fee. The membership fee helps to support the activities of the network, including organizing events, supporting research and outreach activities, and maintaining our website and social media presence. As a member of The Folklore Studies Network, individuals will have access to a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, educators, artists, and community members who share their interests in folklore studies. Members can participate in network events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, and can contribute to our online forums and discussion groups. 

Members also have the opportunity to collaborate on research and outreach projects related to folklore studies and to publish their work on our website and in our publications. Additionally, members can take advantage of our training and professional development resources, including workshops on teaching folklore studies, digital tools for folklore research, and career development in the field. Overall, membership in The Folklore Studies Network provides individuals with a range of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, develop their skills and knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of folklore studies as an interdisciplinary field.

List of Members

Name Designation Institution
ROMI CHAUDHURI Independent researcher University of Calcutta
Dr Mali Devi Sawariya Faculty Aditi Mahavidyalya
Apurba Biswas Ph.D. Scholar National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (An Autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India), an OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.
Sunny Mandi Scholar IITB
Saroja Ganapathy Faculty Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Monalisha Medhi Scholar Gauhati University
Samikshya Madhukullya Research Scholar University of Science and Technology Meghalaya India
Dr. Hussain Ahmed Liton Lecturer Jazan University
Aratrika Bhattacharya Asst.Professor of Sociology St.Xavier's College, Burdwan.
Jothish K Folklore Scholar IndianPost
PARTHA DEBNATH Research Scholar Sikkim University
Dr. Manas Kumar Ganguli Librarian Sonamukhi College, Affiliated to Bankura University
Barnashree Khasnobis Assistant Professor Kristu Jayanti College
M Swayamsiddha Pg student Vasanta College for Women, BHU
Dr Milind Solanki Assistant Professor Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar
Dr. Sukhada Khandge Assistant Professor Seamedu School of Media
Dr. Sheetal Chaudhari Assistant Professor R R Mehta College of Science and C L Parikh College of Commerce, Palanpur (North Gujarat)
Shubhadeep Jana Research Scholar Presidency University
Anjali Harangaonker Dean, Associate Professor, HOD of English Lakhmi Chand Institute of Technology, Bilaspur
Khushi Khandelwal Student IGNOU
Usnis Banerjee Doctoral Research Scholar Central University of Jharkhand
Dr. MOUSHUMI BHATTACHARJEE Guest Faculty, Department of Journalism Mass Communication Gauhati University
Spandita Das PhD candidate IIT Delhi
mrinalini.atrey Lecturer, The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir University of Jammu
Malay Kumar Mallick Student NSOU
Sourav Singha Field Investigator(ICSSR Minor Research Project)- Department of English - Vidyasagar University Vidyasagar University
Utkarsh Patel Lecturer Mumbai Univ
Dr. jyotirmay Deb Assistant Professor BFA-DFM-VFX Techno India University
Arundhuti Singhal Scholar Whistling Woods
Dr.S.V. VIJAYAVENI Faculty in Dance & Journalism subjects Vijayasri Arts Academy, visakha Govt. Degree college for women
Meghal Karki Research Scholar Ambedkar University Delhi
Neha Dagar Scholar Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Rajib Baskey Assistant Teacher Chandra High School (H.S)
Bikram Chowdhury Scholar Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University
Dr. Anindita De Assistant Professor JIS University
Saprativ Das Student Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College
Bhumika Singh Project Assistant at IGNCA & Research Scholar Dr. B R Ambedkar University Delhi
Kesang Norzom Scholar University of Delhi
Abdul Matin Research Scholar Aligarh Muslim University
Sayani Sarkar PhD Scholar Gauhati University
SANJIBAN MURMU Student The University of Burdwan
Neena Gupta Vij Assistant Professor Central University of Jammu
Varia Drashti Rushabhbhai P.hD Research Scholar The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Subhanwita Sinha Research Scholar Netaji Subhash Open University
Ms. Hemani Herchandani Research Scholar Manipal University Jaipur
Kunzang Angmo Assistant Professor Department of English, Modern European and Other Foreign Languages,  Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
VARUSAKKANI K Research Scholar MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
NUNCHAWII HATLEI Scholar The English and Foreign Languages University (Shillong Regional Campus)
Priyanka Das I completed my Master's in 2023. currently preparing for NET JRF. Last institution was IGNOU
SACHIRANI SARDER Lecturer in Humanities Baghmundi Govt. Polytechnic
Priyanka Chatterjee Storyteller Storytelling Education and Arts India Council
DEVENDRA KUMAR KATROLIYA RESEARCH SCHOLAR DR HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) SAGAR MP
Samikshya Madhukullya Research Fellow University of Science and Technology Meghalaya India
K.Srivani Content Strategist AI-VILS
Shivam Kumar Student University of Hyderabad
Dr Moirangthem Linthoingambi Devi Faculty Manipur university, imphal
Dr Rasna MV Independent Researcher Kannur University
Pradyumansinh Y Raj Assistant Professor School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, Gujarat
Yashita Gupta MA Student IGNOU & Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Bidisha Chakraborty Assistant Professor Amity University, Jharkhand
Manjari Chakraborty Student IIT Madras
Sanjukta Naskar Teacher Janki Devi Memorial College
KUNTALIKA JHARIMUNE Assistant Professor Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam
SACHIRANI SARDER Lecturer in Humanities Baghmundi Government Polytechnic
NIDHI VERMA SCHOLAR LINGAYAS VIDYAPEETH
Priyanka Das Independent Researcher and JRF Aspirant IGNOU
Dr. Aliya Halim Assistant Professor The Neotia University, WB
Saikat Sundar Manna State Aided College Teacher Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya
Sareo Leiyachon Assistant Professor in English St Joseph College Ukhrul (Manipur University)
Subhanwita Sinha Research Scholar NSOU
Liyingbeni R Kithan Scholar William Carey University, Meghalaya
Pooja Negi Assistant Professor Delhi University
Sylvia Sagolsem Research Fellow Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS), Germany
SURAVI PANDEY PhD Scholar Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
Spandita Das Phd student IIT Delhi
Ms.Tulika Assistant Professor Kristu Jayanti College
Barnashree Khasnobis Asst. Professor Kristu Jayanti College
Purabi Nandi Research Scholar Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University
Rajiyabegum P Nadaf Scholar Karnataka Folklore University Gotagodi
Hanamantaraya Gouda Research Scholar Karnataka Folklore University,Gotagodi
Shreoshi Dey B. Ed student & an independent researcher BSAEU (B.Ed), M.A from Calcutta University
Dr Ph.Jayalaxmi Assistant Professor Manipur University
Anushka Dutta Student/Museum Associate Arts Acre Foundation, Museum of Bengal Modern Art
Aishika Dutta Student CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
Meghna Varun Research Scholar Manav Rachna International Institute of Research Studies (MRIIRS)
Aasawri Singh Scholar Panjab University Chandigarh
Dr P. Mary Vidya Porselvi Associate Professor & Head Loyola College, Chennai
Fahima Faigee Scholar Christ (Deemed to be) University, Banglore
Dr. Chaitra Nagammanavar Assistant Professor National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
Ashwin Purushottam Ranjanikar Associate Professor Shri Sant Savta Mali Gramin Mahavidyalaya, Phulambri
Malavika Nair Research Scholar Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Shilpa bhagat Student Central university of Jammu
Kashif Farooqi Executive Director Inclusion Now
Anjali Joshi Student Uttarakhand Open University, Uttarakhand
Dr Milind Solanki Assistant Professor Central University of Gujarat
Dr Pooja Sharma Assistant Professor Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Agniva Banerjee Independent Researcher None (M.A. from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad)
Dr Deepika K Assistant Professor in Digital Media Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Dr. Aditi Patel Assistant Professor University of Allahabad
Srabasti karmakar Pg Student in English literature Visva Bharati
Ipsita Mandal Student (UG) Jadavpur University
Chandreyee Gorai Student Jadavpur University
ABHISHEK CHAKRAVORTY Assistant Professor Midnapore City College
ANUSKA GHOSH Student Sri Sri University
Dr. Abhijit Chakrabarti Librarian Banwarilal Bhalotia College Asansol Li
Spandita Das Scholar IIT Delhi
Subhanwita Sinha Phd Research Scholar NSOU
Dr. Ranadip Chandra Librarian in West Bengal Education Service Banarhat Kartik Oraon Hindi Government College
Madhurima Nargis Assistant Professor Pandaveswar College, KNU
Nirlipta Pattanaik Scholar Sri Sri university
Dr. Ehboklang Pyngrope Assistant Professor Synod College, Shillong
Smriti singh Assistant Professor APCR Government College, Siliguri
Dr Sneha Rooh Student Amity University
Ashokan Oliyakkal Asst professor Christ University, Bangalore
Moses Oommen Varghese Scholar CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kusum Chouhan Research Scholar Banasthali Vidyapith
Ekta Sarkar Founder & Principal Ghungur Dance Academy
Dr R Vidyavathi Asst professor kristu jayanti college
DR R Vidyavathi ASST PROF Kristu Jayanti College
Armin Hossen Lecturer Nasirabad University and college.
Malabika Dasgupta Research Scholar, Museology Department, University of Calcutta University of Calcutta
Varuna Semwal PhD Scholar UPES
Shreejit Guha Assistant Professor UPES
Sudip Pradhan Theatre Artist and Research Assistant Rangvidushak NGO
Sareo Leiyachon Assistant Professor in English St Joseph College, Ukhrul
Dr. Chandana Kumar Vemana Associate Professor  Manipal Institute of Communication
Debalina Roychowdhury Lecturer Amity University Kolkata
Dr K Premakumara Senior Research Officer Karnataka Folklore University
Masopam Kasar Scholar Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University
Anisha Sarkar Student University of kalyani
Abha Mishra Development Professional UNDP
Chandam Chanu Nganthoihanbi Scholar Royal Global University, Guwahati
Upasana Bandyopadhyay Student IGNOU
DR MRIDUSMITA MAHANTA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SONAPUR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
Debashrita Mishra Research Scholar, in English KIIT DU
Marjing Mayanglambam PG Student Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Dr Divya Nedungadi Assistant Professor GITAM University
Dr. Nagendra S Gangola Assistant Professor Uttarakhand Open University
Dr Abul Hussain Scholar Gauhati University
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