Name: BV SHARMA

Education

Ph.D.  Anthropology (1992; University of Hyderabad)

M.Phil. Anthropology (1984; University of Hyderabad)

M.Sc. Anthropology (1982; University of Poona)

Areas of research interest

Anthropology of health and illness;  Ethnomedicine

Community participation in development; Educational anthropology; 

Village studies and studies on indigenous communities

Academic appointments

Director, Anthropological Survey of India (Since September 08, 2023)

Director General, RRRLF (Since November 2023)

Professor (July 2009 to August 2023)  (University of Hyderabad)

Reader & Associate Professor (June 2003 to June 2009)  (University of Hyderabad)

Lecturer and Senior Lecturer (January 1993 to May 2003)  (University of Hyderabad)

Lecturer (Temporary) (August 1990 to December 1991 & January 1992 to January 1993) ( (University of Hyderabad)

Assistant Professor (November 1987 to July 1990 (A.P.Study Circle) 

Administrative experience (UoH)

• Director, Centre for Integrated Studies, UoH (July 2021- July 2023)

• Head, Dept. of Anthropology, UoH (2020 - 2023 & 2014 - 2017 )

• Dean, Student Welfare, UoH (2012 - 2014)

• Coordinator, Alumni Cell, UoH (2007-2009)

• Coordinator, NSS Cell, UoH (2006-2009)

• Dy. Chief Warden, UoH (2001-2003)

• Warden (1998 - 2002)

• Administrative Officer, A.P Study Circle, Government of Andhra Pradesh (1989-1990)

• Deputy Director, A.P Study Circle, Government of Andhra Pradesh (1988-1989)