Professor (Dr.) Preeta Nilesh

Academician Adminisrator Researcher Author


"Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." - George Santayana


Profile & Employment Summary

I/C Principal, Vaze College (Autonomous) since November 1, 2021.

Vice Principal, Vaze College (Autonomous) since April 2019.

Head, Department of History since January 2018.

The KET's Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous)

36 years (June 1986-September 2022) experience in teaching History (India & World), Research Methodology and Foundation Course to undergraduate students, post graduate students & supervising M.Phil. & Ph.D. Research.

Educational Qualifications

M.A. (HISTORY):

Specialization: Modern & Contemporary India, Modern & Contemporary Europe, Culture Studies, Research Methodology


M.PHIL. (HISTORY):

University of Mumbai, 1988

Topic of Dissertation: Tara Chand and R. C. Majumdar as Historians of the Freedom Movement in India: A Comparative Study


PHD (HISTORY):

University of Mumbai, November, 2001

Topic of Doctoral Thesis: Law and Social Change: Four Judicial Cases in the 19th C Bombay


Recognised Post-Graduate Teacher since 1993


Recognised M.PHIl & PHD Guide


Completed one-year certificate course in Women’s Studies conducted by the Research Centre for Women’s Studies, (RCWS) S.N.D.T. University in February 2007.

Professional Experience

Member, BOS, Jaihind College


Member, BOS, Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce (Autonomous)


Recognised Research Guide for Ph.D. in Defence & Strategic Studies from September 2017, Naval War College, Goa, affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

Recognised Research Guide for Ph.D. in History, the University of Mumbai, from April 27, 2007 notification of 18/06/2007, PG/2/2437 of 2007 & Vaze Research Centre since 2013.

Recognised Research Guide for M.Phil. in History, University of Mumbai & M.Phil. in Defence & Strategic Studies, College of Naval Warfare, University of Mumbai.

Recognised Post Graduate teacher, University of Mumbai, PG Recognition: from 24 November, 1993, Recognition No. PG/222 of 1994.

Skills

  • Expertise to design curricula for contemporary Indian and World History, Gender Studies and Interdisciplinary.

  • Ability to undertake and supervise research projects and academic research.

  • Competence to facilitate life- skills development in students.

  • Capacity to lead and complete administrative tasks.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Competence to rally and associate with management, faculty and students

  • Aptitude for organising, training coaching, counselling and mentorship.