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B.A. (Hons.) (University of Calcutta)

M.A. ; M.Phil (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi);

M.A.; Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)

Prof. (Dr.) Swetasree Ghosh Roy

Professor and Associate Dean, Institutional Promotion, Director-Jindal Policy Research Lab (JPRL)

Email swetasree@jgu.edu.in
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ORCID ID 0000-0003-1043-6425
Key Expertise Interstate and intrastate conflict; international institutions; political economy; comparative politics; research methods

B.A. (Hons.) (University of Calcutta)

M.A. ; M.Phil (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi);

M.A.; Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)

Biography

Dr. Swetasree Ghosh Roy is a Professor of Political Science at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, India and was previously Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University, UAE. Born in India, Dr. Roy was educated at University of Calcutta, India and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science. After completing master’s degree in international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, Dr. Roy joined Louisiana State University to pursue doctoral degree. She completed her graduate studies and was awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Politics and Government in 2009. Since then Dr. Roy has continued in academic career teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students. Dr. Roy’s research interests include international and domestic conflict processes, international institutions, political economy and comparative politics.

State and Governance

Rights and Social Justice

Politics of Development

Survey Research

Equality, Liberty and Modern Political Philosophy

urses taught at JGU (Elective only)

International Political Economy

Comparative Political Systems

Indian Political System

Research Excellence, 2021

Exemplary Faculty, 2014

All India Merit Scholarship 1997

Clara Tucker Fellowship, 2006

Roy, Swetasree (2016) Mobile Learning Research Fund, Principal Investigator, Zayed University, UAE

Roy, Swetasree (2014) Research Incentive Fund 2014, Principal Investigator, Zayed University, UAE

Visiting Faculty at Bowling Green State University, 2008-09

Visiting Faculty at American University of Emirates, 2009-10

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh (2024) “Social Media, Youth and Civil Unrest in India: A new rebel’s dilemma”; Asian Journal of Comparative Politics, OnlineFirst, https://doi.org/10.1177/20578911241254165

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh, Sachin Mukkar and Animesh Sanyal (2024) “Why West Bengal in 2026 is an Uncertain Dream for BJP” The Wire, Oct 7, https://thewire.in/politics/why-west-bengal-in-2026-is-an-uncertain-dream-for-the-bjp

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh and Jheel Doshi (2024) “Will BJP reverse stand on caste census after electoral setbacks?” The New Indian Express, July 19, https://www.newindianexpress.com/web-only/2024/Jul/19/will-bjp-reverse-stand-on-caste-census-after-electoral-setbacks

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh (2024) “India can do more to protect workers in war zone”; Info360, April 29. https://360info.org/india-can-do-more-to-protect-workers-in-war-zones/

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh, Adrija Ganguly and Anagha S. (2024) “Is Modi Magic on Wane?”; The Wire, May 1. https://thewire.in/politics/is-the-modi-magic-on-the-wane

Roy, Swetasree Ghosh, Kartik Kishore and Nelabh Krishna, Soubhagya Nanda (2023) “Does Social Media Mobilise Indian Youth Enough To Act On Political Opinions?; The Quint, Jun 8. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/can-social-media-help-teenagers-engage-with-politics

Roy, Swetasree and Subaran Roy (2021) “Does Globalization Increase Civil Unrest Among Unemployed Youth?”; Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies, Vol. 46, No. 1-2, Spring-Summer 2021. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2519891962?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals

Roy, Swetasree (2020) “Opportunity and Willingness of Collective Action: Elections in India”; Asian Politics & Policy Vol 12, No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.12518

Roy, Swetasree (2020) “Does Globalization Increase Civil Unrest Among Unemployed Youth”; Presented at International Conference on Political Science Research, International Research Center (IRC), London, UK, March 8-10.

Roy, Swetasree (2017) “Changing Role of Youth in Collective Action: Evidence from India”; International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Vol. 2, No. 4, April.

Roy, Swetasree (2017) “Changing Role of Youth in Collective Action: Evidence from India.” Presented at University College Seminar, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, April.

Roy, Subaran and Swetasree Roy (2016) “FDI, Institutions and Economic Growth: Evidence from MENA Region”; Journal of Economics and Development Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, March.

Roy, Swetasree (2016) “Gender Differences in Mobile Learning: Evidence from University Students in Middle-East.” Presented at 10th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference, Durban, South Africa, September 20-22, 2016.

Roy, Swetasree (2015) “Woes of Representation: Elections in India.” In C. Paris et al (Eds.). Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science. Dubai, UAE: Middlesex University Dubai. ISBN 9789948189848.

Roy, Swetasree (2015) “Woes of Representation: Elections in India”; Presented at Third International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences, Dubai, UAE, November 23-25, 2015.

Roy, Swetasree (2015) “Active Learning with Mobile Technologies”. Presented at University College Seminar, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 2015.

Roy, Swetasree (2013) “Opportunity and Willingness in Collective Dissent: The case in India.” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science. Dubai, UAE: Middlesex University Dubai.

Roy, Swetasree (2013) “Opportunity and Willingness of Collective Dissent: The case of India”. Presented at Second International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences, Dubai, UAE, November 2013.

Roy, Swetasree “Role of Government Social Spending in Predicting Civil War Onset 1980-1999.” Brown-Bag Seminar Series, Louisiana State University, November 2007.

Roy, Swetasree “Assessing the Effectiveness of Environmental Institutions: A Cross-national Study of UNFCCC.” Presented at Western Political Science Association, Albuquerque, NM, March 16-18, 2006.
Email swetasree@jgu.edu.in
ORCID ID 0000-0003-1043-6425
Key Expertise Interstate and intrastate conflict; international institutions; political economy; comparative politics; research methods
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