Tapan Kumar Biswas[1] (born September 13, 1964, West Bengal) is an Indian academic. His publications delve into various facets of Bengali folk culture, language, and literature.

Tapan Kumar Biswas
Born (1964-09-13) September 13, 1964 (age 59)
Academic work
Institutions

Education

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Biswa earned a Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Letters.[2]

Career

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Biswas began his teaching career at Asutosh College, where he joined as an Assistant Professor in 1996. He later joined the Department of Folklore at the University of Kalyani in 2000 and has been continuing here since then.[2][failed verification]

Biswas also served as the Vice-Chancellor (Officiating) at the University of Kalyani for a brief period in 2017. He also served as Vice Chancellor at Harichand Guruchand University[1] from 30 January 2021 to 29 January 2023 and again from 9 March 2023 to 8 June 2023.

Publications

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Biswas has published 15 books. Three books published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing in many languages (Portuguese, French, Italian Edition)

Notable works include:

  1. Ethno-Mathematics and Folk Science: A Study on Folkloristics and Sociological Perspective. Lambert Academic Publishing. 2023. ISBN 978-620-7-45500-3.
  2. Folk Research Methodology: A New Perspective and Dimension. Lambert Academic Publishing. 2023. ISBN 978-620-7-45325-2.
  3. Education and Social Movement of Shree Shree Guruchand Thakur: Its Impact on Matua & Back-Retained People's Life of Bengal. Lambert Academic Publishing. 2024. ISBN 978-6-207-45569-0.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tapan Kumar Biswas". Retrieved 3 May 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Tapan Kumar Biswas". University of Kalyani. Retrieved 2024-08-27.