Dr. Ranjeet Kaur holds a Ph.D., M.Phil, and Master’s degree in English Literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and has qualified for the UGC-NET in English. Her research specialization focuses on Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Literature, examining the intricate power dynamics between majority and minority groups within the nation-state framework. She began her academic career as a Teaching Assistant in 2022 at PAU and has since demonstrated a deep commitment to both teaching and student development. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Kaur actively coordinates with the University Counselling and Placement Guidance Cell and the Dr. Surjit Patar Chair at PAU. She is also deeply engaged in cultural mentoring, guiding students in youth festivals and enriching their academic journey through workshops, seminars, and literary events. Dr. Kaur’s work reflects a strong blend of scholarly inquiry, student engagement, and institutional involvement, contributing meaningfully to the academic community.

Professional Accomplishments

Research Publications:

1. Kaur, Ranjeet. “Trauma, Memory, and Identity Crisis in Rohinton Mistry’s Family Matters”. MEJO: the MELOW Journal of World Literature. Vol 8, (February 2024): 321-332. 
2. Kaur, Ranjeet. “Communalism and Religious Fundamentalism in Rohinton Mistry’s Family Matters”. The Criterion: An International Journal in English. Vol. 13, Issue-V (October 2022):  32-45.
3. Kaur, Ranjeet. “Resisting Hierarchies: Foregrounding Caste Politics and Subalternity in A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry”. The Criterion: An International Journal in English. Vol. 8, Issue-VIII (July 2017):  143-157.
4. Kaur, Ranjeet. “The Image of Broken Marriages and Families in Shobha De’s Socialite Evenings and Starry Nights”. The Criterion: An International Journal in English. Vol. 5, Issue 5 (2014): 281-291.
5. Kaur, Ranjeet. “Re-Structuring the Experience of the Parsi Community in Post-colonial India: A Study of Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry”. Dialogue 23(2013): 139-149. 

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