Dr. Amitabh Roy
A tireless academic and an inspiring leader, Dr. Amitabh Roy stands at the confluence of scholarship, creativity, and wanderlust. As Principal of Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya, he has nurtured a vibrant culture of research and dialogue, guiding students and colleagues alike through projects, seminars, and conferences that push the boundaries of conventional thought. His academic interests reveal a deep engagement with cultural studies, travel writing, and literature, making his contributions both wide-ranging and distinctive.
Beyond the classroom and conference hall, Dr. Roy is a passionate traveler. His journeys are not merely excursions across landscapes but explorations of the human spirit, etched into words with a rare sensitivity. His acclaimed work on travel literature has found its place as a prescribed text at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, a recognition that testifies to its scholarly and pedagogic worth. Parallel to this, his creative impulses flow into poetry—most memorably in his evocative collection Santorini Poems, where voyages of the body and the soul intermingle in verse.
For Dr. Roy, travel is not escape but discovery, and writing is not record but revelation. His life and work together embody a restless curiosity, a ceaseless dialogue between thought and experience, charting new courses for students, readers, and fellow dreamers.
He has been actively engaged in research with a strong focus on contemporary issues in higher education, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. His scholarly pursuits include guiding research projects, publishing in reputed journals, and contributing to the academic discourse through seminars and conferences at regional, national, and international levels. Dr. Roy has also coordinated funded projects, reflecting his commitment to advancing research culture and institutional growth. As a speaker and resource person, he has delivered lectures in academic forums and workshops, inspiring students and colleagues alike. Under his leadership, the institution continues to strengthen its academic and research environment.
Blending the roles of administrator, researcher, writer, and traveler, Dr. Roy continues to inspire with his intellectual pursuits and creative expressions.
