Dr. Manish Ranjan
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, india
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-PS-JK-IND-2026-2291
Profile Summary
Dr. Manish Ranjan is an academic and researcher specializing in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Security Studies. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Political Science at Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Dr. Ranjan holds a Ph.D. in National Security Studies from the Central University of Jammu, where his research examined China’s maritime strategy in relation to the Silk Road Economic Belt and Maritime Silk Road through the analysis of defence white papers. His academic work includes research and publications on foreign policy, Indo-China relations, maritime strategy, and global governance. He has presented research at national and international conferences and contributes actively to academic administration, serving as Assistant Coordinator for the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Examination Cell.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise
Social Science & Humanities → Politics & Government → Political Science
Expertise in political systems, governance structures, comparative politics, and institutional analysis, with a focus on policy processes and political decision-making.
Social Science & Humanities → Politics & Government → Diplomacy & International Relations
Specialization in international relations, diplomatic engagement, geopolitical dynamics, and global governance with emphasis on regional and international cooperation.
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Law → International Law
Knowledge of international legal frameworks including treaty law, global regulatory regimes, and legal mechanisms governing international relations and cross-border governance.
Social Science & Humanities → Public Policy & Administration → Public Policy Administration
Expertise in public administration, policy formulation, governance reforms, and administrative systems with emphasis on institutional capacity and policy implementation.
Social Science & Humanities → Politics & Government → Political Science
Expertise in political systems, governance structures, comparative politics, and institutional analysis, with a focus on policy processes and political decision-making.
Social Science & Humanities → Politics & Government → Diplomacy & International Relations
Specialization in international relations, diplomatic engagement, geopolitical dynamics, and global governance with emphasis on regional and international cooperation.
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Law → International Law
Knowledge of international legal frameworks including treaty law, global regulatory regimes, and legal mechanisms governing international relations and cross-border governance.
Social Science & Humanities → Public Policy & Administration → Public Policy Administration
Expertise in public administration, policy formulation, governance reforms, and administrative systems with emphasis on institutional capacity and policy implementation.
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered
Consulting → Business Strategy Consulting
Providing strategic advisory support to organizations and institutions in policy analysis, governance strategy, and institutional planning to strengthen decision-making and long-term development.
Research → Scientific and Technical Research
Conducting interdisciplinary research in political science, public policy, and international relations, including policy analysis, governance studies, and institutional research.
Writing → Technical Writing
Preparing research papers, policy reports, academic articles, and technical documentation with a focus on clarity, analytical depth, and scholarly rigor.
Consulting → Business Strategy Consulting
Providing strategic advisory support to organizations and institutions in policy analysis, governance strategy, and institutional planning to strengthen decision-making and long-term development.
Research → Scientific and Technical Research
Conducting interdisciplinary research in political science, public policy, and international relations, including policy analysis, governance studies, and institutional research.
Writing → Technical Writing
Preparing research papers, policy reports, academic articles, and technical documentation with a focus on clarity, analytical depth, and scholarly rigor.
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Manish Ranjan has experience in teaching and academic administration within higher education institutions. He has served as an Assistant Professor at multiple universities and currently holds a leadership role as Head and Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Netaji Subhas University. His academic work involves teaching political science, guiding doctoral research, participating in quality assurance processes, and contributing to examination administration.
Work Experience
Company Name: Netaji Subhas University
Job Title: Head & Assistant Professor
Description: Responsible for teaching and academic administration in the Department of Political Science. Also served as Assistant Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Assistant Coordinator in the Examination Cell, contributing to institutional quality assurance and examination management processes.
Duration: June 17, 2023 – Present
Company Name: Dr. C.V. Raman University
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Political Science while contributing to academic development, student mentoring, and departmental academic activities.
Duration: January 3, 2022 – May 2, 2023
Company Name: Netaji Subhas University
Job Title: Head & Assistant Professor
Description: Responsible for teaching and academic administration in the Department of Political Science. Also served as Assistant Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Assistant Coordinator in the Examination Cell, contributing to institutional quality assurance and examination management processes.
Duration: June 17, 2023 – Present
Company Name: Dr. C.V. Raman University
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Political Science while contributing to academic development, student mentoring, and departmental academic activities.
Duration: January 3, 2022 – May 2, 2023
Educational Summary
Dr. Manish Ranjan has a strong interdisciplinary academic background spanning national security studies, conflict management, and political science. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Phil. in National Security Studies from the Central University of Jammu and holds master’s degrees in Conflict Management and Development as well as Political Science.
Education
Institution Name: Central University of Jammu
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: National Security Studies
Duration: 2020
Institution Name: Central University of Jammu
Degree Title: M.Phil.
Field/Description: National Security Studies
Duration: 2016
Institution Name: Banaras Hindu University
Degree Title: M.A.
Field/Description: Conflict Management and Development
Duration: 2013
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Degree Title: M.A.
Field/Description: Political Science
Duration: 2022
Institution Name: Gaya College, Magadh University
Degree Title: B.Com.
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Central University of Jammu
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: National Security Studies
Duration: 2020
Institution Name: Central University of Jammu
Degree Title: M.Phil.
Field/Description: National Security Studies
Duration: 2016
Institution Name: Banaras Hindu University
Degree Title: M.A.
Field/Description: Conflict Management and Development
Duration: 2013
Institution Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Degree Title: M.A.
Field/Description: Political Science
Duration: 2022
Institution Name: Gaya College, Magadh University
Degree Title: B.Com.
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2010
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Ranjan has completed several faculty development programs and professional training programs related to education policy, research methodologies, artificial intelligence tools in research, and soft skills development.
Certifications
Title: NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme
Issued By: Ramanujan College, Delhi (Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme – UGC)
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Exploring the Use of AI Tools in Research (Faculty Development Program)
Issued By: Career Development Cell, Gokul Global University
Issue Date: April 2024
Title: Faculty Development Program on Soft Skills
Issued By: IQAC in collaboration with Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skill (JASS), St. Joseph’s College
Issue Date: February 2023
Title: International Faculty Development Program on Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Research Design
Issued By: Eudoxia Research Centre
Issue Date: 2022
Title: NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme
Issued By: Ramanujan College, Delhi (Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme – UGC)
Issue Date: January 2025
Title: Exploring the Use of AI Tools in Research (Faculty Development Program)
Issued By: Career Development Cell, Gokul Global University
Issue Date: April 2024
Title: Faculty Development Program on Soft Skills
Issued By: IQAC in collaboration with Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skill (JASS), St. Joseph’s College
Issue Date: February 2023
Title: International Faculty Development Program on Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Research Design
Issued By: Eudoxia Research Centre
Issue Date: 2022
Publication Summary
Dr. Ranjan has contributed research publications on topics including China’s maritime strategy, Indo-China relations, global governance, foreign policy, and socio-political issues such as Naxalism and economic disparities.
Publications
Title: Globalization’s Impact on Economic Disparity and Governance: Navigating Naxalism in India
Journal: Economic Resurgence: India’s Thriving Path to Development
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Deep State and its Regressive Role in Pakistan: Kamila Shamsie’s Literary Response in Broken Verses, 2005
Journal: Scopus Indexed (Coming in April 2025)
Title: Foreign Policy and Sustainable Development Goals: A Path Towards Global Progress
Journal: Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Envisioning Indo-China Future Prospect through New Silk Road
Journal: Think India Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Title: China’s Engagement in the South China Sea
Journal: Shodh Pravah Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Title: Transformation of China’s Maritime Strategy in the 21st Century
Journal: The Original Source Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Title: River Water Dispute: A Factor in Indo-China Relation
Journal: Sodh Drishti Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Title: Globalization’s Impact on Economic Disparity and Governance: Navigating Naxalism in India
Journal: Economic Resurgence: India’s Thriving Path to Development
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Deep State and its Regressive Role in Pakistan: Kamila Shamsie’s Literary Response in Broken Verses, 2005
Journal: Scopus Indexed (Coming in April 2025)
Title: Foreign Policy and Sustainable Development Goals: A Path Towards Global Progress
Journal: Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Envisioning Indo-China Future Prospect through New Silk Road
Journal: Think India Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Title: China’s Engagement in the South China Sea
Journal: Shodh Pravah Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Title: Transformation of China’s Maritime Strategy in the 21st Century
Journal: The Original Source Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Title: River Water Dispute: A Factor in Indo-China Relation
Journal: Sodh Drishti Journal
Publication Date: 2018