Research Interns

Bhagyashree Nimbalkar is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in Chinese Studies from CEAS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She holds a Master’s degree in Politics with a specialization in International Relations.

She is passionate about unravelling the intricate tapestry of international as well as the internal dynamics of China. From delving into historical perspectives to analysing contemporary geopolitical shifts, her commitment to understanding China's role on the global stage drives her pursuit of knowledge and fosters a nuanced perspective on international affairs. Her enthusiasm is also deeply rooted in the realm of higher education and S&T.

Megha Kumari is currently pursuing Masters in International Relations and Area Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She is also a research intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. She completed her BA in Political Science (Hons.) from University of Delhi. Her interests lie in exploring historical vantage points to examine the current geopolitical changes. She is interested in science and technology, gender, and China's foreign policy. Her quest for understanding China is motivated by China's rise in the existing international order.

Anushka Sisodia holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of Delhi and is currently pursuing Masters in Politics from the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai. Her core research interests are Chinese diplomacy and the role of its soft power in shaping China’s narrative. She is specifically working on panda diplomacy. As a student of political science, she is also keenly interested in diplomatic ties between India and China from an economic perspective, diplomacy and geopolitics.

Amit Dogra is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. Amit Dogra’s core interests lie in the China-India borderlands, strategic culture and Geopolitics of the Indian ocean. He is a post-graduate in International Relations from South Asian University. Having done graduation in Botany from Hindu College, DU, his academic trajectory shifted to social sciences which got him interested in states and their behaviour in the international arena. He has also worked on the ethnography of nomadic communities in the contested borderlands of Ladakh.

Supradip Das has completed his Master’s in Chinese language and China Studies from the Department of Chinese Language and Culture (Cheena-
Bhavana), Visva-Bharati University. Recently he joined the ICS as a Virtual Research Intern. He also graduated from Cheena-Bhavana and pursued a one-year advanced training in the Chinese language from Beijing Language and Culture University China, under the bilateral scholarship program of MHRD, Govt. of India, and China Scholarship Council Govt. of PRC.

Khan Farah is a virtual Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi. She is pursuing her second Masters in MA China Studies from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai and holds her first Masters in Chemistry from Mumbai University. For her thesis, she is working on “China’s Hydrogen Energy System” under the supervision of Saheli Chattaraj. Her interests include Environment regulation, Energy Security, Technologies associated with China’s energy development, Bilateral trade, China’s Market entry, Language and Culture.

Ashutosh Vashishtha graduated from Delhi University's Dyal Singh College with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science. Additionally, he has a certification in Chinese language proficiency from Ramjas College's SFIL and a diploma in international relations and diplomacy from IIGL. He has completed certificate programs in the following areas: thinking and working politically (UNICEF), leadership for planning and decision-making with adolescents (UNICEF), circular economy from ADB (Asian Development Bank), and moral foundations of politics (Yale University).

Ritika Sharon completed her undergraduate degree from St. Stephen's College, DU in Political Science and History. She holds a Masters in Defence and Strategic Studies from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She is also pursuing a Diploma in Chinese Language from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Poornima holds a Bachelor's in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi and a Master's in East Asian Studies from the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi. She is the recipient of the Mitsubishi Corporation India Scholarship and was also awarded the Japan Foundation Fellowship for Aspiring Scholars in Japanese Studies 2023-24. Poornima is interested in studying the intersections of disease, environment and nation building in modern Japan. At ICS, her research focuses on post-war restructuring of public health and disease control in US Occupied Japan from 1945-52. Poornima speaks English, Malayalam, Hindi and Japanese.