Associate Professor
Room No.: HSB 331A
Phone : +91 (44) 2257 4513
Email : prema@iitm.ac.in

Academic Background:

• Ph.D. (Sociology of Science & Technology) from IIT Kanpur – 1990
• M.Phil. from University of Madras – 1982
• M.A. from University of Madras – 1980
• B.A. (Sociology) from University of Madras – 1978

Courses and Teaching Interests:

• Introduction to Sociology: UG level
• Contemporary India: Sociological Perspectives: UG level

Other Courses Taught:

• Technology and Development: UG level
• History of Science and Technology: UG level
• Contemporary Issues in Development: PG level
• Social Psychology: UG level
• Development Perspectives: UG level

Research Interests:

• Sociology of Science & Technology, Sociology of Development, Built Environment and Society

Area of Doctoral Research:

• Sociology of Science & Technology

Area of Post Doctoral Research:

• Women in Science & Technology (Gender Studies)

Academic Achievements:

• India – China Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programme (1992–93)

Projects:

• Development of a Language Technology Tool to Aid Research in the Sociology of Environment funded by NASSDOC – ICSSR.
• Technical Consultancy for OXFAM supported Tsunami Rehabilitation Projects, OXFAM GB.
• National Competitiveness in the Knowledge Economy , funded by department of Information Technology, Govt. of India.
• Development of Economical & Easy to Use Water Quality test kits for Rural areas and Training the Trainers, funded by Alumni IIT Madras.

Professional Memberhips:

• International Sociology Association
• Gender & Science & Technology Association
• Third World Organisation for Women and Science
• Indian Sociological Society