My teaching engagements have proved to be joyous and enriching points on the learning curve of my academic journey. This has enhanced my academic experience not only in terms of sharpening my teaching skills but also towards deepening my own understanding about political science and South Asia. As an area scholar rooted in the discipline of political science, I maintain a judicious balance in my teaching between the 'area' and the 'subject'. This necessitates a pedagogy to be pitched at multiple levels – one, which is focusing on 'area', and the other, which engages with the existing and emerging academic discourse. Hence, through my teaching I try to create a common meeting ground between these two levels. My teaching philosophy is to maintain the academic rigor in the classroom and at the same time make learning a fun exercise.
Graduate Teaching Award, Best Teacher — Semester I
National University of Singapore
Graduate Teaching Award, Best Teacher — Semester II
National University of Singapore
Undergraduate
Politics in India
Fall semesters 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Introduction to International Relations
Governance and Development
History of Ideas
Fall/Spring Semesters 2023, 2024, 2025
Introduction to Political Economy
Spring Semesters 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
Governance, Development and Politics of Welfare
Spring Semesters 2024, 2025, 2026
Formation of Modern State
Spring Semesters 2024 and 2025
Undergraduate & Masters
Politics in India (B.A. Seminar)
Introduction to Qualitative Methods (B.A. Seminar)
Politics of Climate Change in South Asia: Perspectives on Global Governance (B.A. Seminar)
Governance and Politics of Welfare in South Asia (M.A. Seminar)
Politics and Governance in India (M.A. Seminar)
Transparency, Accountability and Corruption in South Asia (M.A. Seminar)
Public Policies and Institutions in South Asia: Persistence and Change (M.A. Seminar)
Politics of Climate Change in South Asia (M.A. Seminar)
Undergraduate (Teaching & Tutoring)
Globalizing India: Social, Political and Economic Change (B.A. Hons.)
Approaches to the Study of South Asia (B.A. Hons., co-taught)
South Asia: People, Culture and Development (Tutoring)
2012–2015
South Asians in Singapore (Tutoring)
2013–2015
Graduate Supervision
Mentored several Bachelors' and Masters' theses across UPES, Heidelberg University, and NUS.
"Always provides a counter argument/perspective that enables students to appreciate a topic from all perspectives."
"Knowledgeable about his field."
"Funny and sarcastic at times – leaves the room of discussion for students and builds on them, lets the students take charge – has great knowledge in the politics sector of India especially – supportive of student's thoughts."
"He is very funny and interesting. Makes class less serious and more of a friendly discussion."
"Helps students understand the situation in the region."