Dr. Alok Ranjan

About

Dr. Alok Ranjan is an Assistant Professor of English at Sharda University Agra, Sharda School of Humanities. He holds a PhD in English from NIT Mizoram and has published in Scopus- and ESCI-indexed journals. His research interests include Dalit and Subaltern Literature, Caste and Gender Studies, Literary Theory, Indian Fiction, and Film Studies.

Experience

02+ Years

Qualification

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English from National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NIT) 2025.
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature from The University of Allahabad (Central University) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 2018-2020.
• "O" Level Certificate Course from DOEACC Gorakhpur, 2019.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English From University of Allahabad (Central University) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 2014-2017.
• "CCC" Computer Certificate Course (C) from DOEACC Gorakhpur, 2015.

Research

• Published Paper titled "Yogesh Maitreya, Water in a Broken Pot: A Memoir" in Contemporary Voice of Dalit by Sage Publication. Listed in ESCI. & Scopus (Q1).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X231186472

• Published Paper titled "Dwarka Bharti's "A Rebellious Cobbler ", Translated from Hindi into English by Dr. Amritpal Kaur" in Contemporary Voice of Dalit by Sage Publication. Listed in ESCI. & Scopus (Q1).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X231198743.

• Published Paper titled "Mangalu Charan Biswal, The Starved" in Contemporary Voice of Dalit by Sage Publication. Listed in ESCI. & Scopus (Q1).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X231205401.

• Published Paper titled "Sharankumar Limbale, Sanatan" in Contemporary Voice of Dalit by Sage Publication. Listed in ESCI. & Scopus (Q1).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X251371843.

• Published Paper titled "Witnessing Injustice: Administrative Failure, Caste Discrimination, and the Cinematic Politics of Social Justice in Witness” in The Creative Launcher by Perception Publishing.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53032/tcl.2025.10.5.24.

• Paper titled "Fire on the Ganges: Caste, Gender, and Sacred Labour among the Dom Community of Banaras" in The Voice of Creative Research by Perception Publishing.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53032/tvcr/2025.v7n4.20

• Published Paper titled "Baburao Bagul's "Lootaloot ", translated from Marathi into English by Manav Kambli" in Contemporary Voice of Dalit by Sage Publication. Listed in ESCI. & Scopus (Q1)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X261445742

Certifications

• Editorial board member “Voice of Creative Research” Journal, Perception Publishing, India
• Invited Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Literature and Arts (Science Publishing Group, USA).
• Rajya Puraskar Award, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, 2011.

Area of Interest

Subaltern Literature, Indian Literature, Gender Studies, Digital Humanities, Dalit Literature