Curriculum Vitae
Name
DR. POONAM CHAUDHARY
Husband’s Name
Mr.Chanakya Chaudhary
Date of Birth
14 – 01 1965
Permanent Address
56, A/D Gandhi Nagar, Jammu
Tawi-180004, Jammu & Kashmir,
India. Telephone: 91 191 2430040,
2431040, 9419106424
Fax: 91 11 23326265
E-mail - poonamsh@yahoo. com
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.M. A. – Museology
Institution
Seminars Presented
National Museum Institute, Janpath,
New Delhi,
- Standartisation of Dogra Art Musem
Collection.
- Educational Prospects in Dogra Art
Museum
-Care of the collection of Dogra Art
Museum, special reference to
Miniature Paintings.
.
-Customer Care services in Museums- A
case study of Dogra Art Museum
Dissertation
-Establishing University Museum- A case
study of University of Jammu
2. M. A- History
1986 to 1988
3. M. Phil
1990
Topic
Grade
4. Ph. D
Topic
Institution
Fort of Akhnoor (History and its
Architecture)
A
1991-1995
History and Architecture of the Forts of
Jammu Region.
University of Jammu.
5. Certificate Course in Urdu through Hindi Medium
Institution
1991-1992
6. P.G Diploma in Sanskrit
Institute of Correspondence
Education, University of Jammu
1993
Institution
University of Jammu.
Present Status
Director, Centre for studies in
Museology
Pay Scale
Rs. 16,400 –22000
Date of appointment
As Lecturer
Date of appointment
As Reader
Teaching Experience
Research Experience
3rd November 1995
2004
13 years 6 months
20 years
Area of Specialization
Subjects of teaching
Ancient Indian History, Regional Art and
Architecture & Museology
Ancient Indian History, Ancient Jammu
and Kashmir
Select Research Publications
Monographs
1. Mubarak Mandi Palace: Inheritance of an ailing Heritage, Saksham Books
International, Jammu, 2008.
2. The Walled City of Jammu: Changing Landscape, Saksham Books
International, Jammu, 2007.
3. Aspects of Cultural Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, Ved Pushpa
Publishers, Jammu, 2007.
INTERNATIONAL
1. “A study of Cultural Routes of Jammu Region” Presented during 15th General
Assembly and Symposium, Xian, China.2005.
2. “Trade And Salt Routes Of Jammu And Kashmir, India Till 1947 ” presented at
Scientific Conference of CIIC (International Committee On Cultural Routes) held
at Ferrol, Spain, 1-3 October, 2004. (AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: www.
icomos-ciic.org)
3. “Mata VaishnoDevi Ji and Sri AmarNath Ji – Their Intangible Values”
Presented during 14th General Assembly and Symposium, Zimbabwe, from the 27
to 31 October 2003. (AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: www.icomos.org)
4. “Some important Trade Routes and Trade Centers of Ancient Jammu” presented at
17th International conference on South Asian Archaeology, 7-11 July 2003, Bonn,
Germany.
5. “Religious Terrorism – The Latest Threat” (Juxtaposition of Jammu’s Heritage –
Living and Vibrant versus Dead and decaying) presented and published in the
proceedings of ICOMOS – XIII General Assembly and Scientific Symposium,
December 1-5, 2002, Madrid, Spain.
NATIONAL
1. “Pilgrim Sites Of Reasi in Jammu- A march towards Cultural
Integration”published in History Today, (Journal of History and Historical
Archaeology), No 9, 2008 Indian History and Culture society, New Delhi.
2. “Ambaran – An important Buddhist Centre” published in Shodhak, Vol. 32, May
/ August 2003, a Journal of Historical Research.
3. “Museums – Important Source of History (A study of National Museum,
Janpath, New Delhi & Dogra Art Museum, Jammu)” published in the Punjab
History Conference under the auspices of Department of Punjab Historical
Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, March 6-8, 2003, Patiala, Punjab, India.
4. “Bahu Fort – Emergence of the Duggars of the Jammu region” Published in the
Past and Present Vol. XXXII, Part I, April 2001, Serial no. 63.
5. “Archaeology of Akhnur” published in the Jammu University Review, August
1990.
PAPERS UNDER REVIEW
1. Spirit Of Place: Path of Symbiotic culture” presented at Scientific Conference of
CIIC (International Committee On Cultural Routes) held at Burgos, Spain, July,
2008.
2. Jammu: Symbols of Cultural Diversity, for conference in Inclusive Museums, to be
held in July, Brisbane, Australia, 2008.
Summary / Abstracts Published
1. Jammu: Symbols of Cultural Diversity, for conference in Inclusive Museums, to be
held in July, Brisbane, Australia, 2008.
2. “The Dockyard of Akhnur Fort”, Summary published in the Journal of Indian
History Congress, Mysore, 1994.
3. “Strategic and Economic Importance of the Forts of Jammu Region” Abstract
published in the souvenir for National Seminar on “The North – West frontier of
India’, February 25 -27 1999, organized by the Department of History,
University of Jammu and center for History & Culture of Jammu and Ladakh
regions, University of Jammu.
4. “Bahu Fort – Epitome of Dogra Culture ”, published in the list of Abstracts for
the conference of the Indian Archaeological Society (December 1-3, 2000) in the
section Indian History & Culture Society.
5. Ambaran and Buddhism” published in the list of Abstracts for the Annual
Conference of the Indian History and Culture Society (IHCS) XXVI, State
Institute of Archaeology, Art History, Conservation & Museology, Hill Palace,
Thripunithura, Kerala, (December 19-22, 2002).
Participation & Presentation in Seminars / Conferences
INTERNATIONAL and NATIONAL
1. 2009, “An overview of Buddhism in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh”, presented at
National Seminar on ‘ Lord Buddha in the contemporary world, 6-7th Feburary
2. 2008, Spirit Of Place: Path of Symbiotic culture” presented at Scientific
Conference of CIIC (International Committee On Cultural Routes) held at Burgos,
Spain, July, 2008.
3. 2005: 4th ICAS (International Convention of Asian Scholars) held at Shanghai,
China , August 20-24, 2005.
4. 2005: “Mapping of Kushan Sites in Jammu Region” March 20th - 24th, 2005.
Presented at sub - regional South Asian archaeology, Peshwar Pakistan.
5. 2005: 15th General Assembly of ICOMOS, (International Council of Monuments
and Sites) held at Xian, China.
6. 2004: Scientific Conference of CIIC (International Committee On Cultural
Routes), a sub Committee of ICOMOS, 1-3 October 2004 at Ferrol, Spain.
7. 2003: ICOMOS - XIVth General Assembly and Symposium, October 27 – 31,
2003, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
8. 2003: 17th International Conference on South Asian Archaeology, July 7-11,
2003, Bonn, Germany.
9. 2003: “Accessibility – An Integral Part of a Museum (with a special reference to
the Dogra Art Museum)” presented during the National Seminar on Arts and
Museums for Persons with Disability, National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi,
March 22-24, 2003.
10. 2003: Punjab History Conference under the auspices of Department of Punjab
Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, March 6-8, 2003, Patiala,
Punjab, India.
11. 2002: National Conference on Maritime Heritage of India and Joint Annual
Conference Indian Archaeological Society (IAS) XXXVI, Indian Society for Pre
Historic and Quaternary Studies (ISPQS) XXX and Indian History and Culture
Society (IHCS) XXVI, December 19-22, 2002, Cochin, Kerala, India
12. 2002: ICOMOS - XIIIth General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, December
1-5, 2002, Madrid, Spain.
13. 2002: National Seminar on “Heritage at Risk”, February 8-9, 2002 organised by
ICOMOS, Indian National Committee and Victoria Memorial, Kolkata.
14. 2002: ICOM-CECA Asian Workshop on Museum Visitors and ICOM-ICTOP
Annual Conference at the National Museum Institute during 24-29 November
2002.
15. 2001: International Seminar on “Buddhist Art: A Continuing Legacy”, 5-6
November 2001 organized by National Museum, New Delhi.
16. 2001: Worked as a Resource person during the Workshop “Creative Express”
Summer Camp 2001, organized by the Rail Museum in association with Rashtriya
Bal Vikas, May 22 to June 3, 2001, Rail museum, New Delhi, India.
17. 2000: National Seminar on “Harappan Civilization”, December 1-3, 2000
organized by National Museum, New Delhi.
18. 1999: “Economy of Akhnur” presented in the Indian History Congress, Calicut,
December 28-30, 1999.
19. 1999: ‘Historical Geography of Jammu Region’, presented in the Seminar of
History & Culture of Jammu Region.
20. 1999: National Seminar on “The North – West frontier of India, February 25 -27
1999, organized by the Department of History, University of Jammu and center
for History & Culture of Jammu and Ladakh regions, University of Jammu.
21. 1993: National History Congress, December 16-18, 1993, Mysore.
Participation in Courses/Workshop
1. Attended two week Summer course in “Diagnostic Imaging and Photo
documentation of Archaeological materials” organized by ICCROM, in Rome from
8th June to 22nd June2007.
2. Refresher course in History in 2000 organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi
3. Refresher course in History in 1996 organised by the Dept of History , University
of Jammu.
4. Orientation course in 1996 organised by Academic Staff College University of
Kashmir
5. Served as a resource person in the work shop” Creative Express Summer Camp
2001” organised by the Rail Museum in association with Rashtriya Bal Vikas,
2001, New Delhi.
6. Attended the excavation carried out by ASI at Ambaran
WORKSHOPS / INTERACTIVE SESSIONS ORGANIZED
1. Organized an Interactive session on “Temple Architectural styles of Western
Himalayas”. (23rdJanuary 2009).
2. Organized an exhibition on “Ethnic Groups of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
regions “on the occasion of the first anniversary of General Zorawar Singh
Auditorium ( 28th March, 2008).
3. Organized a Lecture on “Sheikh-ul-Alam: His Personality and Poetry” (18th
March, 2008).
4. Organized an exhibition on “Life of Sufi Saint Sheikh Noor-Ud –Din Noorani”
during World Heritage Week ( 19th – 25th November, 2007).
5. Organized a workshop on “Heritage of Jammu Region” ( 23rd November 2007).
Quiz Competition
6. Organised a Workshop on “Disaster Management in the Museums and Heritage
Institutions” in the Sheikh Noor – Ud – Din - Noorani Museum of Heritage
University of Jammu, in the capacity of Convener, held on 9th December 2006.
7. Organised a trips (twice) to Ambaran (Akhnur) for students of Master of Arts,
Department of History, and University of Jammu 2004 and 2005.
CONSULTANCY
MUBARAK MANDI JAMMU HERITAGE SOCIETY FOR THE FOLLOWING
 Preparation of text panels of various buildings of Mubarak Mandi complex
 Building wise Documentation of the complex
 Project report on Upgradation of Dogra Art Museum
 Project report for Setting up of New Museum in the complex.
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, GOVT. OF J&K:
 To trace the historical background and documentation of the Built Heritage of
Akhnur.
COLLABORATIONS
International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS -India) –
 on the Intangible Heritage and communities of Akhnur.
Other Professional Pursuits /Achievements
 Member of Atifacts purchase Committee of Dogra At Museum, Government of
J&K.
 Treasurer India- ICOMOS(International Council of Monuments and Sites)

Have been involved in Setting up of Sheikh Noor – Ud – Din Noorani Museum
of Heritage, University of Jammu, from April 2004 onwards.

Appointed Convener,Sheikh Noor-ud- din Noorani Museum of Heritage,
University Of Jammu
 University Nominee on the “Indian
National Archives, Govt of India.
Historical records commission’’,
 Member of the panel of expert committee constituted for the display of artifacts
of ‘ Toshakhana, Directorate of Archives, Jammu.
 Executive Member of India ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments and
Sites)
 Assistant to the General Secretary CIIC. ( International Committee on Cultural
Routes)
 Member of the Organising Committee of Indian History and Culture Society.
 Member of the Heritage Cell, University of Jammu .
 Supervising Research Programme for M. Phil & Ph.D scholars.
 Departmental Reprsentative of Jammu Teachers Association.
 Member of various committees of Jammu University. Like food committee,
committee for having liaison with the contingents of participating countries
(SAUYfST) 2006, etc.
Memberships
 Indian History Congress
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Indian Archaeological society
Indian History and Culture
Society.
 Indian prehistoric society
 Museums Association of India
(Dr. Poonam Chaudhary)