DR. ANITA MAHANTA
anita@iitg.ernet.in, anitmahanta@gmail.com
Education
- B.A, Major in Economic from Hojai College/Guwahati University (1988-1991)
- M. A. (Vocal Music), Major in Vocal Music form Khairagarh University (2007- 2009)
- PhD in Music, from Banasthali University in 2017
Title of PhD Thesis
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL TUNING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR A HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE.Supervisor: Prof. Ina Shastri, Department of Music, Banasthali University.Completed: April, 2017.
Musical Qualifications
- Nipun, Major in Hindustani Classical Music(Vocal) from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapith, Lucknow in 2006.
- Visharad, Major in Hindustani Classical Music(Vocal) from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapith, Lucknow in 2004.
- Sangeet Bhaskar, Major in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in 2004.
- Sangeet Visharad, Major in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in 2002.
- Prarambhik, Major in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.
- Senior Diploma, Major in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad in 2006.
- Junior Diploma, Major in Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad in 2004.
Areas of Specialisation
- Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)
- Rabindra Sangeet (Vocal)
Experience (Teaching & Research)
- Visiting Artists in Residence at IIT Guwahati from December 30, 2014 to continuing
Nature of Duties
- Class room teaching to undergraduate students,
- Certificate course teaching to Master’s and PhD students
- Organization of cultural programmes for IIT Guwahati and participation and performance in and outside IIT Guwahati