Dr. Longjam Loyangamba Meitei
Assistant Professor
Dr. Longjam Loyangamba Meitei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Humanities, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. He earned his PhD from the Central University of Gujarat, with his doctoral research titled “History, Genre and The Archive: A Study of Postcolonial Manipuri Literature.” He completed both his B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from the University of Delhi. His research interests include Postcolonial Theory, Northeast Indian Literature, Literary Historiography, and Indigenous Literary Practices. Dr. Meitei views literature as a critical and creative medium to interrogate history, identity, and marginality. His teaching philosophy emphasizes dialogic learning and encourages students to explore texts in relation to their socio-political and cultural contexts. He has presented papers in national and international academic forums and remains actively engaged in research at the intersections of literature, culture, and regional histories.
Teaching Interests
- Teaching interests include postcolonial literature, comparative literary studies, and regional literatures, with a focus on critically examining the intersections of culture, history, and narrative forms. Emphasis is placed on fostering a nuanced understanding of literature's role in shaping and reflecting societal dynamics.
Research Interests
- Research interests focus on postcolonial literature, with a particular emphasis on Manipuri literature and its engagement with cultural history and archival practices. The work seeks to explore how regional narratives contribute to broader discourses on identity, memory, and the politics of representation.
