Nang Wichata Loungchat is an accomplished academician with 9 years of teaching experience at VUBC. She holds an M.A. in Political Science and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Arunachal University of Studies (AUS), Namsai. As Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science, she specializes in student politics, state politics, indigenous governing systems, and local self-government. Her research focuses on bridging traditional governance practices with contemporary political frameworks. She has contributed to scholarly publications and presented her research at national seminars, emphasizing the role of student organizations in governance and disaster management.

Teaching Experience: 9 years at VUBC

Areas of Expertise / Research Interests:

1. Student Politics
2. State Politics
3. Indigenous Governing Systems
4. Local Self-Government

Publications:

1. Book chapter Published on (ed. By Dr Vivek kr Pathak & Amarjeet kr Thakur) Contemporary issues in urban law and society, on the title ” A study on khamti tribe and their council system” Published by Shivip Publication, U.P, India, ISBN No. 226028.

Seminars & Conferences:

1. National seminar organized by Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai on Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Pracrtices for Disaster Management in Northeast India on Title: “ Role of Student Union in Disaster Management: A case study of Nmasai District, Arunachal Pradesh”.