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Ayushmaan Chakraborty

@ayushmaanchakraborty

Senior Project Assistant at IIT Bombay’s National Virtual Library of India Project, researching and interpreting 159 repatriated cultural artefacts.

India

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At IIT Bombay’s National Virtual Library of India Project, I conduct research and develop public-facing content on India’s cultural heritage. My work includes object-based research and iconographic analysis of 159 repatriated cultural artefacts.

I led provenance and historical research for the Retrieved Artefacts of India section, developing interpretive case studies on the trafficking, recovery, repatriation, and iconography of 35 artefacts. I’ve also researched the Buddhist relics of Piprahwa and contributed analyses for the Iconic Battles of India section.

My earlier work includes field research on Jodhpur’s heritage, heritage-building surveys with SOFTLINE STUDIOS, and gallery research and digitisation at the National Museum. I hold an MA in History from Hansraj College, Delhi University, with a specialisation in Ancient and Early Medieval Indian History.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Project Assistant

Current

IIT Bombay

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Developed research-driven content for the Indian Culture Portal, led provenance research for repatriated artefacts, and conducted field research on heritage sites.

Historical Research Material Culture Analysis Iconography Cultural Digitisation Public Outreach Stakeholder Management Project Coordination

Analyst - Risk Management

Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Conducted field and desk research, developed risk mitigation strategies, and led an eight-member field team.

Research Risk Mitigation Analytical Reporting Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement

Covid Support Associate

Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 (11 months)

Responded to COVID-related distress calls and maintained a regional support resource database.

Crisis Response Database Management Communication Skills

Assistant Surveyor and Photographer

Softline Studios

Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Contributed to field surveys of heritage buildings and conducted photographic documentation for heritage assessment.

Field Survey Photo Documentation Heritage Documentation

Intern

National Museum

May 2019 - Jun 2019 (1 month)

Conducted research and authored text panels for the Arms and Armour gallery, assisted in conservation and digitisation.

Research Writing Conservation Digitalization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indo Archaeology Research

Fieldwork Excavation Workshop, Archaeology

2026 - 2026

Activities and societies: Participated in trench excavation and baulk maintenance using archaeological tools. Practised field recording and graphical documentation of archaeological features.

Participated in a fieldwork excavation workshop at Ghana Kala, Badi, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, from 12–16 May 2026. Gained practical exposure to trench excavation, site mapping, and stratigraphic observation.

Hansraj College, Delhi University

MA in History, History

2020 - 2022

Activities and societies: Presented a term paper on the First and Second Buddhist Councils, using the Cullavagga (translated) from the Pali Tripitaka as a primary textual source.

MA in History with specialisation in Ancient and Early Medieval Indian History. Undertook coursework in social history of art and Indian art and architecture.

Shivaji College, Delhi University

BA in History, History

2017 - 2020

Activities and societies: Organising Committee Member, Department of History (2017–2020): Assisted in planning and coordinating three National Seminars. Secretary, Department of History Student Body (2018–2019): Supported academic and departmental activities.

BA in History with engagement in historiographical debates and training in source analysis. Served as Organising Committee Member and Secretary of the Department of History Student Body.