Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu

Professor & Dean, National Law University Delhi

Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu is a distinguished academician and multidisciplinary scholar currently serving as a Professor at the National Law University Delhi (NLUD). A prominent figure in legal and linguistic academia, he holds key leadership positions at NLUD, including Dean of Open and Distance Learning and Director of the Centre for Linguistic Justice and Endangered Languages. Furthermore, he drives critical linguistic conservation efforts as the Project Coordinator for the ‘Study and Research towards Preservation and Promotion of Indigenous and Endangered Languages.’

Academic Background Dr. Prasannanshu possesses an exceptionally diverse and robust educational foundation spanning law, linguistics, and literature across multiple international institutions. His academic qualifications include:

  • Ph.D. and M.Phil. from the University of Delhi.
  • LL.B. and an M.A. in English.
  • M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Delhi.
  • M.A. in General Linguistics from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • M.Sc. from the University of Potsdam, Germany.

Global Reach & Fellowships His academic footprint extends globally through prestigious international appointments and fellowships. Dr. Prasannanshu is a British Academy Visiting Scholar and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) in Edinburgh, UK. He has also imparted his expertise as a Visiting Professor at the Université Paris Nanterre (France) and the Università Del Piemonte Orientale (Italy).

Research Interests & Expertise Dr. Prasannanshu’s research sits at the fascinating intersection of law, language, and culture. His extensive areas of interest include:

  • Linguistics & Science: Forensic Linguistics, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Clinical Linguistics, and Anthropological Linguistics.
  • Law & Society: Jurisprudence, Law & Culture, Law & Language, Law & Literature, and Law & Poetry.
  • Preservation: Endangered Languages and Communication Skills.

Professional Affiliations Beyond his primary role at NLUD, he has collaborated with and been affiliated with a wide array of prestigious institutions, including the University of Delhi, AIIMS, BPST (Parliament of India), the National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He also served as a Member of the Publication Committee for the Linguistic Society of India from 2018 to 2020.