School of Social Sciences,
PunyashlokAhilyadeviHolkar, Solapur University
1. Name: Dr. Maya J. Patil (Shahapurkar)
Designation:-H.O.D. Dept. of A.I.H.C. & Archaeology,
School of Social Sciences,
PunyashlokAhilyadeviHolkar, Solapur University, Solapur.
Ex-Deputy Director, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums,
Mumbai.
2. Educational Qualifications
Sr.No Degree University Year
1 B.A. (English, History, Dr. BabasahebAmbedkarMarathwada 1986
Sociology) University, Aurangabad.
2 M.A. (Archaeology) RashtrasantTukdojiMaharaj Nagpur 1993
University, Nagpur
3 Ph.D. (Archaeology) Deccan College and Research 2003
Institute, Deemed University, Pune.
4 B.J.(Journalism) Tilak Maharashtra Vidypith, Pune 2011
3. Experience: Administrative Two Years,PG: Teaching experience 11 years,
4. Areas of Specialization: Archaeology, Ancient Art & Architecture,
Iconography, Numismatics, Paleography, Proto-history
5. Research Area: Archaeology, Rock-Cut Architecture, Temple Architecture &
Iconography, Proto- Hoitory.
6. No. of research papers Published inInternationaljournals - 39
7. No. of research papers Published inNational Conference - 34
8. Research Project:
1) Chonological Study & Documentation of Ter, Dist:Osmanabad
Funded by ICHR (Indian Council of Historical Research) (2017-2019)
2) Junnar: Archaeological Research and Tourism Development Funded by
RUSA in the Collaboration with Deccan College Post Graduate and
Research Institute, (Deemed University) Pune (Jan 2019- Dec 2020)
3) Excavated a site at Narkhed, Tal. Mohal, Dist. Solapur. In 2018-19
4) Excavated a site at Ter Dist. Osmanabad. Jan-March 2015
5) Excavated a site at KarkalDistSolapur. Jan-Feb 2013
6) Excavated an ancient site at Wakav, Dist. Solapur (2010-2011).
(Collaboration with Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute,
(Deemed University) Pune
School of Social Sciences,
PunyashlokAhilyadeviHolkar, Solapur University
9. Numberof Books Published - 03
10. Edited Books - 03
11. Invited Talks- 35
12. Number of M.Phil. Student Awarded: 02
13. Number of Ph.D. Student Awarded: 06
14. Number of M.Phil. Student Perusing: 05
15. Memberof:
1) Member of Academic Council, Deccan College Research Institute, Deemed
to be University, Pune, Maharashtra
2) Member of Academic council, PAH Solapur University, Solapur.
3) Chairperson of BOS A.I.H.C. and Archaeology, P.A. H. Solapur University,
Solapur.
4) Member of BUTR, BOS, DRC, IQAC, Internal grievance committee, Anti
Ragging Committee, P.A.H. Solapur University, P.A.H. SolpaurUniver
5) Member of ISPQS(Indian Society for Prehistory and Quaternary Studies)
6) Member of SOSSA(Society of South Asian Archaeology)
7) Member of Maharashtra History Conference, Pune.
8) Member of Marathwada History Conference
9) Life Member of Asiatic Society, Mumbai
10) Life Member of Bhandarkar Institute, Pune
11) Ex. Member of State Level Scrutiny Committee, Archives State, Mumbai
12) Ex. Member of State Level Expert Committee for Preparing Master Plan for
theArchaeological Monuments and Museum, Mumbai.
16. Field Experience
Field Experience: 25 years field experience in Archaeology.
17. Explorations:
1) Exploration in the district of Solapur, the monuments and historical sites
fromregions of the district.
2) Exploration in the district of Osmanabad, the monuments and historical sites
from different regions of the district.
3) Exploration in the district of Latur, the monuments and historical sites from
different regions of the district.
