FALGUNI KATKAR

Dynamic Assistant Archaeologist with a proven track record at the Government of India, excelling in independent filed work and historical research. Skilled in public outreach through engaging content creation and adept at scientific report writing. Expertise in archaeozoology enhances domain-specific investigations, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of World Heritage.

1. Year of Publication:   2017    

Title:   Microbial infestation on archaeological bones: A Case Study of Binjor, Rajasthan.

Conference Proceedings for the International  Symposium for Palaeohistology 

2.  Year of Publication 2019

Title: Significance of Faunal Representations in Temple Architecture: A Case Study of Yadava Temples of Maharashtra.

Heritage Journal for multidisciplinary studies in Archaeology

3. Year of Publication:  2023

Title: Animal Remains from the Harappan Site of 4MSR - Binjor: Preliminary Study

Journal of Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Paper submitted for publication:

Year of submission: 2024

Title: Isotopic signatures of tooth enamel of cattle from the Harappan Metropolis Rakhigarhi, Haryana reveal wet climate in late Holocene

Journal of Archaeological Science Reports

Excavations:

1. Participation in the third season of the field work at the Late Mature Harappan site of Kotada Bhadli, Kutch, Gujarat under the guidance of Dr. Prabodh Shirvalkar

2. Participation in two seasons of Excavation at Harappan Site 4 MSR Binjor in Rajasthan (year 2015-16 and 2016-17) conducted by Archaeological Survey of India

3. Participation in 2022-23 season of Excavation at Harappan Site Rakhigarhi in Haryana conducted by Archaeological Survey of India

Exploration

1. Village to village survey in Junnar Taluka of Pune District of Maharashtra to trace Early historical period sites and ancient remains like idols, memorial stones, Hero stones

2. Exploration in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra to trace ancient temples and idols as well as archaeological remains

3. Ethnographic Survey of Rakhigarhi village to document modern animal husbandry practices 

Antiquity Documentation

1. Documentation of antiquities recovered from excavations and explorations, including their labeling and safe storage solutions.

2013: Attended workshop on Ancient and Medieval coins at Indian Institute of Numismatic Research.

2014: Participated in Ajanta-Site Seminar organized by Professor Walter M. Spink of the Dept. of History of Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,     Michigan, U.S.A.

2016: Conference: symbolism in Art, Archaeology and Literature

2016:  Workshop : Laser Based Conservation of Heritage Sites and Artifacts

2017: Presented Research Paper in 4th International Symposium of Paleohistology in New Jersey.

2017: completed  Certificate Course in Research Methodology

2019: 2nd International Conference on Heritage Management Education and Practice 

2021: Delivered a talk in online forum: Bones & Beyond: Introduction to South Asian Pleistocene Fauna

2023: Participation and anchoring in Conference  "Looking Beyond-Vision Statement for Excavations By 2035" organised by Archaeological Survey of India

Awarded National Senior and Junior Research Fellowship to support PhD research

Awarded Silver Medal in Homi Bhabha Junior Scientist Exam in 2008

1. Assisted in guiding and organising visit of Honorable President of India to Raigad Fort in Maharashtra in December 2021.

2. Guided Consulate General of Srilanka to Kanheri Caves

3. Part of team to host G20 visit at Kanheri Caves. Shaniwarwada in Maharashtra in 2023-24

4. Part of team hosting Parliamentary Standing Committee visiting the Monuments of Archaeological Survey of India and for review of works.