An assistant professor from Nagaland University has brought international recognition to the institution by winning a prestigious award at a major academic conference in Southeast Asia.
Legal Scholar Honored at International Forum
Dr Rumi Dhar, who serves as an assistant professor in the department of law at Nagaland University, recently received the Best Paper Presentation Award at the 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Engineering, Education, Social Science and Humanities. The conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand, according to an official university release issued on Friday.
The achievement highlights the growing research capabilities emerging from educational institutions in India's northeastern region. Dr Dhar's success on an international platform demonstrates the quality of academic work being produced at Nagaland University.
Groundbreaking Research on Data Privacy Laws
Dr Dhar's award-winning research paper was titled "Regulation of Transborder Data Flows under Data Protection and Privacy Law: Past, Present and Future." She co-authored this significant work with Sonia Nath, another researcher in the field.
The paper was selected for the top honor from among numerous submissions by international participants attending the Bangkok conference. This topic has gained tremendous relevance in today's digital economy, where data crosses national borders constantly through global platforms and services.
Transborder data flow regulation represents a critical intersection of technology, law, and international relations. As countries develop their own data protection frameworks, establishing harmonious cross-border regulations has become increasingly important for global trade and digital cooperation.
Recognition of Academic Excellence
According to the official statement from Nagaland University, this achievement reflects the authors' unwavering commitment to meaningful legal research and academic discourse. The award recognizes not only the quality of their research but also their ability to effectively present complex legal concepts to an international audience.
Such recognition at Asia-Pacific level conferences helps put Indian legal scholarship on the global map, particularly from universities outside the country's traditional academic centers. It demonstrates that rigorous research and innovative thinking are flourishing across India's diverse higher education landscape.
The Department of Law at Nagaland University has reason to celebrate this accomplishment, which will likely inspire both faculty and students to pursue ambitious research projects. International awards of this nature enhance the university's reputation and may attract more research collaborations and student interest in the future.
This achievement comes at a time when India is developing its own comprehensive data protection framework, making Dr Dhar's research particularly timely and relevant to national policy discussions. Her work contributes valuable insights to the ongoing global conversation about balancing privacy rights with the free flow of information across borders.
