Dr. Sachin Savio Moraes

Faculty of Social Science

Sociology

Faculty

Dr. Sachin Savio Moraes

Assistant Professor & Head of the Department

Year of Joining/Teaching Experience

2006

Areas of Specialization

Diaspora Studies, Migration Studies, Gender Studies, Religion and Society

Contact Details

Email: ssm005@chowgules.ac.in

BIO

Dr. Sachin Savio Moraes is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Parvatibai Chowgule College (Autonomous), Goa, with over 19 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Goa University, with specialization in migration and diaspora studies. His research focuses on international migration, Goan diaspora, caste dynamics, gender, and the socio-cultural transformation of Goan society. He has published extensively in reputed national and international journals and has presented papers at several conferences across India. Dr. Moraes has also served in key academic leadership roles and actively contributes to community-based research, outreach activities, and policy-oriented academic discussions.

Positions Held

Head / In-Charge, Department of Sociology (2011 onwards)
Chairman, Board of Studies, Sociology, Parvatibai Chowgule College (Autonomous)
Member, Board of Examinations (UG), Goa University
Dean of Arts (Social Sciences and Languages), Parvatibai Chowgule College (2020–2023)
Coordinator, Student Exchange Programme – Waseda University, Tokyo (Japan)
Coordinator, Student Exchange Programme – Tullinge Gymnasium, Stockholm (Sweden)

Accomplishments

Dr. Dubhashi Award for securing First Rank in M.A. Sociology, Goa University (2006)
Gold Medal for standing first in the Department of Sociology, Goa University (2006)
Award for “Excellence in Student-Related Activities” on Founders’ Day, Parvatibai Chowgule College (2015)
Selected as Master Trainer, UGC Unnat Bharat Mission 2.0 (Western Region)

RESEARCH PAPERS

Research Papers Research Publications:

Moraes, S. S. (2025). International migration, Goan diaspora, and the caste dynamics in Goa: A structuration approach. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 7(2).
Moraes, S. S. (2017). International migration, Goan diaspora and the caste dynamics in Assolna, Velim and Cuncolim (Goa). International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 8, August 2017. ISSN: 2249-2496 | Impact Factor: 7.081 | Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access Journal.
Moraes, S. S. (2016). International migration, the left-behind children, educational attainment and occupational preferences in Goa. Paripex – Indian Journal of Research, Vol. 5, Issue 8, pp. 299–301. ISSN: 2250-1991 | IF: 5.215 | IC Value: 77.65.
Moraes, S. S. (2016). The Goan diaspora and the left-behind women in Goa. International Journal of Research in Social Science, Vol. 6, Issue 8, March, pp. 51–67. ISSN: 2249-2496 | Impact Factor: 6.278.
Moraes, S. S. (2015). The diaspora and the elderly in AVC (Goa). International Research Journal for Social Science, Vol. IV, Issue 8, pp. 40–48. ISSN: 2319-3565.
Moraes, S. S. (2015). Negotiating male migration: The experience of women in Goa. International Journal for Humanities and Social Studies, Volume III, Issue I. ISSN: 2321-9203.
Moraes, S. S. (2014). The polysemic concept of mother tongue and the hegemony of the state: A need to involve all the stakeholders in the decision-making process in Goa. Vision: An Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Volume VII, No. 1 (2014–2015), pp. 78–93.
Moraes, S. S. (2014). International migration, social mobility and restructuration of village: A sociological study of Cuncolim. In Human Migration in South Asia: Prospects and Constraints (Edited Volume), G.B. Books, New Delhi.
Moraes, S. S. (2014). Negotiating male migration: The experience of women in Goa. In Goa 2011: Reviewing and Rediscovering Goa, Concept Publishers, New Delhi, in collaboration with Xavier’s Historical Research Centre, Goa.

Conference Papers / Paper Presentations

Moraes, S. S. (2011). Negotiating male migration: The experience of women in Goa. National Seminar “Goa 2011”, Xavier’s Centre for Historical Research & Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendra, 29–30 September 2011.
Moraes, S. S. (2011). Negotiating male migration: The experience of women in Goa. International Conference “Goa 1961 and Beyond”, Goa University, 18–20 December 2011.
Moraes, S. S. (2012). The hand that rocks the cradle slogs till her grave. National Seminar on Women Empowerment, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, 23 August 2012.
Moraes, S. S. (2012). Tourism and socio-cultural transformation: A perspective study of beach tourism, Salcete–Goa. State Level Conference “Goa: Land and Its People”, Parvatibai Chowgule College, 27–28 January 2012.
Moraes, S. S. (2013). The imaginary concept of mother tongue and the hegemony of the state. National Seminar cum Workshop “Education for Social Change”, Xavier Research Centre & Nirmala Institute of Education, 18 January 2013.
Moraes, S. S. (2013). International migration, social mobility and restructuration of a village: A sociological study of Cuncolim. International Conference, Department of Geography, Chowgule College (ICSSR Collaboration), 23 February 2013.
Dr. Moraes, S. S. (2018). The Goan diaspora and caste dynamics in Goa: A structuration approach. International Conference “Transnationalism, Diaspora and Culture in the Age of Globalization”, Central University of Gujarat, 21–23 February 2018.
Dr. Moraes, S. S. (2019). International migration, the left-behind children and culture of migration in Goa–India. International Conference “Migration, Diaspora and Development: An Indian Perspective”, Central University of Gujarat, 7–8 March 2019.
Dr. Moraes, S. S. (2019). International migration and experience of men in rural Goa. 13th National Sociology Conference, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 13–14 September 2019.
Dr. Moraes, S. S. (2022). International migration and women empowerment in rural Goa: A Kabeerian approach. 14th National Sociology Conference, Kuvempu University, 9–10 November 2022.
Dr. Moraes, S. S. (2024). Unveiling the stories: International male migration and the uncharted terrain of life without home and family in rural Goa – A qualitative expedition. XV National Sociology Conference, Government First Grade College, Tiptur, Karnataka, 19–20 January 2024.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Research Projects Major:

Co-Investigator, “Overseas Migration and ‘Emptiness at the Place of Origin’: Understanding Dynamics in 21st Century Goa”
- Funded by Goa State Research Foundation
- Sanctioned Amount: ₹8.5 Lakhs
- Duration: 2 Years (2023-25)

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