Speakers from India
Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaaj
Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Mahraj, a portent of harmony and harbinger of love, Swami ji is a
pedagogue, philosopher, guide, writer, yogi and social server.
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His books and lectures on
ethics, values and Gita have become a chaperon to many.
Along with myriad ways in which he has
tried to help the society, his efforts augur a virtuous generation of driven countrymen with a clear
direction in life. Devoted to the divine ideas of meditation, service and dedication to humanity
(satsang, sewa and sumiran) they founded GIEO organisation. He has been teaching practical
benefits of meditation and prayers and dealing with the problems and their solutions in day-to-day life
since 1990, inspiring and transforming lives. This transnational organisation has been aimed at
bringing about a change much required in the society. Standing amidst the crowd but still apart from
it, serving mankind self-lessly and inspiring others to do so, enlightening thousands of lives are few of
finest qualities that Swami Ji is blessed with. Gurudev has made spiritually a way of living .Distribution
of free monthly food to widows , organizing polio operation camps, educating children in remote rural
areas, establishment of cow homes, offering free medical services to saints of Vrindavana are only
glimpses of noble deeds that are a part of his mission. His commitment to serve God by serving
mankind is exemplary.
Professor C. Upendra Rao
Professor C. Upendra Rao is a distinguished scholar specializing in Sanskrit, Pali, and Indian knowledge traditions. He is currently a Professor of Sanskrit, Pali,
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and Indian Studies at the School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has previously served as the Chairperson of the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, JNU and has been a member of both the Executive and Academic Councils at JNU. He is now academic and court councils of JNU.
Professor Rao focuses on Dvaita Vedanta, Sanskrit literature and poetics, Indian knowledge systems, Pali, and Buddhist philosophy. Over his 17 years as a full professor, he has authored and edited 31 books, including five Śataka kāvyas in Sanskrit. Additionally, he has served as a Visiting Professor in Cambodia, where he held the ICCR's Buddhist and Sanskrit Studies Chair, established by the Government of India. He organised several national and international conferences at JNU.
Professor Nawab Ali Khan
Prof. Nawab Ali Khan is a Professor of Commerce at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), specializing in Human Resource Management & Accounting.
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He has held significant leadership roles, including Chairman of the Department and Dean of the Faculty at AMU, and served internationally as a Full Professor in Saudi Arabia, where he focused on university accreditation. A prolific scholar, he has authored 8 books and published 83 research papers in reputable journals. Professor Khan is deeply engaged in quality assurance through NAAC and curriculum reform, actively implementing India’s NEP-2020.
Dr. Kailash Chandra Sharma
Dr. Kailash Chandra Sharma
Chairman at Haryana State Higher Education Council
Former Vice Chancellor at Kurukshetra University
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Retd Professor of Botany, and
Former Director of Environmental science
Rajasthan University
Taught UG and PG for 35yrs
Guided 21 Ph.D Students
Published 75 Research papers in National and International Journals
Written 4 books
Presently also working as National President
Vidya Bharti Uchha Shiksha Sansthan since last 5 yrs and
Chairman of Center for Multidisciplinary Research Dharwad
Prof Ashish Dahiya
Prof. Ashish Dahiya is an accomplished academic leader and industry expert in Hospitality & Tourism Management, with over 20 years of experience.
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Renowned for establishing university-level departments in Hospitality & Tourism across India and the UAE, he combines academic excellence and industry expertise. Prof. Dahiya specializes in hospitality & tourism operations, Indian food, culture and housekeeping, with a proven track record in developing high-performance educational institutions.
Currently, he serves as the Director of the Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management and Founder Director of the Centre for Life Skills & Soft Skills at M.D. University, Rohtak. A former founder and head of Tourism & Hotel Management at BIT Mesra and Central University of Haryana. Recognized with accolades such as the Pearson Teaching Award, he mentors India's first food truck start-up, ‘The Dafeteria’, and has attained his education from prestigious institutions, including Kurukshetra University, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Ahmedabad.
Dr. Arunesh Parashar
Dr. Arunesh Parashar, an eminent figure in the realm of academia and a distinguished professional in the field of culture, geography, yoga,
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management with specialization in tourism & hospitality management. As the Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tourism and Travel Management at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Dr. Parashar brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the vibrant academic community.
He has carved a niche for himself in the specialized domain of health tourism. His academic journey is adorned with more than 50 research papers published in both national and international journals. Through extensive contributions to various books and chapters, he has left an indelible mark on the academic landscape, showcasing a deep understanding of the complexities within the tourism, travel and hospitality sector.
Beyond the rigors of academia, Dr. Arunesh Parashar is a versatile writer with a penchant for creative expression. His prowess extends to e-books and self-learning books, reflecting a commitment to disseminating knowledge through diverse mediums.
A stalwart in the academic arena, Dr. Parashar actively participates as a member of different academic bodies, industry forums, and professional organizations. This multifaceted engagement underscores his dedication to advancing the discourse within the tourism and hospitality industry by organizing more than 40 national and international conferences in the field of tourism and hospitality sector.
Dr. Parashar's influence extends beyond national borders. His extensive camping and leadership experiences abroad have enriched his perspective and contributed to his global recognition. Notably, he has been honored with more than 30 awards and has served as a distinguished guest of honor on numerous occasions, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the tourism and hospitality sector.
Dr. Arunesh Parashar stands as a beacon of excellence in the academic and professional realms of tourism and travel management. His profound contributions, both scholarly and practical, continue to shape the future of the industry while inspiring the next generation of leaders in this dynamic field.
Prof. Surendra Kumar
Professor of Sanskrit Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak
Schooling Arsha Gurukul Etah 1974-1979
Graduation Gurukul Mahavidyalaya Jwalapur Haridwar, 1981
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Post Graduation Gurukul Kangari University Haridwar, 1983 PhD Gurukul Kangari University Haridwar, 1987
Joined MDU as lecturer in the Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, 1988 Specialization Vedic Literature and Indian Philosophy Teaching Experience 36 years Research advisory 1. Number of Students supervised for Ph.D. 30, M. Phil 50. 2. Co-ordinator, UGC SAP in Sanskrit, MDU Rohtak Publications: BooksAuthored: 1, Edited:1, Translated =1 Research Papers i) Published in Referred/Peer Reviewed Journals: 30 ii) Published in other than the Referred/Peer Reviewed Journals: 05 iii) Published in Conference/Seminar proceedings: 05 iv) Book Chapters 02 Participation in Academic Activities 1. National and International conferences/Seminars/ Workshops: 65
डा.रणवीर सिंह
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DR. RAM VIRANJAN
Dr. Ram Viranjan is a distinguished academician, artist, and administrator with over three decades of experience in Fine Arts education,
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research, and international cultural engagement. He holds a Ph.D., MFA, and BFA from the University of Allahabad and qualified UGC-NET in Fine Arts. He has served in several key positions at Kurukshetra University, including Senior Professor, Dean, Faculty of Indic Studies, and long-term Chairperson, Department of Fine Arts (2004–2020, 2023–2024). He also held the international position of Vice Rector for Internationalisation at Pavlodar State University, Kazakhstan.
Dr. Viranjan has showcased his artworks globally, with solo exhibitions in Russia, Romania, Kazakhstan, China, South Korea, and India. He has participated as a keynote speaker, jury member, and art collaborator in numerous international workshops, conferences, and exhibitions. His contributions have been recognised with prestigious honors such as the Kala Award (2022), Raja Ravi Verma Award (2017), Haryana Gaurav Samman (2016), and the AIFACS Award.
With strong academic credentials, he has supervised 11 Ph.D. theses and over 260 MFA dissertations, evaluated 50+ doctoral theses, and published research in UGC CARE-listed journals. He is also the Founder Curator of the Dharohar Museum, Kurukshetra University, and an active member of several national and international art bodies.
Prof. Bhoop Singh Gulia
Prof. Bhoop Singh Gulia is a distinguished artist, academician, and former Head, Department of Visual Arts, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU),
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Rohtak, with over 35 years of teaching experience in universities and colleges. He holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (2010) from MDU Rohtak and a Postgraduate degree in Painting (1983) from Government College of Art, Chandigarh, Punjab University.
His academic vision focuses on Indian visual arts, folk traditions, cultural heritage, and the evolution of art forms. Over three decades, he has extensively studied the folk art and culture of India through documentation, museum visits, and field tours, contributing significantly to enriching students’ and society’s understanding of traditional and contemporary art. Prof. Gulia has visited and studied art in major international cultural centres such as Rome, Venice, Paris, Florence, Zurich, Amsterdam, and St. Petersburg.
He has served on various academic and administrative bodies, including Board of Studies (MDU & KUK), University Court (twice), Departmental Research Committee, and Executive Member, NZCC Allahabad. He also contributed as an advisor for setting up galleries at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad, and Arunachal Assembly Museum.
Prof. Gulia has authored four books, published 15 research papers, and participated in over 25 art exhibitions, including solo and group shows. He has received multiple awards, including recognitions from Lalit Kala Akademi, AIFACS, and Haryana Institute of Fine Arts.
Prof. Neera Raghav
Prof. Neera Raghav, former Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, former Coordinator Women in STEM Forum, has dedicated her 30 years to
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teaching profession till now. Prof. Raghav established an enzyme chemistry lab out of a Major research grant (DST, New Delhi) and developed enzymes inhibitors of potential medicinal significance. She has ~160 SCOPUS /WoS indexed publications. Since 2020 the cumulative impact factor of publications is more than 400. 22 published patent applications in the field of enzyme inhibitors and drug delivery systems are also to her credit out of which 3 has been granted. Prof. Raghav has been placed in Top 2% researchers by SCHOLAR GPS in the research fields of Macromolecules, Bioorganic Chemistry and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. She has a great interest in Ayurveda and strongly believes in holistic approach to education. Besides these Dr. Raghav has been continuously engaged in relating science with society and has contributed to Science India Magazine also.
Dr. Sarita Srivastava
Dr. Sarita Srivastava is Director and Founder of an NGO SUVERNADA FOUNDATION, Rudrapur,Uttarakhand, India. She is retired Professor
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and Head of the Department of Foods and Nutrition at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Sarita did M.Sc. in Foods and Nutrition and Ph D in Biochemistry from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India and Post Doctorate from Technical University, Braunschweig, Germany (1988-89). She was recipient of FAO fellowship and worked under UNDP project at Michigan State University, USA in 1993.
She had been subject editor of Pantnagar Journal of Research. She has nearly 40 years of teaching experience. She has worked extensively on nutritional quality of millets and product development for diversified uses including food products for diabetics and celiac disease patients. In this area she has guided 30 M.Sc. and 16 Ph.D. students. She is editor of a book ‘Small Millet Grains-The Superfoods in Human diet’ published by Springer Nature. She authored a book ‘Global Health Challenges: Nutrition and Management’ published by Taylor and Francis. Recently she authored a book ‘Food Science and Nutrition - comprehensive guide’. Ninety seven research papers and 42 popular articles are to her credit. Six patents on millet food products have been filed by her . Professor Sarita received several awards for excellence and appreciation of professional work. She received Best Teacher Award from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 2002. She served as expert in various national forums and international conferences.
Prof. (Dr.) Chandra Paul Singh
Prof. (Dr.) Chandra Paul Singh, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kurukshetra University, has over 34 years
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of academic experience. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. (Gold Medalist) in Social Work, LL.B., and a Certificate in Yoga from Kurukshetra University. He has authored four books, a fieldwork manual, and seventeen research papers. His international engagements include work with UNICEF, UNDP, and participation in UN conferences in Indonesia, China, and Sweden. He has held key academic and administrative positions and received specialized training from TISS, Jamia Millia Islamia, and the National Institute of Urban Affairs.
Prof. (Dr.) Sunita Nambiyar
Prof. (Dr.) Sunita Nambiyar is a Master is Social Work and has a Ph.D in Management. Presently, Dean & Professor, Faculty of Social Work,
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Prof. Nambiyar has more than 20 years of teaching experience and teaches courses on Human Growth and Behaviour, Social Development, Family Social Work, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Masters program of Social Work (M.S.W) and Organization Behavior, Organization Development, Business Environment in Master of Human Resource Management (M.H.R.M). A recognized PhD guide and is in the PhD Committee of Sardar Patel University and The Children University and has examined and evaluated PhD researches of Punjabi University, Pondicherry University, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, S.P University among others. Sunita Nambiyar started her career with the Human Resource Department of General Electric (I) Ltd. and thereafter with Crompton Greaves Ltd. She has edited and authored seven publications which are Special Economic Zones: Issues and Challenges Ahead, Stress, Coping and Organizational Effectiveness, Contextualizing CSR in the Globalized World, Re-imagining H.R, Necklace of Stories and HRM Applications, Success stories of entrepreneurs in the Banyan City, Human Resource Management-Leveraging Human Potentials. She has conducted trainings for the Corporate, National Academy of Indian Railways, Sardar Patel Institute for Public Administration (SPIPA) on topics- Stress management, Challenges of working with Diversified Workforce, Gender Sensitivity, Work-Life Balance and Life-Skills. She is member of the ICC member under the POSH Act at Public sector and Private sector enterprises. She has presented more than 50 papers at various National and International Forums.
Dr. Ram Bilas Pachori
Dr. Ram Bilas Pachori is working as Professor (HAG) since 2023 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore. He was Visiting Professor
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at Department of Computer Engineering, Modeling, Electronics and Systems Engineering, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy, in July 2023; Faculty of Information & Communication Technology, University of Malta, Msida, Malta, from June 2023 to July 2023; Neural Dynamics of Visual Cognition Lab, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany, from July 2022 to September 2022; School of Medicine, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia, from 2018 to 2019. He was Visiting Scholar at Intelligent Systems Research Center, Ulster University, Londonderry, UK, in December 2014.
His research interests include signal and image processing, biomedical signal processing, non-stationary signal processing, speech signal processing, brain-computer interface, artificial intelligence and internet of things in healthcare, and machine learning for signal processing. He has supervised 27 Ph.D. theses and is currently supervising 09 Ph.D. theses. He has authored the textbook titled “Time-Frequency Analysis Techniques and their Applications” (CRC Press, 2023). He has 386 publications, He has also eleven patents, including five granted (01 Australian patent and 04 Indian patents), three published (Indian patents), and three filed (Indian patents). His publications have been cited more than 20,000 times with h-index of 78 according to Google Scholar.
He is Fellow of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), and Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI). He is IEEE EMBS Distinguished Lecturer (2025-2026) and Academy Mentor for EURASIP Academy. He was Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (2021-2024). Currently, he is Associate Editor of Electronics Letters, IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Computers and Electrical Engineering, and Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. He is also serving as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of IETE Journal of Research, Handling Editor of Signal Processing, and Editor of IETE Technical Review journal.
Dr. R. Radhakrishna Pillai
Dr. R. Radhakrishna Pillai is currently a Professor in the Information Systems Area at IIM Kozhikode. His research interests include
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Digital Transformation, ICTs and their social impact, Sustainability, and Spirituality. He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering with Gold Medal from the University of Kerala (1987) and received the M.E. and Ph.D degrees from the IISc., Bangalore in 1989 and 1993 respectively. Subsequently, he was involved in R&D activities at Tata Elxsi (India) Ltd. (1993-95), and at Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) which was formerly known as Kent Ridge Digital Labs, Singapore (1995-2001). At IIM Kozhikode, he has assumed different administrative roles such as Dean (2011-16), PGP Chair (2009-11), Chairman of IT & Systems Area (2002-9), and Chairman of the Centre of Excellence that is currently known as CREST- an autonomous Institution under Govt. of Kerala. At present, he is also the Head of Centre for Digital Innovation and Transformation (C-DiIT) at IIM Kozhikode.
He has several international publications to his credit and has won awards for his research activities. He regularly practices the ancient Rajayoga from the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya and has acquired post graduate qualifications in Value Education & Spirituality (PGD, M.Sc.), Self Management & Crisis Management (MBA), and in Counselling & Spiritual Health (PGD, M.Sc.).
Dr. Bharat
Dr. Bharat, Professor of Law at the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, exemplifies the Gita’s philosophy
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of Karmanye vadhikaraste through his dedicated service in academia and public life. With vast experience in teaching, research, and administration, he also serves as Dean, Information and Public Relations at Panjab University. A visiting faculty at premier institutions like IIT Roorkee and IIM Rohtak, he has contributed significantly to legal education, policy research, and public discourse, embodying wisdom, duty, and knowledge in action.
Dr. Manmohan Singh IPS (Retd)
He is a retired Indian Police Service officer of the 1988 batch who superannuated as Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, Government of India,
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on 31 July 2023. Over his distinguished career, he received the Indian Police Medal (2006), President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Services (2013), Police Internal Security Medal (2023), and Police Special Duty Medal (2023).
A prominent Punjabi poet, novelist, linguist, critic, and thinker, he is currently serving as Professor of Eminence at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh, and has earlier served as Vice Chairman of the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi. He was a member of the General Council of Sahitya Akademi, Delhi (2017–2022). He completed his Ph.D. on the Dasam Granth in 1994.
His literary contributions include 12 poetry collections such as Agle Chaurahe Tak, Man Mahial, Sur Sanket, Namit, Neelkanth, Zeel, and Kalap Birkh Di Adhoori Parikatha. He has authored three acclaimed novels: Nirvaan (2011), which won the National Sahitya Akademi Award and has been translated into several languages; Sehaj Gufa Meh Asan (2021); and Man Pankhi Bhayo (2025).
In the field of criticism and research, he has written 14 books covering themes from mythology and philosophy to linguistics and contemporary literary theory. He has translated nine books between English, Punjabi, and Hindi, and has edited major publications for Sahitya Akademi and the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
He has received numerous honours including Poetry Award (2001), Criticism Award (2005), Prose Award (2009), and the title of Shiromani Sahitkaar by the Government of Punjab.
Dr. Kanwal Preet Kochhar
Dr K.P. Kochhar is Professor at Department of Physiology, AIIMS, New Delhi. She has a broad background in Physiology with specific expertise
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in cognitive neurophysiology, nutrition and integral health for 35 years. She did her M.D. in Physiology from AIIMS and then obtained her Ph.D. degree in Physiology from AIIMS. She is recipient of WHO Award for HRIDAY-SHAN (Health related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth-Student Health Action Network), Hindi Science Writing and Woman Scientist Awards and has number of publications in peer reviewed national and international journals. She has skillsets in recording non-invasive neuroimaging, eye tracking, recording of cortical event related potentials as well as Bereitschafts potentials as tools for motor neuroscience and wireless physiological monitoring of various physiological autonomic and neural parameters in health and disease. Her research includes work on Indian Dietary Spices, coarse cereals and probiotics, obesity and food addiction as chief of nutrition laboratory in department of Physiology. She is interesting in generating scientific evidences for benefits of yoga, meditation and traditional life style. She successfully started a Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory at AIIMS, New Delhi interacting with departments of Neurology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Paediatric Neurology, Psychology, Integral Health Clinic, Dietetics and Nutrition. She is currently heading the AIIMS Medical Humanities Initiative. She is also heading PRAKASHMAY (Pandemic Related Awareness, Knowledge and Sensitisation of Health Management Amongst Youth).She is member of Fit India Nutrition, Govt. of India. She is patron of International Naturopathy Organisation.
Prof. M.P. Ahirwar
Prof. M.P. Ahirwar, Head & Professor
Department of Ancient Indian History,
Culture and Archaeology,
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Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,
Uttar Pradesh, Pin-221005
+919450533686
Email:ahirwarmp@bhu.ac.in, pvritra@gmail.com
Dr. Mahesh Prasad Ahirwar is a Professor and Head in the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. A gold medalist in M.A. from Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). He did his Ph.D. from the RDVV, Jabalpur in 1998 for which he was awarded Junior Research Fellowship by UGC. He worked as Visiting Professor of Indian Studies in University of Dhaka University, Bangladesh under ICCR, Tagore Chair.
His area of specialization is Indian Art & Culture and area of interest is Buddhism in India. He has more than 28 years of teaching experience. He is author of five books, namely Shaiva Images of Kalchuri Period (Hindi) and Sraman Tradition and Sant Raidas (Hindi) are quite noteworthy. He is the editor of Jagriti, the Research Journal of History, Culture and Social Justice. He has published more than forty research papers in various reputed journals and a number of articles in different News Papers and magazines. He gave a number of Radio Talks on many socio-religious topics for All India Radio.
Dr. Ahirwar is also member of various academic bodies like Indian Art History Congress, UP History Congress, Numismatic Society of India, and Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi. He was a member of Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Service Commission for a period of two years from 2010 to 2012. He was also a member of advisory board in L.I.C. of India, North Central Zone, between 2002 and 2003.
As a social worker he is actively involved in various social movements. He is the founder member and trusty of Ambedkar Buddha Mission a public charitable trust.
Dr. Krishan Kumar Pandey
Professor & Dean, Office of Doctoral Studies
O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana-131001
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Email: kkpandey@jgu.edu.in | krishan.pandey@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-8396907453, +91-9458314387
Website: www.krishanpandey.com
Professional Summary
Dr. Krishan Kumar Pandey is a distinguished academic leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education, research, and administration. Currently serving as Professor and Dean at the Office of Doctoral Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, he specializes in quantitative research methodology, predictive analytics, and sustainable energy systems. His academic excellence is reflected in 50+ publications in high-impact international journals including Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Energy Policy, and Applied Energy.
Academic Qualifications
• Ph.D. (Statistics), Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, 2007
• M.B.A., Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University, 2006
• M.Sc. (Statistics), Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, 2002
• Executive Development Program in Data Science Using R and Excel, XLRI Jamshedpur
Areas of Expertise
Quantitative Research Methodology, Business Research Methods, Predictive Analytics, Market Research, HR Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, SEM, LCA & EIA Analysis, Small Area Estimation, Renewable Energy Economics, Sustainability Management.
Key Achievements
• Doctoral Supervision: Successfully supervised 15+ Ph.D. scholars as principal supervisor and 11+ as co-supervisor
• High-Impact Publications: Published extensively in journals with impact factors ranging from 8.6 to 16.8
• Editorial Leadership: Editor-in-Chief, UPES Management Review (2012-2015); Reviewer for international journals
• Recognition: Young Statistician Award (2006), Most Devoted Teacher Award (2009), Service Excellence Awards (2013)
International Collaboration: Teaching assignment with University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt, Germany for MBA Aviation Management
Professor Kusum Lata
Professor Kusum Lata (retired) Dept. Of English,
Ex- Principal, Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), University of Delhi.
Teaching experience: 43 years
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•Was the first Woman Member of the Public Grievances Commission of the Govt. of NCT Delhi from May 1998 to December 2000
•Qualifications:
1. University Topper in B. A. English Honours -- Kurukshetra University
2. M. A. in English -- Ist Division -- Kurukshetra University
3. Ph. D. -- Kurukshetra University
Title of thesis: Theme of Love in Sylvia Plath's Poetry
4. Post M.A. Diploma in English - Hindi - English Translation from Rashtriya Hindi Sansthan, Delhi -- MHRD
5. Certificate Course in French -- Kurukshetra University
6. LL.B. -- Law Centre, Delhi University
7. Diploma in Urdu Language NCPUL, MHRD
•Translated into English the novels titled HALALA and SHAKUNTIKA by Bhagwandass Morwal, a contemporary and popular Hindi novelist.
•Written lessons for IGNOU for M.A. English and B.A. Honours in English
•Published 14 papers in various journals
•Authored a book of critical study of Sylvia Plath titled "Pulsating Rhythm of Life"
•Post retirement: Delivered lectures on various topics including topics like:
"Relevance of Sanskrit in the globalized world"
"Applicability of Geeta in daily life"
"Women Empowerment"
"Ahilyabai Holkar"
Dr. Rishi Raj Sharma
Dr. Rishi Raj Sharma is Professor and Associate Dean at GNDU RC Gurdaspur, with 25 years of experience in sustainability marketing,
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conscious consumerism, and Vedic–Gita–based management insights. With an H-Index of 15, he has published 82+ research papers, guided 10 PhD scholars (6 ongoing), and authored three books, including “Sustainability Marketing: Principles and Practices” with Emerald Publishing, along with volumes from LAP Germany and Routledge.
Recipient of 13 awards, including the Professor M.M. Shah Award and Gold Medal from the Indian Commerce Association, he is known for his tagline:
“Strategizing Sustainable Marketing for the Conscious Consumer.”
Dr. Sharma is a sought-after speaker on Vedic leadership, sustainable strategy, and ethical consumer behaviour, blending ancient wisdom with modern management excellence.
Prof. Ravinder Singh
Prof. (Dr.) Ravinder Singh is a Professor of Punjabi currently serving in the Department of Punjabi, Arts Faculty, at the University of Delhi.
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He began his career at the University of Delhi system on January 23, 1996, at Dyal Singh College, where he served as an Assistant Professor. He was promoted to Associate Professor (2007-2018) and subsequently served as a Professor at Dyal Singh College until November 17, 2025. On November 18, 2025, he transitioned to his current role as Professor at the University of Delhi. He also held the prestigious appointment of a Former Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, for a two-year term, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
Educational Background
His academic background includes studies at Delhi University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1995, following his M.Phil. (1991), M. A. Punjabi (1990), and B.A. (P) (1988).
Areas of Specialization
Key areas of interest are:
● Civilisational and Cultural Studies
● Indian Knowledge Traditions
● Sikh and Gurmat Studies
● Indian Narrative Studies
● Modern Literary Studies
● Diaspora Literature
Research Projects & Guidance
Prof. Singh has completed significant major and minor research projects:
● He completed a Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, from 2021-2023.
● He served as Co-Director of a collaborative project sponsored by ICSSR on "Popular Imaginaries and Discourses on Politics in India: Exploring Cultural Narratives as Alternative Sites of Knowledge Construction".
● He completed a Major Research Project of U.G.C. on 'Punjabi Diaspora Literature: Issues of Cultural Identity'.
● He completed a Minor Research Project of UGC on Indian Narrative Traditions and Punjabi Fiction (2010).
He has successfully guided scholars in their research, with completed Ph.D.s on topics like Socio-Cultural and Political Study of Punjabi Cinema (Completed 2024), Interpretation of Gurbani and The Poetry of Bhai Gurdas (Completed 2024), and Punjabi Opera Natakan vich Rajasi Chetna (Completed 2023).
Publications (Selected)
He has authored and edited several books and published extensively in national and international journals:
● Authored Books (Selected): Understanding Punjab: A Geo-cultural and Civilisational Context (IIAS, Shimla, 2024), Parvasi Punjabi Sahit: Punjabi Sabhyachark Pachhan de Masley (2019), and Manafi Palon ki Dastan (Hindi Poetry, 2018).
● Edited Books (Selected): The Topography of Bhakti: Social Reform Watersheds in Indian Intellectual History (IIAS, Shimla, 2023) and Rethinking History of Punjab (IIAS, Shimla, 2025).
● Journal Articles (Selected): His articles include "Writing Lahore of Pre-Partitioned India" (2023), "Sagarmanthan: An Interpretation of Indian Knowledge Traditions" (2022), and "Locating Indic Civilization in its Knowledge Traditions" (2022).
Contact
● Mobile: 9810369568
● Email: ravinder707@gmail.com,
ravindersingh.punjabi@dsc.du.ac.in
Prof. Narvinder Singh Kaushal
Prof. Narvinder Singh Kaushal is a renowned Punjabi thinker, writer, and educator. Former Dean, Faculty of Arts & Languages, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
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Educational Qualifications:
- B.A. Hons. (Punjabi)
- M.A. (Punjabi) (Gold Medallist)
- M.Phil., Ph.D.
Teaching Experience: 34 Years
Research Guidance:
- 30 Ph.D. Awarded
- 180 M.Phil. Students
Publications:
- Research Papers: 70
- Books: 05
Administrative Experience:
- Dean, Faculty of Arts & Languages, Kurukshetra University (2008-2010)
- Head, Dept. of Punjabi, Kurukshetra University (2002-2005 & 1996-1999)
- Head, Dept. of Foreign Languages, Kurukshetra University (2008-2010)
- Director, Public Relations, Kurukshetra University (2000-2002)
Awards and Honors:
- Shiromani Sahityakar Award (2008)
- Literary Awards from Punjabi Sahit Sabha, Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, and Sangrur Kala Kendar
- International Literary Award from International Punjabi Society, New Delhi
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- President, Haryana Federation of University and College Teachers' Organization (HFUCTO) (2009-10)
- President, Kurukshetra University Teachers' Association (KUTA) (2009-10)
Other Academic Positions:
- Member, Executive Council, Kurukshetra University (2008-2009)
- Member, Court, Kurukshetra University (1995-1997)
- Member, Academic Council, Kurukshetra University (1995-1997, 2002-2005, 2008-2010)
Personal Information:
- Father's Name: Niranjan Singh Kaushal
- Date of Birth: 26 May, 1950
- Marital Status: Married
- Telephone No.: 94633 35946