Vice Chancellor

1. Professional Summary

Additional and Previous Key Positions:

• Holds additional charge as Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.
• Former Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.
• Served as Vice-Chancellor at Indira Gandhi State University, Rewari, Haryana.
• Undertook additional charge at Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana.
• Founding Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
• Dean of Student Welfare, H.P. University.
• Director of the Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies, H.P University.
• Director (Nominated) of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.

2. Academic and Administrative Roles

Diverse Committee Roles:

• Governing Council Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Member of various committees at AIIMS, Bilaspur, including the Finance Committee, Selection Committee, Academic Council, and Estate Committee.
• Chairperson of the All India Board of Tourism and Hospitality Management by AICTE.
• Chancellor (Vice President) Nominee at Punjab University, Chandigarh.
• Governing Council Member of National Law University of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
• Visitor (President) Nominee at Central University, Tezpur, Assam.

Board Memberships:

• Member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM).
• Visitor (President) nominee on the Board of Governors of IIM Amritsar.
• Visitor (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GOI) nominee at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior.
• Chancellor (Governor) Nominee as Court Member at Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University, Chabua, Assam.

Expert and Advisory Roles:

• Expert Member of Maharashtra Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Education Council.
• Higher Education Council Member of Himachal Pradesh.
• Chancellor (Governor) Nominee on various academic planning boards and councils across universities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Recognition as an Institutional Builder:

• Founder Chairman & Director, Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, H.P. University.
• Credited as an 'Institutional Builder' in academia.
• Pioneered the establishment of the permanent campus of Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
• Key contributor to implementing recommendations of NEP-2020 across India.
• Extensive experience in assessing and accrediting HEIs as a Chairman of the NAAC peer team.
• Actively involved with top academic bodies like MOE, UGC, AICTE, NCERT, AIU, and MOT.

3. Research and Academic Contributions

Editorial Roles:

• Chief Editor and Editor of various international and national journals of repute.
• Editor of newsletters for different universities.

Research Projects and Authorship:

• Completed 11 research projects of national importance.
• Authored 25 books.
• Principal Investigator for e-PG Pathshala in Management and Tourism and Hospitality under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT) of UGC, MHRD, GOI.
• Developed 600 and 640 modules in Management, Tourism, and Hospitality, respectively.

Scholarly Contributions:

• Written approximately 90 research papers and articles.
• Guided 21 research scholars in their Ph.D. programs.

4. International Exposure and Collaborations

International Academic Engagements/Global Academic Experiences:

• Visited over 25 countries for various academic assignments, gaining insights into international standards of higher education.
• Instrumental in facilitating Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with international universities, including Atai State Agarian University (Russia), Leicester University (UK), Ghana Technical University (Ghana), Auburn University (USA), and Indiana University (USA).
• Serves as an advisor and Visiting Professor at the University of European Tourism (UET) Italia, Milan, Europe.
• Engaged as an expert member in various national and international universities and higher education institutions.
• Gained insights into international standards of excellence and best practices in higher education.

International Collaborations and MOUs:

• Played a pivotal role in facilitating Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with several international universities to promote global understanding.
• Key collaborations include:
  • Atai State Agarian University, Russia
  • Atai State Technical University, Russia
  • Leicester University, UK
  • Ghana Technical University, Ghana
  • Auburn University, USA
  • Indiana University, Pennsylvania, USA

Advisory and Teaching Roles:

• Serves as an advisor and Visiting Professor at the University of European Tourism (UET) in Milan, Italy.
• Engaged as an expert member in various national and international universities and higher education institutions.

5. Honors and Recognition

Awards and Distinctions:

• Malviya Pragya Samman-2022: Bestowed by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.
• Most Iconic Vice Chancellor Award-2021: A prestigious recognition for his role as Vice Chancellor.
• Global Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Leaders-2021: Awarded by the Global Chamber of Consumer Rights.
• Best Educationist Award-2020: Awarded by Himotkarsh Parishad, Himachal Pradesh.
• Life Time Achievement Award -2015 in Tourism Education Excellence: Presented by Lyceum of Philippines University, Manila.
• PCMA Award of Excellence in Education-2015: Honored for outstanding contributions in commerce, tourism, and management by the Punjab Commerce and Management Association. Also received a Citation in Honour -2015 from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, for his contributions to tourism education and research.
• Life Time Achievement Award-2013: Awarded by the Himachal Pradesh Commerce and Management Association for excellence in management.
• Letter of Appreciation from the Governor of Himachal Pradesh: Acknowledged for preparing the HPU Vision Document-2020 and promoting international understanding.
• Best Teacher Award of HPU-2012: Recognized for his exceptional teaching at Himachal Pradesh University.
• Golden AIM Award: Presented by Synergic Business Solutions (Year Not Specified).