Academic Advisory Council

Dr. Anand P. Gupta M.A. (Economics) and Ph.D. (Economics)

(Former Professor Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad)

Dr. Anand P. Gupta, who did his M.A. (Economics) and Ph.D. (Economics) from the University of Florida, has served as Professor of Economics and Chairman of the Economics Area at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), and is a recipient of the Best Faculty Award at the IIMA.

Other positions that he has held include: Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Specialist at the World Bank; Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution; Distinguished Visitor to the United States at the invitation of the United States Government; Visiting Scholar at the George Mason University’s Centre for Study of Public Choice; Guest Faculty, Government of India’s Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration; Special Invitee, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s High Level Committee on Outcome Budget; and consultant to several organizations, including the Asian Development Bank, International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, International Labour Organization, United States-India Business Council, and The World Bank.

He has served on several government committees. Author of many publications (including “Evaluation of Governance: A Study of the Government of India’s Outcome Budget”, Journal of Development Effectiveness, December 2010, which is amongst the Journal’s “most read” (downloaded) papers), he has coordinated several training programmes for Indian Administrative Service officials and has served as a faculty in many training programmes.

Professor R Ravi Kumar (Former Professor Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore)

Dr. Kumar has over forty years of teaching, training, consulting, and research experience in the fields of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management in addition to wide ranging academic administration. He has been recipient of fellowships from European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Association of Management Development in South Asia (AMDISA).
Till recently DR. Kumar has been a tenured Professor in Organizational Behavior at IIMB, an institute that enjoys a top rank over the years, both locally and globally. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and Parapsychology and a Doctoral degree in Organizational Behavior, both from Andhra University, Waltair, India. Prior to his joining IIMB in 1986, Dr. Kumar was associated with Andhra University, Osmania University, Berhampur University and Government of India’s National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training that has been recognized as a center of excellence by UNIDO for its pioneering endeavors in the area of Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Management.
Kumar has been on several journals’ editorial boards that include International Journal of Leadership Education, UK and holds membership with American Psychological Association and Academy of Management, USA. He is currently researching on Strategic Institution Building, Transferable Leadership, Managing on the Edge and Organizational

Prof.(Dr.) Suresh Prasad Singh

Prof (Dr.) Suresh Prasad Singh is an acclaimed academic and world fame Geologist.
Apart from being the Vice Chancellors of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara & Himalyan University, Itanagar.He held various senior positions in the Govt. and pvt. Sectors.
He is the member of prestigious forums and bodies like-Bihar State University Service Commission, WWF for Nature, United research forum, London and many others.
He has been the course coordinators of AICTE &DST and other various Govt. training programs.
He authored and edited several books on Ecology and Environment.
Singh visited more than 15 countries and delivered impactful lectures on ecology and conservation of natural resources.

Prof.(Dr.) Kalyan Kumar, B.E, M.B.A, Ph.D

Academic Background:

Completed B.E. from IIEST (Indian Institute of Engineering, Science & Technology), an INI and mentor of IIT, Kharagpur, with First Class Second position from University of Calcutta
Attained M.B.A. degree from F.M.S. / Delhi – University of Delhi. Was placed First Class Second in the University.
Subsequently obtained Ph.D. degree in Management from Jiwaji University (State Govt. university in Madhya Pradesh)

Professional career:

Joined TISCO (now known as TATA STEEL) as Management Trainee. Switched to Bhilai Steel Plant (under SAIL) and worked there for around 11 years. Was awarded ‘Best Engineer’s award 5 times in 11 years.
Joined IRCON (Indian Railways Construction Co. Ltd.) International Ltd. and served for 9 years and rose to the level of General Manager.
Joined HCL (Hindustan Computers Ltd.) and served there for 3 years as Vice President (exports) for the export of processed dimensional stones worldwide.
Worked as Director, Prudential Unitrade Ltd. involved in various export-related activities.
Started career in Academics at Asia Pacific Institute of Management as Professor and thereafter moved to Galgotias for one year. Moved on to Lovely Professional University(LPU), Jalandhar, and served as Director/ Management.
Founder Director of both Excel Group of Institutions & Sanskriti Group of Institutions at Chhata, Mathura(U.P.) and served the group for 12 years and finally held the position of Dean(Academics) at Sanskriti University.
Teaching is passion and regularly teaching marketing, international business, and general management subjects.

Dr. C V Ramanan, Ph.D

Education :

Engineering from DCE
MBA from UBS
D in Vivek Management/Life Skills based on Indian Ethos

Work Experience :

Over 40 years of experience in senior positions in corporate world
Former Professor and Director of a management institute for nearly a decade
Director of another business school for 3 years
Director, ISTD for 6 years

Achievements :

Played the role of a Counselor in a TV serial, “Karmbhoomi”
Prolific writer with 6 books on Personal and Professional Excellence
Coined the concept of Total Quality Person (TQP)
Conducted over 800 TQP workshops in 25 years with all segments in 30 cities pan India and also in Dubai at IFTDO 2018 for a world-wide audience where he was the only invited speaker from India
Honoured with “Best Teacher, Trainer and Healer” award for his ability related to spirituality and values through his unique concept of Total Quality Person (TQP)

Brig (Dr) Sunil Kumar Moudgil (Retd)

B Tech (IIT-BHU), PGDMM, PGDM, MBA, PhD (Management)
International Master Trainer, Leadership Coach, Author & Motivational Speaker
CEO & Founder, Moudgil Learning & Development Solutions

Brig Moudgil is a multifaceted professional with 32 years of excellence in the field of’Leadership, Training & Development during Army Service and 14 years thereafter in the Corporate & Educational World.
Handled many breath-taking missions while serving the Indian Army and commanded aBattalion in J&K during Op Vijay. He brings with him several real-life hair-raising stories, examples of victory, teamwork, passion & handling obstacles.
Apart from, recipient of “3 Commendations Cards” during army service, he has to his creditseveral ‘National and International Awards & Honours’ including an award of ‘Glory of India 2019’ by Education Council of India, ‘Indian Legend Award 2019, ‘Best Skill Training Provider 2018′ and ‘Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar 2017’ for an outstanding contribution in the field of education & skill development.
Mr Moudgil was nominated, constituted & appointed as ‘Honorary Mayor-President of theCity of Baton Rouge & Parish of East Baton Rouge (USA)’on 9th May’ 17.
Brig Moudgil is an Ex-Faculty at Institute of Armament Technology (IAT), Girinagar, Pune(Training Institute of DRDO), Professor in Management and Dean (Student Development) at AIMT and Adjunct Professor at Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi.
He is also associated as Chief Facilitator (Outbound) with TPC Leadership, Mentor & Advisorwith Yogyata Education Trust & Visiting Faculty at several institutes including: National Institute of Banking Studies & Corporate Management (NIBSCOM), Under aegis of RBI.
During 2nd innings, Brig Moudgil has professionally groomed/impacted numerous leadersacross all functions in Corporate and Educational World, through “Mentoring, Coaching and High End In/Out Bound Training Interventions”.
In lock-down/work from home period due to Covid-19, empowered very large numbers ofpeople through online interactions/virtual training sessions, to make India skilful.
Brig Moudgil furthermore stimulates thousands of young minds by regularly authoringarticles in publications of repute. He is a Published author of 2 Books “Unleash Your Super Potential” and “The Winning edge Communication”.
In addition to many Universities and Educational Institutes, Brig Moudgil’s Corporate clientlist includes companies like LG Electronics, Maruti Suzuki, Mahinda & Mahindra, Honda, Godrej, GAIL (India), HDFC Bank, HDB Financial Services, Punjab National Bank, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), SM Group, Welspun (SPACES), TEVA, Shahi Exporters, Dish TVD2h, IOCL, IOCL Pipeline, GlobalLogic, POSCO, Tui India and many more.
Deeply passionate and incredibly powerful speaker who conducts game changing workshops.

Dr. Ravi Prakash, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

Ravi Prakash is a distinguished scholar of Modern Indian History.
His research focuses on multilingual development, Freedom Struggle, Social History, Religion, culture, communication, and Language.
He has rich experience teaching at various educational institutes of national repute.
He has received numerous awards and fellowships in his professional career.
He has held positions of Registrar, Dean, Dean of Students’ welfare, Dean of the faculty, etc.
He has chaired many national and international seminars and conferences.
He has delivered many invited lectures in India and abroad.
He has been invited as a political analyst on national television.
His work has appeared in a number of scholarly books and research journals.
He has carried out research work in Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
His current work focuses on Haryana history, modern Indian history, and Jainism in India and abroad.

Satish Kumar Kapoor, M.Com. (Delhi University), UGC Net qualified

Professional Qualification :

CAIIB (Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance)
More than 30 years of experience in Banking
Joined as Probationary Officer in 1977
Took VRS as Chief Manager in 2007
More than 15 years of experience as a regular and visiting faculty member

Specialization in Finance, including topics such as Financial Accounting, Banking and Financial Services, International Banking and Foreign Exchange, Investment Banking, Financial Management, and International Financial Management.

Dr. Anula Maurya, Ph.D., LLB, M.A.

Present Position:

Lokpal, Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Mundri, Kaithal, Haryana w.e.f. 06.10.2023

Previous Employment:

Vice-Chancellor, Jai Minesh Adivasi University, Kota, Rajasthane.f. 07.08.2023 to 29.09.2023.
Principal (Retd.), Kalindi College (University of Delhi), Delhi [16.04.2009 to 22.08.2019 and 23.08.2022 to 31.03.2023]
Vice-Chancellor, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur, Rajasthan w.e.f. 08.2019 to 22.08.2022.

Member Expert Committees:

Appointed as Member Expert Committee:

In the subject of Sanskrit constituted by Haryana Public Service Commission in the year 2017.
By UGC to evaluate the performance and academic attainments for the conferment of fresh Autonomous status to Srimad Andavan Arts & Science college no. 7, Kovil (2013).
By UGC to evaluate the performance and academic attainments for the conferment of fresh Autonomous Status to Pope John Paul II college of Education, Puducherry in the year 2010.
To screen the applications received under Post-Doctoral Research Award Scheme in the year 2010.
By UGC under XIth Plan and Merged Scheme and visited different colleges all over India in the year 2009 & 2010.
To provide seed money to Universities & colleges under the scheme of Career Oriented Courses (2010).
Constituted by UGC to evaluate Eleventh Plan requirement in various colleges (2010).
Constituted by UGC for the Selection of candidates for award of fellowship for the year 2009-10 under the scheme of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
Appointed Member, Expert Committee constituted by UGC to provide financial support to undertake major & minor research projects to University & college teachers to pursue higher order Research in various discipline of study in the year 2010.
By UGC to evaluate the performance and academic attainments for the conferment of fresh Autonomous status to Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College no. 7 Tiruchirappali (2010).
By UGC to evaluate the performance and academic attainments for the conferment of fresh Autonomous status to Sir C.R.Reddy College of Engineering, Eluru, Vishakhapatnam on 5^th& 6^th February, 2010.
Appointed as Expert Committee member constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, Bundelkhand University regarding the research works in Sanskrit Subject on 05.07.2005.

Dr. Meenakshi Kaushik

Meenakshi has over 15 years of experience in teaching, training, research, and corporate work in the fields of HR & OB, Values & Ethics, and as a Motivational and PDP Trainer.
Her Ph.D. thesis is titled “A Study of Leadership Effectiveness in Women Executives in Context of Delhi Based Business Organizations” and focuses on leadership development strategies among women leaders and executives.
She has worked as a professor with several reputed institutions including NDIM, Amity University, Delhi Business School, and ICFAI Business School.
She has also served as a guest faculty and trainer with the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), New Delhi for six years and is currently supervising and evaluating PhD candidates at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU, Central University). Additionally, she has authored a book titled “Digital Transformation: Recent Trends & Practices.”

Academic Advisory Council