Ms. Shallu Jindal is a Chairperson of JSPL foundation (An executing arm of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. group CSR activities) and Director of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. As the Chairperson of JSPL Foundation, Ms Jindal has positively impacted many lives through her creative initiatives, impacting two million people in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Delhi and other parts of the country. Ms. Jindal is a highly accomplished Kuchipudi dancer and a noted social contributor with various honours for her contribution to the field of art and culture, education and sustainable community development in India. She has been honoured with the CMO Asia's Best Social Entrepreneur Award in Singapore, Mahatma Awards for Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility, the Golden Peacock Award on Social-Cultural Leadership in London and the Aekalavya Award in Singapore.
Dr R. D. Patidar, Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal University is Ph.D. from IIT, Roorkee and recipient of several scholarships and awards such as the MHRD Scholarship, the Gold Medal at M.E. Level, the best paper award at the IEEE conference and the Best Teacher Award. Being a true academician, he is fond of R&D and many research papers and articles are in his credit. He is having more than 30 years of experience in the academia, industry and administration. He has served as Registrar, OP Jindal University and Director, OP Jindal Institute of Technology (OPJIT), Raigarh. Prior to joining OPJIT, Dr Patidar served as Professor, Dean Academics and Officiating Director at MIT, Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. Dr Patidar is a renowned academician and administrator; and under his able leadership OP Jindal University has received many awards and recognitions.
Prof. Dheeraj Sanghi is currently Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. From 2008 – 2010, he served as the Director, LNM Institute of Information Technology (LNMIIT), a public-private partnership University in Jaipur. His administrative experience includes running the Institute Computer Center, managing Graduate Admissions, cultural advisor to students, Student Counselling, managing UG education at IIT Kanpur (as Chairman of Senate Under Graduate Committee), design of CS curriculum, and Chairman of Health Center Users Committee.
Prof. (Dr.) Anurag Vijaywargiya is a distinguished academician, researcher, and education administrator with over 23 years of experience in professional higher education. His expertise spans multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Education. Prof. Vijaywargiya holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, along with an M.Tech in Industrial Design and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His research contributions have been widely recognized, with 17 research articles published in renowned international journals, books, and conferences. His scholarly work focuses on optimizing industrial processes, enhancing workplace ergonomics, and improving manufacturing efficiencies, contributing significantly to both academia and industry. Prof. Vijaywargiya has played a pivotal role in establishing several professional institutes of higher learning, including the esteemed “O.P. Jindal University, Raigarh (CG)” as well as Skill Development Institute “ O.P. Jindal Community Colleges.” His visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping institutional policies, fostering academic innovation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. His leadership has driven OPJU toward academic excellence and recognition on both national and international platforms. A key highlight of his contributions is his instrumental role in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at O.P. Jindal University. Prof. Anurag has held leadership positions in various institutions, overseeing functions such as Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions, Finance, Strategic Planning, and Operations. In his current capacity, Prof. Anurag actively contributes to shaping and executing academic and administrative strategies for the University. His mission is to create world-class learning ecosystems that equip students with knowledge, skills, and ethical values to excel in their professional careers.
He has more than 35 years of teaching, research, and industry experience and served as a Director of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal. He has the research exposure of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tsukuba Japan under bilateral exchange program, TU Berlin as a DAAD fellow, and has in his credit more than 174 research publications in SCI Journals and book chapters. He has guided more than 15 Ph.D. and 25 Master dissertations. He has been the Visiting Faculty in the Materials Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee the USA.
Dr Shesadev Nayak is a result oriented professional with over 27 years of rich experience that includes 8 years in Industry and 19 years in Academics. He is an UGC-NET Qualified Management faculty and Ph.D. in Management. He has served as faculty and dean at leading institutions including IIMT, KIIT School of Management (KSOM), EMPI Business School, Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), LBIIHM etc. Prior to shifting to Academics, he had worked in the industry with organizations like Molex India Ltd, CDIL, Delhi and J K Paper Ltd.
Dr. Girish C. Mishra holds a Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Sc., and L.L.B. and is a distinguished academician with over 29 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. A University Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Physics, Dr. Mishra currently serves as the Dean of the School of Science and Controller of Examinations at O.P. Jindal University, Raigarh. His interdisciplinary academic background spans Physics and Law, reflecting a deep commitment to holistic education and academic excellence.
Dr. Mishra has authored over 42 research papers in leading SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, several book chapters, and holds two patents. Numerous scholars have completed their Ph.D. under his supervision. He has presented his work at various prestigious national and international conferences. His research primarily focuses on phosphor synthesis using sol-gel, solid-state reaction, and combustion methods, with significant contributions in the field of luminescence phenomena, including Mechanoluminescence, Lyoluminescence, Photoluminescence, Thermoluminescence, and applications in nanostructured luminescent materials for LEDs, solar cells, radiation dosimetry phosphors, inorganic and organic lamp phosphors, optoelectronic materials, and phototherapy lamp phosphors.
His teaching specializations include Digital Electronics, Material Science, Nuclear Physics, Optics, and Thermal Physics. Dr. Mishra is a lifetime member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the Luminescence Society of India, the Indian Physics Association, the Indian Society for Particle Accelerators, and the Indian Society for Technical Education. He actively serves on editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for various reputed national and international journals. Additionally, Dr. Mishra is a recognized resource person for training and capacity-building programs in key areas such as Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and E-Waste Management.
Dr. M. Nithya, working as Vice Dean and Head – Civil Engineering and Deputy Director IQAC at O.P. Jindal University Chhattisgarh
She has completed her B.E. Civil Engineering in 2005, M.E Structural Engineering in 2007 and PhD in the year 2018 from Anna University Chennai. She is a passionate teacher having a total experience of 18 years and has published 1 book, 3 book chapters, 1 magazine, 1 copyright (awarded), 6 patents (1 awarded patent), and 34 peer reviewed articles (4 SCI and 20 Scopus).
She was presented with NPTEL STAR award under Faculty Domain Advanced in the year 2023, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Young Scientist in the year 2018, and also received best poster award at the IIC regional meet and best paper awards at various international conferences viz., ICSTEED2020, SISTEEM2020. She has received funding from AICTE and CSIR for the conduct of STTP and FDP programs.
She is an active member of “The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)”, “Institute of Engineers India (IEI), ISTE. She serves as editorial board member for AJCBM (American Journal for Construction and Building Material) and also serves as a recognized reviewer for 4 International Journals.
She has served as Keynote Speaker in various international conferences and delivered guest lectures on diverse topics like Challenges in 3D printing of concrete, Construction Automation, ESG for Sustainability, Introduction to IPR and Patent Search, Research Article Writing, Systematic Literature Review, Social Function of Engineering, Case study on Curriculum aspects for construction of Metro rail bridges.
Her research interest includes 3D printing of concrete and Sustainable construction materials.
Dr. R. Muthukumaran, Vice Dean at the School of Management, OP Jindal University, Raigarh, is a dynamic academic leader with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in management and engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering alongside dual postgraduate degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Business Management (M.Phil.), reflecting his deep-rooted commitment to interdisciplinary excellence. With over 20 years of diverse experience, he has excelled in academic leadership, institutional development, and faculty mentorship. His contributions to industrial engineering and management are underscored by over 15 SCI/Scopus/Web of Science-indexed journal publications, 4 book chapters, 1 patent, and 1 copyright— which are directly related to lean manufacturing, sustainable materials, and operational optimization. His Ph.D. research emphasized advanced machining characteristics and hybrid metal matrix composites, linking engineering innovation with practical industrial outcomes. Recognized with multiple accolades including the Best Faculty and Best Poster Awards, Dr. Muthukumaran is also a sought-after speaker in AICTE-sponsored FDPs, known for his expertise in education management, strategic planning, and innovation-driven teaching.
Dr. Deepayan Priyadarshi is the CEO of OPJU Innovation Center, where he has been driving innovation and entrepreneurship at OP Jindal University, Raigarh since 2021, nurturing startups and ideas. Under his stewardship, the center has achieved significant milestones.
The center has incubated 18 startups, 150+ prototypes, and 300+ ideas. As Convener of the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC), OPJU since 2023, Dr. Priyadarshi has been associated with over 300 innovation and entrepreneurial activities since 2019. The center has secured nearly ₹1 crore in funding and grants for incubatees and ₹60 lakhs in foreign investment for Erkey Motors India Pvt Ltd. Notably, the team received the Yukti Innovation Grant (IIC) for Team Fuel Flow Metre, and i-Fi BVP Healthcare was mentored to recognition as one of the top 15 at Eureka, IIT Bombay. IIC OPJU has also secured the highest rating of 4-star for 2 consecutive years under Dr. Priyadarshi's direction as Convener and Co-Convener.
Dr. Priyadarshi specializes in pitch preparation for social entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and Agrotech, as well as startup mentoring and advising. One of his notable initiatives includes establishing the AICTE IDEA LAB at OPJU with an AICTE grant.
Dr. Priyadarshi has been recognized as an Official Innovation Ambassador by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India since 2020 and serves as an Official Mentor at IIT Bombay for NEC 23 & NEC 24. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering from NIT Rourkela.
With over 27 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and industry, Dr. Mahesh brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise. He has authored more than 100 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, with key research interests in condition monitoring, human response to vibration, biomechanics, robotics and automation, and system modeling & simulation. Dr. Mahesh currently leads the Centre for Corporate Education and Training at OPJU, having successfully conducted over 500 training programs for the corporate sector. He plays a pivotal role in fostering strong academia-industry collaboration. He also contributes actively to the global research community as a member of editorial boards and a reviewer for several international journals.
Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh is Professor at Dept. of Humanities. Having more than Sixteen years teaching and administrative experience, his specialization is in the area of Indian Writing in English and ELT. He has delivered many keynotes, visiting lectures on IWE, ELT, Soft Skills, EI, CSR, Disaster Management and Human Rights. Dr Singh has organized many National and International Conferences, Workshops, Seminar, Colloquium and National Level Tech-Fests. He has participated as resource persons and paper presenter in more than 70 International, National Conferences and Seminars.
Dr. Saumya Sing carries a rich and varied experience of approximately 15 years in teaching and learning. She has keen interest in research and owes a good number of research papers in reputed journals related to Geometric Function Theory. She has presented her research papers in various national and international conferences. She has contributed to the curriculum development for B. Sc.(Hons.) Mathematics. Apart from this, she has proved herself as an effective administrator being the chairperson of Internal Complaint Committee(ICC) and a member of Social Empowerment Cell.
Dr. M. Kalyan Phani is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of expertise in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, where he conducted pioneering research in atomic force acoustic microscopy—marking a first-of-its-kind study in India.
Dr. Phani has published more than 40 peer-reviewed research papers, holds four granted patents, and has received over 30 national and international accolades recognizing his contributions to research and innovation. He has successfully led several industry-sponsored research projects and actively contributes to the global academic community through his service on editorial boards and peer review panels of reputed international journals. .
At OPJU, Dr. Phani plays a key leadership role in strengthening quality assurance, advancing research and development, managing state-of-the-art instrumentation facilities, fostering international collaborations, and steering accreditation and ranking initiatives. He is a life member of IIM, CAERD, PMAI, and EMSI, and a professional member of ASM International and IEEE. His current research interests span rail steels, additive manufacturing, green steel technologies, and sustainable metallurgy.
Dr. Rajendra Tare, Professor in Electrical Engineering Department has over 40 plus years of teaching experience in different institutes of repute. He has obtained Batchelor of Engineering for Indore University in Electrical Engineering with Honours. Subsequently he obtained ME Electrical Engineering from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay Indore. He earned is PhD in Electrical Engineering specialising in Power Systems from prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has published eleven research papers in national and international Journals of repute. His research interests include Power System studies and applications of microcontrollers in Power Electronics. He has rich academic and industrial experience. Many industry sponsored consultancies have been executed successfully under his supervision.
Dr. Ashish Sharma, presently serving as Vice Dean and Head of the Department of Computer Science Engineering at OP Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India. He hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur. With a professional journey spanning 27 years, with a balanced blend of 17 years in academia and 10 years in the IT industry, specializing in training, software, and web development. His academic contributions include over 40 research papers published in reputed journals and conferences indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science, including platforms such as Taylor & Francis, Actapress, IGI Global, Inderscience, and MECS-Press. He is inventor/co-inventor of six patents (four Indian and two international). In addition to research, He has chaired sessions at various international conferences and have delivered expert talks. He is serving as the editorial and review boards of several academic journals. He is an approved Ph.D. supervisor at Raisoni University (GHRU), Amravati, and an approved M.E. (by Research) supervisor at RTM Nagpur University, where he has successfully guided one candidate. He is Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and also hold a Brainbench certification in Visual Basic 6.0
