Anaesthesiology

Anaesthesiology

Overview
The Anaesthesiology department of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences started in 1996. It has covered a long journey since its inception to the present form where we are running sixteen operation theaters round the clock. The department provides anaesthesia services to all major super-specialities as well as broad specialities of surgery. Dedicated operation theaters of neurosurgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedics, urological, cardiovascular, ENT, Onco, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecological surgeries run on all the days giving much needed anaesthesia services both for elective and emergency cases. Peripheral anaesthesia services to MRI, BERA, Brachytherapy, Cathlab and ECT are also provided.
Apart from running the Preanaesthetic clinic we are equipped with 30 bedded PACU, acute and chronic pain services, postoperative ICU with ventilators and multi-parameter monitors, infusion pumps, patient controlled analgesia pumps and modern anaesthesia workstations with dedicated monitors in all modular operation theaters.
A dedicated and experienced faculty strength of 19 faculty members gives educational guidance to 12 Post graduates every year besides managing anaesthesia services. The faculty members present their research work regularly both nationally and internationally. We also have an excellent departmental library. The department takes keen interest in other academic activities as well, and has organized various national and state conferences.
PG Admission Intake: 12
Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate broad-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-BS merit.
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Professor & Head

Dr Gurjeet Khurana

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology

Teaching Experience: 26+ Years

Publications: 32 publications,citations 456,Hindex 12

Special Interest: Neuroanaesthesia, Critical Care

Membership: : Critical Care Medicine

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Society Of Anesthesiologists
  • Indian College Of Anesthesiologist
  • Research Society Of Anaesthesiology And Clinical Pharmacology
  • Indian Association Of Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Association Of Obstetric Anesthesiolgy
  • Indian society of Critical Care

Awards:

  • Felicitated for my contribution to the research society of anaesthesiologist and clinical pharmacology held on 28-03th March 2025 held at AIIMS Bhatinda
  • Best clinician award 2002 conferred by HIHT University
  • Felicitated with Doctor of the Year award on National Doctor’s Day by Divya Himgiri.
  • First prize for best paper at 1st UP YUVA ISACON 2025 at Mathura
Professor

Dr Veena Asthana

Qualification: MBBS, M.D

Teaching And Research Experience: 25 Years

Publications: 46, 80 Conferences, 4 Book Chapters

Area Of Interest: Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management, Obs Tetrics Anaesthesia, Pediatric Anaesthesia

Membership: ISA, RSACP, AOA, ICA

Awards: Best Clinician Award 2021 (SRHU), ISA Proefficiency Award 2021

Professor

Dr Parul Jindal

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology

Publications: 75 publications, citations 862 ,Hindex 14

Chapters in the book: 4

Area Of Interest: Pediatric anaesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, PG teaching

Membership:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Society Of Anesthesiologists
  • Indian College Of Anesthesiologist
  • Research Society Of Anesthesiology And Clinical Pharmacology
  • Indian Association Of Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Association Of Obstetric Anesthesiolgy
  • International Academy Of Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Awards:

  • Felicitated at ISACON 2025 for my contributions as assistant editor to ISA e newsletter Vapour
  • Felicitated at ISACON Delhi state conference for my contribution to the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists
  • Elected as the ISA National governing council member 2025-28 through the electoral process where more than 18000 anaesthesiolgists from various parts of the country voted. Won with a huge margin
  • Won FIRST PRIZE at a writing competition organized by ISA UP State and was published in the e newsletter of the UP State
  • Felicitated for my contribution to the research society of anaesthesiologist and clinical pharmacology held on 28-30th March 2025 held at AIIMS Bhatinda
  • Recognized as TOP 100 reviewers of the Indian journal of anaesthesia
  • Awarded ISA President Appreciation Award 2024 at ISA National conference ISACON 2024 held at Patna 20-24th November 2024.
  • During my tenure as president 2023-24 the state was awarded first prize for best state for raising public awareness and, first prize for best State, first prize world anaesthesia day celebrations and second prize for best state for best compression only life skills training.
  • Received Second Prize (Individual) for Raising Awareness for Compression Only Life Saving Skills at ISA National conference ISACON 2024 held at Patna 20-24th November 2024
  • The research paper: Joshi Y, Ramakrishnan P, Jindal P (corresponding author) Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus port site infiltration for postoperative pain and quality of recovery in adult patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Indian J Anaesth. 2023 Aug;67(8):714-719. doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_556_22. Epub 2023 Aug 15. PMID: 37693026; PMCID: PMC10488569. Won the prestigious ISA-IJA Lalit Mehndiratta Yuva Researcher National Award 2024 at ISA National conference ISACON 2024 held at Patna 20-24th November 2024
  • Dr BC Roy Award on 1st July 2023 by IMA Dehradun city branch 2023
  • President Appreciation Award IMA Dehradun City Branch 2023
  • Awarded ISA Proficiency award 2023 at ISA National conference ISACON 2023 held at Gurugram 23-26th November 2023. During my tenure as president 2022-23 the state was awarded first prize for best state for raising public awareness and second prize for best state and third prize for best world ether day celebrations.
  • Certificate of appreciation at youth 20 consultation organized by AIIMS Rishikesh on 5th may 2022 for organizing a run up event with the theme “Health well being and sports :agenda for youth at ISA Uttarakhand sports meet on 19/02/2023
  • Awarded ISA Diligent award at ISA National conference ISACON 2022 held at Shillong 23-26th November 2022. During my tenure as president 2021-22 the Dehradun city was awarded first prize for best city for raising public awareness and second prize for best city.
  • Part of the team creating world record for maximum CPR Training by world congress of anaesthesiologist on 4th September 2021 in which 141countries participated.
  • IMA Dehradun President appreciation award
  • awarded a scholarship by the WFSA to attend the 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2021 1st-5th September 2021
Professor

Dr Nidhi Kumar

Qualification:MBBS, MD Anaesthesia, FIMP

Teaching and Research Experience: – 16 years

Publications: 15 publications in National and International journals, A Chapter in a book

Area of Interest: Acute and chronic pain, Regional Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia

Membership:

  • ISA
  • ICA
  • UKSA
  • DSA
  • RSACP
  • AOA

Awards:

  • 3rd prize in Paper presentation UKISACON 2013
  • Appreciation award as a volunteer in the organization of outreach training activity of COLS by ISA Uttarakhand April – October 2023
  • 2nd prize in paper presentation in YUVAISACON 2024
Professor

Dr Divya Gupta

Affiliation: Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Swami Ram Nagar, Doiwala, Dehradun- 248016 (Uttarakhand)

Qualification: MBBS, DA, MD Anaesthesiology

Teaching and Research Experience: 12 years 7 months

Publications: 50 Publications

Areas of Interest:

1 Simulation Based Learning
2 Music Therapy as a tool to enhance anesthetic recovery & improved patient satisfaction
3 Communication Skills and Non-technical Skills
4 Pediatric Anaesthesia especially Cleft Lip and Palate Plastic Surgeries Smile Train Project
5 Social Outreach Programme generating Community Awareness about Anaesthesiology
6 Medical Education with special interest in AETCOM Module
7 Research prospects in Anaesthesia especially pertaining to awareness programmes

Memberships:

SN DetailsYear
1 Family Benevolent Fund member of ISA (2764/UA/7/2024) 2024
2 Association of Regional Anaesthesiologists (AORA)
Life Membership No. LM 1982 since 2023
2023
3 Member of Academy of Health Professions Educators AHPE Life Membership No.: - AHPE/355/2022 (21.07.2022) 2022
4 India CLEN Membership 2021 2021
5 Epidemiology Foundation of India
Life Membership No.: 00348 (22.08.2019)
2019
6 Indian Association of Pediatric Anesthesiologists Life Membership No.: G-041 (05.12.2018) 2018
7 Indian Society of Medical Statistics
Life Membership No.: 201707/LM (Since Jan 2017)
2017
8 International Epidemiology Association (IEA) – Member Since 2017 Three Year Membership (ECE Category) – 18.10.2019 onwards 2017
9 Research Society of Anaesthesiologists and Clinical Pharmacology (RSACP) Life Membership No. D204L since 19.10.2013 2013
10 Indian College of Anaesthesiologists (ICA) Life Membership No: 0350 (Since Oct 2012) 2012
11 Association of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists (AOA) Life Membership No: G-16 (Sept 2009) 2009
12 Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
Life Associate Membership No: G -0812 (Since Jan 2007) converted to Life Membership in 2009
2009
Awards:

SN DetailsYear
1 ISA National President’s Special Appreciation Award 2025) 2025
2 ISA National Public Awareness Award 2025 (Third Prize)) 2025
3 ISA National Compressions Only Life Support (COLS) Activity Award (Consolation)) 2025
4 ISA National Membership Drive Award 2025 (Consolation Prize) 2025
5 Among top 100 Peer Reviewers in National Journal of Anaesthesia, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA)) 2025
6 2nd Prize Best Research Award in “YouTube videos and Role Play in Attitudes, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module for interns regarding obtaining anaesthesia consent” in 33rd Annual RSACPCON 2025, Bathinda) 2025
7 ISA National Public Awareness State Award 2025 (First Prize)) 2025
8 ISA National Best State Branch Award Uttarakhand (Second Prize)) 2025
9 ISA National Highest Voting State Branch Award Uttarakhand (Second Prize)) 2025
10 ISA National Membership Drive State Award 2025 (Third Prize)) 2025
11 ISA National Best State World Anaesthesia Day Celebration Consolation Prize) 2025
12 1st Prize in One Minute Presentation in “Foldable Hinged Double Wedge For Head- Up Feet-Up (HUFU) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” in 71st annual ISACON 2024, Patna) 2024
13 President’s Appreciation Award at CZISACON 2024 held at Orchcha organized by UPISACON in October 2024) 2024
14 EFICON 2023 Award Brand Ambassador at Goa Medical College, Panaji, Goa ) 2023
15 ISA Diligent Award from National Body ISA at 68th National Conference of ISA, ISACON 2022, Shillong) 2022
Professor

Dr Priya Rama Krishnan

Qualification: M.D.

Teaching Experience: 12+ Years

Publications: 02

Special Interest: Critical Care / ONCO Anaesthesia

Professor

Dr Rohan Bhatia

Qualification: MBBS, M.D.

Publications: 13 Publications, 30 Confrences, 2-Chapter in Book.

Areas of Interest:USG Guided Regional Anaesthesia

Membership:

  • ISA
  • AORA
  • ICA
  • ESRA
Associate Professor

Dr Harish Singh Koshyari

Qualification: MBBS, M.D.

Teaching And Research Experience: 10 Years

Publications: 10 Publications

Area of Interest: Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management, Obstetrics Anaesthesia, Pediatric Anaesthesia

Membership:

  • ISA
  • RSACP
Associate Professor

Dr Shreesh Mehrotra

Qualification: MBBS, M.D (Anaesthesia)

Teaching And Research Experience: 10 years

Publications: 8 publications, 20 conferences

Area of Interest: Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management, Obstetrics Anaesthesia, General Anaesthesia

Membership:

  • ISA
  • AORA
  • DSA
  • UKISA

Awards: Winner in quiz competition in state conference 2015

Associate Professor

Dr Amit Kumar Chauhan

Qualification: MBBS, DA, M.D, ACME (CMCL)

Teaching And Research Experience: 9 years

Publications: 5 Publications, 20 Confrences

Area of Interest: Obstetrics Anaesthesia & General Anaesthesia

Membership:

  • ISA
  • UKSA
  • Life Member of AHPE-Academy of Health Professions Educators, India

Awards: Excellent Paper Award in World Critical Congress & Conference ( WCAC 2022) – Bangkok.

Associate Professor

Dr Kanika Sachdeva

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology

Teaching And Research Experience: 9 years

Publications: 6

Area of Interest: Obstetrics Anaesthesia , pain and Paliative Medicine

Membership: Indian Society of Anaesthesiology

Fellowship:

  • Foundation course in pain and palliative medicine- Trivandrum institute of palliative sciences (TIPS-ECHO)
  • Fellowship in Pain Management- Daradia Pain Hospital Kolkata in association with Aesculap Academy, India
Assistant Professor

Dr Ankit Arora

Qualification: MBBS, MD(Anaesthesiology), FIPPC, FIPM

Teaching And Research Experience: 6.5 years

Publications: 3 papers, conferences 6, book chapter 1

Area of Interest: Interventional pain and palliative care

Membership:

  • ISA
  • DSA
  • IASP
  • UKSA

Awards: Awards first prize poster presentation 2016 (CZISACON-2016)

Assistant Professor

Dr Kriti Bindal

Qualification: MD Anaesthesia, MBBS

Teaching And Research Experience: 3 years

Publications: 2 Original Articles, 1 poster, 3 conferences

Area of Interest: Regional Anaesthesia

Assistant Professor

Dr Arti Rajput

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesia, Fellowship Pediatric Anaesthesia

Teaching And Research Experience: 7 years

Publications: 3 journal publications, 1 paper proceeding, 18 conferences and workshops

Area of Interest: Pediatric anaesthesia, Neonatal anaesthesia, Labour analgesia, Regional anaesthesia, Medical education and Simulation based Teaching

Membership:

  • Life member of ISA
  • RSACP
  • IAPA
  • ASPA
  • AOA
  • AORA
  • NAS
  • ICA

Awards: Pediatric fellowship awarded in year 2025, First prize in National Pediatric anaesthesia quiz organised by IAPA 2025, PPLS course by ASPA.

Assistant Professor

Dr Sonu Tomar

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology

Teaching And Research Experience: 6 years

Publications: 3

Patent: 1

Area of Interest: Onco-anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Membership: Life Member ISA, Life Member AORA

Awards:

  • Uttarakhand Ratan Award 2013 by AICOI
  • 2nd Prize for painting competition organized by ISA, Uttarakhand
Assistant Professor

Dr Nirupa Ramakumar

Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM (Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care)

Teaching And Research Experience: 8 years

Publications: 12

Patent: None

Area of Interest: Anaesthesiology, USG guided regional block, neuroanaesthesia care, perioperative medicine

Membership:

  • Life Member - Indian Society of Neuroanesthesiology and Critical Care (LMR 58)
  • Life Member - Neurocritical Care Society of India (NLMR011)
  • Member - Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists
  • Member - Journal of Anaesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology
  • Member - Asian Archives of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation

Awards:

  • 2nd Place - Poster Presentation, 11th Annual Conference, Indian Association of Pediatric Anaesthesiologists, AIIMS New Delhi (2019)
  • 3rd Place - Dr. Hariwir Singh Memorial Quiz, 14th Annual Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (2013)
  • VK Grover Award Section Presentation - ISNACC 2022, Kolkata
Assistant Professor

Dr Sheetal

Teaching And Research Experience: 7 years

Publications: 6

Area of Interest: Obstetric Analgesia and Pain Management

Membership:

  • Life member ISA
  • ISA
  • RSACP
  • IAPA
Assistant Professor

Dr Pooja Ahuja

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesia, DM Cardiac

Teaching and Research Experience: 8 years

Publications: 5 Publications

Area of Interest: Transesophageal Echocardiography in Heart Transplant

Membership: ISA

Assistant Professor

Dr Paresha Solanki

Qualification: MBBS, MD Anaesthesia, DNB, FIPM

Teaching And Research Experience: 2 years 3 months

Publications: 6 publications

Area of Interest: Regional anaesthesia , Obstetric anaesthesia , ICU

Membership: ISA

Nursing Advisor at Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan is a highly regarded American nursing leader and researcher who has dedicated decades to advancing nursing education and clinical practices at the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) in Dehradun, India. Serving as the Nursing Advisor, she has been instrumental in shaping the Himalayan College of Nursing into a center of excellence, emphasizing the integration of compassionate care with modern medical technology.

Dr. McKeehan’s academic background is extensive, including a Ph.D. in nursing from the Case Western Reserve University and post-doctoral research at Ohio State University. Before her long-term commitment to the Himalayan Institute, she held prestigious academic positions, such as the Dorothy Rider Pool Professorship at Allentown College. Her research expertise spans oncology nursing, continuing education strategies, and innovation diffusion in healthcare settings.

At HIHT, she is a central figure in tradition and mentorship, often leading the symbolic Lamp Lighting and Oath Ceremony for new nursing students. Her work focuses on fostering a vibrant research culture and ensuring that nursing curricula meet international standards while remaining rooted in the visionary humanitarian principles of the institute's founder, H.H. Dr. Swami Rama.

Former Director, LBSNAA

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.)

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.) is a distinguished former Indian Administrative Service officer (1985 batch, West Bengal cadre), historian, and author. He is most widely recognised for his tenure as the Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) from 2019 until his retirement in March 2021. Throughout his 36-year bureaucratic career, he served in high-profile roles, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal and Secretary of Industrial Development in Uttarakhand.

Since retiring, Dr. Chopra has emerged as a prominent literary figure and public intellectual. He is the Founder and Festival Director of Valley of Words, an international literature and arts festival based in Dehradun. An acclaimed author, his works include We, the People of the States of Bharat: The Making and Remaking of India’s Internal Boundaries (2022) and The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India (2025).

He holds a PhD in Management and has been a fellow at prestigious institutions like Cornell University and the World Bank. Currently, he continues to contribute as a columnist for ThePrint and serves as a Senior Fellow in Contemporary History at the Prime Ministers' Memorial and Library.

FRSB, FRSB

Prof. Graham Roy Ball

Prof. Graham Roy Ball, FRSB, is a distinguished expert in bioinformatics and computational systems biology. He currently serves as a Professor at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he is the Director of the Medical Technology Research Centre. He also holds a significant role as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Intelligent OMICS Ltd, a company specializing in AI-driven biomedical discovery.

Prof. Ball's work focuses on applying Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and machine learning to solve complex biological problems. His research spans cancer systems biology, drug discovery, and the development of "molecular digital twins" for disease states. He is particularly noted for his work on the Nottingham Prognostic Index Plus (NPI+), a system that uses biomarkers to improve breast cancer patient stratification.

Before joining ARU, he was a Professor of Bioinformatics at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for over two decades, where he led the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre’s biostatistics efforts. He has published more than 280 journal papers and holds multiple patents in the field of AI and omics data analysis. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals like Proteomics.

Prof. & Researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS, is a world-renowned leader in pediatric critical care and resuscitation science. He serves as a Professor and Endowed Chair at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is the founding director of the CHOP Academy for Resuscitation of Children and the Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Nadkarni has served as President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (2023-2024) and Co-Chair of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). His research focuses on advancing CPR quality, sepsis management, and pediatric life support, contributing to over 850 peer-reviewed publications. He has also been a key figure in global health initiatives, including the ABC Stop the Bleed program in India and missions with Operation Smile.

Dr. Nadkarni has received numerous accolades, such as the American Heart Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the AAP Distinguished Career Award. He continues to mentor over 150 clinician-scientists while leading international efforts to strengthen the "chain of survival" for critically ill children worldwide.

Former Director General, UCOST

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal is a highly accomplished civil servant and technocrat who served an illustrious 29-year tenure in the Industries Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. While he is often associated with leadership in state councils, he is most distinguished for his role as the Director of Industries. During his service, he was instrumental in positioning Uttarakhand as a leader in the MSME and Startup sectors.

A leather technology engineer from HBTU Kanpur with a Master’s in Economics, Nautiyal’s career spanned the private sector, public sector banking, and the Ministry of MSME. He is credited with leading the state to secure the first position in the North India Geographical Indication (GI) festival in 2022, successfully promoting indigenous products like Munsiyari Rajma and Ringal Craft.

Currently, he serves as a member of the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Cell in the Chief Minister’s Office, where he continues to facilitate investment and entrepreneurship for the state’s diaspora. His proactive approach has made him a respected figure in Indian industrial circles, recently earning him recognition at the Raj Bhavan for his lifelong contributions.

Former Fellow University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra is a renowned Management Guru and academician with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. He is particularly recognized for his tenure as a Fellow in the Department of Economics & Accounting at the University of Liverpool, UK, where he served from 1996 to 1997. His international academic footprint also includes serving as a Senior Visiting Faculty at Tulane University, USA.

In India, Prof. Mishra has held several prestigious positions, including Director of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) and officiating Vice Chancellor of Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Allahabad and is widely known for pioneering the study of Indian Ethos in Management, blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern business theories.

A prolific scholar, he has supervised numerous doctoral students and authored several books and research papers. Prof. Mishra is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving as the Founder President of organizations like the Shri Krishna Foundation and Utkarsha, which focus on spiritual wisdom and community development. His multifaceted career is marked by prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship and the United Nations Fellowship.

Ex Director, National JALMA

Prof. Kiran Katoch

Prof. Kiran Katoch is a highly respected academic researcher and medical scientist who served as the Director of the National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases (NJILOMD) in Agra. With over four decades of experience, she has been a leading figure in the research and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in India. Her work is characterized by a unique focus on bridging clinical medicine with laboratory research to improve patient outcomes in mycobacterial infections.

A prolific scientist, Prof. Katoch has authored or co-authored over 150 research publications in prestigious national and international journals. Her seminal contributions include studies on the efficacy of multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy and the investigation of cardiovascular involvement in leprosy patients. For her outstanding research, she was honored with the Dr. C. G. S. Iyer Oration Award in 1989.

Beyond her administrative and research roles, she has served as the Editor of the Indian Journal of Leprosy and the President of the Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI). Even after her tenure as Director, she remains active as an ICMR Distinguished Scientist Chair, continuing to advocate for integrated health systems and innovative research to solve local health challenges.

Executive-in-Residence, S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research

Mr. Prabhat Pani

Mr. Prabhat Pani is a distinguished corporate leader and academician with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as an Executive in Residence and Executive Director of the Centre for Impact in Sustainable Development at SPJIMR, Mumbai. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he began his career with the Tata Administrative Services (TAS) and has held numerous leadership roles across the Tata Group.

His corporate journey includes serving as the CEO of Ginger Hotels (Roots Corporation Ltd) and as the Executive Director of Taj SATS Air Catering. He also spent significant time in the telecom sector, holding senior roles at Tata Teleservices, Airtel, and BPL Cellular. Prior to his academic transition, he served as Head of Partnerships & Technology at Tata Trusts, where he led large-scale social impact initiatives.

At SPJIMR, Pani focuses on Sustainable Development and social sector interventions, bridging the gap between corporate efficiency and developmental needs. He is also a Senior Advisor at The Conference Board and continues to mentor social sector professionals. His work remains centered on building institutional capacity and leveraging technology for broad-based community impact.

Media Executive & Board Member, Times Group

Mr. A.P. Parigi

Mr. A.P. Parigi, is a veteran leader in the Indian media, entertainment, and telecommunications sectors with over 40 years of experience. He is most widely recognized as the Co-Founder of Radio Mirchi, where he served as the Managing Director and CEO of Entertainment Network India Ltd. (ENIL). Under his leadership, Radio Mirchi grew into India's largest private FM radio network, fundamentally changing the country's audio landscape.

Throughout his career, Parigi has held several high-profile roles, including Group CEO of Network18, CEO of BPL Mobile, and MD & CEO of Eros International Media. His strategic vision also spearheaded the Times Group’s entry into the Out-of-Home (OOH) media business. Beyond corporate leadership, he has served on the boards of major entities like Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) and has been an advisor to global institutions such as the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

An alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, Parigi was the first non-American to receive the Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009. Today, he continues to mentor next-generation leaders and advise organisations on growth, corporate governance, and digital transformation.

Former Director, IHBT

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, FNA, is a distinguished agricultural biotechnologist and the former Director of the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT). Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), where he oversees the selection of top-tier scientific talent for India’s agricultural research sector. His leadership is defined by a commitment to converting high-end biotechnology into sustainable livelihoods for farmers in the Himalayan region.

During his tenure at CSIR-IHBT, Dr. Kumar achieved major milestones, including the historic introduction of Heeng (asafoetida) and monk fruit cultivation in India. His research spans plant molecular biology and genomics, specifically focusing on how Himalayan flora adapts to extreme environments. A fellow of all three major Indian science academies (FNA, FNASc, and FNAAS), he has published over 120 research papers. His work continues to play a vital role in strengthening India's bio-economy and ensuring long-term food security through innovation.

Pro-Chancellor, Perdana University, Malaysia

Dr. Mohan Swami 

Dr. Mohan Swami is a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and educational visionary who currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Perdana University, Malaysia. A graduate of Mysore University, India, he began his medical career in 1978. He initially gained prominence in Sabah, where he established the largest private medical group practice, laying the foundation for his extensive career in healthcare management and corporate leadership.

Dr. Swami is widely recognized as the driving force behind the establishment of Perdana University in 2011. Under his leadership, the institution launched as a landmark public-private partnership, collaborating with world-class entities like the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Beyond academia, he is the Executive Chairman of Chase Perdana Sdn Bhd and has held significant leadership roles in various multinational corporations across the healthcare, property, and hospitality sectors.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Swami is a deeply spiritual individual. He serves as the President of the AHYMSIN (Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International) and Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University. For his immense contributions to education and the Malaysian economy, he was conferred the title of Tan Sri. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Malaysia, bridging international relations through diplomacy and philanthropy.

Mahamandleshwar Juna Akhara

Swami Avdheshanand

Swami Avdheshanand is one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders and the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, the largest order of Hindu monks. Born on November 24, 1962, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, he displayed a profound spiritual inclination from childhood. Seeking higher truths, he renounced worldly life at a young age to practice intense meditation and austerity as a hermit in the Himalayas.

His teachings are rooted in Advaita Vedanta, focusing on self-realization, universal brotherhood, and the harmony of all religions. Beyond his role as a monastic leader, he is a globally respected philosopher who has addressed the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, advocating for global peace and environmental sustainability.

As the founder of Prabhu Premi Sangh, he oversees extensive social welfare projects, including healthcare initiatives, educational programs for the underprivileged, and environmental conservation efforts like the "Green Kumbh." A prolific author and orator, his discourses reach millions via television and digital platforms. Known for his serene demeanor and intellectual depth, Swami Ji continues to bridge the gap between ancient Vedic wisdom and modern global challenges, guiding seekers toward a life of purpose and spiritual clarity.