Himalayan College of Nursing Faculty
August 21, 2025 2026-04-21 5:08Himalayan College of Nursing Faculty
Faculty of Himalayan College of Nursing
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Dr Sanchita Pugazhendi
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 33+ Years
Special Interest: Community Projects, Community Paediatrics,National Health Programme Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Guidance
Awards: Best Public Health Nurse award in 2000 by Rotary Club of Manipal Hills, Secured Best Research paper (Faculty Section) award in 1999 from Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Secured Third Best position in Nursing Research and Dissertation in 1994 from CMCH, Vellore and awarded Merit Scholarship in 1987 by Calcutta University, West Bengal, India, Best Research Article as fourth author in International Journal of Nursing Education - 2017
Dr Mousmi S. Lendhe
Qualification: M Sc Nursing MSN CVTS NURSING PhD Nursing
Experience: 21 years of experience in teaching and administration
Special Interest: Implementation of evidenced based practice improving clinical learning of the students organizing seminar and workshops
Academic writing outreach: writings in Process(book chapters, log book for students) organized and conducted awareness campaigns regarding health and hygiene. Attended the Simulation teaching of trains, also Trained staff nurses in GFTM TRAINING PROGRAME organized by Indian Nursing Council
Research and publication: 9 publication (7 in national 2 international journal)
Professional memberships :
Contact Details: mousmilendhe31@gmail.com
Dr Kamli Prakash
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, PhD (Nursing)
Experience: Clinical experience: 5 years, Teaching Experience: 26 years
Special Interests: Oncology Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Nursing Research
Academic Writing& Outreach: Conducted many awareness programs in community
Research & Publication: 27 publications in reputed Journals
Patents/ copyright : 02 (Two)
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Email- kamliprakash@srhu.edu.in,kamliprakash@gmail.comDr Rajesh Kumar Sharma
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 20+ Years
Special Interest: Cardiology Nursing, Nursing Education , Administration & Research
Dr Rajkumari Sylvia Devi
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 17+ Years
Special Interest: Neonatal Nursing & Research
Awards: Best Poster Award 2017
Dr Harleen Kaur
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 21+ Years
Special Interest: Renal Dialysis, Ophthalmic Nursing, Basic & Advanced Demonstrations, Teaching Advanced Nursing Practice & Research
Awards: Best Teacher Award – 2013, Best Poster Award 2017
Dr Grace Madonna Singh
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 18+ Years
Special Interest: Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Teaching , Research & Counselling
Awards: Best Teacher Award, 2012, Best Research Article in International Journal of Nursing Education, 2017
Ms Sanjenbam Emon Chanu
Qualification: M. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 17+ Years
Special Interest: Behavioural Paediatrics
Awards: Best Teacher Award – 2015
Mrs Upma George
Qualification: M. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 28 years
Special Interest: Administration, Nurse Educator, Trainer, Clinical
Research publications: 12
Professional Membership: TNAI, UKNMC
Awards: Best Clinical Award 2005
Contact: Email ID- upmageorge@srhu.edu.in
Dr Kanchan Bala
Qualification: PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 23 Years
Special Interest: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Infection Control Practices, Research and Teaching
Academic Writing & Outreach
Academic Writing:Research publications: 36 Publications
Patent: 01- Applied and 03- Copyrights
Professional Membership: TNAI LIFE MEMBERSHIP, UKNMC
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Email ID- kanchanbala@srhu.edu.inDr Vandana Chauhan
Qualification: Ph.D. Nursing
Total Experience: 22+ Years
Special Interest: Intensive Paediatrics
Awards: Best Teacher Award – 2015-16
Mrs Priya J P Narayan
Experience: 18+ years
Qualification: MSc Nursing
(Specialization: Medical Surgical Nursing and Super Speciality in Cardio Thoracic Vascular Nursing )
Presently :- Persuing PhD from SRHU(2020)
Special interest Areas : Research related to Cardiovascular nursing, Geriatric nursing, critical care nursing, topic related to teaching & learning methodologies ect.
Acadmic writing: Contributed chapters in two nursing books, Reviewer in journals under WOS & books
Research Publications: 25 in various national & international journals Undertaken more than 30 research projects
Patent/copy right: 01
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Mrs Laxmi Kumar
Qualification:M.Sc., B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 34 Years
Special Interest: Antenatal, postnatal, Gynecology, Newborn care, community clinical, Teaching and Research
Research publications: 27 Publications
Professional Membership: TNAI (No. 149170) CNRS (No. CNRS/ 2019/REG. NO.182)
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Email ID-laxmikumar@srhu.edu.inMs Preeti Prabha
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing, Super-Specialty in Critical Care Nursing); PhD Scholar
Experience: 21 Years 6 Months
Special Interests: Critical Care Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Neurology, Preventive & Promotive Health, Emergency Nursing, Forensic Nursing
Academic Writing & Outreach: Actively contributed to academic excellence through the organization and participation in 12+ conferences, seminars, and workshops, focusing on strengthening nursing education, research, and clinical practice, while promoting professional collaboration at institutional, state, and national levels.
Research & Publications: 5 Publications
Awards & Appreciations: Recipient of the Best Teacher Award (2025) awarded by Swami Rama Himalayan University
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Email: preetiprabha@srhu.edu.in, preetiprabha3@yahoo.comMs Shobha Masih
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing (Community Health Nursing) Pursuing PhD Nursing
Experience: 21+ years
Special Interests: Public health , Research
Research & Publication: 12 publications
Academic Outreach Activities: Organised awareness programs in villages, Schools and Agadnwadi for community health promotion and Prevention of illness.
Awards & Appreciation: Received appreciation letter in 2021 as a Role” Frontline Community Healthcare Warrior”
Professional Membership: TNAI LIFE MEMBER-No- 9139 SPHERE Reg.no 2018/Jaipur/103161 NICE -Reg no-6b52ab7d67d094d0
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Email- shobhabenjamin219@gmail.com, shobhamasih@srhu.edu.inMr Atul Kumar
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Experience: 18+ years
Special Interests: Clinical, Research , Public health
Research & Publication: 17 publications
Awards & Appreciation: 2nd Position in Poster Presentation in Conference at Govt Nursing College ,Grater Noida -2023
Professional Membership: TNAI
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Email- atulkumargangapur@gmail.com,atulkumar@srhu.edu.inMrs Reena Habil Singh
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing (Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing), PhD(N) Scholar
Total Experience: 27+ Years
Special Interest: Nursing Administration and Leadership, Nursing Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Nursing Research and Analysis & Palliative Care Management
Research publications: 7 Publications
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Email ID-reenahsingh@srhu.edu.inMr Chandan Kumar
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Experience: 14+ years
Special Interests: Clinical, Research , Public health ,Administration
Research & Publication: 09 publications
Academic Outreach Activities: Community Health Awareness activities
Patent: 2 filed
Professional Membership: TNAI
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Email- Chandankumar@srhu.edu.inMs Namrata Pundir
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 12+ Years
Special Interest: Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Mrs Jaibunnisha
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing (Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing), PhD(N) Scholar
Total Experience: 25+ Years
Special Interest:Maternal Health Nursing, Quality Control, Nursing Research, Nursing Administration and Management
Research publications: 6 Publications
Professional Membership: TNAI 427189/LMT/UA
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Email ID-jaibunnisha@srhu.edu.inMs Shama Praveen
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing, PhD Scholar
Total Experience: 14 Years
Special Interest: Clinical, Simulation, Research and Teaching
Research publications: 7 Publications
Professional Membership: Lifetime Membership of TNAI: 459735/LMT/UA RN/RM: 1474 NUID no: UT261573
Patent: 01 Filed (diary no. – LD – 9922/2026 – CO)
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Email ID-shamapraveen@srhu.edu.inMr John Davidson
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Experience: 14+ years
Special Interests: Clinical, Research , Public Health
Research & Publication: 05 publications
Academic Outreach Activities: Community Health Awareness activities
Professional Membership: TNAI , SPHERE
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Email- johndavidson@srhu.edu.inMr Vishnu Prasad Sharma
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing
Ms Ranjana Kaintura
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing
Ms Drishti Khugshal
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Prachi Rajwal
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Preeti Rauthan
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Nitika Bhatt
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Mental Health, Forensic Nursing, Clinical Teaching, Research, Counselling, Basic Nursing Demonstrations
Dr Anupama Sharma
Qualification:PhD Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 10 Years
Special Interest: Clinical, Simulation, Research
Research publications: 14 Publications
Professional Membership: TNAI
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Email ID-anupamasharma@srhu.edu.in, npmsharma7@gmail.comMs Yogyata Kandwal
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing (Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing)
Total Experience: 8+ Years
Special Interest:Maternal Health Nursing, Nursing Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Nursing Documentation, Nursing Research and Continuous Nursing Education (CNE), Healthcare Quality Indicators and Data Analysis, Accreditation Standards (NABH)
Research publications: 4 Publications
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Email ID-kandwalyogyata@gmail.comMs Heena Negi
Qualification: M. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Mental Health, Counselling, Research, Clinical Teaching
Ms Shivangi Hemdan
Qualification: M. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Cardiology Nursing, Clinical Teaching and Basic Nursing Demonstrations
Ms Sapna Negi
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4 Years
Special Interest: Clinical, Simulation, Research
Research publications: 4 Publications
Professional Membership: RN/RM: 9321 NUID no: UT1068107
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Email ID-sapnanegi@srhu.edu.in, sapnanegisrhu@gmail.comMs Divya Gaur
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Designation: Assistant Professor
Total Experience: 5+ years
Special Interest: Substance addiction and sexual disorders
Mr Ankit Singh
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing (Critical Care Nursing)
Experience: 4 year
Special Interests: Intensive Care , Advance Nursing Procedures, Clinical Teaching
Awards & Appreciations: Academic Award in Securing First Position in MSc. Nursing
Professional Memberships: TNAI Member
Contact Details: asingh@srhu.edu.in
Ms Charu Saini
Qualification:M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 8+ Years
Special Interest:Teaching & Research, Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
Research publications: 1 Publications
Professional memberships: TNAI (494145/LMT/UK) SOMI (14569-2025)
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Email ID-charusaini@srhu.edu.inMs Varsha Rawat
Qualification: M. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Paediatric Care, Clinical Teaching, Basic Nursing Demonstrations
Ms Apsana Hasan
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Shilpa Bhandari
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Haleema Khatoon
Qualification: Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Mr Ankit Baurai
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care, Patient Care & Clinical Teaching
Ms Anshika Bhatt
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Neurology, Patient Care and Clinical Teaching
Mrs Sandhya V Chacko
Designation: Nursing Tutor II
Experience: 20 years
Qualification: Msc Nursing
Special Interests: Oncology Nursing, Bed side teaching, Palliative care, Pain management, Cancer screening, Patient counselling
Awards & Appreciations: Gold Medalist in MSc Nursing
Professional Memberships: TNAI life time membership, Breast cancer in young women foundation, Hospice and palliative care nurses association
Contact Details: sandhyavchako@srhu.edu.in
Ms Himani Kala
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Gastroenterology, Research, Basic Nursing Demonstrations & Clinical Teaching
Ms Ankita Jamoli
Designation: Nursing Tutor
Experience: 2 years 6 months
Qualification: BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing (Gastroenterology Nursing)
Special Interests: Gastroenterology nursing, Emergency and Trauma, Research
Professional Memberships: TNAI Member
Contact Details: ankitajamoli@srhu.edu.in,
Ms Neha Sharma
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Childhood Disorder, Eating Disorder, Forensic Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Arpita Bali
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 3+ Years
Special Interest: Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Crisis Intervention & Emergencies, Clinical Teaching
Mr Alan George
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 2+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing, Research, Clinical Teaching
Mr Suresh Chandar
Qualification: Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 21+ Years
Special Interest: Basic Nursing Demonstrations & Teaching
Ms Priya Pal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Working in Community Area, Teaching & Research
Mr Sumit Kotiyal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Working in Community Area, Teaching & Research
Ms Aditi Bahuguna
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Critical care medicine, Research
Mr Kshitij Nawani
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: substance use disorders psychotic disorders
Ms Simran
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 1+ Years
Special Interest: Gynaecological Nursing, Research
Ms Deeksha
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 2+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Research
Mr Deepanshu
Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing, Research, Renal Nursing
Mrs Sunita K Masih
Qualification: Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 21+ Years
Special Interest: Nursing Administration & Clinical Teaching
Mrs Madhu Gaur
Qualification: Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 17+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care, Clinical Teaching & Nursing Administration
Mrs Trishna Rani Paul
Qualification: Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 20+ Years
Special Interest: Basic Nursing Demonstrations & Teaching
Mr Arvind Kumar
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 19+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care, Ward Management, Supervision and Clinical Teaching
Ms Richa Rathour
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Infection Control, Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Mr Solomon Thapliyal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 8+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care, Nursing Education and Clinical Teaching
Ms Shivani Sindhwal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Meenu Gairola
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care and Clinical Teaching
Mr Harvant Singh
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Vidisha Bhauguna
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care, Clinical Teaching
Mr Shahnawaz Ansari
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Infection Control, Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Mr Ashish Lakhera
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Infection Control, Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Archana Pal
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care, Supervision and Clinical Teaching
Ms Kajol Arora
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Kavita Naudiyal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 8+ Years
Special Interest: Quality Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Priyanka Rawat
Qualification: B. Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 10+ Years
Special Interest: Bedside Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Neeti Jangaria
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 11+ Years
Special Interest: Intensive Care and Clinical Teaching
Mr Vishal Rawat
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Patient Care and Clinical Teaching
Ms Seema Rani
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 17+ Years
Special Interest: Surgical Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Mr Neeraj Singh
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 9+ Years
Special Interest: Oncology Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Suman Pant
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Oncology Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Mr Sharon Jacob
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 6+ Years
Special Interest: Oncology Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Akansha Solanki
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Clinical Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Shiksha Kumari
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 2+ Years
Special Interest: Pediatric Nursing and Clinical Teaching
Ms Anuja Pundir
Qualification: Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 8+ Years
Special Interest: Gynaecological Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Deepshikha Bhidola
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 6+ Years
Special Interest: Emergency Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Mr Ajay Kumar Agrawal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Mahima Pal (Chhetri)
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Clinical Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Prerna Rawat
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Pragati Sayana
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Orthopaedic Nursing, Clinical Teaching
Ms Rashmi Kothari
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Mental Health Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Anuradha Kathait
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 4+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Swati Negi
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 7+ Years
Special Interest: Infection Control & Clinical Teaching
Ms Ambika Negi
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 3+ Years
Special Interest: Neonatal Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Ankita Uniyal
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 6+ Years
Special Interest: Oncology Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Mr Rohit Kumar
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 6+ Years
Special Interest: Critical Care Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Ms Monika
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Emergency Nursing & Clinical Teaching
Mr Shailesh Sharma
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing
Total Experience: 5+ Years
Special Interest: Emergency Nursing, Clinical Teaching
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
