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Seminar, Conference & Workshop in 2026

Seminar, Conference & Workshop in 2026

Seminar, Conference & Workshop in 2026

Total Events:
S. No. Name of Seminar/Conference/Workshop Academic Unit Name Dates Report Link
1 Faculty Empowerment – An Introduction to AI and ML for Pharmacy Teachers SPS 26 to 30-Jun-2026 Click Here
2 CDR, (CCM) The Great Imitator in the ICU: Tertiary Syphilis Presenting with Cardiac Manifestation HIMS 27-Jun-2026 Click Here
3 IEEE WIE Day 2026- Technology with Purpose: Innovate Responsibly, Inspire Globally, Lead with Integrity SST 26-Jun-2026 Click Here
4 CNE on Skill Standardization and Simulation HCN 26-Jun-2026 Click Here
5 Workshop on Pediatric Life Support HCN 23 to 24-Jun-2026 Click Here
6 Hands On Training-cum-Workshop on Koha and Dspace CLIM 22 to 27-Jun-2026 Click Here
7 Cadaveric Workshop on Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty HIMS 21-Jun-2026 Click Here
8 JJIW (Johnson & Johnson Institute on Wheels) Advanced Wet Lab Surgical Skills Workshop HIMS 20 to 21-Jun-2026 Click Here
9 CGR, (General Surgery) Advances in Management of Hemorrhoids: The role of Laser therapy HIMS 20-Jun-2026 Click Here
10 CNE on Simulation in Nursing HCN 20-Jun-2026 Click Here
11 CGR, (General Surgery) Advances in Management of Hemorrhoids: The role of Laser therapy HIMS 13-Jun-2026 Click Here
12 CME, (Foresic Medicine) POSH Act: From Complaint to Inquiry Report HIMS 06-Jun-2026 Click Here
13 Neonatal Ventilation Workshop HIMS 05 to 07-Jun-2026 Click Here
14 CDR, (Paediatrics) Candida Sepsis in Infants: Recognising the Invisible Threat HIMS 30-May-2026 Click Here
15 National Symposium- Progressive Clinical Teaching in Nursing HCN 28 to 29-May-2026 Click Here
16 Guest Lecture on Breast Oncoplastic and Breast Conserving Surgeries HIMS 29-May-2026 Click Here
17 Interactive Session on Women’s Health: Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Controln on Women’s Health HIMS 28-May-2026 Click Here
18 Workshop on Accupressure therapeutics and pain management SYS 26 to 30-May-2026 Click Here
19 CGR, (Emergency Med.) Difficult Airway Management in Emergency Settings: Adherence to Protocol and the Need for Individualised Airway Modification — A Three-Case Series HIMS 23-May-2026 Click Here
20 Seminar Build Recruiter-Ready GitHub SST 21-May-2026 Click Here
21 Workshop Generative AI Progress, Risk and Responsibility SST 21-May-2026 Click Here
22 National Seminar- Creating Culture of Mental Wellness HCN 21-May-2026 Click Here
23 Stronger Together: Advanced Therapy Clinical Trials Without Borders, Workshop on International Clinical Trial Day HIMS 20-May-2026 Click Here
24 Guest Lecture on Why to Pursue MSc Clinical Research from Swami Rama Himalayan University? HIMS 20-May-2026 Click Here
25 Online Seminar on Career Glow Up Night: Ideas. Pitches. Vibes SST 18-May-2026 Click Here
26 CGR, (ENT) Parathyroid Adenoma: Diverse Clinical Manifestation HIMS 16-May-2026 Click Here
27 Seminar on Making of a Surgeon HIMS 12-May-2026 Click Here
28 IDEATHON 2026 Innovate with Ideas — InnoSpark 2026 SST 11-May-2026 Click Here
29 CME, (Dentistry) Oral hygiene and systemic health HIMS 09-May-2026 Click Here
30 Interactive session on Importance of Microscopy of Crude Drugs. Interactive Talk on Recent Developments in Standardization of Herbal drugs SPS 09-May-2026 Click Here
31 IoT SPARK 2026 — A 3-Day Hands-on Workshop on Arduino & IoT with Medical Technology Applications SST 07 to 09-May-2026 Click Here
32 Guest Lecture on Need for One Million More Midwives: Building a Safer Future for Mothers and Babies HCN 05-May-2026 Click Here
33 Guest Lecture on Clean Hands, Safe Lives: Your Action Matters HCN 05-May-2026 Click Here
34 Style Wars- The Front-end Battleground by SRHU ACM Student Chapter SST 04-May-2026 Click Here
35 FDP on Predatory Journals and Copyright Issues CLIM 02-May-2026 Click Here
36 CGR, (Derma, DVL) Unusual Presentations of Bullous Pemphigoid- Lessons from cases HIMS 02-May-2026 Click Here
37 GxP – A Foundation Talk, Group discussion skills for students success SPS 02-May-2026 Click Here
38 IndoKorean Endospine IKES'26 - 19th Cadaveric and Live / reLlVE Surgery Course on Spine Endoscopy HIMS 01-May-2026 Click Here
39 Technovation 2026 SMS 30-Apr-2026 Click Here
40 Innovation and Impact of AI and Robotics in Modern Nursing HCN 29-Apr-2026 Click Here
41 Workshop on Health Assessment and Clinical Examination HCN 27-Apr to 2-May-2026 Click Here
42 Seminar on Various Child Birth Practices HCN 27-Apr-2026 Click Here
43 Nasha Mukt - Drug Awareness Program HIMS 25-Apr-2026 Click Here
44 Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP - III) HIMS 24 to 25-Apr-2026 Click Here
45 Panel Discussion on Unlocking New Opportunities Through Sustainable Tourism and Wellness SMS 23-Apr-2026 Click Here
46 Guest Lecture on Plasma exchange therapy and role of brain vasculature in Alzheimer’s disease SBS 21-Apr-2026 Click Here
47 Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) HIMS 21 to 23-Apr-2026 Click Here
48 Emerging Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Solutions: A Multidisciplinary Approach SBS 20 to 24-Apr-2026 Click Here
49 Indian Defence Conclave 2026 SST 20-Apr-2026 Click Here
50 Seminar on Water Birth HCN 20-Apr-2026 Click Here
51 Seminar on Alternative and Complementary Therapies HCN 20-Apr-2026 Click Here
52 Workshop on Orange Data Mining Tool SST 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
53 CME, (Community Medicine) From Reforms to Practice: Community Medicine Internship Training at HIMS, SRHU HIMS 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
54 Guest Lecture on Mastering the Mind: From Chaos to Clarity HIMS 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
55 Lecture on Superbugs vs. Superdrugs The fight against antibiotic resistance SBS 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
56 2nd National Conference on Recent Advances in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology-2026 (RAASCON-2026) HIMS 17 to 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
57 Finance Seminar on West Asia War 2026: Impact on India’s Key Sectors & Pathways to Resilience and Growth SMS 17-Apr-2026 Click Here
58 Guest Lecture on Understanding Demography, Trends, Challenges and Insights HCN 17-Apr-2026 Click Here
59 Guest lecture on Perinatal Psychological Interventions: Enhancing Maternal Wellbeing HCN 16-Apr-2026 Click Here
60 Guest Lecture on Artificial Intelligence in the age of Deepfakes:Opportunities, Risks, and Responsible Innovation SST 15-Apr-2026 Click Here
61 Workshop on Hybrid Mobile App Development using Flutter SST 13 to 18-Apr-2026 Click Here
62 Guest Lecture on Stress Management HIMS 13-Apr-2026 Click Here
63 A Cadaveric workshop on Knee Arthroplasty and Revsion Knee (22nd UAIOACON 2026) HIMS 12-Apr-2026 Click Here
64 The Cardiac Path: Excellence in Peri-Procedural Nursing Care HCN 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
65 Workshop on AptiQuest – An Aptitude Challenge Event SST 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
66 Workshop on Workflow Automation using n8n SST 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
67 Seminar on Current Advances in Nursing education and Practice in Adult Health Nursing HCN 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
68 Seminar on Current Advances in Nursing Practice in Child Health Nursing HCN 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
69 Seminar on Current Advances in Nursing Education and Practice in Mental Health Nursing HCN 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
70 CGR, (Critical Care Medicine (CCM)) Connective tissue disorder as an unusual cause of Haemoptysiss HIMS 11-Apr-2026 Click Here
71 Guest Lecture on Beyond the Ribcage: A Dive into Thoracic Surgery HCN 10-Apr-2026 Click Here
72 Seminar on Anesthesis and Analgesia HCN 06-Apr-2026 Click Here
73 Guest Lecture on Medical Teacher in India: connecting the dots HIMS 04-Apr-2026 Click Here
74 Workshop on GST SMS 03-Apr-2026 Click Here
75 Guest Lecture on Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences SPS 03-Apr-2026 Click Here
76 A Cadaveric workshop on Rhinoplasty and Facial Anatomy for Face lift and facial aesthetics (SOPSCON 2026) HIMS 02-Apr-2026 Click Here
77 Seminar on Medico Legal Cases HCN 01-Apr-2026 Click Here
78 Seminar on Stretegic Planning and Annual Operating Plans HCN 01-Apr-2026 Click Here
79 CME Research Protocol Development & Grant Readiness HIMS 28-Mar-2026 Click Here
80 CDR, (Cardiology) Comprehensive Neuromodulation Clinic: evidence-based treatment and training under one roof HIMS 28-Mar-2026 Click Here
81 Seminar on Critical Thinking HCN 25-Mar-2026 Click Here
82 World TB Day HIMS 24-Mar-2026 Click Here
83 Seminar on Decision Making HCN 23-Mar-2026 Click Here
84 Guest Lecture on Data Processing and Analysis HIMS 20-Mar-2026 Click Here
85 Symposium - Brain Connect 2026 HIMS 19 to 21-Mar-2026 Click Here
86 Guest Lecture on Stories behind a silent revolution in Medicine, and Role of Yoga in male infertility HIMS 19-Mar-2026 Click Here
87 Science of Joyful Living HIMS 19-Mar-2026 Click Here
88 CNE Integrating Simulation in Nursing Curriculum HCN 19-Mar-2026 Click Here
89 Guest Lecture on Baby Friendly Hospital Initiatives HCN 19-Mar-2026 Click Here
90 Guest Lecture on Is Spirituality Scientific? Why the Answer Matters HIMS 18-Mar-2026 Click Here
91 International Conference on Indian Knowledge System and Scientific Perspective of Yoga for Holistic Health SYS 17 to 18-Mar-2026 Click Here
92 CME, (Biochemistry) Epitope Mapping in Precision Therapeutics: The Road Less Travelled Toward Targeted and Personalized Interventions HIMS 14-Mar-2026 Click Here
93 Workshop on GitHub Basics & Version Control SST 14-Mar-2026 Click Here
94 Lecture on Learning from the Peers-Climbing the success Ladder SPS 14-Mar-2026 Click Here
95 A Cadaveric workshop on Knee Arthroplasty and Revsion Knee (22nd UAIOACON 2026) HIMS 13-Mar-2026 Click Here
96 Good Clinical Practices, Good Lab Practices and Ethics HIMS 13-Mar-2026 Click Here
97 CNE Finding the Right Journal for Publication HCN 13-Mar-2026 Click Here
98 Lecture on Career Opportunities for MSc Clinical Research Students as a Clinical Research Coordinator in India HIMS 12-Mar-2026 Click Here
99 Seminar on Save the Himalayas SMS 09-Mar-2026 Click Here
100 Guest Lecture on Inside Deep Learning: Architecture, Core Blocks and Functional Dynamics SST 09-Mar-2026 Click Here
101 Pharma Anvesham -2026 FUTURE PHARMA ECOSYSTEM: Fostering Synergy among academia, Industry, Research, Regulatory & Practice SPS 09-Mar-2026 Click Here
102 Guest Lecture on Preventive Oncology in Practice: Public Health Research and Programmatic Initiatives HIMS 07-Mar-2026 Click Here
103 Information Security A–Z: Cyber Security Bootcamp SST 16-Feb-2026 To 28-May-2026 Click Here
104 CDR, (Surgical Oncology) Optimizing Care and Comfort: Navigating the Terminal Phase of Advanced Colorectal Cancer HIMS 28-Feb-2026 Click Here
105 Workshop on Prana and Mind Balance: Unlocking Inner Harmony SYS 27-Feb-2026 Click Here
106 International Guest Lecture on Data Engineering SST 27-Feb-2026 Click Here
107 Capacity Building Workshop on Healthcare Research & Biostatistics HIMS 25 to 26-Feb-2026 Click Here
108 Workshop on Artificial Reproductive Technology for Infertility Treatment HCN 24-Feb-2026 Click Here
109 Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff HIMS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
110 Workshop on Manuscript Writing – From Initiation to Publication SPS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
111 Workshop on Cost effectiveness HCN 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
112 CME, (Anaesthesiology) Role of Telemedicine in Anaesthesia: Are we ready yet? HIMS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
113 Recent Advances & Simulation-Based Teaching Strategies in Obstetric Emergencies: A Faculty Development Programme (IMNCI) HCN 20-Feb-2026 Click Here
114 Facility Based Newborn Care Workshop HCN 19-Feb-2026 Click Here
115 CME on Uterovaginal prolapse HIMS 19-Feb-2026 Click Here
116 Talk on Personality Development for Professional Success- for students & Strategies to Improve Quality of Higher Education – How to be a Great Teacher - for faculty SPS 12-Feb-2026 Click Here
117 Growing field of Business Analytics and its career prospects SMS 12-Feb-2026 Click Here
118 Oncology Updates & SBRT Workshop: from Rockies to Himalayas HIMS 07 to 08-Feb-2026 Click Here
119 CGR, (Radiodiagnosis) Incidental detection of a rare diagnosis with multidisciplinary approach - Impacted enterolith with meckel's diverticulitis in a 56yr old male HIMS 07-Feb-2026 Click Here
120 Seminar on Discipline HCN 06-Feb-2026 Click Here
121 Medical Negligence HIMS 04 & 05-Feb-2026 Click Here
122 National Cancer Awareness Day– United by Unique SST 04-Feb-2026 Click Here
123 Budget Pe Charcha – Discussion on Economic Survey 2025–26 & Union Budget 2026–27 SMS 03-Feb-2026 Click Here
124 Modern Biology: Advanced Molecular Tools for Healthcare – A Comprehensive Training Module SBS 02 to 28-Feb-2026 Click Here
125 Seminar on Staff Development HCN 02-Feb-2026 Click Here
126 Workshop on Basic Life Support HCN 31-Jan-2026 to 03-Feb-2026 Click Here
127 Staff Development Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being HIMS 31-Jan-2026 Click Here
128 Ensuring Integrity In Healthcare: Good Clinical Practice & Medical Ethics (A 5 Week Training Program) HIMS 28-Jan-2026 to 24-Feb 2026 Click Here
129 60-Hour Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Training Program for Final-Year Students. SST 27-Jan-2026 to 09-Feb-2026 Click Here
130 50 Hour Winter Training Program on Amazon Web Services (AWS) SST 27-Jan-2026 to 09-Feb-2026 Click Here
131 Empowering Nursing Professionals: Upgrading Managerial Skills HCN 30-Jan-2026 Click Here
132 Workshop on Health Care-Based Nursing Placement Opportunities HCN 30-Jan-2026 Click Here
133 Seminar on Communication HCN 28-Jan-2026 Click Here
134 CGR, (Orthopaedics) Salmonella osteomyelitis in adults- A rare entity. HIMS 24-Jan-2026 Click Here
135 Two Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Scilab in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay SST 21-Jan-2026 to 05-Feb-2026 Click Here
136 Seminar on Occupational Health and Safety HCN 21-Jan-2026 Click Here
137 Seminar on Staffing Norms HCN 19-Jan-2026 Click Here
138 Workshop on Bowel Anastomosis HIMS 18-Jan-2026 Click Here
139 A Cadaveric workshop on Hip & Knee Arthroplasty HIMS 18-Jan-2026 Click Here
140 CME, (Respiratory Medicine) Newer Advances in Tuberculosis. HIMS 17-Jan-2026 Click Here
141 Telemedicine in India " Bridging difference in health care HCN 16-Jan-2026 Click Here
142 Future of Yoga Research SYS 13-Jan-2026 Click Here
143 Staff Development Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
144 Workshop on Surgical Knot tying HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
145 CGR, (Urology) Bridging the Silos: Multidisciplinary Pathways for Managing Rare Adrenal Malignancies. HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
146 Work for Life or Life for Work: Work-Suvidha Or Duvidha HIMS 07-Jan-2026 Click Here
147 Workshop and Project Exhibition on Product Development Lifecycle: From Concept to Market SST 03-Jan-2026 Click Here
148 CGR, (Radiation Oncology) Solitary Brain Lesion in a Breast Cancer Survivor: Metastasis or Second Primary?. HIMS 03-Jan-2026 Click Here
149 Achieving Clinical Excellence in Mental Health Training: An Interaction with the Hon'ble University President HIMS 02-Jan-2026 Click Here

Seminar, Conference & Workshop in 2026

S. No. Name of Seminar/Conference/Workshop Academic Unit Name Dates Report Link
1 CDR, (Surgical Oncology) Optimizing Care and Comfort: Navigating the Terminal Phase of Advanced Colorectal Cancer HIMS 28-Feb-2026 Click Here
2 Workshop on Prana and Mind Balance: Unlocking Inner Harmony SYS 27-Feb-2026 Click Here
3 International Guest Lecture on Data Engineering SST 27-Feb-2026 Click Here
4 Capacity Building Workshop on Healthcare Research & Biostatistics HIMS 25 to 26-Feb-2026 Click Here
5 Workshop on Artificial Reproductive Technology for Infertility Treatment HCN 24-Feb-2026 Click Here
6 Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff HIMS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
7 Workshop on Manuscript Writing – From Initiation to Publication SPS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
8 Workshop on Cost effectiveness HCN 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
9 CME, (Anaesthesiology) Role of Telemedicine in Anaesthesia: Are we ready yet? HIMS 21-Feb-2026 Click Here
10 Recent Advances & Simulation-Based Teaching Strategies in Obstetric Emergencies: A Faculty Development Programme (IMNCI) HCN 20-Feb-2026 Click Here
11 Facility Based Newborn Care Workshop HCN 19-Feb-2026 Click Here
12 CME on Uterovaginal prolapse HIMS 19-Feb-2026 Click Here
13 Talk on Personality Development for Professional Success- for students & Strategies to Improve Quality of Higher Education – How to be a Great Teacher - for faculty SPS 12-Feb-2026 Click Here
14 Growing field of Business Analytics and its career prospects SMS 12-Feb-2026 Click Here
15 Oncology Updates & SBRT Workshop: from Rockies to Himalayas HIMS 07 to 08-Feb-2026 Click Here
16 CGR, (Radiodiagnosis) Incidental detection of a rare diagnosis with multidisciplinary approach - Impacted enterolith with meckel's diverticulitis in a 56yr old male HIMS 07-Feb-2026 Click Here
17 Seminar on Discipline HCN 06-Feb-2026 Click Here
18 Medical Negligence HIMS 04 & 05-Feb-2026 Click Here
19 National Cancer Awareness Day– United by Unique SST 04-Feb-2026 Click Here
20 Budget Pe Charcha – Discussion on Economic Survey 2025–26 & Union Budget 2026–27 SMS 03-Feb-2026 Click Here
21 Modern Biology: Advanced Molecular Tools for Healthcare – A Comprehensive Training Module SBS 02 to 28-Feb-2026 Click Here
22 Seminar on Staff Development HCN 02-Feb-2026 Click Here
23 Workshop on Basic Life Support HCN 31-Jan-2026 to 03-Feb-2026 Click Here
24 Staff Development Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being HIMS 31-Jan-2026 Click Here
25 Ensuring Integrity In Healthcare: Good Clinical Practice & Medical Ethics (A 5 Week Training Program) HIMS 28-Jan-2026 to 24-Feb 2026 Click Here
26 60-Hour Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Training Program for Final-Year Students. SST 27-Jan-2026 to 09-Feb-2026 Click Here
27 50 Hour Winter Training Program on Amazon Web Services (AWS) SST 27-Jan-2026 to 09-Feb-2026 Click Here
28 Empowering Nursing Professionals: Upgrading Managerial Skills HCN 30-Jan-2026 Click Here
29 Workshop on Health Care-Based Nursing Placement Opportunities HCN 30-Jan-2026 Click Here
30 Seminar on Communication HCN 28-Jan-2026 Click Here
31 CGR, (Orthopaedics) Salmonella osteomyelitis in adults- A rare entity. HIMS 24-Jan-2026 Click Here
32 Two Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Scilab in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay SST 21-Jan-2026 to 05-Feb-2026 Click Here
33 Seminar on Occupational Health and Safety HCN 21-Jan-2026 Click Here
34 Seminar on Staffing Norms HCN 19-Jan-2026 Click Here
35 Workshop on Bowel Anastomosis HIMS 18-Jan-2026 Click Here
36 A Cadaveric workshop on Hip & Knee Arthroplasty HIMS 18-Jan-2026 Click Here
37 CME, (Respiratory Medicine) Newer Advances in Tuberculosis. HIMS 17-Jan-2026 Click Here
38 Telemedicine in India " Bridging difference in health care HCN 16-Jan-2026 Click Here
39 Future of Yoga Research SYS 13-Jan-2026 Click Here
40 Staff Development Training Programme on Mental Health & Well-Being HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
41 Workshop on Surgical Knot tying HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
42 CGR, (Urology) Bridging the Silos: Multidisciplinary Pathways for Managing Rare Adrenal Malignancies. HIMS 10-Jan-2026 Click Here
43 Work for Life or Life for Work: Work-Suvidha Or Duvidha HIMS 07-Jan-2026 Click Here
44 Workshop and Project Exhibition on Product Development Lifecycle: From Concept to Market SST 03-Jan-2026 Click Here
45 CGR, (Radiation Oncology) Solitary Brain Lesion in a Breast Cancer Survivor: Metastasis or Second Primary?. HIMS 03-Jan-2026 Click Here
46 Achieving Clinical Excellence in Mental Health Training: An Interaction with the Hon'ble University President HIMS 02-Jan-2026 Click Here
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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.