About

Ph.D. (Religion) 2026 • UGC NET Qualified Dec 2019

A dedicated academician holding multiple postgraduate degrees including M.A. in Public Administration, Punjabi, and Religion, along with Master of Library & Information Science. Passionate about interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

20+ Years Teaching
4 Master's Degrees
1 Ph.D.
NET Qualified

Research Interests

Sikh Studies Comparative Religion Punjabi Literature Religious Philosophy Public Administration Interdisciplinary Humanities

Experience

2020 – Present

Doctoral Researcher & Independent Scholar

Punjabi University, Patiala
  • Conducting advanced research in Religion with a focus on Sikh philosophy and comparative theology.
  • Published research papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences.
  • Continuing to mentor students and contribute to curriculum development initiatives.
2000 – 2020

Independent Educator / Lecturer

Patiala, Punjab
  • Delivered instruction in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Religion at various institutions.
  • Designed and implemented curricula tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Mentored students for higher education and competitive examinations.

Publications

2025

"Revisiting Sikh Philosophy in the Modern Context"

Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. 12, Issue 3
Forthcoming
2023

"Comparative Analysis of Bhakti and Sufi Movements in Punjab"

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1
2021

"Public Administration Ethics: A Religious Perspective"

Indian Journal of Public Policy, Vol. 15, Issue 2
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Awards & Memberships

2019

UGC NET – National Eligibility Test

University Grants Commission, India
2018

Research Fellowship (Doctoral)

Punjabi University, Patiala
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Life Member

Indian Association for Religious Studies

Education

2026

Doctor of Philosophy (Religion)

Punjabi University, Patiala
2020

M. Phil

Punjabi University, Patiala
2019

M.A. (Religion)

Punjabi University, Patiala
2008

Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc)

Kurukshetra University
2005

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLISc)

Kurukshetra University
2004

M.A. (Punjabi)

Punjabi University, Patiala
2004

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar International University, Raipur
2001

M.A. (Public Administration)

Punjabi University, Patiala
1998

B.A.

Punjabi University, Patiala
1994

12th Standard

PSEB, Mohali
1992

10th Standard

PSEB, Mohali

Other Qualifications

2025

Urdu Diploma

Bhasha Vibhag, Patiala
2025

Sikh Studies (Correspondence)

Dharam Parchar Committee, SGPC, Sri Amritsar
2021

Sikh Missionary Course

Sikh Missionary College (Regd.), Ludhiana
1999

One-Year Computer Course (Cal-C)

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1997

Diploma in Computer

Thapar Polytechnic

Skills & Expertise

Academic

Teaching & Mentoring Curriculum Development Academic Research Public Administration Religion & Philosophy Punjabi Literature

Technical

Library & Information Science MS Office Suite Reference Management Academic Writing

Languages

Punjabi (Fluent) Hindi (Fluent) English (Fluent) Urdu (Working)