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Academic Leadership & Administration

Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep Singh, MRSC
18+ years · Professor & HoD · NAAC Coordinator · NEP Implementation

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Summary

18+

Years in HE

8+

Prof. Cadre Years

3+

Years as HoD

10+

Governance Roles

Prof. Singh's administrative profile spans three institutions over 18 years — from departmental governance and accreditation coordination at MMDU Mullana to strategic leadership as Professor & HoD at Amity University Madhya Pradesh. He has direct experience in NAAC accreditation, NEP 2020 implementation, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), institutional quality assurance, faculty development, student mentoring, and digital learning infrastructure — covering the full spectrum of competencies sought for Dean, Director, Associate Dean, and Pro-VC level positions.


Current Role: Professor & Head of Department

Department of Applied Chemistry
Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior
December 2021 – Present

As Head of Department, Prof. Singh leads all academic, administrative, research, and quality functions of the department. Key responsibilities and contributions:

Departmental Governance

  • Overall leadership of departmental academic planning, curriculum implementation, and quality enhancement
  • Supervision of faculty workload allocation, academic performance, and professional development
  • Student mentoring, academic grievance resolution, and research guidance
  • Promotion of interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities
  • Coordination of teaching-learning activities aligned with university regulations and NEP 2020 guidelines

Institutional Committees (Amity University MP)

  • Member, Board of Studies (BOS) — curriculum design and programme review
  • Member, Departmental Research Committee (DRC) — research oversight and scholar progress
  • Member, NEP 2020 Implementation Committee — multidisciplinary framework rollout
  • Member, Institution Innovation Council (IIC) — innovation ecosystem, startup culture
  • Member, Centre of Excellence for Smart City — interdisciplinary applied research hub
  • Member, CBRN Mitigation Center — specialised research and preparedness cell
  • Block Incharge, Block E — administrative oversight for campus block operations
  • Member, Faculty Recruitment Interview Board — faculty selection and quality assurance

Digital Learning & Technology

  • Implemented and managed digital learning platforms: LMS, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet
  • Led transition to blended learning during COVID-19 and sustained hybrid pedagogy post-pandemic

Quick Reference

Institution: Amity University MP
Department: Applied Chemistry
Designation: Professor & HoD
Since: December 2021

Key Reports
Faculty strength supervision
Research scholars guidance
UG/PG student mentoring

Specialisation
Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
Email: ksingh1[at]gwa[dot]amity[dot]edu
Role Details →


NAAC Accreditation Experience

NAAC accreditation experience is a mandatory requirement for Dean/Director roles at most Indian universities. Prof. Singh has direct coordination experience at institutional level.

NAAC Coordinator — MMDU Mullana

MM Deemed University, Mullana (NAAC A Grade)
2014 – 2021

  • Served as Coordinator for NAAC Accreditation Activities at the departmental and institutional level
  • Prepared and contributed to Self-Study Reports (SSR), criterion documentation, and AQAR submissions
  • Coordinated peer-team visits, academic audits, and quality enhancement reviews
  • Implemented Outcome-Based Education (OBE) frameworks — CO/PO/PSO mapping, attainment calculations, and rubric design
  • Participated in curriculum revision aligned with NAAC quality benchmarks
  • Active contribution to all seven NAAC criteria — particularly Criterion I (Curricular Aspects), Criterion III (Research), and Criterion VI (Governance)
NBA Accreditation Training

NITTTR Chandigarh

  • Attended Short-Term Course (STC) on NBA Accreditation and Examination Reforms — NITTTR Chandigarh
  • Training covered: NBA Tier I & Tier II process, SAR preparation, programme outcomes (POs), course outcomes (COs), attainment measurement, and continuous improvement cycle
  • Applied OBE principles to curriculum design and assessment at both MMDU and Amity University MP
Quality Assurance Work
  • Academic quality assurance and institutional documentation
  • Curriculum revision processes and academic audit participation
  • Support to institutional ranking and performance metrics
  • Implementation of academic policies and regulatory compliance frameworks

NEP 2020 & Curriculum Leadership

NEP 2020 Implementation
  • Member, NEP Implementation Committee — Amity University Madhya Pradesh
  • Working group contributions to multidisciplinary credit framework, choice-based learning, and integration of vocational components
  • Curriculum redesign to incorporate NEP-mandated flexibility: multiple entry/exit, academic bank of credits (ABC), internship integration
  • Promotion of experiential learning, project-based education, and community engagement components aligned with NEP principles
Curriculum Design & OBE
  • Design and revision of curriculum for UG (B.Tech Applied Chemistry, B.Sc) and PG (M.Sc, M.Tech) programmes
  • Mapping of Course Outcomes (COs) to Programme Outcomes (POs) and Graduate Attributes
  • Assessment rubric design for continuous evaluation and end-semester examinations
  • Aligning academic programmes with AICTE model curriculum and global benchmarks
  • Integration of digital competencies, research methodology, and professional ethics into curriculum

Governance at Previous Institutions

MM Deemed University, Mullana — 2014 to 2021
Role Period
NAAC Accreditation Coordinator 2014–2021
Member, University Research Committee 2014–2021
Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of Chemistry 2016–2018
Member, Faculty of Engineering & Technology 2017–2019
Faculty Coordinator — Project/Summer Training 2014–2021
Jaypee Universities — 2009 to 2014
Role Institution Period
Assistant Professor Jaypee University of IT, Waknaghat 2010–2014
Senior Lecturer Jaypee Institute of IT, Noida 2009–2010

Administrative contributions at Jaypee institutions included laboratory supervision, student project coordination, departmental committee participation, and laboratory safety oversight.


Faculty Development & Mentoring

Faculty Development Programmes Attended

Completed multiple FDPs and Short-Term Courses from:

Organiser Area
NITTTR Chandigarh NBA Accreditation, Examination Reforms
AICTE Academic Leadership, Instructional Delivery
IIT Bombay Research Methodology, Drug Design
Amity University Digital Learning, Academic Governance
MMDU Mullana Green Chemistry, Entrepreneurship
Panjab University Research Methodology
Mentoring & Invited Talks
  • Mentored PhD scholars, postgraduate researchers, and UG/PG project students across three institutions
  • Delivered invited lectures on: Research Methodology · Medicinal Chemistry · Metathesis Reactions · Mendeley & Research Management · Drug Design · Antimicrobial Resistance · Click Chemistry
  • Organised workshops on: research methodology, reference management tools, academic writing, and scientific communication
  • Acted as Resource Person at institutional FDPs and national conferences
Student Mentoring
  • Academic counselling and career guidance for UG/PG students
  • Research project supervision at B.Sc, M.Sc, and M.Tech levels
  • Internship and placement guidance
  • Ethics and integrity training in academic research

Innovation & Institutional Development

Institution Innovation Council (IIC)
  • Member, Institution Innovation Council (IIC) — Amity University MP
  • IIC is a Ministry of Education initiative to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup culture in higher education institutions
  • Contributions to ideation workshops, innovation challenges, and student-led project incubation
  • Interface between the department and the university's innovation ecosystem
Centre of Excellence for Smart City
  • Member, Centre of Excellence for Smart City — Amity University MP
  • Interdisciplinary research centre integrating chemistry, engineering, and technology for urban sustainability
  • Contribution to research themes in green chemistry, materials science, and environmental applications
Industry & External Engagement
  • Member, Board of Advisors (Scientific/Technical) — Vrova Facets, Bengaluru-560010
  • Industrial consultancy: PNP Associates — Synthesis Feasibility Study (₹6.4 Lakhs)
  • Consulted for corporate clients: Oniosome Mohali, Dr. Reddy's Path Lab Hyderabad, government agencies
  • Involved in waste management advisory programmes
  • National and international research collaborations — see Collaborations
CBRN Mitigation Center
  • Member, CBRN Mitigation Center — Amity University MP
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) research and preparedness initiative
  • Applied chemistry expertise contributes to detection, decontamination, and mitigation research

Administrative Philosophy

“Effective academic leadership is not administration — it is the creation of conditions where faculty can research, students can learn, and institutions can grow. My approach integrates rigorous governance with a culture of inquiry, ethics, and continuous improvement.”

Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep Singh, MRSC
Academic Governance

Curriculum design · OBE · NAAC/NBA accreditation · NEP implementation · academic policy · regulatory compliance · audit readiness

Faculty & Research Leadership

Research grant management · faculty mentoring · PhD supervision · FDP organisation · publication strategy · interdisciplinary collaboration

Institutional Development

Innovation culture · industry linkages · IIC · centre of excellence · digital learning infrastructure · student outcome enhancement


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47+ publications, h-index 15, SERB grant, 3 patents. Research →

SERB ₹21.3L · PNP ₹6.4L · 3 published patents. Grants →

Earlier administrative roles and responsibilities list. View →


Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep Singh, MRSC · PhD IIT Bombay · orgsyn.in/kuldeep/start · singhfcy@gmail.com
Last updated: May 2026