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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
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.
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)
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
| 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 |
| 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
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 |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.”
Curriculum design · OBE · NAAC/NBA accreditation · NEP implementation · academic policy · regulatory compliance · audit readiness
Research grant management · faculty mentoring · PhD supervision · FDP organisation · publication strategy · interdisciplinary collaboration
Innovation culture · industry linkages · IIC · centre of excellence · digital learning infrastructure · student outcome enhancement
Related Pages
Full overview with metrics, timeline, and all section links. Home →
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