Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) Narendra Kumar Thapak is the Vice Chancellor of LNCT University, Bhopal, with over 28 years of experience in higher education, administration, and academic leadership. He has served as Vice Chancellor three times, including tenures at Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar. With expertise in law, academic planning, curriculum development, and quality assurance, he has contributed significantly to implementing NEP 2020 and institutional effectiveness. A Ph.D. in Law and a recipient of numerous awards, including the Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award and Vidhi Gaurav Award, he has authored seven books and published 42 research papers. Dr. Thapak has guided 21 Ph.D. scholars and is actively involved in academic collaborations and conferences globally.

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi is the Director of AISECT and the AISECT Group of Universities. With a strong background in Electronics and Computer Technology, she also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and a Ph.D. in Management. Dr. Chaturvedi oversees research and documentation within the organization and has contributed to various research reports and case studies. Her leadership in AISECT supports its mission to provide quality education and skill development, with a focus on rural and underserved communities across India.

Dr. Pragyesh Kumar Agrawal is the Director of the Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE), Bhopal. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Physics, Electronics, and Computer Science, he has held key positions in various institutions, including as Officer on Special Duty at RUSA, Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Agrawal has published over 45 research papers and is recognized for his research in polymer composites and data/web mining. He is a Ph.D. supervisor and has organized numerous national and international seminars. Under his leadership, IEHE achieved A+ NAAC accreditation and a place in the 201-300 band of NIRF. He was also awarded the National NSS Award at Rashtrapati Bhawan for his outstanding contribution to NSS.

Mukesh Narula is a seasoned Techno-Commercial Professional with over 23 years of experience in educational operations, service delivery, CRM, sales, and project management. He has worked with industry leaders like HCL Infosystems and is currently the Director of IT Infrastructure & Services at LNCT Group, Central India’s largest educational group. Mukesh is skilled in managing teams, implementing ICT solutions, and enhancing customer satisfaction. With expertise in technical and non-technical training, strategic planning, and client management, he drives operational excellence while fostering valuable industry tie-ups and partnerships for organizational growth.