FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and professional credentials

Ph.D. (2016)

MBA (2000)

PMP® Credential (2026)

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Business Administration

Project Management Professional

(in: Sustainability, ESG & Ethics)

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya,

Indore, India

(2010-2016)

Advanced research focusing on sustainability, corporate governance frameworks, ethics, operational efficiency, ESG and SDGs alignment and organizational resilience during complex market transitions.

PMI (USA) certified Project Management Professional credential verifying mastery of global execution standards, project risk mitigation, and programmatic control.

(in: Development, Sustainability & Forestry Management)

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, India

(1998-2000)

GLOBAL MEMBERSHIPS

International governance appointments

GFAiR (UN-FAO/IFAD), Rome

GEO-BON (Leipzig, Germany)

GNDR (London)

Global Steering Committee Member

Global Science Panel Member

Authorised Affiliate member

(2017-2025)

As a steering committee member of Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation, elected for two consecutive terms, assist in shaping international agricultural research and rural innovation policy, steering multi-stakeholder governance across UN agencies, research consortia, and development banks.

(2018–Present)

As panel member of the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network, contribute expert advisory on global biodiversity observation networks, standardizing natural capital metrics and ecological indicators for international conservation bodies.

(2023 - Present)

As the authorised affiliate member of the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction, advise on systemic disaster risk reduction, bridging frontline community resilience data with international disaster governance mandates and climate risk frameworks.