Sanjay Srivastava (academician)
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (April 2025) |
Professor Sanjay Srivastava | |
|---|---|
| Vice-chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar | |
| Assumed office April 2023 | |
| Appointed by | President of India |
| Chancellor | Dr. Mahesh Sharma |
| Preceded by | Sanjeev Sharma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 January 1968 |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University SIS/JNU Kumaun University |
Sanjay Srivastava (born 28 January 1968) is an Academician currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University.[1] (MGCU), Bihar Since April 2023. Previously, he was a Professor in the Political Science department at Banaras Hindu University. [2][3][4]
Biography
[edit]Before joining Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, as Vice Chancellor, Srivastava was a Political Science professor at Banaras Hindu University, specializing in international relations, India’s foreign policy, and conflict resolution. He was also involved in curriculum development, research supervision, and administration.
He has held international academic positions, including as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at American University, Washington, D.C. (2016-17), and served on key university bodies like the BHU Court (2018-21) and Jamia Millia Islamia’s Executive Council and Finance Committee (2022-25).
His administrative experience includes NAAC accreditation, UGC committees, ICSSR, and HRDC at JNU (2019-21). He was Vice Chairman of the BHU School Board (2019-22) and served on Arya Mahila PG College’s Management Committee (2019-21).
Srivastava has engaged in global collaborations, serving as the ICCR Chair at Yerevan State University, Armenia (2013-14), and lecturing at institutions like Barry University and the College of Southern Nevada. He participated in academic events at Syracuse University (2016) and the International Studies Association (2017).
He completed the Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP) at the University of Cambridge and IIT Kharagpur (2019). His research focuses on public diplomacy, including experimental research.
Awarded with the UGC Career Award (2004) and Salzburg Seminar Fellowship (2005), he has presented internationally and published extensively. He has also been a visiting professor at the Diplomatic Academy of Armenia and Yerevan State University.
Recognized for contributions to higher education, he has received awards like the Gaur Mani Award, Loknayak Jai Prakash Award (presented by former President Ram Nath Kovind), and Shiksha Shri Samman (2023).
| Duration | Post | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 - continuing | Professor | Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University |
| 2016 - 2017 | Fulbright Award | American University, Washington D.C |
| 2013 - 2014 | ICCR Chair of Contemporary Indian Studies | Yerevan State University |
| 2006 - 2009 | Associate Professor | Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University |
| 2003 - 2006 | Reader | Department of Political Science, Dr.H.S. Gour University, Sagar |
| 1997 - 2003 | Lecturer | Department of Political Science, Dr.H.S. Gour University, Sagar |
'Fulbright Professional and Academic Excellence Fellowship Award' by ‘United States India Educational Foundation' in 2016[6][5]
'ICCR's Chair at Yerevan State University, Armenia Award' by 'Indian Council for Cultural Relations' in 2013
'Member, BHU Court Award' by 'BHU' in 2018
'UGC Research Award Award' by 'UGC' in 2004
'Fellow at LEAP Award' by 'MHRD, New Delhi' in 2019
'Fellow, Salzburg Seminar Award' by 'Salzburg Seminar, Austria' in 2005
'Member, Executive Council Award' by 'Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi’ in 2022[7]
Loknayak Jai Prakash Award 2023[8]Loknayak Jai Prakash Award 2023 for his contributions to the education sector. The 14th President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the award in a ceremony held at Delhi
Shiksha Shri Samman by the Dr. Shambhu Sharan & Shanti Sharan Memorial Trust[8]
Gaur Mani [8]On the occasion of the 154th birth anniversary of Dr. Sir Harisingh Gaur, founder of Dr. Harisingh Gaur University, educator, jurist, member of the Constituent Assembly, and philanthropist, Srivastava was awarded the "Gaur Mani" award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education, law, and public service.
References
[edit]- ^ "BHU Sanjay Srivastava VC in Motihari Central University". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 1 April 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "SANJAY SRIVASTAVA PROFESSOR, Department of Political Science; ADJUNCT FACULTY, Bharat Adhyyan Kendra, BHU".
- ^ "महात्मा गांधी केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय के अगले कुलपति प्रो. संजय श्रीवास्तव बनाये गये हैं" [Prof Sanjay Srivastava became the new Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University]. livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 1 April 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ "Prof. Sanjay Srivastava-Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar". mgcub.ac.in. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Faculty Profile - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India". bhu.ac.in. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Scholar in Residence". American University. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Varanasi: बीएचयू के प्रोफेसर संजय बने मोतिहारी केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय में कुलपति, पांच वर्ष का होगा कार्यकाल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ a b c mgcub.ac.in https://mgcub.ac.in/vc.php. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
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