Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Timeline
Generic

Dr. Rajneesh Kler

Associate Professor
Kolkata,West Bengal

Summary

Its now almost 15 years that I have devoted to academia and have witnessed dynamic transformation in the sector as an integral part of University systems and process. I have been on various learning curves and sailed successfully with all the tides, high or low. I have been contributing in building contemporary curriculums and degree structures with global perspective that focuses on role of research and multidisciplinary learning focusing on outcome based education. At the same time pedagogical aspects and assessment methods are also being experimented at various levels and for various cohorts. Past one year or so has been fantastic in terms of opportunities where I have been able to learn and contribute at lead position in University system. On date I come with as a committed individual with bag full of energy and all corner experience of University Systems and Processes. Following are the details that you may find relevant for the requirement at your esteemed Institutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Director Planning and Monitoring

Adamas University
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2021 - Current
  • Participate in University curricula revision and or review activities as well as ensure that the university complies with procedures and guidelines on establishment of new programs.
  • Ensure quality parameters and support the Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) department in various activities relating to University Accreditations.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret academic data (related to conduct of classes, assessments etc.) from Schools / Departments.
  • Provide data/information on university academic/material resources, university facilities etc. to various University bodies.
  • Periodically update and analyse data from various Schools /Departments for the internal performance evaluation of the university.
  • Work on Deans/HoDs on university budget and the subsequent resource allocation within the ambit of the approved budget.
  • Work closely with members of the Planning Team, International Office, Admissions Team and Finance Team to understand the impact of student intake targets on recruitment activities and business planning.
  • Ensure that the Schools/Departments maintain minimum academic standards through passing necessary information.
  • Maintain relevant institutional data on faculty workload, areas of specialization, performance output etc.
  • Assist Dean Academics in producing and/or revising long-term, medium-term and short- term academic briefs and or plans and modelling of such plans against reality and university goals.
  • Keep informed of sector developments and be responsible for highlighting relevant issues to the departments like Human Resources, Finance, Admissions, Registrar’s office.
  • Institute course and teacher evaluating criteria and guidelines such as peer assessment, annual performance assessment, student opinion survey, etc.

Head of the Department: Economics and Commerce

Adamas University
Kolkata, West Bengal
01.2021 - Current

· Ensuring impactful delivery of academic programs offered by the department for holistic development of students enrolled

· Realising the vision and mission of the department with the vision of the University and display a continuous growth in the department

· Create, hold and nurture a strong and self-motivated team of faculty members who are dynamic teachers and intrinsic researchers at individual levels

· Contribute to the revenue structure of the University by increasing numbers (controlling costs), encouraging consultancies and self-funded events

· Building strong industry networks, engaging faculty and students in hands on experiences and bringing the corporate to the classrooms

· Ensuring a healthy balance among work load rationalization and maintaining the minimum statutory requirements such as of UGC 12B for example.

Assistant Professor of Economics

GD Goenka University
Gurugram, Haryana
07.2013 - 12.2020
  • Area Chair (Economics and International Business), School of Management (SoM)
  • Head of Degree MBA Agri Business Management, SoM
  • NAAC In-charge of various criterions
  • NIRF In-charge
  • Deputy Proctor
  • Assistant Centre Superintendent of Examination (periodically since inception till 2021)

Visting Professor

Management Development Institute (MDI)
Gurugram, Haryana
07.2011 - 08.2014

Assistant Professor of Economics

IILM Institute of Higher Education
Gurugram, Harayana
12.2010 - 07.2011

Assistant Professor of Economics

Sharda University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
07.2009 - 11.2010

Educational Consultant

Admission Direct
Glasgow, Scotland
04.2008 - 05.2009

Education

Ph.D. - Economics of Education

National Institute of Education Planning And Admin
New Delhi
08.2013 - 12.2020

Master of Philosophy - Education Planning And Administration

National Institute of Education Planning And Admin
New Delhi
06.2011 - 07.2013

Master of Science - International Financial Economics

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
09.2006 - 08.2007

Master of Science - International Business

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Ireland
06.2005 - 07.2006

Master of Arts - Economics

Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi
06.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) -

University of Delhi
New Delhi
05.1999 - 06.2002

National Eligibility Test - Economics

University Grants Commission
New Delhi

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking

undefined

Research

Research in Progress:


Kler, Rajneesh (2021). “The Drivers of Inward International Student Mobility Towards India”. Have been sent to several national and international journal of reputes for publication.


Kler, Rajneesh (2021).” The Economics of Inwards International Student Mobility in India”. Have been sent to several national and international journal of reputes for publication.


International Article Reviews


2021 Thailand and the World Economy Scopus Indexed International Journal: TRADE PROTECTION MEASURES IMPLEMENTD BY SRI LANKA DURING THE PAST THREE DECADES


2021 Thailand and the World Economy Scopus Indexed International Journal: HEALTH SECTOR BUDGETING FOR REVIVAL OF GLOBAL


FDP’s and Invited Talks


2021: Conducted FDP on Outcome Based Education at Adamas University and as lead Speaker


2021: Represented India as an expert Speaker on the Topic “Effect of Non-Tariff Measures in Trade between Bangladesh and India: A Way Forward’ Invited form Daffodil International University, Bangladesh


Selected Publications:


Kler Rajneesh, Verma S and Singh R K (2017): “An Analysis of Flagship Programs of Digital India and Start-UP India for enabling the way for new entrepreneurial ventures: Investigating Enabling Potential through Two Cases; EDUNETWORK and E-Rickshaw Assembling Unit”. GDGU ICON 2017


Kler, Rajneesh (2016): “What sources leads to economic growth. Case of Indian Economy” ELIXIR 2016


Kler, Rajneesh (2016): “Impact of Digitalized Trade in Goods on GDP” Goenka Business Review Vol 2 (1) pp 62.


Kler, Rajneesh (2015) “Globalisation or internationalisation of higher education: the case of foreign students in Indian Universities Amity Management Review Vol 4 (1) pp 11.


Kler, R., Ahluwalia, L., Jain, A., Marwah, A., & Krishnamurthy, K. (2015). Science, Technology and Economic Growth: Exploring the linkage in Case of Indian Economy. Advances in Economics and Business Management, 2(6), 680-688.


Kumari, S., Jagasia, J., Dabas, M., & Kler, R. (2015). Globalisation and Internationalisation of Higher Education: Implications in Terms of Quality, Inclusion and Equality in Indian Context. Advances in Economics and Business Management, 2(6), 580-585.


India’s competitiveness in higher education services: How it may lead to economic growth” in Conference proceedings of GDGU ICON 2015, Excel Publication New Delhi.


Kler, Rajneesh and Dharwal, M. Trans-National Education: Geneses, Structural forms and connotation with economic globalisation in Conference proceedings of GDGU ICON 2015, Excel publication New Delhi.


Published Case titled “What sources leads to economic growth. Case of Indian Economy: Are we at Inflection point?” International Case Conclave (ELIXIR 2014), GD Goenka University, Excel Publication New Delhi.

Edited Case Conclave Proceedings of International Case Conclave (ELIXIR 2014) GD Goenka University, Excel Publication New Delhi

Published paper titled “Exploring linkage among FDI in retail and global financial crisis” at GDGU International conference on Management 2014.

Timeline

Associate Director Planning and Monitoring

Adamas University
06.2021 - Current

Head of the Department: Economics and Commerce

Adamas University
01.2021 - Current

Ph.D. - Economics of Education

National Institute of Education Planning And Admin
08.2013 - 12.2020

Assistant Professor of Economics

GD Goenka University
07.2013 - 12.2020

Visting Professor

Management Development Institute (MDI)
07.2011 - 08.2014

Master of Philosophy - Education Planning And Administration

National Institute of Education Planning And Admin
06.2011 - 07.2013

Assistant Professor of Economics

IILM Institute of Higher Education
12.2010 - 07.2011

Assistant Professor of Economics

Sharda University
07.2009 - 11.2010

Educational Consultant

Admission Direct
04.2008 - 05.2009

Master of Science - International Financial Economics

University of Glasgow
09.2006 - 08.2007

Master of Science - International Business

Dublin Institute of Technology
06.2005 - 07.2006

Master of Arts - Economics

Jamia Millia Islamia University
06.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) -

University of Delhi
05.1999 - 06.2002

National Eligibility Test - Economics

University Grants Commission
Dr. Rajneesh KlerAssociate Professor