Dr. SHAFALI KASHYAP
Institutional Partnerships and Grant Management Professional
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Summary
Senior Additional Director – Strategic Alliances
Strategic partnerships leader specialising in academic, industry, government, funding, and international alliances to advance research, innovation, Centres of Excellence, technology development, and faculty/student mobility. Experienced in research funding strategy, grant development, internationalisation, and cross-sector collaboration, supporting 10–15+ major proposals quarterly and strategic engagements across across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and the USA, with 40+ faculty members mobilised through international partnerships.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
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Work History
Senior Additional Director - Strategic Alliances
Amity University
Noida, U.P
12.2025 - Current
- Support in fundraising discussions tied to research infrastructure, centres of excellence, and technology development.
- Coordinate 5-10 strategic alliance reviews each quarter across academic, industry, and government stakeholders.
- Represent Amity University in high-level meetings with academic institutions, industry partners, government bodies, and funding agencies.
- Collaborate with Senior Management and Trustees to advance alliance strategy and partnership development priorities.
- Develop partnership opportunities across academia, industry, and government to strengthen collaboration pipelines.
- Draft MoU frameworks and align partnership terms with governance, funding, and research collaboration objectives.
- Prepare executive briefings and funding proposals that support research commercialization and grant opportunities.
Senior Innovation Officer (Additional Charge)
Amity University - Amity Education Group
Noida, U.P
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate numerous cross-functional alignment for space, hydrogen, and other national-priority programs.
- Track 4 mission milestones weekly across Amity's science and technology initiatives to keep priorities aligned.
- Develop academic and strategic alliances to advance innovation, technology self-reliance, and global collaboration.
- Manage stakeholder engagement with government, academia, and industry partners across mission-mode initiatives.
- Support grant, proposal, and partnership work for national-priority initiatives through structured coordination and executive briefing preparation.
Additional Director
Amity University - Amity Education Group
Noida, U.P
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Represented AFSTIA in meetings and external forums under the guidance of the Founder President.
- Built collaboration opportunities with industry, academia, and government stakeholders to support alliance development.
- Supported MoU drafting, partnership governance, and executive briefing preparation for strategic engagements.
Deputy Director
Amity University - Amity Education Group
Noida, U.P
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed institutional representation in meetings, conferences, and collaborative forums with external partners.
- Developed partnership pipelines aligned to research, innovation, and institutional growth priorities.
- Drafted memorandums of understanding and supporting documents for new collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinated cross-border collaboration discussions to support joint research and academic exchange initiatives.
Assistant Director
Amity University
Noida, U.P
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafted MoUs and collaboration notes for research and innovation partnerships.
- Represented the foundation in meetings with universities, funding agencies, and external partners.
- Supported proposal development for research collaborations and grant opportunities.
- Coordinated communication between internal teams and external stakeholders on alliance activities.
Manager (Scientific Alliances)
Amity University
Noida, U.P
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Supported fellowship and grant funding through proposal preparation, follow-up, and agency coordination.
- Managed ten folds grant and fellowship submissions monthly, coordinating documentation and review cycles across stakeholders.
- Directed grant facilitation and fellowship administration, keeping submissions organized and aligned with institutional requirements.
- Drafted science communication content for outreach, translating research activity into clear messages for external audiences.
- Coordinated academic and strategic alliances across higher education, industry, and government partners.
- Prepared higher education ranking and accreditation materials, maintaining accurate records for institutional review.
Academic Program Officer
Amity Law School, Delhi
Noida, U.P
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Led academic quality, research engagement, and ranking initiatives to strengthen institutional standing.
- Coordinated faculty scheduling, admissions planning, and student services to keep academic operations aligned.
- Supported the Founder Vice Chancellor as OSD, organizing cross-department projects with senior academic leaders.
- Facilitated institutional projects through collaboration with department heads and campus stakeholders.
- Represented the institution in academic and regulatory discussions, reinforcing university-government coordination.
Assistant Manager - Admissions
Institute of Management Studies
Noida, U.P
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Reviewed application files for completeness and flagged missing documents before final admission processing.
- Supported admission counseling by explaining eligibility criteria, fee details, and enrollment timelines to families.
- Maintained accurate admission records and updated student information across internal tracking sheets.
- Coordinated campus visits and admission events to support prospective student engagement.
Academic and Career Advisor
KV Computer Home Pvt. Ltd. (CMC Ltd. - a TCS Unit)
Noida, U.P
05.2007 - 04.2011
- Facilitated Initial Learning Program training sessions for corporate clients across varied technical and functional groups.
- Adapted delivery to align with client requirements, maintaining clear communication throughout each training engagement.
- Represented CMC Ltd. in corporate training discussions, reinforcing academic and strategic alliances with client organizations.
Sales Executive
ETHOS Watch Boutique
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Advised customers on watch features, styles, and price points to support confident purchase decisions.
- Maintained polished showroom presentation by organizing display pieces and keeping merchandise accessible.
- Supported inventory checks by flagging low stock and coordinating timely replenishment requests.
- Built customer relationships through courteous service, clear communication, and responsive follow-up after visits.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Outcome & Quality Monitoring Standards in Higher Education
Amity University
Noida12-2023
Master of Business Administration - Information Technology & Marketing
Amity University
Noida06-2016
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Panjab University
Chandigarh03-2005
Skills
Academic & strategic alliances
Technology management and industry–academia– government collaboration
Institutional representation
Government relations
Stakeholder management
MoU drafting
Partnership pipeline management
Strategic account development
Cross-border collaboration
Executive briefing preparation
Grant management
Fundraising
Research collaboration
Funding agency relations
Research infrastructure development
Proposal writing
Grant budgeting
Consortium coordination
Partnership governance
Research commercialization
Intellectual property strategy
Accomplishments
- My international liaison experience also includes representing Amity University, India, at the Sci-ROI Summit in Memphis, USA (2024), where I participated in a structured recruitment drive for postdoctoral researchers, strengthening academic mobility and facilitating the return of scientific talent to India.
- BRICS Young Scientist Awardee – 2023
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Selected as one of 21 outstanding young scientists to represent India at the BRICS Young Scientist Forum 2023, held in South Africa.
Recognized for academic excellence, research potential, and contribution to cross-border scientific collaboration among BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa).
Participated in high-level discussions, innovation showcases, and policy dialogues aimed at fostering multilateral scientific cooperation.
Theme: The future of education, mindset, and skillset
Hosted by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), South Africa
- DBT / India Alliance Wellcome Trust Fellow 2023
Additional Information
Drive innovation in Mission mode in critical and emerging areas aligned with National priorities.
- Mission IMPOSSIBLE aimed at fostering and institutionalizing a culture of research across all Amity Universities nationally and internationally
- Mission OUTCOME aimed at fostering cultural and behavioral transformation by embedding an outcome-oriented research mindset into institutional workflows across all Amity Universities, both in India and abroad
- Mission SPACE - Spearheading Amity Mission Space in association with ISRO, IN-SPACe and National Space Agencies.
- Mission HYDROGEN - Spearheading Amity Hydrogen Space in association with Govt. Agencies - MNRE, DST and Ministry of Mines.
- Throughout my career, I have worked in close coordination with institutional leadership, external partners, and diverse stakeholder groups. In recognition of my sustained contribution, commitment, and institutional loyalty, I was awarded international exposure visits to Dubai, UAE, in 2016 and 2023.
Timeline
Senior Additional Director - Strategic Alliances
Amity University
12.2025 - Current
Senior Innovation Officer (Additional Charge)
Amity University - Amity Education Group
11.2024 - Current
Additional Director
Amity University - Amity Education Group
11.2024 - 12.2025
Deputy Director
Amity University - Amity Education Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
Assistant Director
Amity University
03.2022 - 08.2023
Manager (Scientific Alliances)
Amity University
09.2017 - 03.2022
Academic Program Officer
Amity Law School, Delhi
09.2011 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager - Admissions
Institute of Management Studies
05.2011 - 08.2011
Academic and Career Advisor
KV Computer Home Pvt. Ltd. (CMC Ltd. - a TCS Unit)
05.2007 - 04.2011
Sales Executive
ETHOS Watch Boutique
08.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Panjab University
Master of Business Administration - Information Technology & Marketing
Amity University
Doctor of Philosophy - Outcome & Quality Monitoring Standards in Higher Education
Amity University
Papers Published
- Impact and Outcome Communication of Academic Conferences in Higher Education Sector - Need, Methods, and Tools, Journal of Content, Community and Communication, 13, 7, 215-226, 10.31620/JCCC.06.21/18
- Framework to Assess Conference Outcomes (COAT) in Educational Institutions, l Ref. No. JSMS-T-1179 (HRT 87) publication in the Journal of Statistics & Management Systems Vol.27#1 (January 2024)
- Book Edited : Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Era: Concepts, Frameworks, and Applications" is now officially published in Scopus indexed journal 2025.
This volume explores the intersection of emotional intelligence and digital technologies, including AI, virtual reality and teletherapy — with a special focus on the post pandemic psychological landscape.
Copyrights Received
- Automated Research Project Management System (ARPMS)
- Conference OUTCOME Assessment Tool - COAT
- Seven (07) Novel ways to identify the fake / misleading impact factors/ metrics
- Eight novel ways to identify the predatory and cloned journals
- Sports performance outcome assessment tool
- Online learning education- quality assurance and outcome mapping-OLEQO framework
References
1. Dr. Janusz Kozinski, Professor and Director, Energy Frontiers Lab, Lakehead University, Contact No. +1 (289) 969-1511 (Canada),
2. Dr. S K Varshney, Former, Head, International Scientific Cooperation, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Contact No.+91 870 000 4697 (India)
3. Dr. Ekta Rani, Docent, University of Oulu, Finland - Contact No. +358466199859
Languages
English
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Interests
Strategic Research Partnerships Research Funding & Grant Strategy Internationalisation Academic–Industry Collaboration Faculty & Student Mobility