RAJNI KANT
Professor of Physics
Jammu,JK
Summary
As the Vice-Chancellor, I am honored to present the following vision that encapsulates mutual aspirations for the future of any institution of this kind :
- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- GLOBAL ENGAGEMENTS AND COLLABORATIONS
- SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
The points as stated above forms my vision document for the University that will shape its future, empowering the students to lead with integrity, creativity & compassion. The transformative journey that I envision is possible only if the Vice-Chancellor enjoys the support, guidance and confidence of the Honorable Chancellor and the management of this institute. Together, we will make a lasting impact on the society and contribute to a brighter future for all.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS
University of Jammu
Jammu
07.2003 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures on advanced physics topics.
- Guided student research projects, fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
- Conducted peer reviews of academic papers for publication in scholarly journals.
- Organized departmental seminars, enhancing academic discourse through guest speakers and research presentations.
- Participated in university committees to shape policies and academic standards.
- Served on committees responsible for reviewing tenure applications or evaluating curriculum changes.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments and examinations, ensuring comprehensive understanding of course material.
- Reviewed journal articles submitted by peers for publication consideration.
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Rabindranath Tagore University
Bhopal
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
DEAN – RESEARCH
University of Jammu
Jammu
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Led academic policy development for diverse programs at the university.
- Coordinated strategic planning initiatives to enhance educational offerings and resources.
- Promoted research collaboration between departments and external organizations.
- Managed budget allocations to ensure effective use of university resources.
DEAN – SCIENCE
University of Jammu
Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Led academic policy development and implementation across multiple departments.
- Managed budgetary planning and financial oversight for academic programs.
- Chaired and served on various committees to drive policy development and strategic initiatives.
- Assessed current infrastructure needs of academic units within the university setting.
HOD - GEOLOGY
University of Jammu
Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
CHAIRMAN – CENTRAL PURCHASE COMMITTEE
University of Jammu
Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Led strategic planning initiatives for academic programs and institutional development.
- Oversaw budget allocation to support university projects and operational needs.
DIRECTOR – COLLEGES DEVELOP. COUNCIL
University of Jammu
Jammu
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed academic programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for faculty professional development.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations.
CONTROLLER – OF EXAMINATION
University of Jammu
Jammu
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed financial reporting and compliance for university operations.
- Developed internal controls to safeguard university assets.
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making initiatives.
- Conducted regular examination and evaluation at undergraduate level in over 160 colleges during the COVID time by evolving new strategies and framework.
DIRECTOR – DISTANCE EDUCATION
University of Jammu
Jammu
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Directed academic programs aligning with university's strategic vision and mission.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum and improve student engagement.
- Led faculty recruitment efforts to attract diverse and qualified candidates.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives strengthening university partnerships.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
DIRECTOR – COLLEGE DEVELOP. COUNCIL
University of Jammu
Jammu
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Directed academic programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for faculty professional development.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations.
DIRECTOR – KATHUA CAMPUS
University of Jammu
Jammu
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed departmental budgets and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
- Led recruitment efforts for faculty, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Mentored junior staff and faculty in professional development opportunities.
CHIEF COORDINATOR – 07 CAMPUSES
University of Jammu
Jammu
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated academic programs across departments for effective collaboration.
- Developed training materials for staff and student engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss program updates and strategic planning efforts.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance student services and support systems.
DIRECTOR – RAMNAGAR CAMPUS
University of Jammu
Jammu
11.2012 - 03.2017
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance academic programs and student engagement.
- Organized professional development workshops for faculty and staff growth.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
DIRECTOR – UGC ACAD. STAFF COLLEGE
University of Jammu
Jammu
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Led strategic planning initiatives for academic departments and university programs.
- Directed faculty recruitment and development efforts to enhance teaching quality for Refresher and Orientation Programs.
- Organized 08 weeks special training program for the administrative upliftment of officers and Assistant Registrar's of the university.
COORDINATOR – UGC NET EXAM.
University of Jammu
Jammu
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated academic events and workshops for various departments within the university.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to streamline office processes and improve efficiency.
- Conducted 04 national level UGC-NET examination in over 70 different subjects accross the Satate of Jammu and Kashmir.
HOD - PHYSICS
University of Jammu
Jammu
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of the department and acted promptly and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
READER IN PHYSICS
University of Jammu
Jammu
07.1995 - 07.2003
- Completed routine duties of Teaching and conducting Research.
- Engaged M.Phil and Ph.D students for Specialized courses.
- Prepared Grant Proposals for submission to National Funding Agencies
- Participated in various national and international seminars.
DST-VISITING FELLOW
State Dept of Sci & Techn.
01.1997 - 01.1997
- Conducted research on Liquid Crystals at CLCR, Jalahalli, Bangalore.
- Received training in the growth and characterization of liquid crystals
SENIOR LECTURER
University of Jammu
Jammu
08.1994 - 07.1995
- Delivered engaging lectures across diverse subjects in higher education.
- Developed curriculum and instructional materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
DST-BOYSCAST Fellow
Univ. of Oxford, U.K.
03.1994 - 03.1995
LECTURER IN PHYSICS
University of Jammu
Jammu
08.1989 - 07.1994
- Developed comprehensive course materials to enhance student understanding of physics.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to promote critical thinking among students.
- Participated in departmental meetings to align educational goals with university standards.
WARDEN - BOYS HOSTEL
University of Jammu
Jammu
01.1989 - 10.1991
- Supervised residential facilities ensuring safety and security for all students.
- Managed conflict resolution among residents promoting a harmonious living environment.
- Conducted routine inspections maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in accommodations.
Education
Ph.D - Physics
University of Jammu
03-1989
M.Phil - Physics
University of Jammu
01-1985
M.Sc. - Physics
University of Jammu
07-1983
B.Sc. - Phy, Chem, Maths, Eng
University of Jammu
07-1981
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Research supervision
- Academic policy formulation
- Data analysis
- Peer review
- Project management
Conferences Participated
Total Number of National/International Conferences/Seminars Attended = 134
Total Number of National/International Conferences/Seminars Organized = 14
Research Publications
Total Number of Research Publications = 505
Publications in National Research Journals = 173
Publications in International Research Journals = 332
International Exposure
- Paper Presentation & Chair-Technical Session, MALAYASIA, Asian Crystallographic Assoc Meeting, (12/01/24 TO 12/07/2)4
- Paper Presentation & Chair-Technical Session, Budapest, HUNGARY, Conference on Smart Materials, (06/11/24 TO 06/16/24)
- Paper Presentation & Chair-Technical Session, Barcelona, SPAIN, Conf. on Smart Materials (07/21/23 TO 07/30/23)
- LEAP- 2.0 Fellow-MHRD, University of Cambridge, U.K, MHRD’s LEAP 2.0 Programme (06/01/20 TO 13/01/2020)
- Paper Presentation, Nat. Univ. of SINGAPORE, AsCA – As INSA Delegate (12/17/19 TO 12/21/19)
- PAPER PRESENTATION in ASCA ' 2018 held at Auckland Univ NEW ZEALAND - As INSA Delegate (02.12.2018TO 05.12.2018)
- INVITED LECTURE in an International on Smart Biomaterials at Osaka (JAPAN) (06.03.2018 TO 10.03.2018)
- INVITED LECTURE in 3rd Int. Conf. on Biomaterials at Bangkok (THAILAND) (15.03.2017 19.03.2017)
- INVITED LECTURE International Conference on Appl. Crystallography held at Houston (Texas, USA) (15.10.2016 TO 28.10.2016)
- Training for Cryo-Crystallography at AGILENT TECHN. OXFORD (06.03.2011 TO 13.03.2011)
- PAPER PRESENTATION at IUCr- Congress and General Assembly held at Osaka (23.08.2008 TO 31.08.2008)
- DST-BOYSCAST FELLOW at University of Oxford UK (16.03.1994 TO 06.03.1995)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/24/62
Projects
1. Elucidation of Crystal & Molecular Structure of Some Small Molecules
Funded by: Department of Atomic Energy [1991-94]
Project Sanction No. : 4/2/91-G Dt: 12-06-1991
Grant Received: Indian Rupees [INR] = 3.00 LACS Principal Investigator :Dr. Rajni Kant
2. X – ray Crystallography of Some Organic Substances
Funded by: Department of Science & Technology [1991-93]
Project Sanction No. : SR/SY/P-11/90 Dt. 08-08-1991
Grant Received: INR = 2.90 LACS Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajni Kant
3. Optimization of Conditions for Re-crystallization of Some Substituted Biphenyls
Funded by: Department of Science & Technology [1994-95]
Project sanction No. : DST-BOYSCAST/ 93
Grant Received: INR = 6.35 LACS Principal Investigator :Dr. Rajni Kant
4. Committee on Strengthening Infrastructure in Science & Technology [COSIST ]
Funded by: University Grants Commission, New Delhi [1995-01]
Project Sanction No. : F.2-3/95 (COSIST-II) Dt: 27-03-1995
Grant Received: INR = 16.00 LACS (Allocated to the X-ray group)
5. Structural Analysis of Medicinally Important Small Molecules by Crystallographic Techniques
Funded by: University Grants Commission [under DSA] [1995-00]
Project Sanction No. : F. 530/1/DSA/95 (SAP-I) Dt: 31-11-1995
Grant Received: INR = 4.20 LACS (Allocated to the X-ray group)
6. Systematics in Single Crystalline Growth & Crystallography of Some Liquid Crystalline Materials
Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [1996-99]
Project Sanction No. : 03/0796/96/EMR-II Dt: 08-07-1996
Grant Received: INR = 6.70 LACS Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajni Kant
7. Infrastructural Funding for Science and Technology (FIST)
Funded by :Department of Science and Technology [2001-05]
Project sanction No. : SR/FST/PS/II-101/2002
Grant Received :INR = 2.25 LACS (Allocated to X-Ray Group)
8. Crystallographic Analysis of Some Steroids by Employing Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction and
Computational Techniques
Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [2001-04]
Project sanction No. 03(0927)-01/EMR-II
Grant Received: INR = 3.82 LACS Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajni Kant
9. Preparation of X-ray Diffraction Quality Crystals, Polymorphism, Crystal Structure Analysis
and Role of Hydrogen Bonding in Substituted Biphenyl Systems
Funded by: University Grants Commission [2002-05]
Project sanction No. : F.10-82/2001 (SR-I)
Grant Received: INR = 3.92 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
10.Single Crystal Growth and Structure Analysis of Some Nitrogen Containing Compounds
Funded by UGC under DRS Project (2002-2007)
Project sanction No. : F.530/3/DRS/2001 (SAP-I)
Grant Received :INR = 3.25 LACS (Allocated to the X-ray group)
11. Single Crystal Growth and Crystallographic Analysis of Some Coumarin Derivatives
with Special Emphasis on the Role of Hydrogen Bonding
Funded by :Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [2004-07]
Project Sanction No. : 80/0052/04/EMR-II
Grant Sanctioned :INR = 7.25 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
12.X-ray Crystallographic Analysis of Some Medicinally Important Alkaloidal Derivatives
with Emphasis on the Role of Weak Interactions
Funded by :Indian Council of Medical Research [2004-07]
Project Sanction No. : 58/25/2003-BMS
Grant Sanctioned: INR = 7.35 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
13.Single Crystal Growth and Structure Analysis of Some Nitrogen Containing Compounds
Funded By: University Grants Commission under DRS Project [2007-12]
Project sanction No. : F.530/17/DRS/2007 (SAP-I)
Grant Received : INR = 3.25 LACS (Allocated to the X-ray group)
14 Research Project for setting up of Single CCD X-ray Diffractometer as a National Facility
at Jammu University
Funded by: Department of Science & Technology [2005–11]
Project sanction No. : SR/S2/CMP/47 Dt: -9-08-2005
Grant sanctioned : INR 152.00 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
15.Single Crystal Growth, Activity Determination, X-ray Structure and Hydrogen
Bonding Analysis of Some Bioactive Organic Molecules
Funded By: University Grants Commission [2010-13]
Project No: F.No. 37-415/2009 (SR)
Grant sanctioned: INR = 7.97 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
16.Analysis of Polymorphism, Biological Activity, X-ray Crystal Structure & Hydrogen
Bonding in Organic and Metal-Based Organic Materials of Medicinal Importance
Funded By : Indian Council of Medical Research [2015-18]
Grant sanctioned: INR 44.54 LACS
Project No: F.No : 2012-1708 Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
17. Infrastructural Funding for Science and Technology (FIST)
Funded by :Department of Science and Technology [2012-15]
Grant Received : INR = 40.00 LACS (Allocated to X-Ray Group)
18. Investigation of Growth, Crystal Structure and Properties of Some Important Organic Materials
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology [2016-19]
Project sanction No.: EMR/2014/000467
Grant Received: INR = 23.14 LACS Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
19.RUSA Project: INR 1.17 Crore Principal Investigator : Dr. Rajni Kant
Research Guidance
TOTAL NUMBER OF Ph.D STUDENTS GUIDED = 33
TOTAL NUMBER OF M.PHIL STUDENTS GUIDED = 51
Administrative Experience
- VICE-CHANCELLOR, Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal (09/20/23-09/22/24) 9M
- DEAN – RESEARCH, University of Jammu (08/25/22 - 09/19/23) 1 Y
- DEAN – SCIENCE, University of Jammu (03/06/20 - 03/05/23) 3 Y
- DIRECTOR – COLLEGES DEVELOP. COUNCIL, University of Jammu (01/19/21 - 08/24/22) 1 Y
- HOD - GEOLOGY, University of Jammu (03/06/20- 03/05/23) 3 Y
- CHAIRMAN – CENTRAL PURCHASE COMMITTEE, University of Jammu (03/06/20 - 03/05/23) 3 Y
- CONTROLLER – OF EXAMINATION, University of Jammu (12/02/19- 01/04/21) 1 Y
- DIRECTOR – DISTANCE EDUCATION, University of Jammu (08/17/18 - 11/30/19) 1 Y
- DIRECTOR – COLLEGE DEVELOP. COUNCIL, University of Jammu, 09/28/17, 09/17/18, 1 Y
- DIRECTOR – KATHUA CAMPUS, University of Jammu (03/08/17 - 09/27/17) 6 M
- CHIEF COORDINATOR – 07 CAMPUSES, University of Jammu (03/04/15 - 09/27/17) 2 Y
- DIRECTOR – UGC ACAD. STAFF COLLEGE, University of Jammu (11/13/14 - 11/16/15) 1 Y
- COORDINATOR – UGC NET EXAM., University of Jammu (2012 - 2014) 2 Y
- DIRECTOR – RAMNAGAR CAMPUS, University of Jammu (11/05/12 - 03/08/17) 4 Y
- HOD - PHYSICS, University of Jammu,(10/01/08 - 09/30/11) 3 Y
- WARDEN - BOYS HOSTEL, University of Jammu (1989-1991) 2 Y
Accomplishments
1. Nominated by INSA as MEMBER, IUCr – Commission: Crystallographic Teaching, U.K. International Union of Crystallography (INSA-IUCr) 2023.
2. ELECTED AS PRESIDENT – INDIAN CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION Ind Crystallographic Assoc. (INSA-IUCr Affiliate) 2022.
3. FRSC: FELLOW – Royal Soc of Chemistry Royal Society of London, U.K. 2021.
4. FICS: FELLOW – Indian Chemical Society Indian Chemical Society 2021. 5. FSFRC: FELLOW – Science Frontier Research Council Science Frontier Research Council, USA 2021.
6. FANSF: FELLOW – Applied and Natural Science Foundation Applied and Natural Science Foundation, India 2021.
7. MEMBER - American Chemical Society American Chemical Soc., USA 2021.
8. Selected for MHRD LEAP-2.0 Programme at IIT Kharagpur and University of Cambridge (UK) Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi 2019.
9. Elected as VICE-PRESIDENT, Indian Crystallographic Association Indian Crystallographic Assoc (An Affiliate of INSA) 2019.
10. RUSA sponsored AsCA-2019 Meeting at National University of SINGAPORE MHRD - RUSA 2.0 2019.
11. INSA Delegate to AsCA-2018 Meeting at University of Auckland, NEW ZEALAND INSA National Committee on Crystallography 2018.
12. MEMBER - Nat. Academy of Sciences, India NASI 2016.
13. Nominated to INSA - National Committee on Crystallography for the IUCr (IUCr-INSA) Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi 2016.
14. INSA Delegate to IUCr - Congress & General Assembly at Osaka, Japan INSA National Committee on Crystallography 2008.
15. DST VISITING FELLOW @ CLCR, Bangalore Dept. of Science & Technol. 1997.
16. DST – BOYSCAST FELLOW @ Univ. of Oxford Dept. of Science & Technol. New Delhi 1993.
17. DST Young Scientist Award – Physics (1991) State Dept. of Sci and Tech. 1991.
2. ELECTED AS PRESIDENT – INDIAN CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION Ind Crystallographic Assoc. (INSA-IUCr Affiliate) 2022.
3. FRSC: FELLOW – Royal Soc of Chemistry Royal Society of London, U.K. 2021.
4. FICS: FELLOW – Indian Chemical Society Indian Chemical Society 2021. 5. FSFRC: FELLOW – Science Frontier Research Council Science Frontier Research Council, USA 2021.
6. FANSF: FELLOW – Applied and Natural Science Foundation Applied and Natural Science Foundation, India 2021.
7. MEMBER - American Chemical Society American Chemical Soc., USA 2021.
8. Selected for MHRD LEAP-2.0 Programme at IIT Kharagpur and University of Cambridge (UK) Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi 2019.
9. Elected as VICE-PRESIDENT, Indian Crystallographic Association Indian Crystallographic Assoc (An Affiliate of INSA) 2019.
10. RUSA sponsored AsCA-2019 Meeting at National University of SINGAPORE MHRD - RUSA 2.0 2019.
11. INSA Delegate to AsCA-2018 Meeting at University of Auckland, NEW ZEALAND INSA National Committee on Crystallography 2018.
12. MEMBER - Nat. Academy of Sciences, India NASI 2016.
13. Nominated to INSA - National Committee on Crystallography for the IUCr (IUCr-INSA) Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi 2016.
14. INSA Delegate to IUCr - Congress & General Assembly at Osaka, Japan INSA National Committee on Crystallography 2008.
15. DST VISITING FELLOW @ CLCR, Bangalore Dept. of Science & Technol. 1997.
16. DST – BOYSCAST FELLOW @ Univ. of Oxford Dept. of Science & Technol. New Delhi 1993.
17. DST Young Scientist Award – Physics (1991) State Dept. of Sci and Tech. 1991.
Timeline
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Rabindranath Tagore University
09.2023 - 09.2024
DEAN – RESEARCH
University of Jammu
08.2022 - 09.2023
DIRECTOR – COLLEGES DEVELOP. COUNCIL
University of Jammu
01.2021 - 08.2022
DEAN – SCIENCE
University of Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
HOD - GEOLOGY
University of Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
CHAIRMAN – CENTRAL PURCHASE COMMITTEE
University of Jammu
03.2020 - 03.2023
CONTROLLER – OF EXAMINATION
University of Jammu
12.2019 - 01.2021
DIRECTOR – DISTANCE EDUCATION
University of Jammu
08.2018 - 11.2019
DIRECTOR – COLLEGE DEVELOP. COUNCIL
University of Jammu
09.2017 - 09.2018
DIRECTOR – KATHUA CAMPUS
University of Jammu
03.2017 - 09.2017
CHIEF COORDINATOR – 07 CAMPUSES
University of Jammu
03.2015 - 09.2017
DIRECTOR – UGC ACAD. STAFF COLLEGE
University of Jammu
11.2014 - 11.2015
DIRECTOR – RAMNAGAR CAMPUS
University of Jammu
11.2012 - 03.2017
COORDINATOR – UGC NET EXAM.
University of Jammu
01.2012 - 01.2014
HOD - PHYSICS
University of Jammu
10.2008 - 09.2011
PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS
University of Jammu
07.2003 - Current
DST-VISITING FELLOW
State Dept of Sci & Techn.
01.1997 - 01.1997
READER IN PHYSICS
University of Jammu
07.1995 - 07.2003
SENIOR LECTURER
University of Jammu
08.1994 - 07.1995
DST-BOYSCAST Fellow
Univ. of Oxford, U.K.
03.1994 - 03.1995
LECTURER IN PHYSICS
University of Jammu
08.1989 - 07.1994
WARDEN - BOYS HOSTEL
University of Jammu
01.1989 - 10.1991
Ph.D - Physics
University of Jammu
M.Phil - Physics
University of Jammu
M.Sc. - Physics
University of Jammu
B.Sc. - Phy, Chem, Maths, Eng
University of Jammu