Vice-Chancellor

Prof. (Dr.) Hemant Verma is a distinguished academician, scholar, and higher education administrator with over 27 years of impactful contributions to teaching, policy development, and governance in the education sector. His career reflects a seamless blend of academic excellence and administrative acumen, making him a visionary leader in higher education.

Academic Credentials and Teaching Experience
Dr. Verma holds a B.A. (Hons.), M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in English from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. With 14 years of teaching experience in various government colleges across Haryana, he has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to English pedagogy and curriculum design. His work has inspired students to engage critically with literature while fostering creativity and analytical thinking.

Administrative Leadership
Dr. Verma has served as Deputy/Joint Director in the Higher Education Department of Haryana for 16 years, where he played a pivotal role in drafting and implementing transformative policies, Acts, and schemes that have positively impacted teachers and students alike. His leadership extended to his role as Additional Director of Foreign Cooperation, where he facilitated international collaborations and advanced global education initiatives.

As the State Nodal Officer for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Dr. Verma spearheaded the development of new educational frameworks and governance structures to enhance the quality of higher education in Haryana. His efforts have directly contributed to aligning the state’s education system with global standards.

Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Verma is an accomplished author with several notable publications to his name:

• Gynocritics and the Traversals of Women’s Writing: Intersections of Diverse Critical Essays (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2024)
• AIDS—A Global Challenge (Shri Sai Printographers, 2007)
• The Indian Diasporic Writing: Theory and Discourse (Friends Publications, 2005)

He has also published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals on themes such as gender studies, diasporic literature, deconstruction, and eco-feminism. His scholarly work has been widely recognized for its depth and originality.

Conferences and Professional Engagements
Dr. Verma has actively participated in national and international conferences as a presenter and resource person. He has coordinated professional development programs for educators, including an 18-day refresher course for teachers, and organized seminars addressing critical issues such as gender studies and English pedagogy.

Awards and Recognition
In recognition of his exemplary service to higher education, Dr. Verma received the prestigious State Award for Excellent Services in Higher Education in 2013 from the Honorable Governor of Haryana. He also serves as Chief Editor for Academic Canvas and Mrida, two international journals published by the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.