Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Jain MSc, MPhil, PhD (IITRoorkee), Postdoc( France)
Dean of Sciences, Galgotias University

Institute Website: Galgotias University

Profile Summary

Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Jain is a distinguished academic leader with over 23 years of experience in the field of science and engineering education. Currently serving as the Dean of Sciences at Galgotias University, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing academic programs, overseeing faculty, and establishing strong industry partnerships. Prof. Jain's contributions to academia are marked by his innovative teaching strategies, policy development, and dedicated mentorship to students and research scholars.

Academic Contributions

Prof. Jain has been instrumental in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at Galgotias University. Under his guidance, the university runs 28 programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, supported by a robust team of over 100 faculty members. He has also been a core member of the NAAC and NBA accreditation teams, significantly contributing to the university's engineering programs.

As a seasoned researcher, Prof. Jain has published numerous papers in high-impact international journals and has presented his work at various prestigious conferences worldwide. His research interests lie in the areas of Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Environmental Science, with a specific focus on the photochemistry of II-VI semiconductors and the synthesis of nanomaterials.

Research Areas and Keywords

  • Research Areas: Analytical Chemistry, Photochemistry of II-VI Semiconductors, Nanomaterials Synthesis, Synthetic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry.
  • Keywords: Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Engineering Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry.

Professional Experience

Dean of Sciences and Dean of Student Welfare, Galgotias University

  • Implementation of NEP 2020
  • Leadership of 28 academic programs across UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels
  • Supervision of over 100 faculty members and more than 150 research scholars
  • Establishment of 25+ MOUs with industry, R&D labs, and academic organizations
  • Core member of NAAC and NBA accreditation teams

International Experience and Fellowships

  • Postdoctoral Research, Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux, France
  • Summer School on Ethics in Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Netherlands
  • Annual Conference on Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
  • Recipient of travel grants from NSF-USA for international conferences

Books and Book Chapters

  • Surfactants from Renewable Raw Materials (CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2021)
  • Nanoparticles in Diagnosis Drug Delivery and Nanotherapeutics (Taylor and Francis, 2023)
  • Green Chemistry: A Path to Sustainable Development (Elsevier, 2024)
  • Bioinspired and Biomimetic Materials (Wiley Scrivener, 2024)

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), India
  • M.Phil. in Industrial Method of Chemical Analysis - University of Roorkee, India (now IIT Roorkee)
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry - Meerut University, India (now CCS University)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany - Meerut University, India (now CCS University)

Prof. Jain's extensive experience, profound academic contributions, and dedicated research in the field of nanotechnology and environmental science make him a valuable asset to the academic community. His leadership and innovative approach continue to drive educational excellence and research advancements at Galgotias University.