Dr. Ajit Singhvi Centre for Management Literacy

Dr. Kamal Kishore Pant

Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant received his PhD (Chemical Engineering) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 1997. He took over as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on October 12, 2022. Prof. Pant previously held the positions of Petrotech Chair and Federation of Indian Petroleum Industries (FIPI) Chair Professor, Chairman GATE & JAM, Chairman, Library, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and Dean Faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. He is also a Fellow of several national and international academies, which include the National Academy of Science India (NASI) and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). His area of interest is futuristic technologies of national and international importance, e.g., hydrocarbon conversion processes, biomass conversion and biofuel production, CO2 conversion technologies, e-waste, and plastic management.

Dr. Ajit Singhvi

Philanthropist, Management Adviser and Author Shri Ajit Singhvi is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, Manchester Business School, School of Engineering-Middlesex University, Japan Institute of Plant Management, Ashridge Management College, Institute of Chartered Accountants, and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He was awarded two research degrees; the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Engineering (D.Engg) for his novel work on Manufacturing Excellence, and Good Governance for Sustainable People, Process and Performance Development During 1964-1996 years, Dr. Singhvi worked for May & Baker, British Insulated Cables (BICC), British Leyland, GEC Alsthom and Carnaud Metalbox Groups, in UK, France, India, Nigeria and West Indies in positions ranging from Financial Controller to Managing Director. Between 1997 and 2003, as one of the Corporate Presidents reporting to the Chairman, Dr Singhvi conceived, authored and provided leadership for successful deployment of a holistic Management Model and Methodology that helped Aditya Birla Group’s transformation to higher standards of excellence and competitive advantage in all of its business units in India and Overseas

Dr. Rajat Agrawal

Prof. Rajat Agrawal is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in operations and production management, sustainable manufacturing, intellectual property management, and innovation in business and supply chains. Currently affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), he has made significant contributions to interdisciplinary research that spans supply chain social sustainability, disaster resilience, business incubation, and corporate social responsibility. Prof. Agrawal’s research journey includes prolific publications across reputed international journals such as the International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Progress in Disaster Science, Business Strategy and Development, Journal of Intellectual Capital, and Engineering Failure Analysis. His work on innovation capability, quality management, and social sustainability has been recognized globally and frequently referenced in academia and industry.

Dr. R D Garg

Prof. R.D. Garg is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He also holds the responsibility of Dean of Resources and Alumni Affairs (DORA) since 01,May 2023. Prof. Rahul Dev Garg, a distinguished academician and expert in Geomatics Engineering, has made profound contributions to the realm of remote sensing, GIS, and related fields. Holding the esteemed position of Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), he has significantly advanced the frontiers of geospatial sciences. Prof. Garg's academic journey is marked by excellence. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee in 2004, complementing his foundation in the field. His remarkable educational trajectory began with a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and a subsequent M.Tech. in Remote Sensing, both from the University of Roorkee, now IIT Roorkee. Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Garg has garnered numerous accolades and awards, testifying to his outstanding contributions. Notably, he received the Netherlands Government Fellowship for Sandwich Ph.D. in 1998 and the Excellence Award from The Institute of Engineers (India) in 2017, among other prestigious