Guru Kashi University – International Advisory Board (GKU-IAB)

Board Members

The IAB comprises representatives from diverse backgrounds in research, academia, higher education administration, industrial sectors, and international markets. Below is a list of current IAB members and their affiliated organizations:

Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Bawa
Vice Chancellor
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda
Prof. (Dr.) Jagtar Singh Dhiman
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda
Prof. Bhola Thapa
Vice-Chancellor
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Nepal
Dr. Diriba Eticha Tujuba
President
Gambella University
Gambela, Ethiopia
Prof. Jaswinder Kaur Dhillon
Professor of Education
University of Worcester
United Kingdom, England
Prof. Raghu Echempati
Professor (Retired), Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University & Wayne State University,
United States
Dr. Shiv O. Prasher
Distinguished James McGill Professor Department of Bioresource Engineering
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
Dr. Ramesh P. Rudra
Professor, School of Engineering
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Dr. Aitazaz Farooque
Professor & Interim Associate Dean School of Climate Change and Adaptation
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Canada
Dr. Eugene G. Kowch
Associate Professor
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Jaskaran Dhiman
Principal Scientist, Biosystems Engineering
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
Dr. Amanpreet Kaur
Experimental Biologist, University Hospital
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta
Dean Research
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda
Dr. Piush Verma
Registrar
Guru Kashi University
Guru Kashi University

Preamble


The International Advisory Board (IAB) serves as a pivotal advisory body for Guru Kashi University (GKU), guiding its research directions, academic strategies, research policies, and internal funding mechanisms. IAB is composed of esteemed members whose experience and expertise span global sectors. It reflects our international aspirations, connectivity with both the private and governmental sectors, and commitment to delivering a world-class educational experience.

Role and Responsibilities


The primary role of the IAB is to strengthen GKU's international stature, enhance the quality of research and academic endeavors, foster competitive success on a global scale, and establish GKU as a renowned "research-intensive university." The IAB fulfills these responsibilities through:

  •  provide independent external counsel, through its board meetings and engagement with projects and new initiatives
  •  facilitate the development of strategic partnerships with corporate and institutional entities worldwide
  •  enhance practitioner involvement in research, learning, and teaching, fostering direct engagement with GKU faculty and students
The IAB assumes accountability for monitoring and ensuring quality assurance, offering external expertise on GKU's long-term strategies and objectives. It provides critical feedback from an external expert viewpoint, assessing methodological rigor, relevance, integrity, internal coherence, and alignment with established standards.

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