Global EngagementsShowcasing the international exposure and academic outreach of Prof. R. K. Mishra across institutions worldwide.
Foreign Exposure
I would also like to share some of my recent experiences and engagements. I had the privilege of visiting several prestigious universities abroad, including:
University of Alicante, SpainThe University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies, which was founded in 1968. The university main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north.
University of Lyon, FranceThe University of Lyon (French: Université de Lyon, or UdL) is a community of universities and establishments (ComUE) based in Lyon, France. It comprises 12 members and 9 associated institutions. The three main universities in this center are: Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, which focuses upon health and science studies and has approximately 27,000 students; Lumière University Lyon 2, which focuses upon the social sciences and arts, and has about 30,000 students; Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, which focuses upon the law and humanities with about 20,000 students.
University of Calabria, Cosenza, ItalyThe University of Calabria (Italian: Università della Calabria, UNICAL) is a state-run university in Italy. Located in Arcavacata, a hamlet of Rende and a suburb of Cosenza, the university was founded in 1972. Among its founders there were Beniamino Andreatta, Giorgio Gagliani, Pietro Bucci and Paolo Sylos Labini. It currently has about 35,000 students, 800 teaching and research staff and about 700 administrative staff.
University of Kathmandu, NepalKathmandu University (KU) is a public autonomous university in Nepal. It is the third oldest university in Nepal, located in Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchok District, about 30 km (19 mi) east of Kathmandu. It was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership." KU operates through its seven schools, and campuses in Dhulikhel, Patan, Lalitpur and Panchkhal. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of fields.
University of Texas, USAThe University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system.
University of Alicante, Spain
University of Lyon, France
University of Texas, USA
University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
University of Kathmandu, Nepal
During these visits, I attended international conferences in my research area of Astrophysics and Space Science. I had the honor of participating as an invited speaker and also had the opportunity to chair and co-chair several sessions. These experiences have enriched my professional journey and reinforced the importance of international collaboration and networking.
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University of Alicante, Spain
University of Lyon, France
University of Texas, USA
University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
University of Kathmandu, Nepal
University of Alicante, Spain
University of Lyon, France
University of Texas, USA
University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
University of Kathmandu, Nepal
Academic Outreach
I am pleased to share that I am associated with several esteemed institutions across India as a member of their Faculty Selection Boards. My involvement with these institutions underscores my commitment to fostering academic excellence and contributing to the development of higher education. The institutions I am honored to be associated with include:
NIT PuducherryNational Institute of Technology Puducherry (NIT Puducherry or NITPY) is an autonomous public technical and research university located in the city of Karaikal in Union Territory of Puducherry and is a coastal enclave in the basin of river Kaveri within the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Founded and Established in 2010, it is one among the 31 National institutes of Technology of India and is declared as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research Act, 2007.
NIT NagalandNational Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland or NITN) is a higher education technology institute located in Chümoukedima, Nagaland, India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India. NIT Nagaland was set up by the Government of India in 2009, as part of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012) for imparting technical education in the state of Nagaland. NIT Silchar has provided initial mentorship to NIT Nagaland for the initial two years of its establishment.
NIT JalandharDr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar or NITJ), formerly Regional Engineering College Jalandhar, is a public engineering university located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India established on 1987. It has been declared as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India. It is a member of the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) system, a group of premier Indian technical institutes governed by the Council of NITSER on 2002.
NIT AgartalaNational Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala or NITA) is a technology-oriented institute of higher education established by India's Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India in Agartala, India. It was founded as Tripura Engineering College in 1965 and declared a National Institute of Technology (NIT) in 2006, thus being recognized as an Institute of National Importance.
Central University of PunjabThe Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively in the University category of NIRF.
Central University of ChhattisgarhGuru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, is a Central University of India, located in Bilaspur C.G. State, established under Central Universities Act 2009, No. 25 of 2009. Formerly called Guru Ghasidas University (GGU), established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly, was formally inaugurated on June 16, 1983. GGU is an active member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Cotton University, GuwahatiCotton University (formerly known as Cotton College) is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College. The University has progressed to become one of the top 200 institutions of the country (appearing on the list of 150–200 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework rank list in May 2020).
Kurukshetra University, KurukshetraThe Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 as a unitary residential University and its foundation stone was laid by late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. Located in the holy city of Kurukshetra, land of the historical battle of ‘Mahabharata’ and the great message of Bhagwad Gita, its campus is situated on the western bank of BrahmSarover (the holy tank) and extends over an area of over 400 acres. Starting with only the Department of Sanskrit, it has grown into a multi-faculty University as one of the premier centres for advanced study and research in the region.
Gorakhpur University, GorakhpurDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, founded in 1957, is the first university in Uttar Pradesh to emerge as a leading higher-studies centre after Independence. It has earned an A++ accreditation from NAAC for its relentless pursuit of its motto, “Let the noble thoughts come to us from all directions,” which reflects its openness to diverse perspectives, cultures, and values in its academic and organizational spheres.
Punjab Technical UniversityI.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) was established by an Act of State Legislature on 16th January, 1997, to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the state at degree level and above. It was established as Punjab Technical University and renamed as I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University by State Government in the honor to Late Sh. Inder Kumar Gujral, Former Prime Minister of India, in 2015.
NIT Puducherry
NIT Nagaland
NIT Jalandhar
NIT Agartala
Central University of Punjab
Central University of Chhattisgarh
Cotton University, Guwahati
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
Punjab Technical University
Through these roles, I strive to support the recruitment of talented and dedicated faculty members who will inspire and educate the next generation of leaders and innovators.