Dr. Saurav Sarmah
Is a scholar of Sinology, International Politics, Political Philosophy, and Comparative Religion, with expertise in power analysis, China’s foreign policy, and the Kautilyan perspective. He has developed and taught a wide range of courses, including Nationalism, Political Ideas Across Civilisations, and Science and Religion: Conflict vs. Coexistence.
Dr. Sarmah was a Network for Advanced Study of China (NASC) Fellow at the Takshashila Institution. He conducted an Introduction to Chinese Studies course for the Swayam Prabha DTH Channel at IIT Kanpur. His doctoral research, titled Soft Power in China’s Foreign Policy: Public Diplomacy and Confucius Institutes, 2004–2013, highlights his deep understanding of China’s contemporary foreign policy mechanisms.
Dr. Sarmah earned his PhD, MPhil, and MA from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and his BA from DHSK College, Dibrugarh University, with additional devotional training at ISKCON. He was the recipient of the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Merit Award (2008–09). As an Assistant Professor at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab (2017–22), he designed innovative courses applying a comparative civilisational lens to political analysis.
His publications include:
- Transition of the PRC from Mao to Market: An Analysis of the Political Dynamics in the Chinese Communist Party-State (1976–1989)
- Causes of the Failure of Camp David Talks 2000
- Illegal Immigration and Insurgency in Assam: Understanding the Role of Bangladesh and Their Impact on India’s Strategic Interest in the Region
- China’s Soft Power Dilemma
- What is a Valid Query and What is a Self-Evident Truth? A Critical Analysis.
Dr. Charu Ratna Dubey
Dr. Charu Ratna Dubey Specialises in International Relations, with expertise in Canadian affairs, Indo-Canada relations, and the foreign policy and diplomacy of Middle Powers in a shifting global order. He offers a range of core and specialised courses, including Globalisation and Contemporary Debates, Geopolitics and Modern World History, and The Long 20th Century: From Revolutions to Global Governance.
In 2024, Dr. Dubey will serve as a Visiting Fellow at National Chengchi University, Taiwan, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China. His doctoral research, Canadian Foreign Policy during Chretien Premiership, 1993–2003, was further enriched by his tenure as a Visiting Doctoral Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Canada (2017), supported by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi.
Dr. Dubey holds a PhD and MPhil from the Centre for Canadian, US, and Latin American Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He also earned an MA and BA in Political Science, with a specialisation in International Relations, from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). His academic journey includes teaching experience at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, and an active role in student activism.
His publications include:
- Are Canadian Political Parties Empty Vessels?
- Multiculturalism: A Canadian Perspective
- Canada-Nepal Relations: Opportunities and Challenges
- Nepal’s Foreign Policy in Contemporary Global Power Structure
- 9/11 Attack and its Impact on Canada
- Trudeau’s Canada: Demands for Foreign Policy Reinvigoration.
Col. Sengupta
Col. SenguptaHe is presently a faculty member at IIT Ropar, sharing his vast experience in a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Defence engaged in defence-related research projects, training, and futuristic technologies.
He is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in leadership, management, strategy, administration, recruitment, consultancy and entrepreneurship.
Awarded ‘Vishist Seva Medal’ for exceptional leadership in a combat environment by the President of India, Smt Pratibha Singh Patil.
Commanded an Infantry Battalion (1,000 men) in extreme combat conditions with aplomb.
Head, Centre of Excellence for Studies and Applied Research in Defence & Security at IIT, Ropar catering to the requirements of defence formations to address their immediate issues for enhancing operational efficiency and undertaking defence-related projects and training.
▪ CEO, Incubation Farm, an educational start-up providing online education in technical subjects, enhancing the quality of inductees to the industry and meet industry’s needs.
▪ CEO of Achilles Resolute, a cyber–security start-up that addressed organizations’ online security needs, plug loopholes and provided solutions against cyber threats/fraud.
▪ Global Head, Hiring with an MNC in the technology domain responsible for end-to-end onboarding of freshers in the organization.
▪ YOUth mentor, motivational speaker, facilitator and trainer.
▪ Invited to various TEDx talks speaking on different issues at premier institutions like IIM Kolkata, IIM Lucknow, IIM Shillong, XLRI among others.
▪ Been a ‘Josh Talks’ speaker motivating over 100,000 viewers on different subjects.
▪ Post the ‘Nirbhaya’ incident, developed a Women Safety (WOSAF) with Situation Control (SITCON) measures. Conducted workshops across the country to empower women and make them self-reliant under adverse situations.
▪ Facilitated training of professionals to enhance their productivity in areas of leadership, team-building, motivation, stress and time management in numerous organizations.
▪ Ignited students in numerous educational institutions to improve their personality, motivation, soft skills and placements.