Advisory Council

Guiding the Future of Cognitive Education

Epoch Olympiad Foundation is committed to ensuring that its assessment frameworks are shaped by distinguished academic leadership, institutional experience and a deep understanding of education.

Our Advisory Council brings together eminent educators, academic leaders and school leaders who contribute their experience and perspective toward strengthening educational assessment, academic integrity and cognitive development.

  • Knowledge

    Subject depth drawn from India's leading institutions

  • Experience

    Decades of teaching, research and institutional leadership

  • Integrity

    Independent oversight of assessment and evaluation

  • Vision

    A future-focused view of learning and cognitive growth

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Academic Leadership

Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Shukla

Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Shukla

Director of Education

Epoch Olympiad Foundation

Former Research Scholar @IIT Kanpur  •  BITS Pilani  •  University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Shukla provides academic leadership and strategic guidance to the Foundation's educational and assessment initiatives. His academic experience and research-oriented perspective contribute to the development of rigorous, meaningful and future-focused assessment frameworks.

Our Advisory Council

Independent voices helping strengthen assessment, academic integrity and the future of cognitive education.

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Patron-in-Chief

Distinguished Institutional Leadership

Prof. (Dr.) Vinod P. Saxena, Patron-in-Chief

Prof. (Dr.) Vinod P. Saxena

Former Vice-Chancellor, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Former Visiting Scientist, Cambridge University, UK

Academic Leadership & Global Recognition
  • Institutional Leadership: Former Vice-Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Former Chairman of the UGC-NAAC Peer Teams, President, Gwalior Academy of Mathematical Sciences, Former Director, YIT, Jaipur & SIRTS, Bhopal, Former President VPI, India, GAMS & Computer Society of India, and Former Vice President, Ramanujan Math Society, playing a critical role in shaping higher education quality standards in India.
  • Global Footprint: Served as a Visiting Scientist at the University of Cambridge (UK) and has been an invited expert speaker across nations including Germany, China, Singapore, and the UK.
Scientific Innovation & Research Legacy
  • Mathematical Innovation: Globally recognized for introducing the I-function, a highly generalized hypergeometric function of one variable, contributing significantly to advanced mathematics.
  • Multidisciplinary Expertise: Extensive research contributions bridging Mathematics and Engineering, specifically within the field of Mathematical Biosciences.
  • Academic Mentorship: Guided 38 Ph.D. and 25 M.Phil. scholars, with over 120 research papers and 15 books published in national and international journals.
Prestigious Honours
  • Recipient of the Best Research Paper presentation by the President of India (ISTAM).
  • Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Vijnana Parishad of India (VPI).
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Honorary Jury Members

Distinguished Academic & Assessment Leadership

Express Interest
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar

Professor (Retired), Dept. of Chemical Engineering

IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Prof. (Dr.) Keshav Kant

Prof. (Dr.) Keshav Kant

Professor (Retired), Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Prof. (Dr.) Joydip Dhar

Prof. (Dr.) Joydip Dhar

Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur), Professor, Applied Sciences

IITM Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Mishra

Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Mishra

Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur), Sr. Professor, Dept. of Mathematics

B.H.U., Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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The Council is Growing

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to contribute your academic expertise, please submit your expression of interest.

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Chief Academic Ambassadors

For Distinguished Education Advocates & Influential Leaders

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Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Sinha

Prof. (Dr.) Deepa Sinha

Professor & Dean, Department of Mathematics

South Asian University, New Delhi (A University by SAARC Nations)

Dr. Archana Nigam

Dr. Archana Nigam

Former Principal, DPS Kalyanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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The Council is Growing

Are you a school leader passionate about meaningful education?

Built on Expertise. Growing with Purpose.

Epoch Olympiad Foundation is building its Advisory Council selectively, inviting distinguished academic and school leaders whose experience can meaningfully contribute to the quality, integrity and future direction of our work.

Be a part of a mission to transform assessment, recognise true potential and shape the future of education.