National Summit: PhD programs in the Indian research ecosystem
AuthorCafé hosted a summit on PhD Management on the 14th & 15th of July. The virtual event was chaired by Dr Savita Ayyar, Cambridge Commonwealth Scholar & Research Management Consultant.
The event brought together leaders from academia to share their experiences, challenges, and potential solutions to common problems, and was attended by professors, librarians, research guides, and researchers.
Day 1: Understanding the purpose and qualities of a successful PhD program
| Speaker | Topic of discussion |
|---|---|
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Prof Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University |
The role of PhD programs in the Indian research ecosystem |
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Prof K. N. Ganesh, Director, IISER Tirupati |
Nurturing a research mindset from an early stage |
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Prof Pradeep Kumar G, Scientist G, RGCB Thiruvananthapuram |
The joys and challenges of mentoring research scholars |
Day 2: Managing PhD programs for maximum impact
| Speaker | Topic of discussion |
|---|---|
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Prof Shantikumar Nair, Dean Research, Amrita University |
Inspiring PhD scholars to make a difference to society |
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Prof Raj Ladher, Dean Academics, NCBS Bangalore |
Technology as an enabler for PhD program management |
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Prof Geetha Venkataraman, Dean of Research & Consultancy, Ambedkar University Delhi |
Enabling PhD scholars to fulfil their potential |
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Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director of R&D, Ashoka University |
Lessons from building and managing PhD programs |
The event had over 900 registrants from over 40 institutions across India. If you would like to collaborate on a similar event with a focus on academia, send us a note: contact@authorcafe.com
