Achievements & Recognition
Achievements & Recognition
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Fellow, National Academy of Veterinary Science
Fellow, Indian Society of Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology (2024)
Fellow, Society for Immunology and Immunopathology (2024)
Fellow, Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (2011)
Visiting Scientist – University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada (Oct–Nov 2023)
SEAOHUN Sponsorship – Attended 11th One Health Conference, Dhaka (June 2023)
Eminent Veterinarian Award-2023 by SAARC Regional Veterinary Association (World Veterinary Day, 29/4/2023)
Visiting Fellow – FAO Regional Office for Asia & Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand (Dec 2–14, 2022)
Best Veterinarian – Punjab Award 2022 by The Indian Veterinary Association
Anatomists of the Year – 2021 Award by Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists
Best Research Publication Award 2022 by COABT
Appreciation Award by GADVASU for contributions towards establishment of Covid testing facility, Jan 26, 2022
Overall Best Oral Presentation Award – National Webinar “CowPathy and Human Health”, Dec 15–16, 2021
Best Poster Presentation Award – National Webinar “CowPathy and Human Health”, Dec 15–16, 2021
Best Oral Presentation Award – National Symposium of Indian Society for Buffalo Development, Dec 10–11, 2021
Best Poster Presentation Award – National Symposium of Indian Society for Buffalo Development, Dec 10–11, 2021
🏆 Fellowships & Honors
Fellow
National Academy of Veterinary Science
Fellow
Indian Society of Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology, 2024
Fellow
Society for Immunology and Immunopathology, 2024
Fellow
Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists, 2011
🌐 International Collaborations, Research & Achievements
InDeVet – Indo-German Veterinary Network
Actively contributed to the establishment of InDeVet, a collaborative network of three Indian and three German veterinary universities. Played a key role in signing of the MoU, participated in online coordination meetings, and attended the joint workshop (2025) at University of Leipzig, Germany, promoting international cooperation in veterinary education, research, and innovation. This initiative aims to foster academic exchange, joint research, and shared expertise between partner institutions across both countries.
WOAH Twinning Collaboration
Initiated collaboration with the University of Calgary, Canada to develop a faculty teaching program at GADVASU, aligning veterinary education with WOAH Day 1 Competencies. This led to a successful WOAH Twinning grant.
Visiting Fellowships & Training
Visiting Scientist
University of Saskatchewan, CanadaOctober 16 – November 12, 2023
Served as a Visiting Scientist (October 16 to November 12, 2023) at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, where I significantly enhanced my expertise in research governance, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration through immersive academic and administrative engagements.
Visiting Fellow
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand2 – 14 December 2022
NSERC Canada-funded Integrated Training Program (ITraP)
ITraP Program
Research & Innovation
Pulmonary Immunobiology Lab
COVID-19 High-Throughput Testing Facility
Institutional Achievements
DST-NIDHI Grant
Secured ₹5.0 crore funding as PI from DST-NIDHI to establish the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) at GADVASU—the first of its kind at the university and in Punjab. This landmark initiative significantly boosts innovation and startup incubation in the livestock sector, while strengthening the university’s research, development, and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Academic Innovation
As Dean, introduced a new Tech (Food Science and Technology) program at the College of Dairy and Food Science Technology from 2024–25, with a NEP-aligned curriculum offering multiple entry-exit options. Developed strategic outreach campaigns, resulting in full enrolment and a significant intake increase in B.Tech Dairy Technology from 19 to 50 students.
Revenue Growth at Experimental Dairy Plant