Professional Overview
Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder Kumar Uppal is a prolific writer, acclaimed academician, and a visionary in the field of Banking and Finance. Currently serving as the Principal at Baba Farid College of Management and Technology, he is recognized globally for completing the maximum number of major post-doctoral research projects in his field, earning him places in the India, Asia, and World Books of Records. He is a “Man of Letters” whose research has been instrumental in suggesting reforms for the modernization of the Indian banking system through information technology.
Key Leadership and Experience
- Principal, Baba Farid College of Management and Technology: Currently leading the institution as Professor-cum-Principal in Bathinda, Punjab.
- Visiting Professor: Serves at Indus International University, Himachal Pradesh.
- Academic Career: Commenced his teaching journey in 1987 at D.A.V. College, Malout, rising from a part-time lecturer to his current leadership status.
- Research Leadership: Has guided several Ph.D. scholars and over 60 M.Phil candidates, mentoring the next generation of researchers.
- Editorial & Advisory Roles: Works on the advisory boards of several national and international research journals and has served as a Chief-in-Editor.
- Public Intellectual: An excellent orator who has written over 50 articles for leading newspapers and frequently appears as an expert on TV and All India Radio.
Core Expertise
- Banking & Finance Strategy: Specialized in the transformation of Indian banks through e-delivery channels and e-technology.
- Post-Doctoral Research: Expert in executing large-scale funded projects, having completed seven major projects for the UGC, ICSSR, and HRD.
- Curriculum Design: Designed UGC job-oriented syllabi for e-banking and e-commerce from certificate to advanced diploma levels.
- Socio-Economic Analysis: Currently researching the loss of human resources due to cancer in the Malwa belt of Punjab.
Awards and Qualifications
- Punjab Rattan Award (2022): Honored for his outstanding contributions to the state and his field.
- Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.): Holds multiple honorary D.Litt. degrees from institutions in Costa Rica, USA, and South America, and successfully defended a formal D.Litt. thesis at Utkal University (2021).
- Global Records: Registered in the World Book of Records for his extensive post-doctoral research.
- Lifetime Achievement Awards: Recipient of multiple lifetime honors, including the MTC Global Life Time Achievement Award (2022).
- National Honors: Nominee for the Shri Padma Award (2023) and accepted for G-20 contributions.
Education
- Ph.D. & Post-Graduation: Punjabi University, Patiala.
- D.Litt. (Formal): Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2021).