Professional Overview
Dr. Anshul Saluja is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the School of Education at K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. She specializes in educational policies, socio-economic factors shaping school participation, marginalized education, and gender studies. She is a highly committed academician and administrator who has earned multiple “Best Paper” accolades and institutional recognitions while holding critical leadership roles in university governance and examination boards.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Education (December 2015 – 2020) | National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi
- Thesis: “Socio-Economic Status of Households and School Participation: A Study of Select Villages in Faridabad District of Haryana”
- M. Phil. (2014) | National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi
- Grade: ‘A’ Only (7.14 CGPA)
- Dissertation: “No Detention Policy and its Implications for Reducing Wastage and Enhancing Achievement Level of Students at Primary Level…”
- M.A. in Psychology (2017) | IGNOU | First Division (72.38%)
- M.Ed. (2011) | Manav Rachna College of Education, Faridabad (MDU, Rohtak) | First Division (65.1%)
- B.Ed. (2010) | Manav Rachna College of Education, Faridabad (MDU, Rohtak) | First Division (70.7%)
- B.Sc. (H) in Botany (2009) | Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi | First Division (65.1%)
- Schooling (CBSE): 12th (2006) – 72.4% | 10th (2004) – 79.9%
- Key Academic Milestones: Cleared NET/JRF on the first attempts; recipient of UGC JRF/SRF and NIEPA SRF; College Topper in B.Ed. & M.Ed.
Teaching & Institutional Experience
- Assistant Professor | School of Education, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram (November 2, 2020 – Present)
- Core Courses Taught: Child Development, Childhood and Growing Up, Cognition and Learning, Basic Concepts and Thoughts in Education, Contemporary India and Education, and Biology.
- Research Guidance: PhD Supervisor to 4 research scholars.
- Assistant Professor (Guest) | Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi
Administrative & Leadership Roles
Dr. Saluja has played a central role in managing operational frameworks at K. R. Mangalam University:
- Deputy-Controller of Examinations (September 25, 2025 – Present)
- Assistant Dean, Students Welfare (September 14, 2021 – June 24, 2025)
- Head of NAAC Criteria 5 (IQAC Member) (January 25, 2022 – December 15, 2025)
- Member Secretary | Students Grievance Redressal Cell (October 2021 – Present)
- Programme Coordinator | B.El.Ed. (Session 2024-25 – Present)
Research Innovations & Patents
Dr. Saluja actively looks at technology and ecological frameworks through machine learning and AI integrations in classrooms:
- Patent (Published 29/07/2022): Method to study the impact of online classroom platform learning and collaboration at the teacher education level.
- Patent (Published 25/11/2022): System for evaluating students’ participation in the classroom using artificial intelligence.
- Patent (Published 09/12/2022): Machine learning based approach to study the ecological factors and its impact in managing air pollution.
Books & Select Book Chapters
- Edited Books (2023–2024):
- G20 Opportunities for Shaping Global Governance (ABS Books)
- Holistic Education and World Peace (IIP Iterative International Publishers)
- The Future of Academia: Transforming Learning (Walnut Publications)
- Indian Knowledge System: Unveiling Traditions Perspectives and Narratives (Book Rivers)
- Education Unleashed: The AI Era (Book Rivers)
- Notable Chapters (2026): Saluja, A., Baig, N., Grover, A., & Adlakha, R. (2026). Leveraging Digital Learning Environments and Predictive Analytics to Develop Adaptive Early Warning Systems for At-Risk Students in Higher Education. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Selected Journal Publications
- Saluja, A. (2022). Education for social justice: A critique of national education policies of India. Policy Futures in Education, 21(2), 136-144 (Scopus Indexed).
- Bindu, M., & Saluja, A. (2025). Inclusive Global Education Policy: Strategies, Challenges AND Evolving Frameworks. International Journal of Environmental Sciences (Scopus Indexed).
- Bindu, M., & Saluja, A. (2024). Reframing DEIJ to drive belonging: Stakeholders’ engagement and what this means for international schools. Educational Administration: Theory & Practice (Scopus Indexed).
- Saluja, A. (2021). Access to Schooling: Does Social and Economic Background of Households Determine the School Participation of Children. Shodh Sarita, 08(29) (UGC-Care Listed).
Key Awards & Achievements
- Best Research Paper Awards: Recipient of the honors at LLDIMS & SSMWA International Conference (July 2025) and the 3rd ICETR (January 2022).
- Shiksha Jyoti Award (2024): Conferred by Sree Awards, Indore.
- Best Organizer Awards: Won consecutively in 2022 and 2023 at K. R. Mangalam University.
- CM’s Certificate of Appreciation (May 2025): Awarded by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana for outstanding dedication during the State-Level Yoga Mahotsav for the Surya Namaskar Project.
