Professional Overview
Dr. Uma Sinha is a distinguished academician and administrator currently serving as the Principal of the Varun Dhaka (V.D) Institute of Technology, New Delhi. With over 22 years of experience in education—including 5 years in higher education and 17 years in school administration—she is recognized for her leadership in teacher education and her background in Life Sciences.
Key Leadership & Experience
- Principal & Associate Professor (2019–Present): Leads V.D Institute of Technology, where she previously served as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
- HOD & Senior Educator (2000–2016): Served for 16 years as the Head of the Science Department and PGT (Biology & Home Science) at Assam Rifles Public School, Agartala.
- Academic Counselor (2018–Present): Serves as an Academic Counsellor at IGNOU.
- Online Education Expert: Works as a Career Mentor for Shiksha.com and a Science Subject Expert for Toppr.com.
- Examination & Evaluation Specialist: Frequently appointed by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) as a Centre Superintendent, Online Proctor, and External Examiner for B.Ed. programs.
Core Expertise
- Curriculum & Instructional Design: Expert in preparing course designs, compiling reading materials, and coordinating teacher training courses.
- Research & Publication: Prolific researcher with 39 journal publications, 10 B.Ed. ISBN books, and nearly 850 conference participations.
- Life Sciences & Human Physiology: Holds specialized knowledge in Human Physiology, Biochemistry, and the pedagogy of science.
- Institutional Governance: Skilled in handling administrative activities, including student-parent relations and institutional quality assurance.
Education & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Human Physiology: From Tripura University (2014).
- M.Phil. in Biochemistry: From Vinayak Mission University (2007).
- UGC NET in Education: Qualified in November 2020.
- Master’s Degrees: Holds an M.Sc. in Human Physiology and an M.Ed..
- Bachelor’s Degrees: Holds a B.Sc. in Human Physiology and a B.Ed..
Awards & Honors
- Global Faculty Award 2022: Awarded by AKS Education Awards.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Global Educator Award 2022: Felicitated during the Indo-Global Education Summit.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Education Excellence Award 2022: Recognized for contributions to multidisciplinary research and management.
- Best Mentor Certificate: Awarded by Shiksha.com for outstanding student career support.