Professional Overview
Dr. Varun Saini is an accomplished academician and researcher specializing in Commerce and Management. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala. His career is defined by extensive experience in higher education administration, rural development initiatives, and a strong focus on financial management and business ethics.
Key Leadership & Experience
- Assistant Professor, CUHP (2023–Present): Works in the HPKV Business School, School of Commerce and Management Studies.
- Officiating Principal & DDO (2021–2023): Served as the administrative head of Govt. Degree College Nihri, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Higher Education, HP (2017–2023): Over six years of teaching experience within the state government educational framework.
- NSS Leadership: Served as the District Nodal Officer for NSS in Mandi (2020–2023) and as a Program Officer for seven years.
Core Expertise
- Specialized Subjects: Financial Management, Business Analytics, Income Tax, Financial Accounting, and the Indian Economy.
- Research & Methodology: Expert in research formulation and has chaired multiple technical sessions at national seminars on education and multidisciplinary research.
- Governance & Ethics: Published works on corporate social responsibility (CSR), business ethics, and corporate governance.
- Banking & Rural Development: Conducted critical analyses of lead bank schemes and the impact of banking on rural nation-building.
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Commerce: From Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla (2016).
- UGC NET/JRF: Qualified in Commerce (June 2010).
- Master of Commerce (M.Com): From HPU, Shimla (2010).
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): From HPU, Shimla (2007).
Awards & Honors
- Indo Global Education Excellence Award (2022): Received at a multi-disciplinary conference in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Global Educator Award (2022): Awarded during the Indo-Global Education Summit.
- Global Youth ICON Award (2022): Presented by ICERT for intergenerational solidarity and educational research.
- Him Ratna Award: Recognized for contributions to culture, science, and spirituality in education.
Professional Memberships: He is a lifetime member of the Indian Commerce Association (ICA), the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT), and the Pratibha Spandan Society.