Academic & Administrative Career
Academic Experience
Over three decades of distinguished teaching, research, and leadership across India’s premier law and criminology institutions — from Assistant Professor to Vice Chancellor of National Law University Delhi.
25+
Years Teaching (PG)
25+
Years Research
20+
Years Doctoral Guidance
20+
Years Admin Experience
2007
Professor Since
Current Position
Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Delhi
Senior Professor & Vice-Chancellor — the highest academic and administrative office of NLU Delhi, one of India’s premier national law universities, located at Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Career Timeline
Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
RGNUL, Patiala
📍 RGNUL, Patiala, Punjab
Registrar, National Law University Delhi
NLU Delhi
📍 NLU Delhi, Dwarka, New Delhi
Chair Professor — K.L. Arora Chair in Criminal Law & Chairperson, CCV
NLU Delhi
📍 Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV), NLU Delhi
Professor (Criminology & Criminal Justice), NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi
📍 National Law University Delhi
Professor & Chairperson, NLIU Bhopal
NLIU Bhopal
📍 National Law Institute University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Faculty, Department of Criminology, Dr. H.S. Gour University
Dr. H.S. Gour University
📍 Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Assistant Professor in Criminology, Punjab Police Academy
Punjab Police Academy
📍 Punjab Police Academy (affiliated to G.N.D. University, Amritsar)
Research Associate, Indian Institute of Public Administration
IIPA Delhi
📍 Criminal Justice Administration Division, IIPA, New Delhi
Administrative Experience
General Administration
- Registrar of NLU Delhi since 2014 — managed full academic and non-academic affairs
- Proctor at National Law University Delhi since 2014
- Administrative Head of all major university committees: Curriculum, Examination, Purchase, Admission, Faculty Selection, Accreditation, Hostel Welfare, and more
- Brought about reforms in Academic and Examination Regulations at UG, PG and doctoral levels
- Implemented Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for faculty promotion at NLU Delhi
- Direct faculty recruitment as per UGC norms; reforms in Service Rules and Regulations
- Built international collaborations with VU Amsterdam, Sheffield Hallam, Tilburg, Bergen, SOAS London
- Signed MoU with National Academic Depository (NAD) for digitising transcripts and degrees
- Vice-Chairman, Indian Society of Criminology, Chennai
Academic Administration
- 25+ years of teaching at Postgraduate and Doctorate level
- Launched a new LL.M Professional Programme at NLU Delhi for working executives
- Guided 12+ Doctoral Students in Ph.D. research in Criminal Law, Criminology, Human Rights, Police Behaviour, and Criminal Justice
- Published 80+ research papers, articles, monographs, and books
- Visiting Professor at University of Würzburg, Sheffield Hallam, University of Paris, Tokiwa University, University of Budapest, Tilburg University
- Handled National Academy for Law Teachers (NALT) at NLU Delhi — organising capacity development and training for university faculty
- Organised 80+ National and International Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, and Training Programmes for university faculty, Delhi Police, Punjab Police, Haryana Police, and BPR&D