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Prof. Dr. S. Jeelani

Prof. Dr. S. Jeelani
M.Sc. Ph.D

Prof. Dr. S. Jeelani

M.Sc. Ph.D, MBA

Prof. Dr. S. Jeelani is a distinguished academician with over 35 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration.

He currently serves as the Professor cum Director at the Centre for Distance & Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad. His illustrious career spans roles such as Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Raipur, Scientist at ISRO, and Controller of Examinations at MANUU.

He has published 70+ research papers, authored 10 books, and delivered 900+ guest lectures. Prof. Jeelani also holds three patents and has been part of several high-power committees and advisory boards at state and national levels.

Experience

Total Teaching, Research, and Academic Administrative Experience: 35 years

  • Professor cum Director: CDVL, University of Hyderabad (2009 - Present)
  • Professor (Hon): Mahatma Gandhi Research Institute for Social Sciences, Hyderabad
  • Professor (Visiting): Asha Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
  • Vice Chancellor (2018): ICFAI University Raipur, appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh
  • Controller of Examinations: Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad (2007 - 2009) in the Professor Scale of 16400-450-22000
  • Registrar I/C: Managed administrative duties during the absence of the regular registrar at Maulana Azad National Urdu University
  • Regional Head, UGC: Regional Office, Hyderabad (2003 - 2007) overseeing educational grants for colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry
  • Scientist NRSA (ISRO): National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, Hyderabad, worked on 8 major ISRO projects for environmental assessment using satellite data
  • Post Doctoral Fellow of Research: Research on collection, conservation, and propagation of medicinal plants (CSIR Fellowship)
  • Assistant Professor: Osmania University Colleges; lecturer at Anwar Uloom College teaching M.Sc. and B.Sc. students (1984 - 1993)
  • Research Projects: Active researcher in 8 major projects at NRSC, ISRO, Department of Space
  • Patents Registered: Three research patents in the development of sensors for agricultural soil detection and pharmacy
  • Research Publications & Books: Published 70 research papers in National and International ISSN journals and 8 books with ISBN recognition. Delivered over 900 guest lectures at various institutions

High Power Committees / Governing Bodies

  • Worked in Several High Power Committees for reviewing the universities, UGC observer for the selection of Professors in the Universities of Andhra Pradesh, and with well experience in the administrative system of Universities and Colleges besides preparing the visionary documents, minutes, profiles, etc.
  • Nominated as UGC Observer & Member in several Selection Committees of State & Central Universities
  • Academic Advisory committee member of various universities including IGNOU, JNTU, Hyd, Osmania, IFCAI University, EFLU, Hyd., and colleges for revising their syllabus and editorial member of various journals
  • Advisory Board member of Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission
  • Advisory Board member of NIRD, NAARM-ICAR, Apollo Medskills, ICFAI Infection Prevention and Control Academy, BSNL Academy
  • Honorary Chairman in the Governing bodies of various Engineering and MBA colleges, including AURORA Group, Rishi Group of Colleges, and Global Institute colleges. His active participation helped to improve the academic and research quality standards and for NAAC grading.

Awards and Honour

  • Fellow Member of Eudoxia Research University (New York, USA)
  • Fellow Member of the Eudoxia Central International Research Council
  • Awarded the “Citation of Honour” by AP Skill Development Council
    • Best Citizens Award: By International Society, New Delhi (2010)
    • Best Research Paper Award: Indian Botanical Conference, Chennai (1987)
    • Research Associateship & Pool Scientist Award: From CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), New Delhi
    • Best Educationist Award: From Montessori Educational Trust

Projects Completed and Reports

  • Environmental Impact Assessment in and around 20 km radius of RAMAGUNDAM NTPC
  • Environmental Impact Assessment in and around 20 km radius of KORBA NTPC, Madhya Pradesh
  • Environmental Impact Assessment studies around SINGRAULI NTPC, Uttar Pradesh
  • Environmental Impact Assessment studies around FARAKKA NTPC, West Bengal
  • Forest mapping of Uttar Kannada district using satellite maps
  • IGBP (Indian Geosphere and Biosphere Project) study of rainfall measurement in the evergreen forests of Karnataka
  • Indian Bureau of Mines environmental study of Sarguja forests, Chhattisgarh state
  • Project proposal submitted to Telangana Medicinal Board

15) List of Books

  • Directory of Autonomous Colleges, UGC Publications, 1998
  • Analysis and Innovations of Autonomous Colleges, 2001 and 2003, UGC Publication
  • Textbook of Environmental Education
  • Higher Education in 21st Century: Perspectives and Challenges
  • Pharmacognostic Studies on Indian Medicinal Plants
  • Bioinformatics – Editor
  • Education Technology – Editor
  • Network Security: Perspectives and Challenges — Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore, 2018
  • Perspectives of IoT and Its Applications, 2021
  • A Comprehensive View of Higher Education, 2022

Address for correspondence:
DIRECTOR
Centre for Distance & Virtual Learning
Central UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
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