Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani

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Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani

Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur
Full Name Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani
Born 18 August 1959
Birth Place Indratandi, Seraikella-Kharswan District, Jharkhand, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Vice-Chancellor, Educationist, Academic Administrator, Researcher, Author
Current Position Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhas University, Pokhari, Jamshedpur
City Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Teaching Experience 39 Years
Qualification B.Com (Hons.), M.Com (First Class First), Ph.D in Commerce
Specialisation Finance and Management
PhD Scholars Guided 10
Books Published 24 (Research & Text Books)
Research Articles 41
Research Papers Presented 53
UGC Research Projects 2
Mobile +91 7979753247
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Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani is an eminent Indian educationist, seasoned academic administrator and prolific researcher based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. He currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor of Netaji Subhas University, Pokhari, Jamshedpur. Born on 18 August 1959 in Indratandi, Seraikella, he has had an illustrious academic career spanning 39 years — establishing himself as one of India's most respected scholars in the fields of Finance and Management. His scholarly achievements include guiding 10 PhD scholars, publishing 24 research and text books, authoring 41 research articles and presenting 53 research papers at national and international forums. He has received numerous prestigious awards including Lifetime Achievement Awards for his outstanding contributions to education, research and academic administration.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani was born on 18 August 1959 at Indratandi, P.O. Seraikella, District Singhbhum of Bihar — presently the Seraikella-Kharswan District of Jharkhand. He completed his schooling at the primary, middle and high school levels in Seraikella. His father was Madhab Pani and his mother was Dwiti Bala Pani.

Academic Qualifications

  • B.Com (Hons.) — St. Xavier's College, Ranchi (Ranchi University)
  • M.Com — Sambalpur University, Orissa — First Class First; Gold Medal Nominee (1981)
  • Ph.D in Commerce — Ranchi University, Ranchi — Area: Finance and Management

Dr. Pani secured First Class First position in order of Merit of Sambalpur University and was considered for the award of Gold Medal at the M.Com. (1981) examination.

Career

Teaching Career

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani has been devoted to teaching for 39 years — engaging in extensive research, academic leadership and institution building throughout his career. His area of academic interest is Finance and Management.

Administrative Positions

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Pani has held key administrative positions demonstrating exceptional leadership and integrity:

  • Controller of Examinations — Kolhan University, Chaibasa — 6 Years
  • Finance Officer — Kolhan University, Chaibasa — 3 Years
  • Finance Officer (Additional Charge) — Jamshedpur Women's University, Jamshedpur — 6 Months
  • NAAC-Cum-NEP Coordinator — Kolhan University, Chaibasa — 2 Years
  • Vice-Chancellor — Netaji Subhas University, Pokhari, Jamshedpur — Present

Current Role — Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhas University

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor of Netaji Subhas University, Pokhari, Jamshedpur — where his vision continues to inspire institutional growth and academic excellence.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani's scholarly achievements represent a lifetime of dedicated academic work:

  • 10 PhD Scholars guided to successful completion under his supervision
  • 24 Research and Text Books published of national standing
  • 41 Research Articles authored — including 14 in ISO & UGC Certified, Peer-Reviewed, Indexed, Open-Access International Journals with Impact Factor
  • 53 Research Papers presented at All India Commerce Conferences, National Seminars, Plenary Session Lectures, Resource Person sessions and Workshops
  • 2 Minor Research Projects successfully completed — sponsored by UGC (University Grants Commission)
  • Member of the Editorial Board of Advances in Management — an International Peer Reviewed Monthly Journal included in Cabell's Directory and Research Papers in Economics RePEc (ISSN: 0974-2611)

Organisational Memberships

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani is associated with several prestigious professional bodies:

  • Life Member — Indian Commerce Association
  • Associate Member — International Society of Management (AISM)
  • Fellow Member — United Writers' Association of India (FUWAI)
  • Member, Editorial Board — Advances in Management (International Peer Reviewed Journal; Cabell's Directory & RePEc indexed)

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Prabhat Kumar Pani's outstanding contributions to education, research and academic administration have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards:

  1. Ashoka National Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 — Education Excellence and Social Impact — Blue Star Events, Nashik (in association with Media Partner)
  2. Rabindranath Tagore Lifetime Achievement Award — Excellent Educationist & Academic Excellence — Welred Foundation, West Bengal
  3. TY National Icon of 2025 Awards — Education — Tretayug Foundation, Ayodhya, UP
  4. Icons of Bharat Award 2025 — Academic Excellence, Outstanding Research Contributions & Exemplary Leadership — Helping Humans, Allahabad
  5. Rabindra Ratna Puraskar — Education — Veyil Foundation, Bengaluru
  6. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Visionary Mentor Award — Inspiring Educational Leader & Academic Administrator — Tretayug Foundation, Ayodhya, UP
  7. International Economic Times Award 2025 — Education and Social Support — IHARO, Pune (in association with the International Economics Federation)
  8. Rashtriya Pratibha Samman — Excellent Leadership in the field of Education — Worthy Wellness Foundation Trust, UP
  9. Astitva Men of Impact 2026 Awards — Inspiring Educational Leader — Tretayug Foundation, Ayodhya, UP
  10. Saraswati Vidya Bhushan Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 — Education — Blue Star Events, Nashik

Beyond academics, Dr. Pani also won several awards for Best Actor and Supporting Best Actor in Odia theatre as well as in Odia Jatra during his childhood and college life — reflecting his multifaceted personality and artistic talent.

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