Dean and Campus Director: University of Himachal Pradesh in India Professor Manoj K Saxena currently serves as Professor, Head, Dean and Campus Director at the School of Education at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh in the Dharmshala province of India. Professor Saxena’s academic qualifications includes a M.Com, Applied M. Ed. And a PhD in Education. He has amassed over 25 years of teaching experience and has been catapulted into numerous leadership positions within the academic sphere. The academic accomplishments of Professor Saxena includes the publication of 10 books and over 106 research publications. He has been involved in developing numerous research tools, policies and projects. Among his major awards and achievements includes being awarded by the President of India for being a President’s scout and attaining Rotary International’s Youth Leadership Award. Professor Saxena has been a member and chairperson of countless professional bodies and societies. In terms of hobbies or interests, he has been an avid scout as well as cyclist who has participated in professional cycle events within India and abroad.