Dr. Upendra Babu Khatri

Years of Teaching : 11+

Research Papers : 52

Ph.D. Degrees Awarded : 6

M.Phil./PG Dissertations : 40

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Upendra Babu Khatri is an academician, teacher and research supervisor in Yoga and the Indian Knowledge Tradition. His academic specialization includes Hatha Yoga, Patanjala Yoga, Meditation, Mandukya Upanishadbased meditation and Spirituality. His broader research interests encompass Yoga Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Upanishads, Tantra, Meditation, psychology and health. Alongside teaching and research, he has undertaken academic and university-level administrative responsibilities including Head of Department, Admission In-charge and Hostel Warden.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. (Yogic Science), Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya.
• M.A. in Yogic Science — Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar.
• M.A. in Philosophy — Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.
• PG Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science — Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya.
• Senior Diploma in Sanskrit — Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar.
• Diploma in Sanskrit — Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar.

TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Approximately 11 years of full-time teaching experience as Assistant Professor at Sanchi University of
Buddhist-Indic Studies from 26 August 2015.
• Teaching and academic responsibilities in M.A./M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in Yoga/Yogic Science.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION & RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Hatha Yoga & Hatha Yogic Texts
• Patanjala Yoga Philosophy & Yoga Sutra
• Meditation & Mandukya Upanishad
• Upanishads & Vedanta
• Yoga Psychology, Health & Well-being
• Tantra & Shakta Tantra
• Natha & Tantric Buddhist Traditions
• Indian Philosophy
• Indian Knowledge Tradition
• Consciousness, Mind & Spirituality

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

• 51 research papers.
• Major research areas include Yoga, meditation, consciousness/mind, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Tantra,
Natha tradition, Buddhist philosophy, Yoga and health, and psychology.
• Selected research themes include meditation in the Mandukya Upanishad, psychology of Chitta-VrittiNirodha, Shakta Tantra, meditation in Vedanta, Ananda in the Bhagavad Gita, and empirical study of Surya
Namaskar, Yoga Nidra and Omkar Chanting.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

• Sole supervision: 6 Ph.D. degrees awarded.
• 40 M.Phil./PG dissertations supervised.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION

• Contribution to the development of new courses/modules in Yogic Science at UG, PG and other levels at
Sanchi University and other Universities.
• Academic contribution in teaching, curriculum planning and programme-level academic development in
Yoga/Yogic Science.

INVITED LECTURES & ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION

• Academic participation at national, international and state/university levels as Invited Speaker, Resource
Person and Paper Presenter.
• Academic topics include Om Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Mandukya Upanishad and Meditation, Vipassana,
Preksha Meditation and Ajapa Jap, Yoga for Physical and Mental Health, Upanishadic Meditation, Tantra and
Meditation.

ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Academic leadership, departmental coordination and programme-level responsibilities.

ADMISSION IN-CHARGE
Admission-related academic and administrative processes.

HOSTEL WARDEN
Hostel administration, student welfare and residential coordination.

ACADEMIC COORDINATION
Coordination of teaching, academic activities and studentrelated matters.

STUDENT WELFARE
Mentoring and support-oriented academic responsibilities.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Participation in academic and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

Teaching — 11+ years of full-time university teaching experience
Research — 51 research papers across Yoga, Indian philosophy, meditation and related domains
Supervision — 6 Ph.D. degrees awarded and 40 M.Phil./PG dissertations
Academic Leadership — HOD, Admission In-charge, Hostel Warden and other university responsibilities.