With an overall work experience of 15 years in the field of Higher Education, especially in leading International Academic & Research Partnerships, Dr. Akhil Bhardwaj primarily focuses on Formulation & Implementation of Internationalization Strategy & Plan, International Collaborations, Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances with an emphasis on developing State of the Art Study Abroad and Degree Programmes, Faculty Level Engagements, Teaching Methodologies, Research Projects and Collaborative Higher Education Programmes.
Dr. Bhardwaj holds a Ph.D. from Jindal School of International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in the area of Higher Education & Diplomacy. His area of research is at the intersection of Soft Power and Higher Education. He also possesses two Masters degrees in International Relations (M.A.) and Management (MBA) respectively along with a Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering.