Brief Profile

Educator · Entrepreneur · Quality Management/ ESG Consultant

Chemistry education, research supervision, entrepreneurship, academic & quality management consultancy, sustainability and cultural engagement.

Senior Assistant Professor — Atmiya University, Rajkot
Founder — Shilpin Creatives & Infrolic Technologies
Consultant & Advisor — Harivandana College

Professional Profile

Academic and entrepreneurial work connecting education, research, digital learning, industry and cultural heritage. Contributions across curriculum development, institutional leadership, environmental education, student mentoring and professional training.

• Academic qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry, RK University, June 2020

• Research contributions: More than 15 publications and scholarly contributions

• Academic governance: University board and curriculum contributions since 2016

• Entrepreneurship: Founder of Shilpin Creatives and Infrolic Technologies

• Consultancy: Consultant and Advisor to Harivandana College

Entrepreneurship & Consultancy

Shilpin Creatives

Founder

An entrepreneurial venture founded by Dr. Govind Vagadiya.

Infrolic Technologies

Founder

An entrepreneurial venture founded by Dr. Govind Vagadiya.

Harivandana College

Consultant & Advisor

Consultancy and advisory association with Harivandana College.

Academic & Institutional Leadership

Atmiya University, Rajkot

Chairperson — E-Content Development Committee
April 2022–Present

• Educational content development and digital learning resources

• Academic communication and institutional e-content initiatives

Member Secretary — Indian Knowledge Systems Committee
January 2026–Present

• Coordination of institutional IKS activities

• Committee documentation and academic integration

Coordinator — Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals
Course code: 23UGLI070

• Course coordination and sustainability curriculum mapping

• Integration of SDG themes into academic learning

Environmental Nodal Officer & Mentor

• Environmental awareness and student engagement

• Campus sustainability initiatives

Coordinator — Creative Capture Club

• Photography, visual content and creative communication

• Student participation in institutional creative activities

Faculty Coordinator — SPIC MACAY Heritage Club

• Indian classical arts and cultural heritage programmes

• Student engagement and club coordination

Institutional Contributions

• Staff Capacity Building: Professional development planning and digital productivity

• NAAC Cycle 1 Accreditation: Evidence, documentation and Criterion 7-related contributions

• Student Media & Branding Council: Creative engagement and student media initiatives

Research & Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry

RK University, Rajkot · June 2020

Research Publications

More than 15 publications and scholarly contributions

Research contributions in chemistry and related disciplines.

Doctoral Research Supervision

Atmiya University

Research planning, academic guidance and doctoral supervision.

Supervision milestone: Ph.D. awarded to Nishan S. Gadara at the university’s 7th Convocation on 26 September 2026.

Natural Dyes Research Internship

Research Mentor · IKS-supported initiative

• Isolation and screening of natural dyes from plant materials

• Traditional and non-toxic methods

• Integration of chemistry, Indian Knowledge Systems and sustainability

Teaching & Curriculum Development

Programme Development

B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry

Curriculum contributions covering an 18-course structure, industrial training or internships, and project work.

Course Development

• Sustaunable and Fossil Energy Sources
  Energy resource development, Economic aspects of energy sector, Renewable Fuel, Petroleum and petrochemicals, Solid and Modern fuels, methanol, ethanol and hydrogen economy.

• Industrial Instrumentation
  Measurement fundamentals, viscosity, temperature, pressure, sensitivity, detection limits and calibration.

• Industrial Safety & Management
  Industrial safety fundamentals, risk management and assessment resources.

• Industrial Management for Chemical Industries
  Production planning, safety, environmental management, quality control and financial management.

• Polymer Chemistry and Technology
  Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable polymer synthesis, Compounding, Economy, Advance polymers.

• Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals
  Sustainability education, course coordination and curriculum mapping.

• Essence of Indian Knowledge System
  Interdisciplinary curriculum design and integration of Indian knowledge traditions.

Academic Governance & Assessment

• University board and curriculum contributions at Atmiya University and Saurashtra University, since 2016

• Syllabus review and NEP 2020-aligned curriculum contributions

• Question papers, question banks, answer keys, rubrics and marking schemes

• Assessment design aligned with learning outcomes and Bloom’s taxonomy

External Examination Responsibilities

• External Practical Examiner — Diu College
  21–22 September 2022

• Examiner — RK University
  4 December 2024

Major Projects & Programmes

74th Republic Day Parade · 26 January 2023
Kartavya Path, New Delhi - Vande Bharatam Cultural Performance

Team Leader — Gujarat Contingent

• Leadership of the Gujarat contingent

• Participation in the national selection and training process (5 Steps)

• Preparatory training in Delhi during January 2023 (1 Month)

National Environmental Youth Parliament

Coordinator & Mentor

December 2025–February 2026

Student mentoring and institutional coordination for Atmiya University’s participation.

• West Zone Regional Round — Parul University
  12–13 December 2025 · Nine student participants

• National-Level Programme — Nagpur Vidhan Bhavan
  14–15 February 2026 · Mentoring and participation support

AIU West Zone Youth Festival

Cultural Coordination & University Representation

39th Inter University West Zone Youth Festival
11–15 February 2026

• Student and faculty nominations

• Preparation for university representation

• Coordination across vocal, instrumental and visual-art categories

ATMIYA AVSAR

Coordinator & Cultural Committee Contributor

University Art & Cultural Festival Since 2012

• 2025 Edition — 11–13 September
  Planning and execution · 716 participants

• 2026 Edition — 20–22 August
  Registration, participation management, logistics and documentation

SPIC MACAY

Programme Coordinator & University Delegation Lead Member

Indian classical arts, cultural heritage and student engagement.

• Carnatic Flute Programme — 3 February 2026
  Vid. Mysore A. Chandan Kumar · Winter Festival

• Hindustani Flute Programme — 30 July 2026
  Pt. Rupak Kulkarni · Step Auditorium
  Approximately 450 students and faculty members

• 11th International Convention — IIT Kharagpur, 2026
  Lead member of the Atmiya University delegation

Climate Friendly Ports International Round Table

Coordinator

26 September 2022

Academic, government and industry dialogue on sustainability and port-related environmental issues.

Participating organisations: Atmiya University, Deendayal Port Trust, Gujarat Education Department, Nayara Energy and EASD.

ICETCP 2024

Track/Session Chair · Press & Social Media Co-Coordinator

9–10 February 2024

• Chair, STEM Applications for Sustainability

• Co-Coordinator, Press & Social Media Committee

World Water Day Workshop

Industry–Academia Workshop Coordinator

22 March 2024

Academic and industry engagement on water and environmental issues.

Participating organisations: Atmiya University, Gujarat Pollution Control Board and Monosteel.

Environmental Conservation in Indian Systems

Executive Training Expert — Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

World Environment Day · 5 June 2025

Environmental training connecting conservation with Indian systems and knowledge perspectives.

Sustainability & Indian Knowledge Systems

Environment & Energy Usage Policy

Policy Contributor

Contributions addressing:

• Solar power and grid integration

• Campus cleanliness and recycling

• Hydroponics and gardening

• Environmental audits

• Sustainability curriculum mapping

Indian Knowledge Systems

Curriculum, Content & Research Contributions

• Interdisciplinary IKS course development

• LMS and four-quadrant e-content development

• Natural dyes research mentoring

• Environmental education through Indian knowledge perspectives

Digital Education & Creative Engagement

Quality Quest

Educational Content Creator

Educational content and scripts covering:

• Quality management

• Continuous improvement

• Kanban

• Standard operating procedures

• Professional development

Academic Digital Learning

E-Content & LMS Contributor

Educational content development, digital academic resources and support for online learning delivery.

Digital & Creative Tools

Adobe Creative Suite · Notion · Trello · Google Workspace · Miro

Student Mentoring & Industry Engagement

Research & Internship Mentoring

Student guidance in chemistry, natural dyes, Indian Knowledge Systems and sustainability.

Industrial Exposure

Visit coordination and academic engagement involving:

• Valentia Lifescience

• Ami Lifescience

• Nyari Water Filter Plant

Values & Student Development

• Jeevan Vidya and human values

• Environmental leadership and civic engagement

• Cultural participation and heritage awareness

• Photography, student media and creative communication

Additional Academic & Cultural Contributions

• Cultural Committee Contributor
  Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival · 8 September 2025

• Organising Committee Member
  IPR: Need in Education for Viksit Bharat · 20 November 2024

• Committee Member
  Jeevan Vidya Samajik Parichay Shivir · 1–8 June 2024

• Photography Coordinator
  Abhigyan 2023 · 13–15 February 2023

• Cultural Committee Contributor
  Vasant Panchami Celebration · 27 January 2026

• Cultural Committee Contributor
  Cultural Caleidoscope · 20 March 2026

Professional Development

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Total Quality Management · Kaizen · Lean Six Sigma · Kanban · DMAIC · PDCA

Project Management

Stakeholder communication · User acceptance testing · Feedback surveys · Retrospectives

Academic & Digital Development

Research writing · Scholarly communication · Digital productivity · Creative tools