Prof. Dr. Pankaj is a seasoned academician and researcher with over two decades of teaching experience, including international exposure at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences – HCT, Muscat, Oman. He currently serves as a Professor in the School of Sciences at IILM University, Greater Noida, where he brings adynamic blend of research driven teaching and global academic insight. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Lucknow University, supported by a prestigious UGC JRF/SRF fellowship. He has also successfully qualified CSIR-JRF (NET) and GATE, both nationally recognized benchmarks of academic excellence in India.

Prof. Pankaj’s research expertise spans Differential Geometry and Cosmology, areas in which he has published over 35 research papers in internationally acclaimed journals. His scholarly work is well-recognized, and he has been the recipient of multiple faculty recognition awards from international academic institutions. An inspiring mentor, Prof. Pankaj has supervised four Ph.D. scholars to successful completion, guiding them with academic rigor and research acumen. At IILM University, he plays a key role in shapingfuture-ready graduates by integrating outcome-based education, research orientation, and real-world application into the mathematics curriculum.

His commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global standards make him a valuable asset to the university and a role model for aspiring scholars.