Dr. Upendra Singh is presently working as Co-ordinator for the Department of Commerce at SRM University, Sonepat. He has more than 14 years of teaching experience of working as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Warden and other administrative responsibilities. He is an active member of the Departmental Research Coordination Committee (DRCC), Board of Studies (BoS), Cultural Committee, IQAC and other administrative committees. He has published two books with S. Chand based on Blockchain technology and Research ethics for Ph.D. students. He has published several papers in different national and international journals and conferences with good impact factors.

SRM University

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Ownership, Responsibility, and Participation of team members.” I would like to describe my leadership style as ownership of any task and active participation with full responsibility. I encourage my faculty members to participate in classroom activities and try to focus on the best outcome. The classroom is the place of discussion with students and without the participation of faculty members, we cannot achieve outcomes.

What would you like people to know about SRM University, they may not know?

SRM University is a well-known education institution in pan India. We have implemented the NEP-2020 curriculum in our programs and adopted multidisciplinary education. Our faculty and students are the foremost strength of the university. With an excellent placement record and highly qualified faculty, we are strengthening ourselves every day.

What do you see as the University’s greatest strengths?

Student-centric approach and learning to lead is the philosophy of our university. Our curriculum develops critical thinking and real-life problem-solving ability among the students. We have a great Alumni network that supports current students for employability or higher education in foreign universities.

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How do you try to bring in a practical approach towards subjects and how students get practical experience from studying the subject?

Currently, students have to study co-curricular subjects, such as personality development, career guidance, health and physical education, information and communication technology, NCC/NSS. Along with that Live Projects, Case study discussions, Industrial visits and Summer Internship projects are the part of core curriculum with marks and grades. Any student joining the program will have to participate and learn practical aspects of subjects.

How is your relationship with the students of your college?

Our university strictly follows a mentor-mentee system with the help of class coordinators. My students are my mentees and I am like a mentor cum guardian for them. As I have the responsibility of the hostel warden, I am completely aware of the expectations of my students. I take great pride in nurturing these growing kids not just academically but also as individuals. They are like kids to me because sometimes they make silly mistakes.

Any suggestions/messages that you would like to give to the current youth?

Current youth are very energetic and passionate about doing some innovative things. I would like to suggest keep motivating yourself. Try thousands of ways and come up with the best version of yourself. Every failed attempt gives the opportunity to learn new things and reduce the distance of success. Do not give up before the fight and if you win then the sky is the limit.