
Personal Details
| Date of Birth | 20th June 1976 |
| Mobile No. | 9822426879 |
| abhi_203@rediffmail.com | |
| Website | www.drabhijitjoshi.in |
| Address | K-201, Sun Universe, Near Navale Bridge,Narhe, Pune 411041, Maharashtra |
Executive Summary
Visionary academic leader with 24+ years of experience in Ayurveda and Yoga education, research, and administration. Demonstrated excellence as Vice Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University, Punjab (July 2023 – April 2025), as Professor and Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda & Yoga, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune and as Director of the Late. Dr. Deepak Tilak Holistic Centre of Excellence for Research in Yogic and Ayurvedic Sciences (DHEYA). Introduced unique and interdisciplinary academic programs under the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) framework, integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, and traditional sciences into modern curricula. Successfully mobilized over Rs.2 crores in research funding through national and international grants, supporting outcome- based research projects. Completed nine research projects (seven funded by the Government of India, two by international agencies) with one ongoing international project and one ongoing national project.
Extensively experienced in accreditation and quality assurance, having served as NAAC Coordinator and chairperson for NAAC peer team visits across various institutions in the country. Achieved excellence for upgrading NAAC accreditation from B to A+ at Desh Bhagat University, enabling launch of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Degree (OD) programs. Recognized nationally and internationally with multiple awards, including the prestigious Presidential Award – Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman (2019) for outstanding contributions to the field of Ayurveda and Sanskrit, Mansarovar Amrit Vaidyam Puraskar (2024) for distinguished service and contribution to the field of Ayurveda and Pt. Ravishankar
Shukla National Award 2025 – Best Teachers Award (2025) for outstanding dedication in academic excellence and research on national and global platforms. Has been recognized with World Record “Youngest awarded with maximum D.Litt in Ayurveda” by the Asia & India Book of Records. A respected academician, research mentor, and institutional builder known for integrating traditional Indian sciences with contemporary global educational standards.
Area of competence
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialization | University/Institute | Month/Year of Passing |
| D. Litt | HonorisCausa | Desh Bhagat University, Gobindgarh, Mandi, Punjab | February 2022 |
|
D.Litt |
HonorisCausa | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
August 2019 |
|
Sc. D. (Doctor of Science) |
Health Science |
Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies TKCA1ZZ |
July 2019 |
| Post Doctoral | Ayurveda and Sanskrit | Deccan College Post Graduate & Research Institute, Pune | June 2019 |
| Post Doctoral Diploma |
“Innovative Trends in Traditional Research – Applying Harvard University Global System Tools” |
Harvard University Global Systems, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
May 2019 |
| D. Litt | Yoga and Ayurved | Yoga Samskrutham University, Floria, U.S.A. | Feb 2019 |
| Post Doctoral | Ayurveda & Sanksrit | Deccan College Post Graduate& Research Institute, Pune | Jan 2018 |
| D. Litt. | Ayurveda & Sanksrit | Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bangalore | Feb 2018 |
| Ph.D. | Ayurveda | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | 2009 |
| M.D. | Ayurveda Samhita | Pune University | 2005 |
| M.A. | Sanskrit | Shivaji University, Kolhapur | 2001 |
| B.A.M.S. | — | Shivaji University, Kolhapur | 1997 |
Summary of Academic Accomplishments
| Ph.D. | 1 |
| D. Litt | 4 |
| Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) | 1 |
| Post Doctoral | 2 |
| Post Doctoral Diploma | 1 |
Relevant Experience:
Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit H. Joshi is a combination of administrator and a passionate researcher with 24+ years of wealthy experience in the field of education.
He was the Vice Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindagarh, Punjab from 3rd July 2023 to 3rd April 2025.
He is currently working as a Professor and Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda and Yoga, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune and he is also the Director of the Late. Dr. Deepak Tilak Holistic Centre of Excellence for Research in Yogic and Ayurvedic Sciences (DHEYA).
Academic and Research
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Institute | Duration | Position Held | |
| 1 | Municipal Corporation, Kolhapur, Maharashtra | 15.04.1999 | 25.02.2000 |
Research Officer–Anti AIDS Research Program |
| 2 | Taloda Municipal Hospital,Taloda, Nandurbar, Maharashtra | 29.02.2000 | 30.09.2000 | Medical Officer |
|
3 |
A.D. Ayurvedic Medical College, Ashta, Sangali, Maharashtra |
11.06.2001 |
28.02.2006 |
Lecturer – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
|
4 |
Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karnataka |
01.03.2006 |
31.01.2007 |
Lecturer & PG Teacher – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
|
5 |
Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karnataka |
01.02.2007 |
09.05.2007 |
Reader – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
|
6 |
KLE’s Ayurveda Belgaum |
10.05.2007 |
07.04.2010 |
Reader – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
|
7 |
Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karnataka |
08.04.2010 |
30.04.2010 |
Reader & PG Teacher – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
|
8 |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra |
05.05.2010 |
04.05.2013 |
Associate Professor & Ph.D. Guide – Department of Ayurveda |
|
05.05.2013 |
30.06.2023 |
Professor & Ph.D. Guide –Department of Ayurveda |
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| 13.10.2018 | 30.06.2023 |
Dean – Faculty of Ayurveda |
||
| 9 |
Lokmanya Tilak International Research Centre for Fundamental Research in Ayurveda & Yoga (LTIRCFRAY) renamed as Late. Dr. Deepak Tilak Holistic Centre of Excellence for Research in Yogic and Ayurvedic Sciences (DHEYA) on 06.11.2025 |
22.01.2020 |
Till Date |
Director |
| 10 | Desh Bhagat University, Punjab | 03.07.2023 | 03.04.2025 | Vice Chancellor |
|
11 |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra |
04.04.2025 |
Till Date |
Professor and Dean– Department of Ayurveda & Yoga |
Administrative Experience
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Institute | Duration | Position Held | |
| 1 | A.D. Ayurvedic Medical College, Ashta, Sangali, Maharashtra | 11.06.2001 | 28.02.2006 | Vice Principal |
| 2 | Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karanataka | 01.03.2006 | 09.05.2007 | Head – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
| 3 | KLE’s Ayurveda College, Belgaum | 10.05.2007 | 07.04.2010 |
Head – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
| 4 | Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karanataka | 08.04.2010 | 30.04.2010 |
Head – Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta |
| 5 | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | 05.05.2010 | 30.06.2023 |
Head – Department of Ayurveda |
| 01.12.2015 | 30.04.2023 | Acting Registrar | ||
| 6 | Desh Bhagat University, Punjab | 03.07.2023 | 03.04.2025 | Vice Chancellor |
Additional Administrative Responsibilities
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Creation of new Academic Programs
Research Activities
Has successfully completed 9 research projects, of which 7 are funded by National and 2 are funded by International agencies. He has secured research grants worth more than Rs. 2.5 Crore.
Ongoing Research Projects:
Completed Research Projects:
Additional Experience
Worked as a Research Officer, Anti AIDS research programme, Govt. of Maharashtra, during April 1999 to February 2000 in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, Kolhapur.
Translation Work Dr. Abhijit Joshi has undertaken mammoth and challenging work of translation of the Vedas, Upanishadas and many other hindu texts which are the oldest sacred texts on Hinduism and are the foundation of ancient Indian literature and Indian culture. These books are in Marathi language which is being translated into English language with the main intention to preserve and disseminate this knowledge and to pass it on to the next generations and also it can reach a global audience.
These books are originally written by Hon’ble Vidyanidhi Late Dr. Siddheshwarshatri Chitrav, Bharatiya Charitrakosh Mandal, Pune.
The books translated by him so far are:
Publications
Dr. Abhijit Joshi has published more than 60 research papers in various national and international peer-reviewed, indexed, and UGC-CARE listed journals. Below is a categorized
overview of the number of research papers published in renowned journals:
| Category | No. of Papers | ||
| Scopus research Papers | 5 | ||
| Pubmed research Papers | 1 | ||
| Index Copernicus research Papers | 3 | ||
| UGC Care research Papers | 4 | ||
| Other Recognized/ Peer-reviewed and Indexed Journals | 54 | ||
| Total Publications | 67 |
|
Books authored/ Chapters Edited
Dr. Abhijit Joshi has authored and edited over 15 scholarly books in the field of Ayurveda, integrative health, yoga and nutritional sciences. Out of these, 12 titles have been published through reputed academic and professional publishers, while 9 additional works are currently under various stages of publication.
| No. | Name of the Book | Publication | ISBN | Year |
| 1 | Ayurvedik Hitopdesh (English) |
Narendra Publication Pune |
– | Dec.2009 |
| 2 |
Vaidyakiya Subhashitam (English) |
Proficient Publication Pune |
– | Jan.2010 |
| 3 |
Vaidyakiya Subhashitam (Marathi) |
Proficient Publication Pune |
– | Jan.2010 |
| 4 |
Asseseement of Medhavardhan Sukta mentioned in Atharvaveda |
ABD publishers, Jaipur. | 9788183765862 | May2017 |
| 5 |
A critical study of Saketmanjiri Commentary on Ashtang Hriday |
Oxford Book Company, Jaipur | 9789350303733 | Jan2017 |
| 6 |
Reversal of Primary Hypertension through Rugvediy Saurasukta. |
Proficient Publication Pune | 9789381664308 | December 2018 |
| 7 | Rasa vaisheshik Sootram with Vasudev Bhashya | Proficient Publication Pune | 9789381664315 | March 2018 |
| 8 | Chikitsa Prabhakar (English) Translation (Book) |
CCRAS, Ministry Ayush, Govt. of India |
9788194897842 | 2019 |
| 9 | Chikitsa Prabhakar (Hindi) Translation (Book) |
CCRAS, Ministry Ayush, Govt. of India |
Under Publication | 2020 |
| 10 | Critical Edition Charak Nidan Sthan (Critical Edition) |
CCRAS, Ministry Ayush, Govt. of India |
9788195409631 | 2021 |
| 11 | Rising with Yoga |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth |
– | 2022 |
| 12 |
The relation between Nidana and Lakshana in Amavata |
Vishwakarma Publication |
978-93-95481- 09-0 |
2023 |
| 13 | Hastayurved Translation (Book) |
CCRAS ,Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
Under Publication | — |
| 14 | Ashvavaidyak Translation (Book) |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
Under Publication | — |
| 15 | Ashvachikitsa Translation (Book) |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
Under Publication | — |
| 16 | Health related references in The Rigveda Samhita (With its Aranyaka and Brahmana) | CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Under Publication | — |
| 17 | Health related references in The Atharvaveda Samhita (With its Brahmana) | CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Under Publication | — |
| 18 | Health related references in The Samaveda Samhita (With its Brahmana) | CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Under Publication | — |
| 19 | Health related references in The Shukla Yajurveda Samhita (With its Brahmana) | CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Under Publication | — |
| 20 | Health related references in The Krishna Yajurveda Samhita |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of |
Under Publication |
— |
| (With its Brahmana and Aranyaka) | India | |||
| 21 | Health related references in The Upanishads |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
Under Publication | — |
Eleven research scholars have been awarded with the Ph.D and six research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D.
Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit H. Joshi has participated in a large number of state, national and international seminars, conferences and workshops, in various capacities.
More than 150 papers presented in National/ International Conference.
(CCRAS), New Delhi
Fellow contributor International Science Congress Association (ISCA)
Has delivered more than 100 Guest lectures at various Universities, Colleges and Schools at State, National and International Level.
Was invited as the Chief Guest, on 4th August 2025, for the Sanskrit Saptah Mahotsav, where a lecture on the importance of Sanskrit language, its applications, and employment opportunities was delivered.
Has visited Switzerland-Geneva (WHO), Paris, Germany, U.S.A., U.K., Austria, Hungary, UAE, SriLanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Bangkok, for various academic purposes.
Extra Curricular Activities
Awards received
|
Sr. No. |
Title of the Award | Month/Year | Awarding Agency |
|
1. |
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla National Award 2025 – Best Teachers Award |
September 2025 |
Chhattisgarh State |
| 2. | Mansarovar Amrit Vaidyam Puraskar 2024 (Maharshi Charak) | January 2025 | Mansarovar Global University, Sahore & Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad |
| 3. | Honor of Appreciation | December 2024 | CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
| 4. | Sardar Lal Singh Oration Award Divas | February 2023 | 26th Punjab Science Congress, Patiala |
| 5. | Maharshi Charak Puraskar | January 2024 | Vishva Ayurveda Parishad, Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal |
| 6. | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Award on the occasion of Parakram Divas | January 2023 | Oasis World Records, New Delhi |
| 7. | BharatKirtimanAlankaran2022 | September 2022 | Iudex |
| 8. | “Maharashtra Gaurav Sanman Puraskar” | April 2022 | Times of India |
| 9. | “Ayurved shodha shiromani” | September 2021 | Shri Vidyadheesh Seva Pratisthan, Udupi |
|
10. |
“Aaryabhatta” Award |
November 2020 |
Association of Ayurvedic Professional in North America, Inc.USA (AAPNA) |
| 11. | Golden Aim “Most Impactful Registrar” Award | October 2020 | Dynergic Business Solutions. |
| 12. | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan National Award | October 2020 | ALMA World India |
|
13. |
Harvard University Global Systems Award as a winner in the category of Health and Education(HUGS Award) |
November 2019 |
Harvard University Global Systems, Boston, MA, USA. |
| 14. | Maharshi Badarayan Vyas Samman Award (Presidential Award) | August 2019 | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India |
| 15. | “Young Scientist” Award | March 2018 | European Ayurved Academy, Italy, |
| 16. | Vd. M.V. Kolhatkar Research Award-for research in Medicinal Aspect of Atharvaved and Rugved | 2016 | Vd. Khadiwale Vaidyaka Sanshodhan Sanstha,Pune |
| 17. | National Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Ayurvedic Research | 2015 | Siddhapeeth, Pune |
| 18. | International Rugved Vaidyak Bhushan International Award | July 2012 | International Ayurveda Association & European Ayurveda Academy |
| 19. | International Award (Gold Medal) for M.D. Research | April 2009 | European Ayurved Academy |
| 20. | C.P.D. International Award | 2009 | College of Ayurved U.K.(London) |
Honors and Recognitions
|
Sr. No. |
Title | Month/ Year | Honoring/ Recognizing Body |
|
1 |
Certificate of Honor (For Outstanding Contribution in the field of Vedas, Ayurved and Yoga for the Society) |
September 2021 |
Atal Foundation, Govt. of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. |
| 2 | “Pride of India 2021” Honor | January 2021 | Indo-UK Cultural Forum London (England) |
| 3 |
Member (Hon’ble Governor’s Nominee) on Board of Research (BOR) |
December 2020 | Gondwana University, Gadchiroli |
| 4 | Member – Central Scientific Advisory Post Graduate Committee | November 2020 | CCIM, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India |
| 5 | Advisor | November 2020 |
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals in North America, Inc. USA |
|
6 |
World Record for coordinating a group event of 18 students performing 84 yogasanas in 18.40 minutes on the theme “Attitude of Gratitude” as a tribute to Lord Shiva On the occasion of Shivratri |
February 2020 |
World Book of Records |
| 7 | Guest of Honor for the Convocation Ceremony | January 2020 |
Genius Education, Genius Group Global, Sharjah, U.A.E. |
|
8 |
Youngest person with maximum national and international post Doctoral degrees across the world. |
December 2019 |
World Book of Records, London, UK |
| 9 | International Scientist | November 2019 | IIT Madras Research Park , |
| 10 |
Invited as an Expert for the Global Yoga Accreditation Summit held at UNO, New York, USA. |
April 2019 |
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India |
| 11 |
World Record for coordinating group event of 16 students performing 75 yoga stances |
March 2019 | India and Asia Book of Records. |
|
12 |
Member-Scientific Advisory Board |
June 2021 |
Central Council for Research in Ayurved Studies (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. |
| 13 | World Record “Youngest awarded with D. Litt in Ayurveda” | November 2018 | Asia and India Book of Records |
| 14 |
Felicitated as a Guest of Honor at the hands Dr. Shripad Naik, Union Minister, August 2015 |
August 2015 | Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. |
| 15 | Resource Person for Ayurved Paribhasha Kosha Workshop | August 2008 | H.R.D. Ministry, Govt. of India, New Delhi. |
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