Prof. (Dr.) Chetankumar Trivedi is a Professor on Deputation (English) and Head, School of Liberal Arts (SolA) in Kaushalya-The Skill University (An Affiliating State University, Set up by Labour, Skill Development and Employment Development, Government of Gujarat).

Former Vice-Chancellor of Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh with 6 years of leadership experience

Total teaching experience: 27 years in English Language and Literature

Worked as a Head, Department Humanities and Sciences at Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar affiliated to Gujarat Technological University for 8 years.

Academic administration experience: 13 years across University governance, institutional projects and setting of a University.

Published 53 research papers in peer-reviewed, UGC-CARE/Listed journals

Authored 8 books and contributed 7 chapters/articles in edited volumes

Holder of 2 patents in AI-based educational and audio-visual devices

Completed 1 major academic project in higher education innovation

Presented 25 papers at international and 28 at national conferences

Delivered 35 invited lectures as Keynote Speaker

Participated/organized 21 workshops & symposia and 14 FDP/training programs

Successfully Guided 14 M.Phil. and 12 Ph.D. scholars

Recipient of 5 medals/scholarships/awards including university Gold Medal

Served as NAAC Peer Team Chairman with 20 institutional assessment visits

Member of key university authorities: Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Board of Studies, Board of Governance, Board of Management and NEP Task Force

Professional interests: Indian Knowledge System, ICT in Education, Gandhian Literature, Critical Theories & Cultural Studies and Skilling of Youth

Life member of national/international academic organizations related to ELT and Cultural Studies