Prof. ROOPINDER OBEROI

Visiting Professor and Research Fellow at International/ National University

Visiting Professor – HUST University, School of Global Governance, Wuhan, China

Visiting Faculty University of Huddersfield, UK

Senior Fellow, Delhi School of Public Policy and Governance, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi

Fellowships /Awards

Post Doctorate Research Fellowship Award; University Grant Commission; July 2009-2013

Awarded UKIERI: UK-India Education and Research Initiative (2017 -2020) (Funded by British Council and UGC)

Outstanding paper Literati award

Emerald Elgar Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2019, UK - 'Institutionalizing Corporate Social Responsibility: A Study of Provisions and Implications of Indian Companies Act 2013' published in Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility

Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2016, UK for article - Heterarchial Networks for Global Corporations: Emerging Unstructured Complexity in Regulatory Landscape. In Sustainability after Rio (2015) Emerald Books.

Courses Completed:

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Harvard EdX, USA 2020

Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford, UK 2020

Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century, University of Virginia, USA 2019

Founder of Centres at KMC  

Founder, Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise (CISE, KMC, DU)

Founder and Coordinator 180DC, KMC Chapter, University of Delhi

Founder: Young Leader Policy Discourse Forum, KMC, University of Delhi

Governing Body Member

Governing Body Member, Guru Nanak College, Chennai, India

Invited Keynote Speaker, Invited Lectures & Conference Papers Presented

1.     Keynote speaker, Information Society Forum, Beijing, China, 14th August, 2023

2.     Keynote speaker, Institute of Global Governance Wuhan, China, Nov, 2023

3.     Invited Speaker at Global Risk Management Institute, Gurgaon, Nov 2023

4.     Invited Speaker, Panel Discussion India Trade Relations, House of Lords, London, UK March 15th 2022.

5.     Invited Key Note Speaker Panel Discussion Leads Buckets University, Women Entrepreneurship, 19th March 2022. Leeds, UK

6.     Invited Speaker Digital South Asia Conference on ‘Uncertainty, Social Entrepreneurship and Role of Technology' TISS, Mumbai 4th January 2022.

7.     Invited Speaker Kenyatta University School of Business 3rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference 2021.26, August 2021, Kenya.

8.     Invited lecture PhD the thematic Seminars of the Programme 14th May 2021.Covid19 and Globalization University of Minho, School of Economics and Management, Braga - Portugal

9.     Paper Presentation and Co-Chair at International Political Science Association, IPSA RC 2019 Nagasaki conference on Global Risk, Security and Ethnicity Nagasaki, Japan, on 10-11 August 2019

10.  Paper Presentation at Innovative Governance: Trends and Challenges ESSCA School of Management Paris campus, France, 18th - 19th July 2019

11.  Resource Person – International Conference, SLC University of Delhi, Oct 26

-27 2017

12.  Keynote Speaker at HUST university Wuhan, China 2017, Dec 4th -5th Global Governance Conference

13.  Keynote Speaker at HUST university Wuhan, China 2018, Nov 24th -25th Global Governance Conference

14.  Invited for Panel Discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility by Company Secretaries Institute Nov 2018

15.  Chair at TISS Jindal CSR Workshop, Oct 2018

16.  Invited panel discussion on SDGs Dec 4th 2018 at Ansal University

17.   India Key note Speaker International Conference IPSA University of Rajasthan April 2017

18.  Convener of Panels at 24th World Congress of Political Science July 23-28, 2016 Poznań, Poland

i.               Global Governance, Poverty and Human Security

ii.              Globalization, A False God: Political and Economic Inequalities

iii.            Chair o f Panel G l o b a l G o v e r n a n c e , Poverty a n d Hu ma n S e c u r i t y International Political Science Association 24 th World Congress of Political Science July 23-28,

19.  Discussant in t h e p a n e l  - G l o b a l i z a t i o n , A Fa l s e  God: Political        and E c o n o m i c Inequalities at International Po l i t i c a l Science Association 24 th World Congress of Political Science July 23- 28, 2016 | Poznań, Poland

20.  Paper Presenter Institutionalizing Corporate Social Responsibility: A Stud y of Provisions and Implications of Indian Companies Act 2013 Panel: Business and Behavior Companies in Developed and Developing Countries 24th World Congress of Political Science July 23-28, 2016 | Poznań, Poland

21.   Keynote Address at Wuhan, China, International Conference on Global Governance and Sustainable Development, 14-16 Nov 2016

22.  Paper Presenter at International Conference on Organizational Behaviour and CSR, Oct 2018 Bangalore

23.  Paper Presented at IIM Calcutta at International Conference on CSR in Globalized World: Engaging Corporates for Poverty Reduction- Looking at the Possibilities and Proclivities for Partnerships under Corporate Social Responsibility. 26-27 Feb 2016

24.  Paper presented at International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Expectations, Reality and Challenges Delhi University February 6-7, 2014, New Delhi "Reinstating Enlightened Value Maximization with Enlightened Stakeholder Value: An Essentiality

25.  Paper Presented at International Conference on Law and Governance IIM Ahmadabad –March 14-15 2015

26.  Paper Presented at MESD International Conference Sustainable Development Lisbon Business School Dec 13-15 2015.

27.  Paper Presented at International Conference on CSR Delhi School of Economics 18-19 Dec 2015

28.  Paper presented at IPSA Conference, Montreal, Canada July 2014 Moving towards Sustainability: Initiatives towards Triple Bottom Line by Select Indian Public Sector Enterprises

29.  Paper presented at Jamia Milia Islamia, Centre for Management New Delhi India. National Conference on “An Alternative Globalization from the South. Dynamics of International Business and Finance in the Emerging Economics”, 15 Sept 2014

30.  Paper presented at Global Justice and the Global South in April 25-27, 2014, University of Delhi Escaping the Regulatory Grille – Understanding the Taxonomy of ‘Power’ and ‘Politics’ of Global Conglomerate.

31.  Paper presented at Third International Conference on Corporate Governance in Asia, Institute of Public Enterprise and Tun Abdul Razak Malaysia, 28-29 Nov 2011

32.  Paper presented at Corporate Governance in Public Sector; Management Development Academy, Jaipur, Sept 2011

33.  Paper presented at University of Technology Sydney, School of Corporate Governance, 2011 International Corporate Governance Conference: Corporate Governance and Value Creation, 14-15 December 2011, Sydney Australia

34.  Paper presented at 54th Indian Political Science Association Annual Conference 28th -30 Dec 2011

35.  Paper presented at American Association of Political Science and Osmania University, RC- ICPA Jan 2012

36.  Paper presented at TISS-XILB Conference on Implementing CSR –Feb 2012

37.  Paper presented at University of Delhi Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University-National Conference on Business for Sustainability Feb 2012

38.  Paper Presented at - Law Faculty Delhi University International Conference for Laws. Feb 2012

39.  Paper presented at Centre for transparency and accountability in governance - National Law University, Dwarka. NLU 15 and 16 NOV 2013

40.  Paper presented at International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Expectations, Reality and Challenges held on February 6- 7,2014 at New Delhi, India. University of Delhi.

41.  Paper presented at Sustainability and Human Resources Conference – Feb 2012 IPE Hyderabad

42.  Paper presented at IDPAB Conference Texas Dallas; USA - April 2012

43.  Paper presented at National Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility Delhi University Kirori Mal College; August 2012.

44.  Paper presented at International Conference of Public Administration ICPA and AAPA; USA Conference Oct 2012, Hyderabad

45.  Paper presented at International Conference on Sustainable Development and MNEs –University of Delhi Dec 2012

46.  Paper presented at World Business Institute; Australia International Conference of Social Science and Business, Dubai 1 & 2 Jan 2013)

47.  Paper presented at The Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG) at National Law University, Delhi – International Conference on Transparency and Accountability Nov 2013 Integrity measurement and assessment framework comprehensive construct to combat corruption.

48.  Paper presented at “Youth and Politics in India” in Seminar organized by “Konard Adenauer Stiftung” on Political Parties in India. 2007

49.  Paper presented at “Equipping workforce with Skills and Competencies” Conference The Indian Society of Labour Economics - Golden Jubilee Conference; Dec 2008. Article-Equipping workforce with Skills and Competencies: Restructuring Vocational education and skill development in India.

50.  Paper presented at “Restructuring Human Resource Management in Global Era” V.V Giri Institute of Labour Studies, Noida, India 2010

International Conference Organizer and Convener

International Panel Discussion on Indian Diaspora in UK: Enhancing FTA between India and UK, 2021

International Webinar on Indian Foreign Policy, March 2021

International Webinar on Education, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sept 2020.

International Webinar on Globalization and Covid19: Understanding the Impact, March 2020

International Conference on Social Innovation and Social Enterprise (UKIERI) 1 -3rd November 2019

International Workshop on Social Innovation and Social Enterprise (UKIERI) Oct 25 2018 University of Delhi.

Convener of Panels at 24th World Congress of Political Science July 23-28, 2016 Poznań, Poland (IPSA)

Global Governance, Poverty and Human Security

Globalization, A False God: Political and Economic Inequalities

Chair o f Panel G l o b a l G o v e r n a n c e, Poverty a n d Hu ma n S e c u r i t y International Political Science Association 24th World Congress of Political Science July 23-28,2016

Online Course on Understanding social entrepreneurship in collaboration with Design Innovation Centre & Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise (CISE) 2020

Short Certificate Course on Understanding Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Design Innovation Centre, University of Delhi & Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise CISE, KMC DU 2021

Certificate Course on Understanding Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in collaboration with DSPPG Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi, Cluster Innovation Centre, and Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise, KMC DU 2022

Field Visit to undertake Impact Assessment of Model Gaon Projects Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise, (CISE) KMC DU

Field Visit to Tharoli Village, Saharanpur, UP - Model Gaon Project to study the various parameters of Rural Development and Impact Assessment

https://modelgaon.org/en/ 

Details on Linkedin website of CISE KMC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisekmc/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true

Field Visit to Kanthari Village, Firozabad, UP - Model Gaon Project to study the various parameters of Rural Development and Impact Assessment

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisekmc/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true

Reviewed Papers for International Journals/Conference Paper for International Conference

1.     Member Editorial Team of Public Administration Research Canadian Center of Science and Education Toronto, ON., M3J 3H7, Canada

2.     Reviewed paper for International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy "Global Perspectives on Volunteerism: Analysing the role of the State, Society and Social Capital”, 2015 Emerald Elgar, UK

3.     Reviewed paper for Sky Journal of Journal of Business Responsibility in the Banking Industry A Case Study of Zenith Bank Plc & First Bank, Plc Jalingo., South Africa

4.     Reviewed Book Proposal for Publication in Elsevier Publisher UK Subject specialism- Business, Finance, Economics and Management – Book title - Intelligent Economy: India in Continuity - Rama Kanugo , 2016

5.   Reviewer for the European Academy for Management EURAM  2014 Conference June 2014 held at Valencia, Spain

6.     Reviewer - European Academy for Management EURAM Conference 2012 EURAM 2012 conference to be held 6-8 June 2012 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

7.     Reviewer for Public Administration Research Evaluating Public Service Quality from Customers‟ Views” Canadian Center of Science and Education, N o v '13

8.     Review of SASDiR Conference Paper First Biennial Conference of the Southern Africa, Society for Disaster Reduction hosted by the African Centre for Disaster Studies, from 10-12 October 2012, at North-West University, Potchefstroom (South Africa)

9.     Reviewer for 3 Ministry of Human Resource Development International Cooperation Research Project (2019)

10. Expert Committee Member ICSSR for Empirical Project on Govt policy of Startup India & Entrepreneurship, India  

Ø FDP on Design Thinking and Innovation organised by Udmodaya Foundation and IoE, University of Delhi, 2023

Ø Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla: Winter School on Life and Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi Nov 2013

Ø Workshop Poverty in India: Measurement, Identification and Emerging Policy Perspectives, Organized by Institute for Human Development; Dec 2011.

Ø Orientation Course for Lecturers; University of Delhi; Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, in Political Science; Four weeks Orientation Course; 2006

Ø Refresher Course for Lecturers; University of Delhi; Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, completed Refresher Course in Political Science; 2009

Online Lectures, Webinars and Interviews

Escaping the Regulatory Grille – Understanding the Taxonomy of ‘Power’ and ‘Politics’ of Global Conglomerate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d4xBe-CiaM&t=224s

Satish Jha Show: Is Twitter Driving Political Polarisation?

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b0xrj

Social Innovation and Social Enterprise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuUKZ--sk8c&t=722s

Dr. Heera Lal, IAS in conversation with Prof. Roopinder Oberoi, Founder of CISE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK0TqQSOww8

Book Launch Social Enterprise in Higher Education Sector

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_1-5aJF0VM&t=574s

Social Enterprise - Case Study of Arvind Eye Care Clinic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iJf2CvKHY0&t=78s

Centre for Innovation and Social Enterprise, KMC, University of Delhi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXnnUEwqy6Y&t=210s

Social Entrepreneurs: Case Studies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evhr1FkBs2E&t=70s

Do Social Enterprises defy binaries? @ University of Delhi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzb4-dtHb14&t=25s

Evolving Role of Civil Service in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7REAR4F_vXw&t=330s

Digital Awareness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvuthJAJQMk&t=229s

Lecture 3 Social Value and Social Enterprise, DICDU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJK9Cnnylyk&t=56s

International Webinar on Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Path Ahead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjJzKqScNQ0

Is Media working like the fourth pillar of Democracy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEcLugTXHao&t=328s

Globalization's Conundrum- Are we in flux?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjIR4-z3-qM&t=207s

Reimagining India's Role in World.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_3AH8krX44&t=152s

Area of Specialization

Public Administration, Public Policy, Globalization, Global Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation. 

·      Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)

·      International Political Science Association (IPSA)

·      Institute for Human Development (IHD)

·      Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE)

·      Indian Association of Political Economy (IAPE)

·      Indian Association of Political Science (IAPS)

·      PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHCCI)

·      British Council 

Post Graduate Teaching Experience

Designed two Post Graduate Courses Dept of Political Science, University of Delhi

Teaching PG Courses 2016 -2019 (3 years- Six Semester) Optional Papers

1. Corporate Citizenship and Governance

2. Collaborative Governance and Public Policy

3. Designed Short Certificate Course     on        Social   Innovation       and      Social Entrepreneurship 

·         Member of Editorial Board of Social Responsibility Journal Emerald Publication UK (2019-2021)

 ·         Member Advisory Board of International Political Science Association (Research Committee 35: Technology and Development) (2016-2019)

 ·         Mentor, Lets Talk Business , Northern Asian Powerhouse, (NAP) Yorkshire, UK 

Newspaper Articles 

Dr Heera Lal & Prof Roopinder Oberoi COP28: India’s vision for global climate action and approach to sustainable cooling. ET Govt Times, 7th Dec 2023

Read more at:
https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/governance/cop28-indias-vision-for-global-climate-action-and-approach-to-sustainable-cooling/105810898

Dr Roopinder Oberoi, The big Reset, 2nd Aug 2020,

 http://www.millenniumpost.in/opinion/the-big-reset-414466

Dr Roopinder Oberoi, The CSR Factor, 23rd Nov,2019

 http://www.millenniumpost.in/opinion/the-csr-factor-387225

Dr Roopinder Oberoi, Revisiting Gandhian Trusteeship, 1st Oct 2019, http://www.millenniumpost.in/opinion/revisiting-gandhian-trusteeship- 377281

Impact Assessment Report of Model- Gaon Projects of Tharoil and Kanthari Villages in Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with ICICI Foundation 

An in-depth examination of the projects implemented within the Gram Panchayat Tharoli & Kanthari, Uttar Pradesh, in order to assess their impact on the local community. This involves analysing the effectiveness of various initiatives, such as infrastructure development, educational programmes, and healthcare interventions, in achieving their intended goals

Research Collaboration with DSPPG, IoE and University of Huddersfield, UK on Research Project Understanding Policy Framework for Innovation and Social Enterprise: Comparisons between Indian and UK

Research Collaboration with University of Huddersfield, UK on Social Enterprise Pedagogy Course Curriculum