Dr GURUDUTT SAHNI AS PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

Dr. Gurudutt Sahni is an eminent engineering professional, scientist, and educator certified as a Professor of Practice by the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC). Possessing over 25 years of dual expertise in corporate leadership and academia, he bridges the gap between industrial engineering practices and academic curriculum. [1, 2, 4, 5]

Core Background & Corporate Leadership

• Current Executive Role: Serves as the Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Head of Department (HOD) of Research & Development (Design, Drawing, & Development) at Leader Valves Ltd. in Jalandhar, Punjab. [1, 2]
• Engineering Impact: Developed over 250 industrial valve designs and commercial pipeline features heavily used across public, private, and government PSU infrastructure projects. [1]
• Consulting & Valuation: Operates a premier consulting firm providing Chartered Engineer certifications and specialized asset valuations for institutional sectors. [1]

Educational Profile & Academic Engagements

• Advanced Qualifications: Holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, a Post-Doctorate from IIT, an MBA, and a Doctorate in Management Studies. [1, 2]
• Academic Titles: Holds regular appointments as an Adjunct Professor at the DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology (DAVIET) and a Visiting Professor at CTIEMT. [1, 2]
• Student Mentorship: Successfully guided more than 70 high-level academic research projects for B.Tech and M.Tech engineering students. [1]

Regulatory Certifications & Global Standing

• Professional Licensing: Certified as an International Professional Engineer (Int PE) and a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of India (ECI).
• Auditing Credentials: Acts as an IRCA-trained QMS Lead Auditor, along with formal expert statuses in OHSAS (health and safety) and Energy Management Systems (EnMS).
• National Roles: Appointed as an Expert and Professional Ambassador to i-STEM, hosted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. [1, 2, 3, 4]