Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Yadav is an internationally acclaimed academician, administrator, and institution builder with 29 years of vast experience spanning teaching, research, higher education governance, industrial consultancy, and national-international academic collaborations. He holds multiple degrees including B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., and honorary doctorates from international institutions in diverse disciplines such as Engineering, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Management, Education, and Law.

Prof. Yadav currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of MATS University, Raipur, in his second term and holds prestigious nominations from the Hon’ble President and Governors of India for key academic and administrative positions across several central and state universities.

Significant Achievements

• Governance & Leadership:

  • Nominated by Hon'ble President of India and Hon’ble Governors for roles in IIIT Tiruchirapalli, Nagaland Central University, Atal Bihari Vajpayee University, and Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry.

  • Served as Vice Chancellor and Director of several reputed institutions including Sangam University, Future University, AMET University, IEC University, and more.

  • Chairperson in Vice Chancellor Search Committee for YBN University, Ranchi.

• Research & Innovation:

  • Supervised 22 Ph.D.s, 4 PDFs, and 5 D.Sc. candidates, including high-level professionals like IAS, IPS officers, and judges.

  • Authored 54 books, 7 book chapters, and 200+ research papers in Scopus, SCI, UGC-CARE listed journals.

  • Holder of 19 patents and copyrights, including innovations like Mats Ortho Oil, Oral Gum, and Anti-Diabetic Tablets.

  • Delivered 150+ keynote lectures, chaired international sessions, and served as editorial board member in national and international journals (including Springer).

• Policy & Accreditation Expertise:

  • Advisor and Margdarshak for AICTE, NAAC, NBA, NIRF, ABET, ICAR, and UGC initiatives.

  • Empaneled expert with organizations such as UPSC, BPSC, PSCs, ASRB, Bar Council of India, and AIU.

  • Advisor for PPP Models in Higher Education (Chhattisgarh Govt.) and VC Committee for NEP 2020 Implementation.

Notable Contributions

• Academic Reforms: Spearheaded AI, ML & Data Science Lab development, outcome-based education, UGC 12B accreditation, and NBA/NAAC/ICAR recognition in several universities.

• International Engagement: Advisor to Yesbud University (Zambia) and KLCU University (USA); taught PhD/PG students globally.

• Books Written on Him: Eight authored titles—including "The Perfect Trailblazer", "Nation’s Hero", and "A Man of Vision and Mission"—testify to his exceptional leadership and academic influence.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Yadav has received over 30 prestigious national and international awards, including:

• Nobel Laureate Award 2024 (Yesbud University)

• Outstanding Vice Chancellor of India 2025

• Vishwa Guru / Global Guru Award (USA & Nepal)

• ASSOCHAM Award of Excellence in Academic and Research Innovation 2022

• IEEE International Elite Academician Award 2022

• Best Academic and Administrative Leader of the Year 2022

• International Scientist Award on Engineering Science & Medicine 2020

• Life Time International Excellence Award in Research 2022

Eligibility for Nobel Academician Award

Given his exceptional contributions in higher education leadership, research excellence, global academic diplomacy, and transformative educational reforms, Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Yadav is a truly deserving recipient of the Nobel Academician Award in Scientific Laurels. His visionary leadership, global stature, and dedication to shaping India's academic landscape make him an iconic figure in contemporary education.