Dr. Ritesh Ranjan
HEAD OF SCHOOL, JAGRAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN · Jagran Lakecity University
Biography
I am an academic leader, researcher, and cultural strategist dedicated to transforming higher education in India. As the Head of Jagran School of Design, I oversee undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs while driving innovation in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and institutional outreach. My work blends art history, design thinking, and higher education policies to create learner-centric, industry-aligned education models. With a PhD from Panjab University, an MFA from Jamia Millia Islamia, and a D.Litt. (h.c.), my academic journey has been deeply rooted in research, pedagogy, and cultural discourse/s. I have authored and edited multiple books, contributed to over 20 research papers and 100 + articles, and engaged in extensive curatorial work with galleries, museums, and festivals. As a judge for the QS Reimagine Education Awards, I contribute to recognizing global innovations in learning.
Education
MFA, PhD, DLit, UGC NET & JRF
Recent Scopus Publications
- Understanding Metalanguage in the study of Aesthetics
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0021045356X
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&authuser=2&user=KU5_O5MAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57703472300
- Personal Weblink https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/580737