Prof. Ami Upadhyay is the vice-chancellor of the only State Open University in Gujarat. She is an ardent student of English and Gujarati literature and an excellent teacher. She holds an MPhil and a PhD in English, with interest and Diploma in subjects like Naturopathy and Yogic Science. She is a passionate Kathak dancer with 10 years of training and more than two decades of teaching experience in the same; and she is also trained in National Cadet Corps’ Navy service. Her interests in art and literature make her academic and administrative leadership more successful. She has a keen interest in women’s empowerment and social welfare, for which she works with various national and international organizations.
She has been conferred with awards such as ‘Award of Honour’ for achievement as Open and Distance Learning Administrator by Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA); ‘The Best Vice Chancellor in Open and Distance Learning’; ‘Vibrant Leadership Awards 2020’ for Excellence in Innovative Practices in Higher Education; a certificate of ‘Recognition of Exemplary Contribution towards Education’ for transforming students into future leaders through guidance and imbibing outstanding leadership skills; ‘Life time Achievement Award’ by AIPC for exemplary contribution in the field of art and education; ‘Use of Social Media for the Positive Change in the Society’ awarded by social media.
She is the member of various committees constituted by Ministry of Education, Government of India; University Grants Commission; Association of Indian Universities; National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Education Department, Government of Gujarat and other institutes of regional/national/international importance. She has more than 35 publications in form of Books and Research Articles; and has offered service as Speaker /Resource Person on invitation in more than 100 events at National and International level. She has also presented papers in more than 50 International, National and State Level conferences and attended more than 20 Symposiums and Workshops.