Dr Devendra Nath Ojha

Designation
Visiting Faculty (in the Rank of Assistant Professor)

Areas of Interest/Specialisation
Epigraphy (Abhilekha Shastra)
Hindu Studies
Vedic Literature and Culture
Indian Cultural History
Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Indian Knowledge Systems

Total Years of Teaching Experience:
16+ years

An accomplished academician with over 18 years of teaching and research experience in Sanskrit, specializing in Epigraphy, Vedic Studies, Hindu Studies, Indian Cultural History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, and Indian Knowledge Systems. Experienced in academic leadership, curriculum development, Ph.D. supervision, examination and evaluation, and e-content development. Previously served as Head of the Department of Sanskrit and Assistant Professor (Grade-III) at Amity Institute for Sanskrit Studies and Research, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida.

Key Highlights

• 18+ years of teaching and research experience.
• Visiting Faculty (in the Rank of Assistant Professor), Department of Sanskrit, Nalanda University, Rajgir.
• Former Head of Department of Sanskrit and Assistant Professor (Grade-III), Amity University Uttar Pradesh.
• Post-Doctoral Fellow (ICHR), Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi.
• 16 research papers in UGC-CARE/UGC-listed journals as recorded in the submitted CV.
• 01 authored book and 14 book chapters/course units.
• Ph.D. supervision: 06 awarded; 04 ongoing.
• 19 M.A./M.Phil. dissertations supervised.
• 28 research papers presented: 14 international and 14 national.
• Academic/e-content contributions to IGNOU and Uttarakhand Open University.
• Observer, National Testing Agency (UGC-NET); Observer, University of Delhi Examinations.

Name and details of Ph.D. Degree awarded Institution

Ph.D. in Sanskrit, University of Delhi, 2008

Awards/Honours

Additional Certifications

• Certificate in Traditional Yoga, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati (2020).
• Certificate in Jyotisha, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati (2020).

Academic engagement: Sanskrit, Vedic Studies, Epigraphy, Hindu Studies, Indian Cultural History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, and Indian Knowledge Systems.

Research Experience

Post-Doctoral Fellow (ICHR), Department of Sanskrit, University of Delhi (2011–2013).
Research Topic: “Nalanda ke Sanskrit Abhilekhon ka Adhyayan (4th–13th Century CE)”.

Research Supervision

• Ph.D. scholars awarded: 06
• Ph.D. scholars ongoing: 04
• M.A./M.Phil. dissertations supervised: 19

Awards & Recognition

• Dr. Ambedkar Sahityashree National Award (2019).

Best Peer-reviewed Publications (Best 05)

• Bodhgaya ke Abhilekhiy Sakshyon ka Avlokan. PANINIYA, 46–47, 78–83, 2025–26. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Ashtavinayaka Tirth Kshetra ka Mahattav Evam Prasangikta. PANINIYA, 42, 83–93, 2025. UGC-CARE Listed.
• The Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as a Roadmap for Mind Management and the Promotion of Values and Ethics among Secondary School Students. Anusandhanvallari, 2025, No. 1, 838–885. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Vaidika Sahitya mein Samaj Ki Avdharana. Vaidika Vag Jyotih, 13 (24), 16–20, 2025. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Nalanda ke Murtiyon par Utkirn Abhilekhon Mein Pratibimbita Itihas Evam Sanskriti. Shodh Pragya, 23, 105–114, 2024. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Puranon mein ‘Ram’ ki Mahima ka Varnan. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(6), 2583–2586, 2024. UGCCARE Listed.
• Jharkhand Ke Abhilekhon Mein Pratibimbita Sahityik Sandarbhon ka Avlokan. Gomti, 13, 385–393, 2023. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Chini Evam Tibbati Sahitya mein Pratibimbita Nalanda Ka Swaroop. Sanskrit Vimarsah, 25, 260–272, 2023. UGC-CARE Listed.
• Jharkhand Ke Abhilekhon mein Pratibimbita Sahitya. Naagfani, 40(II), 7–10, 2022.
• Vedon mein Paryavaran Vigyan. Naagfani, 42, 411–413, 2022.
• Bodhgaya ke Abhilekhon mein Pratibimbita Sanskriti. Naagfani, 40(I), 428–431, 2022.
• Nalanda Ke Tamrapatron Par Utkirna Abhilekhon Main Pratibimbita Itihas Evam Sanskriti. Sanskrit Vimarsah, 22, 144–152, 2022.
• Shuklayajurved mein Varnit Chaturmasya Yagya Mimamsa. Naagfani, 42(3), 347–350, 2022.
• Vaidic Sanskriti mein Pratibimbita Samaj. Naagfani, 41(I), 145–147, 2022.
• Nalanda Ke Shilakhandon Par Utkirna Abhilekhon Main Pratibimbita Itihas Evam Sanskriti. Shodha-Prabha, 46/01, 127–136, 2021.
• Nalanda Ke Abhilekhiy Sakshyon Ka Avlokan. Shodh Pragya, 12, 216–220, 2020.
• Yajurveda Main Pratibimbita Manovigya. Shrutinishwasita, 02, 76–77, 2017. Peer Reviewed.
• Nalanda Ke Sanskrit Abhilekhon Main Dan Ka Swaroop. Gagananchal, 39(04), 59–60, 2016.

Books & Book Chapters

Book Authored

• झारखण्ड के अभिलेख ोंका साोंस्कृ भिक अध्ययन, Dr. Devendra Nath Ojha, International, 2011. ISBN 978-81-88808-43-1.

Chapters in Edited Books

• Daivi-Daiv Vastu Ki Vividha Shailiyon Ka Vimarsh, 2020. ISBN 978-81-936460-8-3.
• SWARAJYA SMRITI VOL. I – An Insight into the Inscriptions of Bodh-Gaya, 2015. ISBN 978-81-910635-2-3.
• Bliss of Sixty-Four Arts: Jharkhand ke Abhilekhon Main Pratibimbita Sthapatya Kala, 2011. ISBN 978-9380651-21-7

E-Content / Academic Content Development

Uttarakhand Open University

• 2025, Unit 2: Vaidik evam Laukik Sanskriti, Ojha, Devendra Nath.
• 2025, Unit 3: Pali-Prakrit evam Apabhramsha Bhasha, Ojha, Devendra Nath.
• 2025, Unit 4: Bharatiya Lipiyan, Ojha, Devendra Nath.
• Academic content contribution: Indian Knowledge System.

IGNOU: Academic/e-content contributions for M.A. Hindu Studies, M.A. Vedic Studies and M.A. Bhagavad Gita.

• 2024 | Unit 1: Kalpa-shastra ka Parichay aur Pravachikaar | eGyanKosh ID: 103476
• 2024 | Unit 1: Naveen Puratatvik Utkhanan ke Pariprekshya | eGyanKosh ID: 103115
• 2025 | Unit 1: Punrjanma | eGyanKosh ID: 112965
• 2025 | Unit 1: Bhagavan ki Sarvavyapakata | eGyanKosh ID: 112928
• 2025 | Unit 1: Vaidik Sanskrit ki Bhasha ka Parichay | eGyanKosh ID: 113600
• 2025 | Unit 2: Kala ki Drishti se Vaidik Gati | eGyanKosh ID: 112967
• 2024 | Unit 2: Mridbhandon par Ankit Pratik | eGyanKosh ID: 103118
• 2024 | Unit 2: Yajna ka Svarupa, Sansthaen evam Diksha-vrata ka Vivechan | eGyanKosh ID: 103479
• 2024 | Unit 3: Agnyadhana aur Agnihotra ka Svarupa evam Vaishishtya | eGyanKosh ID: 103523
• 2024 | Unit 4: Vibhinn Yagon ka Svarupa evam Mahattva | eGyanKosh ID: 103524
• 2025 | Unit 5: Gita mein Guhyajnana | eGyanKosh ID: 112974
• 2024 | Unit 5: Somayaga Sanstha: Artha, Svarupa evam Upadeyata | eGyanKosh ID: 103525
• 2024 | Volume 2: Shrauta-sutra | eGyanKosh ID: 103401
• 2024 | Volume 8: Puratattvik Sakshya evam Abhilekh | eGyanKosh ID: 103101

Conferences, Workshops & FDPs

• Research papers presented: 28 — International: 14; National: 14.
• Workshops/FDPs attended: 13.
• Refresher Courses: 02.

Selected Invited Lectures

• “Aitereya Brahman main pratibimbita prantattva” — All India Vaidik Research Conference, Gurukul Prabhat Ashram, Meerut, 13 January 2019.
• “Devvastu ke vividh shailiyon ka vimarsh” — International Conference, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Campus, Raghunath Kirti Parisar, Devprayag, Uttarakhand, 01–02 February 2019.
• “Taitiriya Brahman main pratibimbita srishti prakriya” — All India Vaidik Research Conference, Gurukul Prabhat Ashram, Meerut, 13 January 2020.
• “Vaidik Siksha Ki prasangikta” — International Vaidik Conference, Gurukul Prabhat Ashram, Meerut, 13 January 2022.

Administrative & Academic Leadership

• Head of Department (Sanskrit), Amity University Uttar Pradesh.
• Observer — National Testing Agency (UGC-NET).
• Observer — University of Delhi Examinations.

Committee Roles

• Board of Studies
• Academic Advisory Board
• Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
• Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
• Anti-Ragging Committee
• Women Grievance Cell

Academic Responsibilities

• Course coordination and admissions
• Ph.D. Coordinator
• Examination and evaluation supervision
• Organisation of seminars and workshops
• Curriculum development and implementation aligned with NEP 2020
• Academic coordination and departmental administration

Membership of Academic Bodies

• All India Oriental Conference, BORI, Pune
• Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana
• Archaeological Society of India
• Indian History Congress

Additional Competencies

• Expertise in Brahmi Script (Ashokan to Post-Gupta Period)
• Research methodology and academic writing
• Curriculum design and academic administration

Research & Academic Interests

• Sanskrit Epigraphy and inscriptional culture
• Vedic Literature and Vedic Culture
• Hindu Studies
• Indian Cultural History
• Archaeology and Heritage Studies
• Indian Knowledge Systems
• Classical Sanskrit literature and textual traditions
• Interdisciplinary research connecting Sanskrit sources with history and culture