Dr. Sachin Shankar Gadekar

Bio

Dr. Sachin Shankar Gadekar is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Peace Studies at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, and serves as an IKS Coordinator at the Center for Sanskrit and IKS. His interdisciplinary academic background spans Gurukul Education, English, Philosophy, Peace Studies, Indian Knowledge Systems, and Yoga. His teaching and research explore the relationship between Indian wisdom traditions and contemporary education, human development, and social well-being. He has contributed to curriculum development, faculty training, and academic modules in Universal Human Values, Peace Studies, and English for Yoga Trainers.

Educational Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in English – Savitribai Phule Pune University

2. M.Phil. in English

3. M.A. in English

4. M.A. in Philosophy

Areas of Expertise: Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Sanskrit and Indian Philosophical Traditions, Bhagavad Gita and Indian Wisdom Literature, Yoga Philosophy and Holistic Human Development, Peace Studies and Universal Human Values, English Language Teaching and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Communication, Soft Skills and Life Skills, Language, Culture and Pragmatics, and Value Education and Human Development.

Teaching Experience: Experience in higher education, English language teaching, communication and soft-skills training, curriculum development, academic administration, and faculty development.

Research Experience: Research and academic work focused on Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit and Indian philosophical traditions, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga, Peace Studies, value education, English for Specific Purposes, communication skills, and holistic human development. Has contributed to curriculum development and faculty training at MIT-WPU.

Publications and Research Work: Scholarly work includes studies related to Hybridity, Pragmatics, Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Indian-ness, language teaching, and value education.

Subjects Taught: Universal Human Values, Peace Studies, and English for Yoga Trainers.