Vinay Chauhan is the Dean (Planning & Development), Himachal Pradesh Technical University. He also holds the position of Professor, The Business School, University of Jammu. He comes with the teaching and research experience of over 16 years at PG level in university system. He has held several academic and administrative positions during his career like Chief Warden- Boys Hostel- JU, Deputy Coordinator (UGC-SAP DRS-II)-TBS JU, Convener, Publication Cell- JU, Editor of the Journal “Researcher” Journal of University of Jammu and UGC Nominee of SAP programme of Dibrugarh University, Assam. As a researcher he has 3 research projects funded by ICSSR & UGC, 03 books, 40 research papers besides being on the editorial board of several journals. He has guided eight research scholars at doctoral level. He is also member of the Board of Studies of several universities like University of Jammu, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Central University of Jammu, Cluster University of Jammu, etc.