Prof. Suman Kalyan Roy is an experienced teacher educator, academician, researcher, author, and academic mentor with extensive experience in teacher education, educational technology, inclusive education, educational administration, and contemporary issues in higher education. He has been serving as a College Paid Contractual Full-Time Teacher (CPCT) in the Department of Teacher Education at Scottish Church College, Kolkata, since March 2021.

Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of M.Ed. at Sammilani Teachers’ Training College, Kolkata, and as an Assistant Professor in Life Science Pedagogy at Annapurna Memorial College of Education. He also worked as a Guest Lecturer in the Department of Botany at Surendranath College, Kolkata.

Research & Publication Contributions

Prof. Roy has developed a substantial scholarly profile with 13 journal publications, 30 books/book-related publications, and 4 seminar/conference proceedings. His research and academic writings address significant areas such as teacher education, educational technology, ICT, inclusive education, women empowerment, human rights education, educational finance, educational planning, higher education, digital technology, and the implementation of NEP-2020.

His earlier scientific research also includes collaborative work on the bioreduction of chloroaurate ions to gold nanoparticles using Pleurotus sapidus, demonstrating his multidisciplinary academic background extending into biological sciences.

Books & Academic Authorship

A particularly notable aspect of Prof. Roy's academic career is his extensive contribution to scholarly and educational literature. He has served as an editor and contributor to multiple edited volumes and has authored/co-authored textbooks aligned with B.Ed., M.Ed., and undergraduate curriculum structures.

His recent publications include works on Recent Trends in Indian Higher Education, Multidisciplinary and Mother Tongue Based Higher Education, Transformation of Education in the Light of NEP-2020, Artificial Intelligence, Understanding the Self, Human Rights Education, Mathematics in Daily Life, and Inclusive Education. These contributions reflect his sustained engagement with emerging educational priorities and curriculum development.

Teaching & Academic Mentorship

Prof. Roy has significant experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education, including B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes. He has worked as an Academic Counselor for programmes under Netaji Subhas Open University and National Institute of Open Schooling.

He has also served as an Examiner, Scrutineer, Head Examiner, Paper Setter, Moderator, and Examiner for different university-level examinations. His mentoring contributions include supervision of 14 M.Ed. dissertation students, demonstrating his commitment to research guidance and academic development.

Administrative & Academic Leadership

His academic leadership experience includes serving as Secretary of the Teachers' Council at Sammilani Teachers’ Training College and coordinating national-level academic programmes. He has also worked as a programme coordinator for special lectures and academic seminars, demonstrating organizational ability and leadership in higher education.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Roy has received notable recognition for his academic and teaching contributions, including:

• Best Faculty Award – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teachers’ Day Award 2026
• Best Presenter Award at the 2-Day National Seminar on Mathematics for All, organized by Aliah University in association with the Department of Science & Technology & Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal.

These recognitions highlight his excellence in teaching, academic presentation, and professional contribution.

Faculty Development & Professional Development

Prof. Roy has consistently invested in professional development through numerous Faculty Development Programmes, Professional Development Programmes, Capacity Building Programmes, workshops, MOOCs, and training programmes.

His recent training includes Generative AI for smart teaching, AI-assisted research and project proposal writing, NEP-2020, transformative whole-person education, qualitative research, innovative pedagogy, educational data analysis, Python applications in education, AI and data analytics, online teaching using ICT tools, and research publication strategies.

His participation in programmes conducted by organizations and institutions such as NIEPA, UGC-MMTTC, AIACHE, UBCHEA, Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, and other higher-education institutions demonstrates his commitment to continuous professional advancement.

Research & Academic Interests

His broad academic interests include:

• Teacher Education and Pedagogy
• Educational Technology and ICT
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Planning and Administration
• Higher Education and NEP-2020
• Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
• Human Rights Education
• Digital Education and Online Learning
• Educational Research and Data Analytics
• Interdisciplinary Education
• Curriculum, Assessment and Academic Leadership

Academic Impact

Prof. Suman Kalyan Roy's profile reflects a sustained combination of teaching excellence, scholarly publication, extensive authorship, academic mentoring, institutional responsibilities, professional development, and educational innovation. His continuous engagement with emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, digital pedagogy, NEP-2020, and technology-enabled education demonstrates his willingness to adapt and contribute to the evolving landscape of higher education.

Eligibility for Most Ambitious Professor Award 

Prof. Suman Kalyan Roy is eligible for the Most Ambitious Professor Award in Scientific Laurels based on his extensive and continually expanding contribution to teaching, research, academic authorship, student mentoring, institutional leadership, and professional development.

His candidature is strengthened by his long-standing teaching experience, 13 journal publications, 30 book/book-related contributions, 4 seminar proceedings, authorship of curriculum-oriented textbooks, supervision of 14 M.Ed. dissertations, examination and academic responsibilities, national-level academic coordination, Best Faculty recognition, Best Presenter Award, and extensive participation in FDPs and professional development programmes.

His continuous pursuit of emerging educational fields—including Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, digital learning, educational data analytics, NEP-2020, inclusive education, and transformative pedagogy—demonstrates the ambition, adaptability, and commitment expected of a distinguished academic. Therefore, his academic trajectory and multifaceted contributions make him a strong candidate for the Most Ambitious Professor Award – Scientific Laurels.