Prof. Sanjay Yadav is a distinguished scientist, academician, and metrology expert with decades of contributions to scientific research, standardization, and higher education. He has served as Professor, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), where he taught doctoral courses on Advanced Measurement Systems and Metrology, and also contributed as faculty for the one-year Diploma Programme on Precision Metrology and Quality Controls (PMQC) at AcSIR, Ghaziabad. His career strongly integrates research, teaching, technology development, and national/international scientific leadership.

Research Contributions & Publications

Prof. Yadav has made exceptional scholarly contributions with a total of 508 academic outputs, including:

• 171 research papers in reputed journals

• 193 conference papers

• 28 book chapters and 25 books

• 91 invited talks and lectures

His research outputs demonstrate sustained excellence, global impact, and leadership in the domain of measurement science, metrology, standards, and quality assurance.

Patents, Technologies & Research Guidance

He holds 15 patents/copyrights, with several technologies successfully commercialized, reflecting strong translational impact. Prof. Yadav has guided 8 Ph.D. scholars (awarded) and is currently supervising 5 Ph.D. candidates, along with mentoring 12 graduate and postgraduate research projects. He has also contributed to 42 completed R&D, consultancy, and technical service projects, benefiting industry, academia, and national laboratories.

International Exposure & Scientific Collaboration

Prof. Yadav has extensive international experience through official deputations and collaborations with leading metrology and standards institutions, including:

• LNE, France

• NMIJ–AIST, Japan

• SASO, Saudi Arabia

• KIM-LIPI, Indonesia

• NSM, Bhutan

• SIRIM, Malaysia

These visits have strengthened international cooperation in measurement science and standards.

Leadership, Editorial & Professional Roles

He has held several prestigious leadership and advisory roles, including:

• Editor-in-Chief, MAPAN – Journal of Metrology Society of India (since 2016)

• Vice President, Metrology Society of India

• Vice President, Ultrasonic Society of India

• Member, IMEKO Governing Board

• Member, BIPM Working Groups (France)

• Country Representative, APMP

• Member, BIS Standards Advisory Committee

• Member, NCERT National Advisory Committee

His contributions significantly influence national and international metrology policies.

Awards, Recognitions & Honours

Prof. Yadav has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Col. G. N. Bajpayee Award, Institution of Engineers (India)

• JICA Fellowship, Japan

• APMP Award of Developing Economies (2020), China & Japan

• Multiple commendation and appreciation certificates from Government of India, SASO (Saudi Arabia), and NPL

These honors reflect his sustained excellence and international recognition.

Scientific Event Organization & Capacity Building

He has played key organizational roles in 25 major national and international scientific events, notably:

• 33rd APMP General Assembly (2017, Delhi) – Co-Convener & Chairman, Finance Committee

• India International Science Festival (IISF-2016) – Coordinator, Industry-Academia Meet

• Organizer of 27+ national and international training programs, training over 550 professionals across India, APMP, and SAARC regions.

Eligibility for Excellent Scientist Award 

Prof. Sanjay Yadav is highly eligible for the Excellent Scientist Award (Scientific Laurels) due to his extraordinary research productivity, global scientific leadership, technology commercialization, and long-standing contributions to metrology, standards, and higher education. His 508 scholarly publications, 15 patents, successful Ph.D. mentorship, international collaborations, editorial leadership, and prestigious global awards clearly demonstrate sustained scientific excellence, innovation, and societal impact. His career exemplifies the ideals of the Excellent Scientist Award, making him a deserving and eminent recipient.