Under the aegis of Uttarakhand State Law Commission and Uttarakhand Human Rights Protection Center, 25 women from Uttarakhand were felicitated for their immense contribution in various fields on International Women’s Day 2020. Our faculty, Dr. Neelu Jyoti Ahuja, was awarded the Second Himalayan Nari Shakti Samman-2020.

Dr. Neelu Jyothi Ahuja is a Professor and Head-Department of Systemics, at School of Computer Science at UPES. Apart from academic teaching at the university level (both at post-graduate and under-graduate levels), she is an active researcher as well. Dr. Ahuja has successfully delivered half-a-dozen government-sponsored projects worth INR 2 crore under various domains. In the capacity of a member of the core group, she attended the Plan Meeting on improving access to Priority Assistive Products and Technology, 2017, at Sri Lanka Room, WHO – SEARO (South East Asia Regional Office), IP Estate, New Delhi. She was also a part of the Consultation Meeting for Improving Access to Assistive Products and Technology for Persons with Disabilities and Elders held at WHO SEARO Headquarters, New Delhi, India, in 2016.

When asked about her winning attitude, she says: “I have always been a disciplined, academically-inclined individual; a firm believer in continually upskilling and contributing to generating new knowledge through research interventions. Being extremely passionate about my goals, I have chosen a career to contribute to nation-building. An avid researcher and academician, I believe in sharing and spreading knowledge and supporting students towards their growth and accomplishments.”

Her commitment and conviction inspires us all and we wish her all the ‘Shakti’ for her future endeavors.