Connection between determination and Success EP 390 Artwork

The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Rated in the top 10% globally, this is a leadership and personal growth podcast heard by millions of people. It's the only podcast that gets you to be a transformed leader and grow at your work. Focussed on helping you live a successful and fulfilled work-life, this podcast is hosted by Payal Nanjiani, a world-renowned leadership expert. Each episode is designed to help you grow at your work, improve your performance and be a better leader. You will find a blend of leadership and inspiration, interviews of women and men who have made it, and what it takes to reach your goals.

All Episodes

The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Connection between determination and Success EP 390

February 01, 2026 • Payal Nanjiani

Prof (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar | Group Vice Chancellor, Rayat Bahra University

39 years of experience in academia, research, Defence, VC in universities, Mentor of startups and contributing to cutting-edge technology development. Currently serving as the Group Vice Chancellor of RB University, Former VC of Amity,Symbiosis

Academic & Research Excellence:-

Double PhDs (Engineering - IIT Delhi, Management)
M.Tech & PhD (Engineering) - IIT Delhi | MBA & Multiple PG Diplomas in Management
B.Tech - Electronics & Communications, Aeronautical Engineering, Satellite Communications
MS in Counselling & Psychotherapy | Distinction Holder & Batch Topper

An author of 7 books, widely-referenced 2 popular titles Concepts and Applications of Microwave Engineering and Wave Propagation and Antenna Engineering, my book extensively used in IITs, NITs, and competitive exams across India. Additionally, Contributed numerous research papers to national and international journals.
Military & Strategic Leardership:-

A proud veteran of the Indian Air Force (IAF), I have served in prestigious roles, including:
Commanding Officer | Station Commander | Air Officer Commanding as Air Commodore
Led multi-crore projects at DRDO, Amity, ISRO, NIC, Space Applications Centre, DEAL & DARE,
Spearheaded satellite communication, radar technology, and electronic warfare innovations
Projects handled by the World Bank, DST, ICSSR,DBT, ICAR, and Indo-German Science &
Technology Centre, JSPS, etc

Awards & Recognitions:-
Vishisht Seva Medal - Awarded by Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on Republic Day 2016
Commendation Medal by the Chief of the Air Staff
Commendation Medal by Air Officer Commanding in Chief
Bihar Gaurav Samman - Awarded by Shri Ram Nath Kovind (Former President Governorof Bihar)
Bharat Vidya Shiromani Award | Lifetime Achievement Award
No.1 Ranking - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2018 (Received from Shri Prakash Javadekar)
Recognized for drone technology innovation by Former CM Dr. Raman Singh and Youth Icon Virender Sehwag