Mr. Abhijit D. Vasmatkar, ICCR Chair Professor B.Sc. LL.M NET (Double Gold Medalist) [email protected] 9422551503

Current Profile and Areas of Interests

Presently working with Symbiosis , Hyderabad, as an Assistant Professor since 17th December, 2014. Worked with Symbiosis Law School, from 2nd July 2007 till 16th December, 2014.

Special Achievements

 Honoured with „Best Overall Performance Award – 2014-15‟ by SLS, Hyderabad on 5th September, 2015.  Honoured with a “Reliable Employee Award 2012-13” by SLS Pune on 5th September 2013.  Honoured with a “Value conscious, adoptable and commendable contribution Award – 2011-12” by SLS Pune on 5th September 2012.  Honoured with a prestigious “ICCR Rotating Chair- 2010-11”, sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for a period of six months to do research on International Trade Laws in the Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany, in 2010.  Qualified with University Grants Commissions‟ “National Eligibility Test”, in June 2009.  Honoured with Chancellor‟s Gold Medal for standing first in LL.M. examination, conducted by Symbiosis International University, Pune. (Batch 2005-07)  Honoured with Adv. Nani Palkhiwala Trust Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, in December, 2007.

Research Contribution

 Presented a research paper in “2nd International Multidisciplinary Law Conference - 2016” titled „Dispute Settlement under ASEAN: An Investigation‟, organized by Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad in October, 2016.  Presented a research paper in “Ist International Multidisciplinary Law Conference - 2015” titled „EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Issues and Concerns‟, organized by Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad in September, 2015.  Published a book „Competition Law and Merger & Acquisitions in Indian Telecom Sector‟, by Lap Lambart, Germany, in December, 2013.  Presented a research paper in “National Consultation on Current Challenges and Reforms in Civil and Criminal Justice Deliverance System”, organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune in association with Law Commission of India and Gokhale School of Economics and Politics, Pune, in January, 2012.  Member of the research committee on „The IPC Handbook‟ sponsored by Adv. Ram Jethmalani and Associates, New Delhi, in September, 2008.  Presented a research paper on „EU-India FTA and Its Implications on Indian Economy‟, in a conference arranged by Center for East-West Cooperation, Leunenberg, Germany, on 5th May, 2011  A colloquium was addressed on the topic titled “Intellectual Property (GI) in Indo- European Context” to ELPIS I and II Erasmus Mundus International Students of the Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany, on 12 May 2011.  A special colloquium was addressed to the International students at the Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany, on “The Implications of WTO on World Economy”, on 25/11/2010.  Paper presented on “Introduction to Indian Legal Systeem”, at SLS before German Delegation, in 2008.  In-charge of a project undertaken by SLS, at Yerwada Prison, in association with Pune District Court on “Recategorization of Prisoners and Remission”, in the light of guidelines issued by the Hon‟ble High Court of Bombay, in 2008.  A dissertation submitted for award of LL.M. degree on the topic “Social Justice through Judicial Activism (with special reference to Article 21 of Indian Constitution)”, in 2007.

Invited as a Resource person

 Invited as a resource person for “Indian Commercial Law Study Tour” organized for the contingent from the Deakin University, Australia and conducted by Symbiosis Law School, Pune from 1st December 2015 to 12th December 2015.  Invited as a resource person for “Pre-University Programme (PUP)” to share research skills from 19th to 27th May 2014.  Invited to deliver guest lecture on “Character Merchandising under Trademarks” to the Students of ILS college Pune on 27th February, 2014.  Contributed as a resource person for “The Study India Programme” jointly conducted by Symbiosis Law School, Pune and Symbiosis Center for International Educational from 25th January, 2014 to 1st February, 2014 for the delegation of flinders University, South Australia.  Invited as a resource person for “The Workshop on Indian Laws” organized jointly by DAAD-IC PUNE and Symbiosis Law School, Pune as a part of “Understanding India Programme - 2010” on 20th and 21st September 2010.  Invited as a resource person to the “Training Programme on Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills” held from 16th to 18th November 2007 held at Symbiosis Law School, Pune organized in association with the Cardiff Law School, UK and British Council, India.

Faculty Development Programs Attended

 Attended Faculty Development Program on “Instructional Design” organized by TLRC, SIU, Pune on 27th June 2014.  Attended Faculty Development Program on “Planning for Workplace Effectiveness” organized by TLRC, SIU, Pune on 25th June 2014.  Attended Faculty Development Program on “Innovation in Evaluation: Rubrics and Graphics Organizers” organized by TLRC, SIU, Pune on 13th November 2013.  Attended 15 days Faculty Development Program organized by Symbiosis International University in 2009 and accredited with grade A.

Educational Background

Year Degree Institution/University Division 2014 Ph. D Symbiosis International University, Pune Pursuing 2005-07 LL.M. Symbiosis Law School, S.I.U. Pune. 61.84% (Gold Medal) 2002-05 LL.B. Symbiosis Law School S.I.U., Pune. 61.43% First Division 1999-02 B.Sc. B.S. College, S.R.T.M.U., Nanded. 66.56% First Division with Distinction 1998-99 HSC M. S. Board of Sec. and Higher Sec. 55.17% Edu. (A‟bad Divisional Board) Higher Second Division

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Attended

 Attended 2nd International Conference on “Emerging Trends in World Economy Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” organized by SCMS (UG) on 14th and 15th March 2014.  Participated in “The Training Programme on Patent Law and Drafting of Patent Application” organized by SLS, Pune in association with Krishna and Saurastri Associates, Chennai on 6th and 7th April, 2013.  Participated in the “National Workshop on E-content Development for Higher Education” organized by Center for Education beyond Curriculum, , Banglore, on 29th to 31st March 2012.  Participated in a workshop on “Virtual World Crimes” organized by Tech-Legal Cell of Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 7th February 2012.  Participated in the “One Day Capsule Course on Mediation” organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 19th July 2012.  Participated in a capsule course on “Intellectual Property for Corporates” organized by Tech-Legal Cell of Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 27th September 2012.  Participated in Symposium on “Socio-Legal Dimension of Live-in Relationships: Case of D Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal Revisited” on 27th August, 2011.  Participated in International Conference of “Judges and Law Academics on Access to Justice, Legal Education and Understanding Incubator” organized by SIU in collaboration with Community Legal Resource Network, CUNY School of Law, USA on 21st August, 2010.  Participated in a faculty seminar on “Changing Scenario of Legal Work” organized by Center for Justice Education of SLS, Pune on 27th February, 2010.  Participated in the “Third Regional Workshop on Training of Teachers on Clinical Legal Education” organized by SLS, Pune in association with MILAT, Trivandrum and FSACLT, Goa, between 5th to 7th October, 2007.  Participated in a workshop on “Research Methodology and Quantitative Analysis”, Organized by the Department of Research Methodology and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, Veer Narmad South Gujrat University, Surat, on November 20-24, 2007.  Participated in a workshop on “Negotiation and Mediation Skills”, organized by SLS, Pune on 22-24 May 2008.  Participated in the Seminar on “Anti Corruption Laws” organized by Center for Justice Education of SLS in collaboration with Anti Corruption cell, Public Concern for Governance Trust, Pune Chapter on 18th November 2008.  Participated in “International Seminar on Community Lawyering in India” organized in collaboration with City University of New York School of Law‟s Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN) on 17 November 2008  Participated in “National Seminar on Constitutional Law” organized by Symbiosis Law College, Pune on the 25th and 26th January 2003.  Participated in “National Seminar on New Challenges in Legal Education” organized by Symbiosis Law College, Pune on 24th and 25th January 2004.  Participated as a student delegate in “National Conference on Corporate Governance” organized by Symbiosis Law College, Pune on 4th and 5th August, 2006.  Participated in “National Seminar on New Advances in the Field of Forensic Science and Medical Jurisprudence” organized by Symbiosis Law College, Pune on 8th January 05.

IT Proficiency

 Proficient in operating computers and conversant in handling online legal databases like Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Manupatra, SCC Online etc.

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 21-01-1982. Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi. Sex Male. Marital Status Married. Address For E-101, High Bliss Co. Hsg. Society, Near Kailas Jeevan Factory, Correspondence Nahre- Road, Dhayari, Pune-411041 Permanent Address Same as Above. Contact Numbers: +919422551503

Date: 2/1/2017 Place: Hyderabad. Abhijit D Vasmatkar