ACADEMIC PROFILE OF FACULTY MEMBER Name: Dr. Gagandeep Hothi Designation: Assistant Professor – D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital. Qualification: M.A.; M.Phil; UGC-NET (JRF & SRF); Ph.D. Area of Specialization/Research field: Indian Classical Music – Instrumental (Sitar) Awards/Recognitions: At the age of 10, was awarded the prestigious National Scholarship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for "Sitarwadan". Amongst the winners of "All India Radio Competition, year 2003." Awarded the Scholarship for Merit in Senior Secondary Examination by the H.P. Board of School Education Dharamshala. Awarded the Scholarship for Cultural Activities and Merit by the Centre of Excellence, Govt. College Sanjauli for BA-1, BA-2 & BA-3. Awarded the Scholarship for Cultural Activities and Merit by the H.P. University, Shimla for Graduation, Post Graduation & M.Phil. On September 07, 2009; was conferred with the “Kshitij Kala Samman” by “Smt. Prabha Rau”, “Honorable Governor of Himachal Pradesh.” Awarded the UGC-NET-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) – June 2009. Presented the “Himotkarsh Award of Honor” by “Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal”, ”Honorable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.” For five consecutive years (i.e. 2003,04,05,06 & 07), won the first prize in the H.P. University Youth Festival. Excelled academically and secured Gold Medals in Graduation, Post Graduation and M.Phil from the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. Awarded as an “A-Grade” artist of All India Radio (A.I.R.) and Doordarshan. On March 15, 2016; Gagandeep was conferred the “Yuva Pratibha Sammaan – 2015” by “Mohan Upreti Lok Sanskriti Kala Evam Vigyaan Shodh Samiti, Almora, Uttarakhand” for his contribution in the field of “Indian Classical Music – Sitar.” Publications: Research Articles published Gagandeep Hothi; An Interrogative Analysis of the Imdadkhani Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music; Indian Journal of Arts; 2013; 1(1); 10-12; ISSN : 2320-6659; EISSN : 2320-687X Gagandeep Hothi; An in depth analysis of Raga Gaavti with new compositions; Indian Journal of Arts; 2013; 1(1); 13-16; ISSN : 2320-6659; EISSN : 2320-687X Gagandeep Hothi; Music And Psychology – A Perspective Study; International Journal of Innovative Research & Studies (IJIRS); August, 2014; Vol3 Issue 8; 164-168. ISSN : 2319-9725 Gagandeep Hothi; Contribution of Buddhism to Music; International Journal of Applied Research and Studies (iJARS); Volume 3, Issue 8, August 2014; Manuscript ID: iJARS/940, 1-5; ISSN : 2278-9480 Gagandeep Hothi; Role of Music & Musicians In Preserving The Environment; Paripex – Indian Journal of Research; Volume 5; Issue 4; April 2016; ISSN:2250-1991; IF: 5.215; IC Value: 77.65; Page Nos: 131-132 Gagandeep Hothi; Raag Tukhari; “Sangeet” Magazine, Sangeet Karalaya, Hathras. ISSN : 0970-7824; March 2017; Page Nos 49-52 Academic/Administrative Positions Held: S.No Chairman/Member/Secretary Committee/Board Year . 1. Member BA-I Admission Committee 2013-14 2. Member BA-I Admission Committee 2014-15 3. Member BA-I Admission Committee 2015-16 4. Assistant Superintendent Morning Session (7-10 am) 2015-16 (Examinations) 5. Assistant Superintendent Afternoon Session (2-5 pm) 2015-16 (Examinations) 6. Assistant Superintendent Morning Session (7-10 am) 2016-17 (Examinations) 7. Assistant Superintendent Morning Session (7-10 am) 2017-18 (Examinations) 8. Campus Head February 2016 till (Department of Music) Present Membership to professional Organization/Associations: S.No. Name of the Association/Organizations Status of the membership 1. “Sangeet” – Sangeet Karyalaya, Hathras 204101, (UP) Lifetime 2. “Amrit Kirtan” - Sector 15-A, Chandigarh, Punjab Lifetime Any other Information: Started initial training in sitar, at the age of 4, from his father Mr. R.K. Singh who is himself a sitar player and the disciple of world-renowned sitarist "Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee" and his father "Pt. Bimlendu Mukherjee", a doyen of the "Imdadkhani Gharana" of Sitar. At the age of 10, impressed the invited audience at a concert organized by A.I.R. Shimla. This concert was broadcasted later on. Stood first for three consecutive years in the competition organized by the prestigious "Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan" held in Jalandhar (India). At the age of 10 and 11 won the first prize in the junior section in this very competition. At the age of 12, created history by coming first in the Senior Section, which comprised of an age group between 16 to 35 years. The winner of the Senior Group is invited for the next year as an artist to perform along with other High Grade artists where he won the applaud and appreciation of the audience and sought the blessings of eminent musicians and connoisseurs. From “November 2010” to “January 2011” toured the United Kingdom (U.K.) and played various successful concerts and conducted Workshops at Southall, Slough (Berkshire), Ilford, Woolwich & East Ham (Greater London) etc. Performed for three consecutive years in the highly esteemed "Summer Festival" of Shimla. Presented Concerts and Lecture Demonstrations for Refresher Courses held at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and at various other Universities & Colleges all over India. Took workshops for the students of “London Sitar Academy” during the United Kingdom tour from November 2010 to January 2011. At present, working as an Assistant Professor in the D.S.B. Campus of Kumaun University, Nainital and alongside learning music from “Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee” & “Pt. Bimalendu Mukherjee”, the doyens of the “Imdadkhani Gharana” of Sitar. July 2017 .