PROFESSOR

Prof. Ripu Ranjan Sinha is a globally acclaimed Indian academician, entrepreneur, and policymaker whose work unites information and communication technology (ICT), innovation, and sustainable development to drive peace and progress across Asia and Africa.

Early Life and Education

Born on July 1, 1979, in Munger, Bihar — “the Land of Gautam Buddha” — Prof. Sinha completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer Science from St. Xavier’s College of Computer Studies, Patna. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with a specialization in agent-mediated technologies and strategic knowledge management in 2013, guided by advanced QIP training at IIT Kanpur and IIT Mumbai.

Academic and Administrative Career

• 2008–2013: Joined Jaipur National University as Assistant Professor in Computer and System Sciences, mentoring MCA, BCA, and MTech candidates.
• 2013–2016: Advanced to Associate Professor, Professor, HOD, and Principal Director at Suresh Gyan Vihar University and Educosm Technical Campus, Rajasthan Technical University, overseeing graduate and doctoral research across computer science, software engineering, and electronics.
• 2017–Present: Serves as Prof. S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College Jaipur, Affiliated to University of Rajasthan and Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Honorary) of Commonwealth Vocational University (Kingdom of Tonga), Vice Chancellor of West Coast International University (USA), and consultant to multiple Indian and African institutions, shaping academic policies, course curricula, and research agendas.

Entrepreneurial and Organizational Leadership

Prof. Sinha has founded and led several international bodies to promote innovation and development:

• Infoclinc (2001) and RVSOFT INC (2003): Early tech ventures providing IT solutions and corporate training.
• World Academy of Informatics and Management Sciences (WAIMS, 2012) and Innovation Society of India (2014): Platforms nurturing research collaboration and youth-driven innovation.
• India-Africa Knowledge Consortium (2017) and Council for Sustainable Peace and Development (2018): Networks fostering bilateral ties and peacebuilding through education, ICT, and sustainable policies.

Red Green Movement 2030

As the initiator and main celebrant of the Red Green Movement 2030, Prof. Sinha has articulated a dual-pillar framework— “Red” (Science, Technology, Innovation) and “Green” (Sustainable Development, Peace)—to guide youth empowerment and national transformation towards India@2030 goals and global peacebuilding. This movement underpins flagship initiatives such as the South Sudan Green and Industrial Revolution 2030 in collaboration with South Sudan’s leadership.

Global Impact and Honors

• UN SDG Promoter: Country Director for India and Asia in the UN Sustainable Development Goals Network, integrating ICT strategies into SDG implementation across multiple continents.
• Advisory Roles: Board trustee and director for higher-education institutions in the USA, Uganda, South Sudan, and France, championing cross-cultural academic partnerships.
• Awards and Recognition: Honored for excellence in innovation and sustainable peace at conferences across Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, UAE, UK, and India.

Prof. Sinha’s multifaceted career exemplifies the power of visionary leadership to harness technology and collaboration for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.