O.P. Jindal University (JGU) has announced that Dr R.K. Raghavan, Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Former Head of the Interpol in India and Former High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus will be joining Jindal Global Law School as a Professor in Criminal Justice and Policing.
Dr. Raghavan also brings with him decades of academic experience. He completed Bachelors in Physics and Masters in Politics and Public Administration from the Madras University. He went onto obtain an M.A. in criminal justice from the Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. Later he was a Visiting Library Fellow at the Rutgers University and the Harvard Law School. He was also a member of the International Advisory Board of the Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University, UK.
Dr. Raghavan has served as the Head of the Indian investigative body, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) New Delhi. As the Head of Interpol in India Dr. Raghavan was closely associated with the workings of the organization, attending several proceedings and conferences globally.
The Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, said, “We are very excited to have Dr. Raghavan at JGU as his vast experience will enrich the quality and diversity of teaching and learning at the University. His diverse career as the Head of CBI, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus and work across the private sector will enable him to make his contribution to institution building and academic excellence. This is going to be an extraordinary opportunity for JGU students to learn from his rich experience and knowledge.”
Dr. R.K. Raghavan added, “I have always felt a deep sense of commitment to empower the youth of our nation through education. With Jindal Global Law School and their commitment to public service and globalizing higher education in India, I truly believe that this will be an exciting opportunity to engage in a very meaningful dialogue with the youth of our nation. I look forward to being a part of the JGU Community”.
