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Rajeev Choudhary

Also known as: R Choudhary, Choudhary R, Choudhary Rajeev

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Universty, Banaras Hindu University, Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, S S Patel College of Physical Education, Judo Federation of India

ORCID iD 0000-0002-7004-6149
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Dr. Rajeev Choudhary is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator in the field of Physical Education, Yoga, and interdisciplinary research. He holds a D.Litt., Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.P.E., along with postgraduate diplomas in Yoga & Meditation, Yoga & Naturopathy, and Yoga & Psychotherapy. He is also UGC-NET qualified and a recipient of JRF and SRF fellowships, along with a DAAD Fellowship (Germany). A sportsperson of repute, he holds a Black Belt (2nd Dan) in Judo.
He is currently serving as Professor in Physical Education at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, where he has been contributing since 2012. He also serves as Dean Students’ Welfare, Head of the School of Studies in Law, Head of the School of Studies in Physical Education, Joint Proctor, and Public Relations Officer. He has previously held several key academic and administrative positions including Dean, Faculty of Physical Education; Chairman, Board of Studies; Principal; and Assistant Professor at Banaras Hindu University.
Dr. Choudhary has received prestigious recognitions including the “Best Teacher Educator-2019” Award from NCTE (Government of India) and the “Chanakya Award for Best Teacher Educator-2025” from IITE, Gujarat. He is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Physical Education Foundation of India and the Accolade of Excellence from the Open International University of Complementary Medicine, Sri Lanka.
A prolific researcher, he has published 121 research papers in journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. He has guided 24 Ph.D. scholars and completed four sponsored research projects funded by UGC, CGCOST, and AIIMS. He has authored 17 books and 34 book chapters. His research interests include yoga and meditation, sports science, research methodology, and applied statistics.
Dr. Choudhary has delivered over 1000 lectures in UGC HRDCs, more than 100 lectures each in international and national conferences, and over 800 online lectures. He has also served as Visiting Professor in Poland and Germany, contributing to international academic collaboration.
A bronze medalist in the All India Inter-University Judo Championship, he has represented at national levels in Judo, Wrestling, Kabaddi, and Weightlifting, and has captained university teams in multiple sports.

Employment

  • Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Universty Professor
    2012 - Present
  • Banaras Hindu University Assistant Professor
    2007 - 2012
  • S S Patel College of Physical Education Principal
    2006 - 2007
  • LNIPE Lecturer
    2002 - 2005
  • S G H S Khalsa College Lecturer
    1999 - 2002

Education

  • Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University D. Litt.
    2021 - 2025
  • Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University PGDYP (PG Diploma in Yoga and Psychotherapy)
    2016 - 2017
  • Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University PGDYN (PG Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy)
    2013 - 2014
  • Judo Federation of India Black Belt Diploma in Judo, 2nd Dan (Ni Dan)
    2010 - 2010
  • Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University PGDYM (PG Diploma in Yoga and Meditation)
    2005 - 2006
  • LNIPE Ph.D.
    1996 - 2000
  • University Grants Commission NET (JRF)
    1996 - 1996
  • Judo Federation of India Black Belt Diploma in Judo, 1st Dan (Sho Dan)
    1996 - 1996
  • LNIPE M.Phil.
    1995 - 1996
  • Jiwaji University M. P. E. (Master of Physical Education)
    1993 - 1995
  • Jiwaji University B. P. E. ( Bachelor of Physical Education)
    1990 - 1993

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Publications (130)