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Awadhesh Kumar Shirotriya, Ph.D.

Amity University, Fiji National University, Birla Institute of Management Technology

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3692-7695
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Dr. Shirotriya earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Education from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, India, in 2015, following a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Sport Psychology from Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior, in 2009.
Currently, he is working for Amity University, Noida, as an Assistant Professor. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at Anand College of Education, Agra. In addition to his contributions to academia, he played a pivotal role in promoting sports excellence during his tenure as Sports Officer at the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, from 2013 to 2019.
His international academic leadership includes his service at the School of Education, Fiji National University, where he held key roles as Head of Department and Program Coordinator. There, he mentored both pre-service and in-service educators and led impactful research grounded in his S.M.A.R.T. framework: Supervise, Motivate, Advocate, Research, and Teach to empower physical education teachers globally.
In 2023, he spearheaded a funded research project, Physical Education’s Role for Fiji Empowerment and Children Transformation (PERFECT), aimed at transforming PE from a marginalised subject to a fundamental component of a physically active school system in Fiji. His commitment to bridging research with real-world application is evident in his prolific academic output, which includes 43 journal articles published in top-tier, high-impact physical education journals with renowned publishers such as Taylor & Francis, Human Kinetics, and SAGE. In addition, he has authored six books, four book chapters, and numerous editorials. He also serves on the editorial boards of national and international journals and regularly contributes to Sports Kreeda and The Fiji Times on contemporary sports issues.
He has organised over 11 national and international conferences and workshops, fostering academic and professional development in the field.
He has been recognized for his impactful contributions to physical education, health promotion, and educational innovation at national and international levels. He was conferred the Health & Wellness Ambassador 2026 award by the Society for Promotion of Physical Activity and Health (SPPAH) at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, for his significant contributions to advancing physical activity and public health. In 2020, he received an incentive from the Centre for Flexible & E-Learning, Fiji National University in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, for developing innovative flexible learning courses in physical education.
Earlier, in 2019, he was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Additional Director General (Prisons), Government of Uttar Pradesh, for his contributions to establishing the “Bimtech Pustakalya” (Library) initiative across various prisons in Uttar Pradesh, India.With over eight years of teaching experience in teacher training institutions and six-and-a-half years in sports administration at a premier business school, Dr. Shirotriya continues to striving the integration of research, education, and social impact in physical education.

Employment

  • Amity University Assistant Professor
    2025 - Present
  • Fiji National University Assistant Professor
    2020 - 2025
  • Fiji National University Lecturer
    2019 - 2020
  • Birla Institute of Management Technology Sports Officer
    2013 - 2019
  • Anand College of Education Associate Lecturer
    2009 - 2011

Education

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Publications (38)