Our Creative Founders
Dr. Surendra Pathak
Dr. Surendra Kumar Pathak is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Value Education and Gandhian Studies. Currently an Adjunct Professor at the Gandhian Peace Research Centre (Gujarat Vidyapith), he has held key leadership roles including Director of Research and Dean of Social Sciences at IASE (D) University, Rajasthan. His work emphasizes ethical education, peace, and existential harmony. He also holds several advisory and leadership roles in academic councils and global peace organizations.
Dr. Vandna Guliya
Dr. Vandna Guliya is a leading Cyber Safety Evangelist and AI in Education Expert, known for her impactful awareness campaigns and training initiatives. Recognized by former President of India, Dr. Guliya has reached over 8.5 crore people across India and 42 countries through her cyber safety movement “No More Missing.” She is a prominent speaker featured in major media networks like CNN News18, Times Now, and AIR FM, and has trained more than 36,000 professionals globally.
International Advisory Board
Dr. Glen T. Martin
Radford, USA
Dr Glen T. Martin, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Radford University, is the founder of the Peace Studies programme and currently serves as President of both the World Constitution and Parliament Association and the Earth Constitution Institute, advocating global democratic governance and planetary unity. He is the author and editor of numerous works on democratic world law, human dignity, and planetary transformation. For more on his philosophy and writings, visit his website oneworldrenaissance.com or his academic profile at Radford University Academia.
Dr Panayotis (Takis) D. Ioannides
Dr Panayotis (Takis) D. Ioannides, born in Kallithea, Athens, in 1955, is a philosopher, poet, writer, researcher, lecturer, and painter with over 30 years of work in Greek philosophy and rich contributions to peace, literature, and culture. A long-time trustee and board member of peace and cultural institutions, including the Global Harmony Association and IFLAC, he has authored hundreds of poems, nine books, and over 300 essays—many of which have been recognised and broadcast across Greece and Cyprus For more on his work, see his profile at the Worldwide Peace Organization: bio page (wwpo.org).
Dr. Laj Utreja
Alabama, USA
Dr Laj Utreja, Ph.D., is the Director of the Institute of Global Harmony (IGH-World), USA, where he integrates human values, consciousness, neuroscience, and peace education to foster global harmony. He also serves as Managing Director of IGH-World and has contributed widely through research and publications on peace and human development. Learn more at his ResearchGate.
Bruce (Dr. Cook) Cook
Illinois, USA
Dr Bruce Cook currently serves as Vice President and Founder of the Worldwide Peace Organization (wwpo.org), the International Coalition for World Peace (icpglobal.org), and as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Research Insights series of IGI Global, as well as Advisor to the Global Oneness Council. His recent work includes AVID mentoring with Community Unit School District 300 and contributions to the Chicago Sun-Times. Earlier in his career, he taught on the faculty of ORT Technical Institute, Skokie, Illinois.
Nina Meyerhof
USA & Ontario Canada
Dr Nina Meyerhof, Vermont, USA, is the visionary Founder of the One Humanity Institute – A City of Hope and the Founder and President of Children of the Earth, dedicated to empowering young people worldwide through holistic and spiritual education grounded in peace and leadership. Discover more about her inspiring work at onehumanity.institute. (https://www.coeworld.org/)
Dr. Lucas Pawlik
Liechtenstein, Europe
Dr Lucas Pawlik is an autistic philosopher and scientist who serves as the Head of the Ethics Advisory Board at the Mycoverse Foundation, bringing lived experience—from a near-death car accident recovery—to his teachings on mystical experiences, movement meditation, and healing through mushrooms. He also explores ecological themes through artful expression, as seen in his collaborative work “Way Out of Ecocide” with Andreas Wiesbauer—a spoken word musical track reflecting on fungi’s vital role in saving ecosystems. To learn more about his transformative approach, visit the Mycoverse Foundation’s Ethics Advisory Board page: mycoverse-foundation.org.
Carmen E. Rivas G,
UK
Carmen E. Rivas G. (Carmene) is a London-based, self-taught oil painter whose work reflects her passion for travel, human connection, and the simple beauty of everyday life. Her paintings are characterised by expressive use of colour and texture, evoking both intimacy and universality. Deeply inspired by friendship and cultural exploration, Carmene’s art offers viewers a contemplative journey rooted in authenticity and warmth.
Ayo Ayoola-Amale
Nigeria
Dr Ayo Ayoola-Amale is a Nigerian lawyer, conflict resolution practitioner, and trailblazing peacebuilder who founded and leads the Ghana section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). A dedicated advocate for women’s rights and non violence, she blends her legal acumen with creativity, employing poetry, theatre, and the arts to advance peace, gender equity, and social change across Africa. Learn more about her work and leadership at the official WILPF Ghana website: wilpfghana.org.
Prof. Dr. Shiv Satchit
London, UK
Prof. Dr. Shiv Satchit, based in London, UK, is an internationally experienced multimedia journalist, media educator, and digital media consultant. He has held senior editorial roles across newspapers, radio, and satellite TV—including BBC, LWT, and GSTV—and contributed to the development of satellite and broadband television such as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi channel. Currently, he focuses on strengthening critical media literacy through epistemic security, while also designing distance-learning and livestreaming platforms for educational and charitable institutions. Learn more about his work at (https://gmnnetwork.academia.edu/ShivSatchit)
MARIA CRISTINA AZCONA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lic. María Cristina Azcona is a distinguished psychologist, family counsellor, and internationally recognised author dedicated to education, peace, and human dignity. With a career spanning psychotherapy, literary contributions, and academic leadership, she has authored and edited 16 books across multiple countries. As President and Founder of Peace Worldwide WWPO and Vice President of the World Association for Global Harmony, she has been a leading voice in promoting global peace initiatives. Her tireless efforts in bilingual research, education for peace, and cross-cultural literature have earned her numerous national and international awards, including a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Dr. Anandkumar Sharma
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dr Anandkumar Nandram Sharma is an environmental consultant, academic, and former Chancellor of the European University (2003–2023), with a PhD from the Netherlands and extensive expertise in urban planning, sustainable development, and environmental policy. Founder of multiple organisations including the Surinam Nature World Foundation, he has contributed widely through consultancy, research, and publications on spatial planning, land policy, and rainforest conservation. Learn more about his work at his professional profile.
Dr. Kamal Taori
Dr Kamal Taori, IAS (1968 batch, UP cadre), is a distinguished administrator, social scientist, and author with a doctorate in Rural Entrepreneurship. Having served in the Khadi and Village Industries sector, the Planning Commission, and as Secretary, North Eastern Council (Government of India), he brings decades of experience in rural development, governance, and Gandhian thought. He has written extensively on socio-economic issues and global visions of holistic action. Learn more at his author profile: https://fable.co/author/kamal-taori.
Prof. Asha Mukherjee (Dubey)
Prof. Asha Mukherjee (Dubey), Former Professor of Philosophy at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, is a noted scholar in logic, ethics, Jaina and Buddhist philosophy, religious studies, and gender studies, with over four decades of teaching, international fellowships, and more than 100 publications. She currently serves on the Steering Committee of FISP (2024–28) and has been a Fulbright Fellow and visiting professor worldwide. Presently, she is the advisor of RVP, Washington and a member of the Steering Committee of FISP. (https://www.fisp.org/ashamukherjee)
Prof. (Dr.) Virendra Goswami
Dr. Virendra Kumar Goswami, Former Vice Chancellor, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur), M.S. (Univ. of Wisconsin), and PDF (Univ. of Illinois, Chicago), is a distinguished atmospheric and space science expert who has served as Visiting Scientist at UNIDO/ICTP (Italy), Expert Panelist for ICAO and WMO, and is the Founder-President of the Environment & Peace Foundation—a former Wing Commander with extensive academic, administrative, and research credentials. You can learn more about his editorial leadership and academic profile from his page on the Space Science Journal: Dr. Virendra Goswami – Space Science Journal opastpublishers.com.
Prof. C. K. Bhardwaj
Prof. C. K. Bhardwaj, Ph.D., holds doctorates in Business Management (Delhi University) and Intercultural Studies (Open University, Netherlands, 2007), and has led automotive R&D projects—such as developing creep-resistant steel for railways—in collaboration with India’s National Metallurgical Laboratory. His research now focuses on spirituality, new-age philosophies, and “Religionless Spirituality” as a path to sustainable humane transformation. Learn more from his full profile and CV on Academia: Prof C K Bhardwaj CV: https://independent.academia.edu/DrChandBhardwaj/CurriculumVitae
India
Prof. Asha Shukla
Prof. Asha Shukla, a seasoned academician with over 34 years of teaching and 31 years of research experience in Teacher Education, Women’s Studies, and Hindi Literature, is a former Vice Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (2018–2022) and currently serves as Chief Editor of both the Asha Paras International Journal of Gender Studies and the Asha Paras International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. You can explore more about her work through the journal’s website: www.apijgs.com
Dr. Vidyutkumar Anantray Joshi
Dr Vidyutkumar Anantray Joshi is a renowned sociologist and academic leader from India, having served as Vice-Chancellor of M. K. Bhavnagar University and Director of the Centre for Social Studies (ICSSR), Surat. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Gujarat Vidyapith and Emeritus Professor at CPIMR, Ahmedabad. For more details on his distinguished career and publications, visit his official resume: https://drvidyutjoshi.blogspot.com/p/resume.html
Anirudh Agarwal
Anirudh Kumar is a seasoned researcher with a distinguished career spanning roles such as Scientist and Head at NITRA (an autonomous body under the Ministry of Textiles), Assistant Director at the Shriram Institute for Industrial Research.
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