Dr. Vikash Yadav is an Assistant Professor of Political Science with academic, research, and teaching experience across higher education institutions in India. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi (2024) with a doctoral focus on Japan’s nuclear policy, interest groups, post-Fukushima nuclear policy, and security analysis. He is UGC-NET JRF qualified (2020). His areas of interest include international politics, public policy, policy making, nuclear policy, and politics of struggle. Dr. Yadav has taught as a regular and guest faculty member at institutions including Galgotias University, the University of Delhi, and affiliated colleges, and has contributed to funded research projects as Principal Investigator and Co-PI. He has published multiple UGC-CARE and peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed a book chapter, presented papers at national and international conferences, and serves in editorial roles for academic journals.
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Public Policy →
– Public Policy Analysis
Humanities & Social Sciences → Political Science →
– International Relations
– Security Studies
Consulting →
– Business Strategy Consulting
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Policy Research
Writing →
– Academic Writing
Dr. Vikash Yadav has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience since 2015. He has served as Assistant Professor at Narayan Snatakottar Mahavidyalay, PGDAV NCWEB Centre (University of Delhi), Faculty of Technology at the University of Delhi (Guest Faculty), Global Village Foundation (Research), and currently at the Department of Political Science, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University. Alongside teaching, he has led and contributed to government- and institution-funded research projects focused on employment, governance, energy, and social development.
Institution Name: Department of Political Science, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching, research, and academic responsibilities
Duration: February 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Global Village Foundation
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Research)
Description: Research-focused academic role
Duration: July 2024 – February 2025
Institution Name: PGDAV NCWEB Centre, University of Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty)
Description: Taught Political Science courses
Duration: Two Semesters
Institution Name: Faculty of Technology, University of Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty)
Description: Teaching Political Science
Duration: One Semester
Institution Name: Narayan Snatakottar Mahavidyalay, Ounta, Meja, Prayagraj
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching undergraduate students in Political Science
Duration: July 2015 – June 2017
Dr. Vikash Yadav completed his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Delhi in 2024, specializing in Japan’s nuclear policy and security analysis. He earned his M.A. and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Allahabad. He also completed his intermediate and matriculation education from the U.P. Board. Additionally, he qualified UGC-NET JRF in 2020.
Institution Name: University of Delhi
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: Nuclear Policy of Japan and Interest Groups: Post-Fukushima Nuclear Policy and Security Analysis
Duration: Awarded 2024
Institution Name: University of Allahabad
Degree Title: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Field / Description: Political Science
Duration: 2015
Institution Name: University of Allahabad
Degree Title: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Field / Description: Political Science, Hindi
Duration: 2013
Institution Name: U.P. Board
Degree Title: Intermediate
Field / Description: Science Stream
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: U.P. Board
Degree Title: Matriculation
Field / Description: General Education
Duration: 2008
Dr. Vikash Yadav has published extensively on nuclear policy, international relations, Japanese politics, gender studies, and higher education. His work includes multiple UGC-CARE and peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as a Hindi book chapter on constitutional and civic themes.
Title of Article: Abe Doctrine and its Impact on US–Japan Alliance
Journal: Jankriti
Details: May 2018, pp. 147–152
Indexing: UGC-CARE
Title of Article: From Deterrence to Diplomacy: Transformation of India’s Nuclear Policy Under Modi
Journal: Rabindra Bharati Patrika
Details: Vol. XXIX, Issue 3, 2024, pp. 68–88
Indexing: UGC-CARE
Title of Article: Japan’s Nuclear Ambition
Journal: Rabindra Bharati Patrika
Details: Vol. XXXI, Issue 5, 2024, pp. 107–117
Indexing: UGC-CARE
Title of Article: Nuclear Synergy: India–Japan Partnership for Energy Security
Journal: Rabindra Bharati Patrika
Details: Vol. XXVII, Issue 1, January 2024, pp. 81–95
Indexing: UGC-CARE
Title of Article: Nuclear Power Generation in Japan After Triple Disaster
Journal: Jankriti
Details (Month / Year / Pages): July 2018, pp. 212–219
Indexing: Peer Reviewed
Title of Article: Internationalization of Japanese Higher Education
Journal: IJHSSR
Details: September 2023, pp. 71–73
Indexing: Peer Reviewed
Title of Article: The Pattern of Gender in the ‘New Religion’ of Japan
Journal: IJSRD
Details : May 2023, pp. 34–37
Indexing: Peer Reviewed
Title of Article: Feminism and Change in Social Values of Japan
Journal: IJ Sociology & Political Science
Details : May 2023, pp. 69–74
Indexing: Peer Reviewed
Title of Article: दीनदयाल उपाध्याय एवं एकात्म-मानववाद
Journal: जनकृति (Jankriti)
Details: July 2023, pp. 70–77
Indexing: Peer Reviewed
Paper Presentations
Title of Paper: Japan’s Nuclear Policy After Fukushima
Conference / Seminar: International Conference on Asian Security
Organised By: University of Delhi
Year / Place: 2022
Title of Paper: India–Japan Strategic Partnership
Conference / Seminar: National Seminar on India’s Foreign Policy
Organised By: Allahabad University
Year / Place: 2021
Title of Paper: Role of Interest Groups in Japanese Politics
Conference / Seminar: International Symposium on Comparative Politics
Organised By: Jawaharlal Nehru University
Year / Place: 2023
Title of Paper: Nuclear Diplomacy Under Modi Era
Conference / Seminar: National Conference on India’s Foreign Policy Trends
Organised By: Banaras Hindu University
Year / Place: 2024
Title of Paper: Transformation of Japanese Higher Education
Conference / Seminar: International Conference on Educational Reforms
Organised By: IGNOU, New Delhi
Year / Place: 2023
Book Chapter Publication
Book Title: डॉ. भीमराव रामजी अम्बेडकर और समान नागरिकता
Editor: डॉ. प्रवेश कुमार
Publisher / Year: Book Bazooka Publication / 2022
Chapter Title: समान नागरिक संहिता एवं चुनौतियाँ
ISBN / Page No.: 2454-2725 / pp. 31–40
Project Name: Haryana Kaushal Rojgar Nigam (HKRN)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Funding Agency: HIPA
Status: Completed
Description: Developed strategies for skill-based youth employment in Haryana.
Project Name: Svamitva: A Handbook of Success Stories
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: HIPA
Status: Completed
Description: Documented success stories related to land ownership and rural governance.
Project Name: Denotified Tribes Study
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: HIPA
Status: Completed
Description: Research focused on electrification and energy management among denotified tribes.
Project Name: Impact Assessment of Lakhpati Didi Initiative
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: NSDC
Status: Completed
Description: Conducted outcome and impact analysis of the Lakhpati Didi Initiative.