Kudos to Our Chair Professor on Peace Studies, Dr. Priyankar Upadhyaya Amrithagiri is delighted to offer our heartiest congratulations to Professor Priyankar Upadhyaya on receiving this extraordinary honour from the Swedish Research Council. This is another feather in his already distinguished cap of achievements and honours. This prestigious global recognition comes to him while he serves as the UNESCO Peace Chair at Banaras Hindu University. The Olof Palme Visiting Professorship is a highly coveted position awarded to internationally prominent researchers in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, Theology, and Law, with a focus on Peace and Conflict Studies. Instituted in memory of Sweden’s former Prime Minister Olof Palme, the professorship aims to strengthen subject areas at higher education institutions through global collaboration and cutting-edge research. We are truly glad that the Swedish Research Council has selected Professor Upadhyaya as the 2027 Olof Palme Visiting Professor. We look forward to witnessing the global impact of his continued work in peacebuilding, academic discourse, and international dialogue. We are especially proud and humbled to have him in our midst. His ongoing guidance, academic brilliance, and unique mentorship have shaped the vision and work of the Amrithagiri Research Foundation ever since its inception. We trust that his presence will continue to inspire research excellence, innovation, and meaningful knowledge sharing. Our sincere thanks and heartfelt congratulations, Sir!
Amrithagiri Himalaya proudly welcomes Professor Priyankar Upadhyaya, a globally renowned scholar in peace studies, as the Amrithagiri Chair for World Peace. With influential roles at Banaras Hindu University, MIT World Peace University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, his work in intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution has shaped global peace initiatives. A distinguished author and thought leader, his expertise strengthens our mission to foster harmony and transformative education.
Professor Priyankar Upadhyaya is a renowned authority in peace and conflict studies, recently honored with the Amrithagiri Chair for World Peace by the Amrithagiri Research Foundation (ARF). His contributions transcend borders, shaping peace education at all levels. As the UNESCO Chair for Peace and Intercultural Understanding at Banaras Hindu University, he mentors future leaders, fostering intercultural harmony. His role as Senior Advisor at MIT World Peace University further amplifies his global influence in peacebuilding.
Professor Upadhyaya's scholarship is internationally recognized, reflected in his appointment as the Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Peace and Disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2019. His thought leadership extends to global platforms, including a Global Fellowship at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and a prestigious position on the UNESCO/UniTwin Executive Committee for Inter-religious Dialogue and Intercultural Understanding (IDIU). Through these roles, he fosters global peace, intercultural dialogue, and conflict resolution.
Professor Upadhyaya’s contributions to peace research are evident in his extensive academic work, published by esteemed publishers such as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Sage, Routledge, and Taylor & Francis. His acclaimed books, "Peace and Conflict: South Asian Experience" (Cambridge, 2015) and "Long Walk of Peace: Towards a Culture of Prevention" (UNESCO, 2018), have set new standards in the field. His upcoming book, "Interreligious Dialogue: Good Practices, Challenges, and Future Directions," is highly anticipated for its valuable insights into conflict resolution and intercultural cooperation.
