Dr. Puneet Jain

Biography: Dr. Puneet Jain

Dr. Puneet Jain is currently serving as the Assistant Director at the Centre for Jain Studies, Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU). He is an eminent interdisciplinary scholar working actively at the intersection of Indian Philosophy and contemporary Global Sustainability Frameworks.

Dr. Jain possesses a highly unique academic and professional background, spanning over 15 years of combined experience in both corporate software industries and academia. He holds a Ph.D. (2025) in Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy, with a pioneering doctoral dissertation focused on the role of the Jaina Code of Conduct in achieving the United Nations Net Zero Goals. He is also UGC-NET (2021) qualified in Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian & Peace Studies.

His extensive multidisciplinary qualifications include a B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering, an M.Tech in IT (Artificial Intelligence), an M.A. in Jain Philosophy, an M.A. in Sanskrit Literature, and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Yoga Studies. Prior to transitioning fully into academia, he served as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test‑II at top-tier global corporations, including Deloitte India and Entain.

Deeply committed to academic research, Dr. Jain serves as the Executive Editor of The Journal of Jain Studies, Teerthanker Mahaveer University. He is a prolific author who has penned several acclaimed books like Samkit-Pravesh, Tattvarth-Pravesh, and others.

On the socio-cultural front, Dr. Jain holds the prestigious position of National Vice President of the Akhil Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Vidwat Parishad (Estd. 1944). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting Jaina Philosophy, he was honored with the prestigious ‘Bharat Chakravarti Award’ (2025) by the Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh. A passionate orator, he has been delivering nationwide lectures on Jaina Philosophy to diverse audiences since 2008 — a journey he began at the young age of 18.

Address

Centre for Jain Studies
Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP) 244001, India

Office Landline: +91 5912476994
Email: cjs@tmu.ac.in
Web: www.tmu.ac.in