Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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DR. SHIVANNAND MAHARAJ H.B.M.

DR. SHIVANNAND MAHARAJ H.B.M.

Penal,Trinidad & Tobago

Summary

Dynamic and experienced educator with over 15 years of experience in tertiary education with specialization in Mechatronics. Over 30 years of knowledge and experience in Culture and the Arts. Committed to national productivity, technological development and overall excellence.



Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lecturer

The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine
09.2017 - Current
  • Director of UWI Arts Indian Classical Ensemble.
  • Lecturer in Caribbean, Indian Classical and World music.
  • Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined evaluation process.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.

Senior Lecturer

The University of Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Spain
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • Lectured on World Music and Indian Classical.
  • Served on various university committees, contributing to overall institutional governance.
  • Delivered guest lectures at international conferences, enhancing institution's reputation abroad.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechatronics

University of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
09.2017 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Music Education

Prayag Sangeet Sammitti
India
09.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Bhatkhande Music University
India
09.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of the West Indiies
Trinidad and Tobago
09.1991 - 08.1994

Skills

  • Leadership and management skills
  • Cultural Intelligence and sensitivity
  • Music composer, researcher and performer
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Integrity and discretion
  • Intercultural competency

Accomplishments

* 2013 National Award: Hummingbird Gold Medal (Music Education)

* 2019 Performed at KUMBH MELA - invitation from Government of Uttar Pradesh (India)

* 2020 Guest presenter - TAJ MAHA UTSAV Agra, India.

Timeline

Lecturer

The University of the West Indies
09.2017 - Current

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechatronics

University of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2017 - 08.2023

Senior Lecturer

The University of Trinidad & Tobago
10.2014 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Music Education

Prayag Sangeet Sammitti
09.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Bhatkhande Music University
09.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of the West Indiies
09.1991 - 08.1994
DR. SHIVANNAND MAHARAJ H.B.M.