Day-5: Five days Faculty Development Programme On Advancing Research, Pedagogy and Practice in Legal Academia

Event Date: 6th February 2026

Event brief description – The fifth and final day of the Five-Day Faculty Development Programme organised by Galgotias University marked a meaningful culmination of interdisciplinary academic engagement and knowledge exchange. The day began with an insightful session by Dr. Krishna Deo Singh Chauhan, Associate Professor at Jindal Global Law School, who explored the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Jurisprudence. His lecture examined how AI challenges traditional legal reasoning, raises ethical concerns, and reshapes jurisprudential debates concerning accountability, justice, and technological governance.

The second session featured distinguished speakers from the Eastern Book Company (EBC) Group — Mr. Nirmal Bengani and Mr. Pradyumna Anil Purohit — who discussed the evolving landscape of digital legal education, AI-assisted legal publishing, academic governance, and institutional development under emerging policy frameworks. The subsequent session by Dr. Shams Khan, Deputy Librarian at Galgotias University, highlighted the transformative role of libraries in the digital era, focusing on research support systems, electronic databases, and technological innovations enhancing academic scholarship.

Day Five concluded with a stimulating valedictory session led by Prof. Rodney D. Ryder, who addressed the relationship between AI and legal education, including issues of bias, data privacy, dispute resolution, and the EU AI Act. The programme ended with concluding remarks, felicitation, a vote of thanks, and certificate distribution.

Event Detailed Description- The fifth and final day of the Five-Day Faculty Development Programme organised by Galgotias University marked the culmination of an intellectually enriching academic journey characterised by interdisciplinary dialogue, technological exploration, and collaborative learning. The sessions of the day reflected the programme’s broader objective of equipping educators and scholars with contemporary perspectives on law, technology, academic governance, and research innovation.

The day commenced with an insightful session by Dr. Krishna Deo Singh Chauhan, Associate Professor at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Jurisprudence. His session examined how emerging AI technologies challenge traditional legal theories and philosophical frameworks, raising critical questions about legal reasoning, algorithmic decision-making, accountability, and ethical governance. By connecting classical jurisprudential concepts with contemporary technological realities, Dr. Chauhan encouraged participants to rethink foundational legal principles in light of rapidly evolving digital environments and highlighted the importance of integrating technological literacy within legal scholarship and pedagogy.

The second segment of the day featured distinguished speakers from the Eastern Book Company (EBC) Group — Mr. Nirmal Bengani, Head of Business Development and Partnerships at EBC Learning, and Mr. Pradyumna Anil Purohit, Editor at EBC Learning and Chief Academic Consultant at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University. Their session focused on the evolving ecosystem of digital legal education, emphasising AI-assisted legal content, innovation in legal publishing, and the growing role of technology in shaping professional learning environments. Mr. Bengani discussed industry perspectives on digital transformation and collaborative opportunities between academia and technology-driven platforms, while Mr. Purohit addressed academic governance, quality assurance frameworks such as NAAC and NIRF, and institutional transformation under the National Education Policy 2020. Together, their insights provided participants with practical strategies for adapting to changing academic and professional landscapes.

The subsequent session was conducted by Dr. Shams Khan, Head Librarian at Galgotias University and a founding member of the institution, who highlighted the evolving role of libraries as dynamic centres of research and innovation. His discussion focused on modern research support systems, electronic databases, information retrieval strategies, and technological advancements such as library automation and RFID-based services. Dr. Khan emphasised the importance of digital literacy and effective utilisation of scholarly resources in enhancing research quality and academic productivity.

The programme concluded with a stimulating valedictory session led by Prof. Rodney D. Ryder, partner at Scriboard and a noted expert in intellectual property and technology law. Prof. Ryder explored the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and legal education, addressing foundational debates, algorithmic bias, data privacy challenges, dispute resolution mechanisms, and regulatory developments including the EU AI Act. He underscored the need for interdisciplinary training, ethical awareness, and cross-cultural competence to prepare future legal scholars for emerging technological challenges. The session concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Saket Sharma, felicitation by Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Tomar, a vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Shivangi Sharma, and certificate distribution, marking a fitting conclusion to a successful and impactful Faculty Development Programme.

Department Name – School of Law

Event Outcome 

The Five-Day Faculty Development Programme organised by Galgotias University successfully achieved its objective of enhancing academic capacity, promoting interdisciplinary learning, and equipping participants with contemporary perspectives on law, technology, research, and academic governance. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, participants gained deeper insights into emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and jurisprudence, digital transformation in legal education, academic publishing, and evolving research infrastructure.

One of the key outcomes of the programme was the development of a stronger understanding of the intersection between technology and legal scholarship, particularly with respect to artificial intelligence, regulatory challenges, ethical considerations, and future-oriented legal pedagogy. Participants were exposed to practical strategies for integrating technological tools and AI-assisted platforms into teaching methodologies, research practices, and academic collaboration. The sessions also contributed to strengthening awareness regarding institutional quality assurance frameworks, including NAAC, NIRF, and evolving higher education policies under the National Education Policy 2020.

Another significant outcome was the enhancement of research competencies through exposure to modern library systems, digital databases, and information retrieval strategies, enabling participants to improve scholarly output and research effectiveness. The programme fostered networking opportunities among faculty members, resource persons, and industry experts, encouraging collaboration and exchange of best practices across institutions.

Overall, the FDP contributed to professional development by promoting critical thinking, interdisciplinary engagement, ethical awareness, and technological adaptability among participants, thereby supporting the advancement of innovative teaching, impactful research, and academic excellence in contemporary higher education.

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