PROFESSOR BIVASH PANDAY

Professor Bivash Panday is a scholar-practitioner, humanitarian leader, and global peacebuilder whose work advances interdisciplinary approaches to human security, ethical innovation, and sustainable development. As Founder and President of the Universal Humanity Foundation (UHF) Canada and President of the Universal Global Institute (UGI) Canada, he provides strategic, academic, and governance leadership across international peacebuilding, education, and professional learning initiatives.

His work integrates peace studies, public policy, behavioral science, global governance, and wellbeing research, emphasizing the interconnectedness of inner wellbeing, social cohesion, and institutional resilience as foundations for sustainable human development. Professor Panday has led and coordinated international collaborations with academic institutions, civil-society organizations, professional bodies, and global partners, contributing to CPD-aligned education pathways, ethical AI and digital governance discourse, and human-centered innovation frameworks aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As a UN Volunteer and Peacemaker, his leadership reflects a strong commitment to humanitarian values, inclusive governance, and evidence-informed practice. He has authored and contributed to thought leadership on peace, ethics, and human development, and actively mentors emerging leaders, educators, and practitioners. Through UHF and UGI Canada, Professor Panday continues to advance globally aligned, non-commercial platforms that promote ethical leadership, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable peace.