Dr. Varinder Singh Rana is the Dean of the School of Hotel Management, Airlines, and Tourism at CT University, Ludhiana. He holds a Ph.D. in Hospitality from Amity University, Noida, and a postgraduate degree in Hotel Management from St. Peter’s University, Chennai. With over 19 years of experience in academia and the hospitality industry, he has contributed to institutions like GNA University, Lovely Professional University, and Punjab Tourism Development Corporation. Dr. Rana has achieved seven Limca Records and serves as the General Secretary of the Chefs Association of Five Rivers, a nodal body of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA). He has authored 12 books and 22 research papers and has served as a chef for the Presidents of India and Afghanistan. As a certified Master Trainer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, he has received multiple accolades, including the Best Culinary Educator Award by IFCA.

His achievements include representing Punjab at Republic Day celebrations and winning international culinary medals for India. He has also served as a jury member for national and international culinary events and initiated a bakery unit at Central Jail, Ludhiana, recognized by the Punjab Tourism Minister.