Dr Mohammad Yusuf is working as an Adjunct Pro Vice Chancellor, Rastriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar. He also works at the Head of Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He holds a PhD. Degree in Military Science (Defence and Strategic Studies) from DAVV Indore. He was a university merit holder with a Master’s in Military Science. He has also done an MBA from the Institute of Management Studies, DAVV Indore. Graduated in Military Science. He has expertise in National Security Studies, Military Geo and Geopolitics, Counter Insurgency and Counter terrorism, Internal Security of India, Strategic Thoughts, Indian Defence Mechanism, Military Psychology, Police Administration, Disaster Management, Maritime and Coastal security, Modernization of Indian armed forces, Industrial Security, Border Management, Military Intelligence, Logistic management, CBRN warfare, Practical Training – (MAP reading, Remote Sensing, GIS, Sand model exercise, War game exercise, weapon training. Spotting of various weapons, tanks, aircraft and warships, military psychological tests). He has 19 years in academia and Industries — Defence and Strategic Studies, UG/PG, and PhD. Corporate sectors, Aviation security, Operation management, crisis management, Airside safety, Logistics Management, Sales and Marketing, and International Aviation courses. Apart from academics, he has been a national-level player in Kabaddi and adventure sports. NCC B and C Certificate Holder. DG commendation Card from DDG MP and CG Directorate. He has published in different Peer-reviewed journals and edited books at the National and International levels – 04 edited books, 15 Paper Publications, 17 Chapters in edited books, 09 Conference proceedings, 128 plus conferences and seminars. Certified in 28 certifications in national security studies, 07 Workshops, 09 Faculty Development Programs, and 04 Refresher courses. Certified in Remote pilot licence by the Directorate General of civil aviation. He has been selected as a UGC Subject Expert in defence and strategic studies for LOCF 2025 and as a member of the UGC NET exams. He has been appointed as various university BOS members, Subject Expert for Defence and Strategic Studies, and as Chairperson for QP settings in various universities. Guest speaker and subject expert in Defence and strategic studies-related topics at various colleges and universities.