Our core and foundation, without whom none of our would be possible. Our team is comprised of kind, loving and empathetic people whose dedication and professionalism makes our common vision a reality.
Our Charter Members Network is our primary source of strategic advice and ongoing financial support. Learn more about the network and its membership at charter.sikhri.org.
SikhRI is powered by the efforts of a diverse and skilled subset of the sangat.
Albel Singh works as a research scientist as a profession and as a nature photographer as a hobbyist.
Anupreet Kaur Bal is a high school math teacher in Surrey, British Columbia. She has a passion for helping children and youth develop into lifelong learner.
Asha Marie Kaur is a Research Assistant with SikhRI. She has a BA in Political Science and International Studies from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she was born and raised.
Baljinder Kaur Narang holds a Masters Degree in Health Education from Dalhousie University, Halifax NS.
Bhavraj Singh currently works at the University of British Columbia and is part of a team that is spearheading the largest change that the University has seen in the way goods and services are acquired and paid for ($1B procurement budget).
Dr. Gurpal Singh Bhuller, an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chester, Virginia, served on Sikh Research Institute’s Board of Directors since the organization’s inception until 2012.
Dr. Harbans Lal is the Ambassador of the Parliament of World Religions. He is Emeritus Professor and Chairman, of the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, at the University North Texas Health Science Center.
Harinder Singh is a widely respected educator and thinker who is deeply in love with 1Force, the Oneness that radiates in all.
Harjinder Singh ‘Gharsana’ is SikhRI’s Research Associate, Gurbani Linguistics.
Harliv Kaur is a Sojhi curriculum developer and teacher trainer with SikhRI.
Harminder Singh Jassal currently works with the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Senior Budget Analyst.
Dr. Inder Jit "IJ" Singh came to the United States in 1960 on a Murry & Leonie Guggenheim Foundation fellowship and is professor emeritus of anatomical sciences at New York University.
Inderpreet Singh is a technology professional focusing on networking, security and solution architecture.
Inni Kaur is Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI).
Jasjit Singh Hundal is an Executive Director at a major biopharmaceutical company.
Jasleen is a double UVA grad in Religious Studies, focusing on South Asian Religions through the lens of literature and poetry.
Jasmine Kaur has worked in the education field for over 20 years and holds degrees in elementary education, sociology, human development and family studies.
Jaswant Singh is a scholar of Sikh Studies. His immense love for Gurbani propels him to read, reflect, research, and share Gurbani’s wisdom and understanding with the wider community.
Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Chadha is Founder and CEO of Axtria, a Data Analytics company based in New Jersey and India.
Dr. Jotinder Singh Mann graduated with a major in Chemistry from Brandon University with greatest distinction.
Jujhaar Singh is a software engineer who works at Airbnb in San Francisco.
Kulvir Singh Gill has almost 20 years of experience working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability and business strategy.
Dr. Manjit Singh is a researcher, educator, practitioner, and lover of Gurbani Kirtan.
Manpreet Kaur Chadha is an active member of Southern California’s Sikh and Interfaith communities.
Manpreet Singh is a Director in the Investment Banking Division at Barclays Bank PLC.
Manvinder Kaur is the webinar coordinator with SikhRI. She holds a MA in religious studies from McMaster University where her research focused on the intersections ofalcohol and Sikhi, particularly considering influences of colonialism, gender, and trauma.
Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is a Crawford Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Colby College in the United States. Her interests are centered around poetics and feminist issues.
Dr. Pritpal Singh is a Physician Executive with Cigna where he serves as a Mentor to Health Management teams by providing Clinical insight, Educational support, and HealthCare solutions & strategies.
Ramandeep Kaur Grewal practices corporate law in the Toronto office of Stikeman Elliott LLP with a focus on corporate finance and corporate governance.
Surender Pal Singh is a researcher in Sikh studies. He works at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), where he develops curriculum, presentations and research papers, and delivers online courses and webinars on Sikh theology, culture and history.
A look back at the origins and journey of the Sikh Research Institute
Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.
On October 1st, 2020, Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) posted an article entitled “Circles of Influence, Circles of Abuse” that included references to Gurdarshan Singh and very serious misconduct that went largely unaddressed for many years.
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce the results of the immense 10-month-long curation effort to produce the most immersive multimedia exhibition of its kind — IN5 Experium: The Golden Temple of Amritsar, which everyone in the Greater Toronto Area is now welcome to visit.
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) wishes you a blissful and reflective Vaisakhi!
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