Bimal Patel (Indian International Law Jurist) Age, Biography, Famil.

Quick Info

Profession	International Law Jurist, Academician, Administrator, International Relations Scholar
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	29/06/1970
Age	56 years
Birthplace	Khadol, District Kantha, Gujarat, India

Latest News about Bimal Patel

15/06/2025

Professor Bimal N. Patel was appointed as the Lead Academic Adviser to India for its tenure on the UN Security Council (2021-22), a role that significantly influenced India's diplomatic strategy on global security issues. His expertise in international law was recognized by the Ministry of External Affairs for guiding India's position on critical international resolutions.

10/03/2025

Bimal N. Patel was honored as a Visiting Professor and Eminent Scholar Member at Gujarat National Law University, where he delivered a series of lectures on the evolution of international legal frameworks. His contributions to the field were acknowledged by the university's board for advancing research in global governance and international relations.

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Bio/Wiki

Bimal N. Patel is an internationally recognized jurist and scholar specializing in international law, global governance, and international relations. He is known for his extensive academic contributions, including multiple PhDs and leadership roles in prominent Indian universities.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Gray

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Year: 1991 Institution: Gujarat Agricultural University Degree: Post-Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Affairs Year: 1993 Institution: International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam Degree: Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs Year: 1995 Institution: University of Amsterdam Degree: Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 1999 Institution: Leiden University Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 2012 Institution: Jaipur National University Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 2015 Institution: Leiden University

Degrees

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Year: 1991 Institution: Gujarat Agricultural University
Degree: Post-Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Affairs Year: 1993 Institution: International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam
Degree: Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs Year: 1995 Institution: University of Amsterdam
Degree: Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 1999 Institution: Leiden University
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 2012 Institution: Jaipur National University
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Law and Legal Studies Year: 2015 Institution: Leiden University

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Languages	English Hindi Gujarati

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Career

Honours	Visiting Professor, University of Barcelona, Spain Faculty Member, Hague University, Netherlands External Examiner, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Visiting Associate Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia Visiting Professor & Eminent Scholar Member, Gujarat National Law University, India Adjunct Professor, Sardar Patel University, V. V. Nagar, India Visiting Professor & Advisor, MIT School of Government, Pune, India Member, ILA Committee on Teaching of International Law Life Member and Honorary European Coordinator, Indian Society of International Law Member, American, Australian-New Zealand, Indian, European Society of International Law, International Law Association, Netherlands Association of International Law (NVIR)
Positions Held	Director of Gujarat National Law University Vice-Chancellor and Director General of Rashtriya Raksha University Member of the 21st Law Commission of India Lead Academic Adviser to India during UN Security Council tenure (2021-22) Member of the Editorial Board of the ICRC International Review of the Red Cross, Geneva Co-chair of the American Society of International Law Interest Group on Law of the Sea Member of Antarctica Environment Protection and Governance Committee, Government of India

Honours

Visiting Professor, University of Barcelona, Spain
Faculty Member, Hague University, Netherlands
External Examiner, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Visiting Associate Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Visiting Professor & Eminent Scholar Member, Gujarat National Law University, India
Adjunct Professor, Sardar Patel University, V. V. Nagar, India
Visiting Professor & Advisor, MIT School of Government, Pune, India
Member, ILA Committee on Teaching of International Law
Life Member and Honorary European Coordinator, Indian Society of International Law
Member, American, Australian-New Zealand, Indian, European Society of International Law, International Law Association, Netherlands Association of International Law (NVIR)

Positions Held

Director of Gujarat National Law University
Vice-Chancellor and Director General of Rashtriya Raksha University
Member of the 21st Law Commission of India
Lead Academic Adviser to India during UN Security Council tenure (2021-22)
Member of the Editorial Board of the ICRC International Review of the Red Cross, Geneva
Co-chair of the American Society of International Law Interest Group on Law of the Sea
Member of Antarctica Environment Protection and Governance Committee, Government of India

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-bimal-n-patel-7a34831b3/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bimal Patel hails from a small village, Khadol of District Kantha in Gujarat.
2. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, he moved to The Netherlands and joined the Secretariat of the United Nation of Youth as a Co-Coordinator.
3. He spent nearly 14 years with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, gaining experience in international law.
4. Bimal has written and edited many books, research papers and articles in the field of international law and global governance.
5. He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions including Cambridge University, UK, and the University of Oslo, Norway.
6. Patel was also invited to speak at the World Ocean Science Congress.

Bimal Patel International Law Jurist, Academician, Administrator, International Relations Scholar Indian Khadol, District Kantha, Gujarat, India