Professor Arvind is a well-known theoretical Quantum Physicist with a keen interest in Science Education, Science Communication and developing science pedagogy in Punjabi. He is currently a Professor of Physics at IISER Mohali and a former Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University Patiala. He did his M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Kanpur and obtained his PhD in Theoretical Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1997. He joined Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, later served at Carnegie Mellon University (2002–2004), and joined IIT Madras in 2005. In 2007, he moved to IISER Mohali as a founding faculty member and helped establish the institute, holding positions such as Dean (Research), Dean (Students), and Officiating Director.

He is a fellow of NASI and recipient of the INSA Medal for Young Scientists (2000). He is National Coordinator of Theme-1 (Photonics) under the QuST programme and contributed to the NMQTA mission. He leads a major quantum information and quantum cryptography group, with over 90 publications, 7 PhD students, and 40+ MS theses supervised. His research focuses on quantum information theory and foundations of quantum mechanics.

Professor Arvind is deeply involved in science education, designing experiments and pedagogical tools, and contributing to teacher training. Through media and seminars, he highlights issues in India’s education system and advocates linking science with society, culture, and all levels of education. He supports decentralization, improved pedagogy, and wider access to science education. He has engaged with government schools in Punjab and emphasized student-teacher ratios, evaluation, and recognition of talent.

He has served on editorial boards and initiated programs such as integrated master’s degrees and centers for innovation and ecology at Punjabi University Patiala.