<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Strategic Institutional Leadership</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Providing leadership for academic, administrative, financial, research, innovation, and governance functions of the University.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Institutional Transformation &amp; Governance</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Leading strategic transformation of MNR University towards becoming a globally benchmarked multidisciplinary university. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -17.85pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Restructuring and future-ready positioning of the Schools of Engineering Technology &amp; AI and Allied Health Sciences.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -17.85pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Designed Assurance of Learning and Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Frameworks, interdisciplinary programs, minor degrees, micro-credentials and industry-integrated learning pathways.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Driving governance reforms aligned with UGC, NAAC, NIRF, NEP 2020, NCrF, CCFUP, CCFPG, AICTE, NCAHP and international quality frameworks. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Strengthened Board governance and Academic Council systems, supported by a 3-tier Advisory Board at Program, School, and University levels, along with statutory committees and institutional accountability mechanisms. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Developed comprehensive university-wide policies covering admissions, international admissions, transfer and lateral entry, examinations, research, student affairs, faculty recruitment, finance and compliance. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Directed the master planning and expansion of digital and physical infrastructure, including smart classrooms and technology-enabled learning </span><span lang="EN-US">centers and</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"> renewable energy integrations.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Guided development of financial governance frameworks including chart of accounts, budgeting structures and management reporting systems.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Contributed to institutional branding, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and long-term university expansion planning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Redesigned institutional architecture by defining key result areas (KRAs) and performance indicators for senior leadership roles including Deans, Registrar, and Directors across</span><span lang="EN-US"> Research, Collaborations, International</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"> Affairs, Career Development, and Startup Incubation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Quality Assurance &amp; Rankings</span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Led institutional engagement with <strong>DASCA Accreditation Frameworks</strong> for future-ready digital and data competencies. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Facilitated strategic partnership initiatives with <strong>QS I-GAUGE</strong> for institutional rating, benchmarking, quality enhancement and international visibility. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Initiated participation and strategic alignment with <strong>R World Institutional Sustainability Rankings</strong> and sustainability reporting frameworks. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Strengthened readiness for NAAC accreditation, NIRF participation and international ranking systems. </span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Internationalisation &amp; Transnational Education</span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Designed frameworks for Foreign Nationals, OCI, PIO, NRI, International Transfer, Exchange and Visiting Students. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Established policies supporting international mobility, articulation pathways, credit transfer, dual degree and collaborative academic models. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Positioned MNR University for strategic partnerships with foreign universities and transnational education initiatives with International Consultancies</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Academic Innovation</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Developed interdisciplinary Transdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary based curriculum structures aligned with NEP 2020. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Introduced frameworks for minor degrees, stackable credits, industry-integrated programs and competency-based learning. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Promoted integration of emerging technologies, AI, Cyber Security, Data Science and Digital Health within academic programs. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Led policy development for academic mobility, transfer admissions, equivalence frameworks and multidisciplinary education aligned with NEP 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Developed university-level recruitment systems, faculty hiring processes, performance frameworks and organizational development strategies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -17.85pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 35.7pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Strengthened industry partnerships, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, incubation and employability-oriented academic models.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Digital Transformation</span></strong></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Leading ERP-driven academic and administrative modernization. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Established executive dashboards for attendance, examinations, student progression, faculty performance and institutional analytics. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Strengthened data-driven decision-making across academic and administrative units. </span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Research, Innovation &amp; Sustainability</span></strong></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Promoted multidisciplinary research ecosystems aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Strengthened industry-academia collaboration and innovation-driven education. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Advanced sustainability reporting, responsible institutional practices and societal impact initiatives. </span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Diversity</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"> &amp; Enrolment Growth</span></strong><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">: </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Drove student enrolment intake growth from 126 to 720+, expanded geographic diversity from 1 state to 4 states, and achieved a gender diversity ratio of 47:53.</span></p>