Leadership
Leadership that listens, guides and inspires
The university is governed by an experienced leadership team committed to academic excellence, transparency and student success.
Leadership
Chancellor & Pro-Chancellor
Prof. A.K. Nambiar
Chancellor
Former Chief Secretary with 35 years in public administration, guiding the university's strategic vision and governance.
Dr. Shalini Rao
Pro-Chancellor
Educationist and philanthropist focused on access, equity and the expansion of the university's scholarship programs.
Leadership
Vice Chancellor's Office
Dr. R. Venkatesan
Vice Chancellor
Professor of Physics and former Dean of Research with 90+ publications, leading academic strategy and quality assurance.
Prof. Sunita Desai
Pro Vice Chancellor
Architect of our blended learning initiative and the university's academic reformation program.
Mr. K. Rajagopal
Registrar
Administrative head responsible for admissions, examinations, records and statutory compliance.
Leadership
Deans of Schools
Dr. Kavita Reddy
Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Leads research and academic programs across mathematics, physics, chemistry and data science.
Prof. Madhavi Rao
Dean, School of Engineering
Former industry R&D leader driving the school's industry-integrated curriculum.
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dean, School of Management
Specialist in strategy and entrepreneurship, mentor to 200+ startup founders.
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