Leadership & Governance
Prof. Tarundeep Singh Anand
Founder & Chancellor
Dr. Simon Mak
Mrs. Beeba Harneet Anand
Head of Infra and Design
Dr. Daniel Connolly
Professor of Management at Drake University, USA,
Eminent Educationist
(Nominated by the Sponsoring Body)
Ms. Ameera Shah
Promoter & Managing Director of Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.
(Industry Nominated by the President)
Prof. Samir Saraiya
Chief Executive Officer of That’s Personal, Expert Field of Management
(Nominated by the President)
Dr. Srinath Beldona
Dean & Professor of Management at Oklahoma City University,
Eminent Educationist
(Nominated by the Sponsoring Body)
Mr. Vikram Thakur
Director of Rico Appliances Pvt Ltd
(Industry Nominated by the President)
Prof. Atul Khosla
Vice Chancellor
Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh,
Eminent Educationist
(Nominated by the Sponsoring Body)
Dr. Manjeet Kaur Anand
Faculty of General Management,
Eminent Educationist
(Nominee of Sponsoring Body)
Prof. Buddhadeb Das
Registrar and Member Secretary, Governing Body
Dr. Simon Mak
Mrs. Beeba Harneet Anand
Head of Infra and Design
Prof. Sriram Ramshanker
Pro-Vice Chancellor & Professor Of Practice – Operations
Prof. Brig. G.P.S Cheema
Professor of Practice Head Centre of Excellence for SSS Development
Prof. Deepak Chawla
Prof. Buddhadeb Das
Registrar and Member Secretary, Board of Management
Dr. Shilpa S Joshi
Dean – Academics, Professor of AI & Future Tech School
Dr. Harshita Kumar
Professor, Dean – School of Management (PG) & Dean School of Sound, Music & Cinematics
Mr. Vijay Tandon
Assistant Professor, Dean – International Affairs
Prof. Elora Basumatary
Assistant Professor, Head- QED
Dr. Kavitha Venkatachari
Professor & COE – Academics
Dr. S. Kaushal
VP for Corporate Technology and Business Development at Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL)
Prof. Buddhadeb Das
Registrar and Member Secretary, Academic Council
Mr. Dileep Joshi
Chief Human Resource Officer, Okaya Power Group
Prof. (Dr) Christina Arias
Assistant Dean of Academic Programs
School of Information,
University of California, Berkeley
Dr. Deepak Deshpande
Chief Human Resource Officer
Soft polynomials
Mr. Rajit Kumar
Founder / Chief Innovation Officer / SpinSci (Dallas)
Professor, Dean – School of Management (PG) & Dean School of Sound, Music & Cinematics
Prof. (Dr) Waheeda Sunny Thomas
Professor, Dean School of Management(UG) & Dean School of Social, Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
Prof. Elora Basumatary
Assistant Professor, Head- QED
Dr. Kavitha Venkatachari
Professor & COE – Academics
Prof. Vijay Tandon
Assistant Professor, Dean – International Affairs
Dr. Sindhu P M
Associate Professor, Head- Incubation Center
Mr. Ramesh Swaminathan
Executive Director, CFO & Head of Corporate Affairs at Lupin Ltd.
Mr. Sudeep Kolte
Managing Director – Gyproc Division, Saint Gobain Limited
Ms. Amisha Vora
Chairperson and MD at PL Capital India
Mr. Rajesh Seshadri
CFO DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING
Ms. Minakshi Samant
Executive Director Human Resources, Ingram Micro & Consultant
Mr. Kavindra Mishra
CMD Shoppers Stop
Mr. Alok Ranjan
CEO at Flipcarbon Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Anil Jayaraj
President at JIO Home Digital Services
Mr. Rishikesh Deshpande
CEO & Whole Time Director at Avalon Global Research
Ms. Harini Sreenivasan
Director at Simpliwise Consulting Private Ltd
Ms. Lakshmi Rajagopal
CFO at Turner Project Management India
Ms. Lucky Kulkarni
Ex Director and CHRO Jeena Logistics Group and CHRO WITH MNC GCC
Mr. Suresh Ramachandran
Managing Director at Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd
Mr. Ashutosh Namjoshi
HR Head at Le Merieux NutriSciences
Mr. Raghu Vokuda
Chief Digital & Information Officer at JSW Cement
Brig. Dr. KS Bhoon
COO & CTO at RDC Concrete (India) Pvt Ltd
Mr. Ajey Karambelkar
Country Activation Marketer, Section Chief at 3M
Mr. Palanidurai Subbiah
Engineering Leader NAM (Neural Agentic Marketplace) at Reliance Industries Ltd
Ms. Visalakshi Chandramouli
Founding Partner at Tata Capital Healthcare Fund
Mr. Surendra Goyal
Global CFO, Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group
AI Advisory Board
An “AI Advisory Board of Studies” for Universal AI University will play a crucial role in shaping and enhancing academic programs infused with artificial intelligence. Here are some key functions and responsibilities such a board might undertake:
Curriculum Development and Review:
– Collaborate with faculty members to design and update AI-related or AI-infused courses and programs.
– Ensure alignment with industry trends, technological advancements, and emerging research.
– Regularly review syllabi, teaching methodologies, and evaluation processes.
Quality Assurance and Relevance:
– Assess the relevance and quality of AI programs for different courses e.g. MBA, BBA, BCom, BA, BE, ME etc.
– Monitor program outcomes and student performance.
– Provide feedback on curriculum effectiveness and suggest improvements.
Industry and Research Collaboration:
– Foster partnerships with AI companies, research institutions, and industry experts.
– Facilitate internships, joint projects, and guest lectures.
– Bridge the gap between academia and real-world AI applications.
Advising and Guidance:
– Offer insights on AI career paths, skill requirements, and job market trends.
– Advise students on course selection, specialization, and career development.
– Provide mentorship and networking opportunities.
Ethical Considerations and Best Practices:
– Discuss ethical implications of AI technologies.
– Promote responsible AI development and deployment.
– Encourage research on fairness, transparency, and bias mitigation.
Research and Innovation:
– Encourage faculty and students to engage in AI research.
– Identify funding opportunities and collaborative projects.
– Stay informed about cutting-edge AI breakthroughs.
Program Promotion and Outreach:
– Act as ambassadors for AI programs and or AI infused programs within and outside the university.
– Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences.
– Promote AI education and its societal impact.
“AI Advisory Board of Studies” will not have formal authority to govern the institution but will serve as a valuable resource for informed decision-making and program enhancement.
Dr. Simon Mak
Mr. Kundana K Lal
Chairperson – AI Advisory Board
Prof. Sriram Ramshanker
Member – AI Advisory Board
Dr. Shreyas Nambiar
Dr. Shilpa Joshi
Dean – Academics
