Padmakumar Nair — CEO
Vice Chancellor @ Thapar Institute | Dr. Eng., MBA, Ph.D. Leading Thapar Institute with expertise in Engineering, Management, and Education As the Vice Chancellor of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, I oversee the academic and administrative functions of one of the premier engineering institutions in India. With a Dr. Eng. degree from The University of Tokyo, an MBA degree from Heriot-Watt University, and a Ph.D. degree from Twente University, I bring a diverse and global perspective to the field of engineering and technology. I have more than 12 years of experience in leading and managing educational institutions, including the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the LM Thapar School of Management. I am passionate about helping students, faculty, and staff achieve their full potential, and fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration. I have also published multiple articles on topics such as problem design, consulting, and entrepreneurship, and I speak three languages: English, Malayalam, and Japanese. My mission is to help build and lead sustainable businesses and innovative entrepreneurial ventures that can create positive impact in the world.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in higher education and research with a focus on engineering and management.
Location: Patiala, Punjab, India
Experience: 29 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Research
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Strategy Consulting
Career Highlights
- Over 12 years of leadership in education.
- Expertise in engineering and management.
- Published multiple articles on entrepreneurship.
Work Experience
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Vice Chancellor (3 yrs 2 mos)
Director (2 yrs 5 mos)
Director (9 yrs 6 mos)
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean (2 yrs 10 mos)
University of Texas at Dallas
Research Professor (4 yrs 9 mos)
Clinical Professor and Academic Director, The Leadership Center, SOM (10 yrs 6 mos)
The Uiversity of Tokyo
JSPS visiting professor (0 mo)
University of Twente
Visiting Professor (6 yrs)
IBM Business Consulting Services (Old PwC)
Manager (4 yrs)
Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivandrum, India
Senior Research Fellow (2 yrs)
Education
Dr. Eng. at The University of Tokyo
MBA at Heriot-Watt University
Ph.D. at University of Twente
M.Tech. at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
