Institution of Higher Education Advisory Board 2024

Focused on Internationalizing Higher Education (IHE) - managed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), India & Edify Online Corp (EdifyOnline), USA

Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of AIU, is a Fulbright Scholar with over three decades in higher education leadership. She is a decorated academic, former Vice Chancellor, and advocate for women empowerment globally.

Mr. Anil P. Agarwal, a UC Berkeley engineering graduate and MBA holder, has 37 years of expertise in strategic planning, operations, and global supply chains. Founder of EdifyOnline, he connects academic talent with higher education institutions worldwide.

Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari, former president of the University of Texas at Arlington, is a renowned researcher in composites, infrastructure, and multi-threat mitigation. A HigherEd leader, he advances strategic planning, innovation, and AI in education, holding numerous prestigious fellowships.

Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, President of South Asian University, is a distinguished academic and former founder Vice Chancellor of GGS Indraprastha University. Renowned for contributions in electronics, computer engineering, and reliability, he has published 400 papers, authored key books, and earned numerous prestigious awards.

Deborah is the co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit and the Managing Partner of GSV Ventures. Her work professionally and personally is focused on scaled education innovation. Deborah has been included on Insider’s list of top 100 seed investors three times.

Stacey VanderHeiden Güney, acting General Manager and Head of ArcelorMittal University, Luxembourg and advisor to NAMTECH, has extensive expertise in digital learning, education strategy, and leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies and multiple coaching certifications.

Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad, a physician, psychiatrist, geneticist, and barrister, holds multiple doctorates and has authored over 100 books. Renowned globally, he is a regular columnist and celebrated as 'the most educationally qualified.'

Prof. Ranjan, a nuclear fusion scientist, futurist, and educator, earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. He leads Project Sanlayan, focusing on fusion technology applications, and has significantly influenced India’s tech landscape through roles at TIFAC and AICTE.

Professor Kabat, a renowned earth system scientist, served as Chief Scientist at the UN’s WMO and as Director General of IIASA. He specializes in climate systems, hydrology, and global water cycles, with 35 years of academic excellence.

Prof. Vasudha Kamat, Chairperson of the CEC Governing Board, is a pioneer in ICT in education with five decades of contributions to school, higher, and teacher education. A former Vice Chancellor and NEP-2020 advocate, she actively promotes innovative learning technologies and faculty development.

Prof. Balvinder Shukla, a visionary leader with 35+ years of experience, has transformed education through entrepreneurship, NEP 2020 implementation, and global accreditations, earning numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to academia and leadership.

A veteran journalist with 25+ years of experience, currently Senior Editor of Education Times by The Times of India, renowned for transforming publications, enhancing digital platforms, and uncovering extraordinary stories from ordinary people.