
Prof (Dr) Shobhit Mathur
Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University
About
Shobhit Mathur works at the intersection of higher education, technology and social impact. With a mission to reinvent higher education and contribute to nation-building, he embodies the spirit of a disruptive academic social entrepreneur.
Academic Excellence and Global Perspective:
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay (2004)
MS in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington (2006)
MBA from the Indian School of Business with a focus on entrepreneurship and public policy (2015)
PhD from OP Jindal Global University on addressing delays in Indian district courts (2024)
Transformative Career Journey:
Tech Innovation at Amazon.com (Seattle HQ): Played a pivotal role in Amazon’s transition from an e-commerce to a technology company.
Youth For Seva (YFS): Spearheaded a national movement to engage youth in societal transformation through volunteering.
Vision India Foundation (VIF): Co-founded an initiative to involve bright young minds in policy-making and governance.
Rishihood University: Conceptualized and established a revolutionary higher education institution; currently serving as Vice Chancellor.
Mission-Driven Leadership:
Shobhit’s career trajectory reflects his commitment to creating impactful, mission-driven projects:
– Transitioned from an international corporate career to grassroots volunteering movement
– Pioneered innovative approaches in higher education
– Aims to reinvent education to serve societal, national, and global needs
Research and Thought Leadership:
Research interests: Technology, Education, and Public Policy
Regular contributor to leading newspapers
Sought-after speaker at international platforms
Shobhit Mathur’s journey exemplifies the power of combining technological expertise, social consciousness, and academic innovation to drive meaningful change in society and higher education.





