Prof Manoj Kannan

Dean, Academics

manoj.k@rishihood.edu.in

About

As an academic leader with eighteen years of experience at premier technical institutions, Prof. Manoj Kannan specializes in building interdisciplinary environments through evidence-based pedagogy. He has a proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders to design and sustain nurturing ecosystems where students and faculty excel across traditional boundaries.

His core strengths lie in his effectiveness as an educator – bridging complex concepts across disciplines – and his ability to inspire students both inside and outside the classroom. He is driven by a commitment to institutional building, establishing student-centric policies, and supporting a community of educators dedicated to integrated learning.

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Plaksha University (2021-2026)

  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor, BITS Pilani (2008-2021)

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics (work done at the National Institutes of Health, USA)

M.E. Biotechnology

M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems

BITS Pilani 2016

BITS Pilani, 2002

BITS Pilani, 2000

Publications

व्यक्ति | विचार | व्यवस्था

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व्यक्ति | विचार | व्यवस्था

NH-44 (GT Road), Delhi NCR, Sonipat, Haryana 131021

Rishihood University is established by Rishihood Foundation, a non-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. All Rights Reserved, 2026