
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





