The Deans and Directors

Dr. Tridib Chakraborti was a former professor and head of the Department of International Relations at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is an expert in South, Southeast Asian, and Asia Pacific affairs, Indian political thought, foreign policy, and strategic studies. He has contributed chapters to more than 62 articles published in edited books on different topics related to Southeast and South Asian politics, Indian political thought, and foreign policy, published by Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group Frontpage Publications (London), Institute of South East Asian Studies Publications (Singapore), Palgrave Macmillan(Singapore), Concept Publisher, Pentagon Press, Pearson, Knowledge World Publishers, Monahar, Allied Publisher, RIS of New Delhi, etc. He has published six books, of which the latest is from Lexington Books, Rowman & Littlefield, Pennsylvania, United States, June, 2024. He has co-edited nine books on international relations and has also written more than 82 scholarly articles in internationally and nationally referred and peer-reviewed reputed journals. He travels abroad frequently to deliver lectures and attend an extensive number of international seminars and conferences, like those in Ireland, Moscow, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Rio-Brazil, Oslo-Norway, etc. In 2015, he was selected as a visiting Professor of ICCR Chair at Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. Currently, he is holding the post of Emeritus Professor and Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies, ADAMAS University, Barasat, West Bengal, Kolkata-700126.

Prof. (Dr.) Shauli Mukherjee is a passionate academician, global thought leader and internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker with more than 22 years of expertise in the education space. She has been awarded as India’s Top 50 Women Leaders in the Education Industry and Top 20 Revolutionary Education Leaders as well as among 99 Women Achievers of India for the year 2021. She has been listed among the Top 50 Most Courageous Women in Business, Leadership and Entertainment in 2022. She has been the Founder Principal of Adamas World School and the first STEM School of West Bengal, which was awarded as the second Best International Day School in West Bengal by Education World under her inspiring leadership. Prof. Mukherjee has also held senior academic and administrative positions in some of the reputed institutions of West Bengal.

Prof. Mukherjee has 60+ publications in Scopus Indexed and other international journals along with Patents, Copyrights, Educational Psychological Scales, Authored and Edited Books to her credit. She has been featured in 50+ national and international journals, newspapers and magazines (including Cover Features), the Convener of 500+ national and international Conferences, FDPs, Seminars, Workshops and has 300+ Invited Talks/Special Lectures as Resource Person, Keynote Speaker, Conference Session Chair, Guest of Honour and Chief Guest in national and international Conferences/Seminars/FDPs and Summits to her credit.

Prof. Mukherjee has represented her current University in International Summits, Conclaves, Conferences and Pavilion in the UK, USA, Canada, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, South Africa, Vietnam, Philippines, UAE, Malaysia, Nepal and Bhutan. As an internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, Prof. Mukherjee is regularly invited to numerous national and international Conferences, Universities and Conclaves to share her insights on futuristic and transformative role of education. Prof. Mukherjee is associated with premiere educational organizations across India as well as globally in senior advisory capacity. She has been the recipient of 250+ prestigious awards including GEM OF INDIA Award, NATIONAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP Award, BHARTIYA GYAN RATNA Award and WORLD PEACE Award.

Prof. Mukherjee has been the former Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies and Dean – Student Affairs at Adamas University. She is currently working as the Professor and Dean – School of Education and Dean – International Relations at Adamas University, India.

Prof. Sushanta Kumar Mandal received his B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College, MS and Ph.D degree from IIT. Currently he is working as Professor, School of Engineering & Technology and Director Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Adamas University, Kolkata. He has more than two decades of teaching experience in reputed institution like DAIICT, Gandhinagar, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, CUTM, Bhubaneswar, Sharda University, Greater Noida and Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar. He served as Associate Dean, SOE and COE at KIIT University, an Institute of Eminence, HOD ECE and Dean Skill Integrations at CUTM, Associate Dean Research and Director, IQAC at Sharda University. He also served as Dean, Schools of Applied Sciences and Director IQAC at Birla Global University.

He has guided 6 PhD and 30 MTech Theses and also guiding several PhD Scholars. He has published more than 70 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. His research interests include VLSI design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in VLSI and IoT applications.

Dr. Moumita Mukherjee is alumni of R K S M Sister Nivedita Girls’ School – Kolkata, Presidency College and Calcutta University. She received M.Sc. (Physics) with specialization in Electronics & Communication,  M.Tech. in Biomedical-Engineering and Ph.D. (Tech.) in Radio-Physics and Electronics (2009), University of Calcutta, India. She did her doctoral & post-doctoral studies under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. She received ‘visiting scientist’ & PDF positions from INEX, Newcastle University, UK & Technical University, Darmstadt, Germany.

Dr. Saptarshi Chatterjee is a trained Microbiologist having 10+ years of experience in teaching and research. He is a Ph.D in Microbiology from University of Kalyani and former Post-Doctoral Fellow at IISER Kolkata. He is presently working as Associate Professor of Microbiology and Associate Director of Incubation at Adamas University. He also heads the E-YUVA Centre, one of the translational research center in India , supported by BIRAC (Govt. of India) as Chief Coordinator and Principal Investigator. Dr. Chatterjee has 20+ research papers in reputed international journals and 2 Indian patents to his credit. Dr. Chatterjee is also a NSDC certified trainer of Management and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Chatterjee has received numerous awards including Travel Scheme Award from DST, Govt. of India in the category of Young Scientist, Best Poster and paper awards in international conferences. He was also one of the participant in the Staff Exchange Program of Erasmus Plus Project at Bath Spa University UK funded by European Union. Dr. Saptarshi Chatterjee also participated in Faculty exchange program at Rseszow University of Poland as a part of Erasmus Plus Project of EU.  Dr. Chatterjee has received several grants (more than 3.5 Crores) from govt and non-government funding bodies including, NSTDEB, NRDC, BIRAC, State Council of Science and Technology & Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal, CYDA etc. Dr. Chatterjee represented West Bengal in Peer-Learning workshop by AIM, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. Under his mentorship, student team emerged as Champion of ‘Smart India Hackathon 2023’ and one of the Winner of ‘YUKTI’ receiving innovation grant from Ministry of Education and AICTE, GoI. Dr. Chatterjee is also the Industry-Academia Collaboration Lead and Vice president of Institutional Innovation Council of Adamas University and coordinator for implementation of National Innovation and Start-up Policy (Govt. of India).

Runki Basu is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in operations management, lifelong learning, and international relations. Currently serving as the Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning and Head of International Relations at Adamas University, she has been instrumental in driving innovative educational programs, fostering global partnerships, and enhancing the university’s international presence.

With a robust career spanning over two decades, Runki has held pivotal roles across the US, Canada and India, including Chief Operations Officer of Trainings Canada. Her leadership has been characterized by strategic planning, operational efficiency, and a strong commitment to fostering innovation. Her experience in the software training industry, health informatics, and higher education has enabled her to bridge academic and industry gaps effectively.

Academically, Runki holds an M.Sc. in Information Technology with specialization in HealthIT from McMaster University, an M.A. in Economics with Specialization in Econometrics and Optimization Technique from Jadavpur University, and a B.Sc. in Economics from St. Xavier’s College. She has also pursued professional certifications in Project Management, IT Business Analysis, and Software Technologies.

Runki is a published author with notable contributions to international journals including AHRQ  and JAMIA in Healthcare Analytics and Health IT. Recognized for her excellence in leadership and scholarship, she has received accolades like the McMaster Graduate and Research Scholarships. Through her dynamic career, she continues to inspire innovation, collaboration, and excellence in every role she undertakes.