Prof. Rakesh Dhar Dwivedi
Registrar | Academic Administrator & Policy Expert
Prof. Rakesh Dhar Dwivedi is a distinguished academician, academic administrator, and higher education policy expert with more than three decades of experience in university administration, institutional governance, academic planning, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. As the Registrar of Metro University, he serves as the principal administrative officer, overseeing statutory governance, academic administration, examinations, human resource management, legal and regulatory compliance, and the effective implementation of the University’s policies and decisions.
Core Expertise & Institutional Impact
- University Governance: Extensive expertise in legislation, statutory frameworks, and institutional policy formulation.
- Quality Assurance: Designed and implemented accreditation frameworks, faculty appraisal systems, and service rules.
- Strategic Leadership: Played a pivotal role in university establishment, restructuring, curriculum development, and institutional planning.
- Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and other statutory requirements, ensuring alignment with national and global standards.
- Research & Innovation: Published numerous papers, edited academic books, and holds five patents, reflecting commitment to knowledge creation.
Education & Academic Credentials
- B.Com. (1994) – University of Allahabad
- M.Com. (1996) – University of Allahabad
- Ph.D. in Commerce (2002) – Banaras Hindu University
Academic & Research Contributions
- Published dozens of research papers in reputed national and international journals.
- Edited several academic books.
- Granted five patents in recognition of innovative contributions.
- Research interests include higher education governance, quality assurance, educational policy, institutional excellence, academic leadership, and digital transformation in university administration.
Recognitions
Recognized for his meticulous approach, administrative acumen, and commitment to transparency and accountability,Prof. Dwivedi is dedicated to strengthening institutional systems and promoting a culture of academic excellence.
At Metro University, he is committed to building a robust governance framework, fostering innovation, ensuring regulatory excellence, and creating an enabling environment that supports high-quality teaching, research, and holistic student development.
Research, Publications & Intellectual Property
- Research Papers: 100+ papers published in reputed, peer-reviewed journals.
- Global Indexing: Extensive publication record across SCI, Web of Science (WoS), and SCOPUS indexed journals and international conferences.
- Intellectual Property: Over 30 Indian patents published, including specialized design patents.
- Literature Contributions: Authored multiple authoritative textbooks and academic book chapters.
Education & Academic Credentials
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
- Expertise Domains: Academic Policy Compliance, Scalable Assessment Workflows, Data-Driven Process Optimization, and Advanced Engineering Education.
Dr. Vikas Singhal
Controller of Examinations (COE) | Educational LeaderPost-doctoral Fellow, Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), Malaysia Dr. Vikas Singhal is a distinguished and results-driven educational leader with over 25 years of experience in academic administration, examination governance, and institutional policy compliance. As the Controller of Examinations (COE) at Metro University, he combines deep administrative expertise with a strong research background to safeguard academic integrity and optimize large-scale assessment frameworks. Core Expertise & Institutional Impact
- Examination Governance – Proven mastery in developing robust examination workflows, managing complex, large-scale assessments, and ensuring transparent, timely, and secure result processing.
- Academic Leadership – Served successfully as Dean Academics (CSE & Allied Courses), Controller of Examinations, and Head of Department (HoD) at premier institutions.
- Operational Excellence – Streamlined university operations, aligned academic policy with regulatory compliance, and driven institutional excellence.
Education & Academic Credentials
- Ph.D.
- M.Phil.
- MBA
- LL.B.
- M.A. (Philosophy)
- BCA
His multidisciplinary academic background reflects a commitment to lifelong learning and a holistic understanding of higher education systems.
Recognition
Prof. Sharma is widely respected for his administrative acumen, professionalism, and result-oriented approach. His leadership has significantly contributed to the establishment and development of universities, formulation of statutory documents, implementation of governance reforms, and promotion of academic excellence.
Prof. (Dr.) Saurabh Kumar Sharma
Registrar (Additional) | Academic Administrator
Prof. (Dr.) Saurabh Kumar Sharma is a distinguished academic administrator with 20 years of extensive experience in higher education governance, university administration, regulatory compliance, institutional development, and policy implementation. He is recognized for his expertise in establishing and strengthening higher educational institutions through effective academic planning, statutory administration, quality assurance, and strategic leadership.
Core Expertise & Institutional Impact
- University Governance – Skilled in managing statutory bodies, regulatory approvals, and institutional planning.
- Academic Administration – Expertise in examination systems, policy formulation, ordinance and regulation drafting, and faculty recruitment.
- Quality Assurance – Led NAAC accreditation processes and governance reforms to ensure compliance with higher education standards.
- Strategic Leadership – Instrumental in institutional development, strengthening administrative systems, and promoting academic excellence.
Previously, was allied with Bajaj Electricals Limited as Head Administration and Security from 2016-2022.Was instrumental in conceiving and executing ‘End-to-End’ solution for establishing Administration and security grid, including upgrading the intelligence and vigilance capability at the project sites, plants and R&D Centre, technology driven Global Surveillance Centre and a robust loss prevention network(detection and investigation of theft, pilferage and other malpractices viz employee misconduct, including employee vendor nexus and integrity issues). Also spearheaded cultural change in fields of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and ethics in the organizations. Worked closely with legal and internal audit teams, providing them intelligence inputs and advising inputs on the best practices for investigating audit red flags
Prior to BEL, was associated with ITC Hospitality Division as the Senior Loss Prevention head from 2012-2016.
Col Karan Mahajan
Head Administration
An alumnus of DPS, RK Puram, NDA, BSc (JNU), prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and MSc from Chennai University in Defense Strategy. Decorated Military veteran with 35 plus years(12 plus in Corporate)of prolific experience in Administration, Risk Consultancy, Physical Security, Crisis Response, BCP, EHS and Brand Assurance across diverse industry sectors; namely, Hospitality, Logistics, Manufacturing, R&D, FMCG and the Military.
In last assignment, was handpicked as ‘Head Administration, IR and Security’ Tata Projects Limited (a leading technology led Engineering, Procurement & Construction company in India) for the prestigious Jewar, International Airport, a Greenfield project under YIAPL, UP, a 100% subsidiary of Zurich Airport International.
