Academic Governance

Expertise that keeps
learning relevant.

The Board of Studies brings together academic leaders, mechanical engineering specialists, industry professionals, alumni and student representation to support curriculum quality and the continued development of mechanical engineering education.

Published Board Composition
25 Members including the Chairperson
19 Internal & Other Members
6 External Members
Purpose of the Board

Academic decisions shaped by
multiple perspectives.

A strong curriculum benefits from the combined perspective of experienced faculty members, leading institutions, engineering organisations and graduates working in the profession.

01

Curriculum Direction

Supporting the review and development of programmes, course structures and learning pathways.

02

Academic Quality

Bringing disciplinary experience and research insight into academic planning and standards.

03

Industry Relevance

Connecting classroom learning with evolving engineering practice, infrastructure priorities and changing needs.

04

Broader Perspective

Including viewpoints from internal faculty, external academicians, industry leaders and alumni.

Chairperson

Dr. Bharat Chandra Routara

Senior Professor & Dean, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT DU

The Chairperson leads the published Board composition, supported by senior internal members and external specialists representing leading academic institutions, industry and the KIIT alumni community.

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Board Composition

Internal and external
academic expertise.

Member names, affiliations and roles are retained from the School’s published Board of Studies page.
01SS

Dr. Saranjit Singh

Professor, SME

Internal Member
02AS

Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahoo

Professor, SME

Internal Member
03PM

Dr. Purna Chandra Mishra

Professor, SME

Internal Member
04TM

Dr. Tanmaya Mohanty

Professor, SME

Internal Member
05KS

Dr. Kunja Bihari Sahu

Professor, SME

Internal Member
06ST

Dr. Sushanta Tripathy

Professor, SME

Internal Member
07LP

Dr. Lalit Kumar Pothal

Professor, SME

Internal Member
08KM

Dr. Kalyani Mohanta

Professor, SME

Internal Member
09PM

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra

Professor-in-Practice, SME

Internal Member
10IP

Dr. Isham Panigrahi

Associate Professor, SME

Internal Member
11PC

Dr. P. Chandrasekhar

Associate Professor, SME

Internal Member
12MJ

Dr. Mrutyunjay Jena

Associate Professor, SME

Internal Member
13RK

Dr. Ramanuj Kumar

Assistant Professor, SME

Internal Member
14AP

Dr. Anish Pandey

Assistant Professor, SME

Internal Member
15NP

Mr. Navjyot Panpalia

Alumnus

Alumni
16MS

Mr. Mohak Singhal

Student

Student
17BM

Dr. Benu Gopal Mohapatra

Professor, School of Civil Engineering

Internal Member from other School
18NS

Dr. Nitin Sharma

Associate Professor, SME

Convener
Balanced Participation

A curriculum informed by
academia and practice.

The published Board combines leadership from within the School with external expertise from IITs, NERIST, leading engineering industries, alumni and student representation.

01 Senior academic leadership Professors, the Dean, a cross-school member and the Convener.
02 External academic expertise Professors representing IIT Patna, IIT Bhubaneswar and NERIST.
03 Professional insight Technology and innovation leaders from industry organisations.
04 Alumni perspective Alumni and student voices connecting academic preparation with current experience.
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