Heads of Programme lead from the front, encouraging all members of their faculty to create a high-quality learning environment in addition to teaching students themselves.
50%
earned their PhD outside India
75%
have taught or researched outside India
100%
have been published in international academic journals
Heads of Programme bring their global and international perspectives to drive teaching and research excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dr Mohammed Anam Akhtar, currently working as Head of Business Education at University of Southampton Delhi, brings over a decade of distinguished academic, leadership, and industry experience to the role. He has previously served as Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance and BBA program chair at IMT Dubai, contributed to ACCA program accreditation, and held teaching and consultancy positions at Curtin University (Dubai). Dr Akhtar holds a PhD in Management from NIT India, is a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE, UK), and is UGC-NET qualified. His wide-ranging expertise ensures academic rigour and innovation in business programs at the University, enriching the student experience with world-class learning and strong industry engagement.
Head of Business (Education) and Associate Professor
Dr Vaibhav Gandhi is an accomplished academic leader and researcher with over two decades of experience spanning higher education, research, and professional service in the UK and India. Currently serving as Head of Computer Science at University of Southampton Delhi, he provides high-level academic leadership in education and research. Previously, as Director of Programmes for Product Design & Engineering at Middlesex University London, he spearheaded programme design, accreditation, curriculum innovation, and student engagement while strengthening industry and professional body collaborations. His research journey includes pioneering work in cognitive robotics, brain-computer interfacing, and intelligent systems, with successful supervision of doctoral and postgraduate students. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and active member of professional bodies, Dr Gandhi has contributed extensively to global academic standards through roles with the QAA, external examinations, and journal/conference reviewing. With a proven record of leadership, innovation in pedagogy, and commitment to advancing engineering and computer science education, he continues to shape academic excellence and impactful research.
Head of Computer Science and Associate Professor
Dr Nitish Gupta joined University of Southampton Delhi in August 2025 as Head of Business (Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise) and as a Lecturer in Business. He brings a proven track record in research, teaching, product innovation leadership and digital transformation to the campus.
Head of Business (Knowledge Exchange) and Associate Professor
Dr Chitrakalpa Sen is Head of Economics at the University of Southampton Delhi. He holds a PhD in Economics from the West Bengal University of Technology, following an MSc and BSc (H) in Economics from the University of Calcutta. His research lies at the intersection of sustainable finance, ESG investing, and financial market dynamics, with particular expertise in volatility modelling, regime switching, and convergence in emerging economies. Chitrakalpa has published widely in leading international journals such as Journal of Economic Surveys, Energy Economics, Resources Policy and the Journal of Cleaner Production, and his work continues to shape debates on the resilience of green investments and the role of financial markets in sustainable growth.
Head of Economics and Associate Professor
