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Professor Abhilash Nair

Professor Nair leads research, knowledge exchange, and enterprise initiatives that are locally grounded and globally impactful, supporting our commitment to world-class education, innovation, and career-ready graduates.

  • Role: Director of Research and Enterprise
  • Department: University leadership

Professional profile

Professor Nair is an internationally recognised expert in online safety, children’s rights, and data privacy. Prior to joining University of Southampton Delhi, he lead a data protection consultancy project in India, and before that was Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation at the University of Exeter.

He will join University of Southampton Delhi in February 2026 to make sure that research and enterprise activities align with India’s National Education Policy 2020, and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in inclusive growth, digital innovation, and climate resilience.

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