Educationist Prof. Ganesan Kannabiran appointed as NAAC's new Director

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An alumnus and senior professor of Information Systems at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchy, Prof. Ganesan Kannabiran has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research and administration.Educationist Prof. Ganesan Kannabiran has been appointed as the new Director of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Making the announcement on Friday, NAAC stated that Prof Kannabiran has taken charge as director from July 28 onwards. An alumnus and senior professor of Information Systems at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchy, he has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research and administration. He has a special focus on entrepreneurship and skill development. He was also the Dean of Research and Consultancy and Director-in-charge of NIT Trichy and NIT Puducherry. He holds a PhD in MIS along with three Masters Degrees- Computer Science & Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), and Mathematics. Prof Kannabiran was also the founding director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Andhra Pradesh, from 2018 to 2023. During his time as the director, he had made significant contributions towards the implementation of the National Education Policy at the institute, and in promoting the adoption of neighbouring villages.


     

     

     

 

     


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