Dr. Manoj Manuja is a seasoned academic leader and industry expert with over 30 years of experience in bridging industry and academia, with a strong focus on developing Day-1 industry-ready professionals. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and an M.Tech from Netaji Subhas University of Technology. His expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Technologies, and Cloud Computing, backed by certifications from AWS, IBM, and Microsoft. Having worked with global organizations like General Electric and Infosys, he currently serves as Vice Chancellor of Geeta University, leading innovation-driven institutional transformation and academic excellence.