Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Kumar Goyal

Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Kumar Goyal is a distinguished academic leader, education strategist and technologist with over 30 years of experience in higher education, research, innovation and institutional leadership. As Vice Chancellor of CGC University, Mohali, he is committed to transforming the university into a globally competitive centre of excellence through academic innovation, research, internationalisation, digital transformation and industry collaboration. A strong advocate of NEP 2020 and industry-integrated learning, Dr. Goyal has spearheaded future-ready academic programmes in emerging technologies while strengthening academia-industry partnerships and promoting impactful research and innovation. A sought-after keynote speaker and mentor, he is recognised for building innovation ecosystems and preparing graduates for an increasingly digital and interconnected world. His leadership vision focuses on empowering future-ready universities through innovation, global engagement and transformative education.