Dr. Ajay Kumar Nayak

Dr. Ajay Kumar Nayak brings over 34 years of extensive experience in the Odisha Administrative Service within the Government of Odisha. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise across various domains including the Higher Education Department, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, and Development Administration. Dr. Nayak has contributed significantly to NAAC Evaluation committees and served on the Governing Bodies of esteemed institutions such as NISER, IISER, and NIT. Previously, he served as Additional Director at the Madhusudhan Das Regional Academy of Financial Management, Department of Finance, Government of Odisha. Recently, he assumed the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor at Centurion University, CUTM, Odisha, commencing March 2024. In this capacity, he oversees the administration of the School of Marine & School of Law and spearheads Placement & Training initiatives along with Alumni engagement, among other responsibilities. Dr. Nayak’s dedication to education and administration underscores his commitment to fostering academic excellence and institutional growth.