Dr. Shan earned his Ph.D. in Bio-Medical Engineering from Anna University before which he obtained a Master's degree in Communication Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. On the professional front, Dr. Shan has held prominent academic and administrative positions such as Pro Vice-Chancellor - Academic Affairs and Dean in leading universities and institutions in the country. Under his leadership, many key initiatives were spearheaded such as establishment of Centre for research in Space Science and Technology, Centre for Research in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Centre for Research in Remote Sensing. His expertise also lies in the areas of fostering strong industrial relations; formulating academic policies and frameworks; introducing innovative teaching and assessment methods; leading accreditation processes; etc. Furthermore, Dr. Shan has demonstrated his commitment to quality standards through his ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (QMS) certification and his expertise in Zero Effect, Zero Defect manufacturing auditing, an initiative by the Government of India. As a Master Trainer for MSMES on ZED certification with CII, he has played a pivotal role in promoting excellence in manufacturing practices.

Dr. Shan's areas of interest encompass Signal Processing and Computer Vision. He is currently engaged in pioneering research on Space Technology and Remote Sensing Applications. His vast knowledge has been shared through hundreds of lectures at various prestigious forums. He has published over 70 research papers and has successfully guided many scholars, fostering a culture of academic excellence. Notably, Dr. Shan's contributions extend beyond academia, as he has actively served as a reviewer for esteemed international journals and held memberships in prominent professional organizations such as IEEE (Senior Member), ISTE, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Quality Council of India (QCI), and Computer Society of India. He has also been associated with CII in the evaluation of Low-Cost Automation projects for industries in the context of Industry 4.0.

With his exceptional qualifications and dedication to academic excellence, Dr. Shan is poised to play a vital role in advancing Alliance University's vision of delivering world-class education and fostering a culture of research and innovation.