Dillip Giri, Nucleus University School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dillip Giri
Senior Executive Consultant, Accreditation, Planning and Quality Assurance
Nucleus University School of Medicine and Dentistry

Prof. Dillip, from his brilliant three decades of teaching and leadership career in higher education, taught Educational Technology, Research Methodologies, and Educational Measurement and Evaluation to students from UG to Ph.D. He has published his research widely and has received acclaim from students and peers from more than a hundred globally best-ranked universities. His leadership role spans from Dean, Director, Chief Coordinator, and Executive Consultant in the universities. He has received several recognitions for his contributions to his roles and responsibilities. He has experience as a member of the University Court, Board of Governors, University Council, and Academic Council of universities. He is active socially and has worked/is working in several social empowerment projects concerning education of the underprivileged group, Education of differently able children, and Environmental protection, etc.

Introduction

I am a multidisciplinary specialist with a Ph.D. in Health Education, a Master's in Business Management, English Literature, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, and an M.Phil. in Education Technology. Also, I have earned a degree in Population Education and Computer Applications. I specialize in using technology in education and specifically focus on AI systems that support personalized learning approaches for learning and training situations of Health professionals. I am currently working on multiple projects concerning the application of Data Science and AI in accreditation, strategic planning, and research in universities. My current position is at Nucleus University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Aruba, where I am leading a team of medicos on the above aspects, including human-computer interaction and simulation-based training, advancing the use of AI and immersive technologies in training contexts Health, safety, security and usability of Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR). I advocate for digital transformation through educational technologies and relevant pedagogies to create robust learning environments using the Hy-Flex approach in my university.

Work Experience

·         January 2023-Present: Senior Executive Consultant- Nucleus University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Oranjestad| Aruba|   www.nusom.org

·         November 2019 – December 2022, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant,  Eupheus Consultancy, Bangaluru, India, www.eupheusconsultancy.com

·         October 2015 – October 2019, Director, Institutional Planning and Research and Coordinator University Rankings, Gulf Medical University, UAE, https://gmu.ac.ae/

·          December 2013-September 2015: Director, University Accreditation and Enterprise Resource Planning, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, India, https://subharti.org/

·         March 2012-November 2013: Director, Institute of Education and Research and Chief Coordinator University Rankings, Mangalayan University, India, https://www.mangalayatan.in/

·         September 2007-February 2012: Dean and Professor, School of Education and Coordinator University Rankings, ICFAI University, India, https://iudehradun.edu.in/

·         January 2005-August 2007: Principal and Professor, Vivek College of Education, India, https://www.vivekcollege.org/

·         September 2001-December 2004: Vice Principal and Faculty Member, Modern Institute of Technology, India, https://mitrishikesh.in/

·         October 1996-August 2001: Senior Teacher and Academic Coordinator, Rani Laxmibai Public School, India, http://www.rlps.org/

Education

·         MBA in HR and Health Care Management from ICFAI University, India,  in 2016

·         Ph.D. in  Health Quality Education from Utkal University, India, in 2006

·         MA in English Literature from Utkal University, India, in 1999

·         M.Phil in Educational Technology  from Utkal University, India, in 2000

·         Bachelor of Education from Utkal University, India, in 1997

·         M A in Population Education and Educational M& E from Utkal University, India, in 1996

·         BA with Education (Hons) from Utkal University, India, in 1994

·         Diploma in Computer Application from OCA, India in 1993

·         Higher Secondary in Arts from CHSE, Odisha, India,  in 1991

·         High School Examination from BSE Odisha, India in 1985

Record of Achievements

·         One of the judges at QS Reimagine Education Innovation Award in 2023, 2024.

·         Core Member of the Strategic Plan Development Team at Gulf Medical University, UAE in  2017

·         Chief Coordinator for International Accreditation for MBBS/ BBMS/ PharmD Program from WFME, ACP (USA), IBM(London) in 2017-18

·         Team Leader SKEA organizational Quality and Excellence Award in Gold Category from Govt.UAE

·         University Coordinator QS Star University Rated for Excellence- 5-star Status, from QSIU-London, UK.

·         Full Implementation of Explorance Blue Evaluation LMS Software and Moodle Integration, Canada.

·         Chief Coordinator- QS &Wharton Reimagine Education Award in Gold and Silver Category for GMU-UAE in 2017-18

·         Core Member, Faculty Track  & Faculty Performance Review and Development System, GMU, UAE

·         Chief Coordinator QS & THE University Rankings for GMU

·         Chief Coordinator for the Relicensure and Full Accreditation of MBBS, BPT, PharmD, and DMD Programs by CAA-MoE,  UAE

·         Coordinator   in Initial Accreditation for RN-BSN, MCP, MPH, JMHPE, MPT BoHCM &E, MoHM&E& MSc-MLS Program for GMU, UAE

·         Team Leader DQAA Organizational Quality Excellence Project from Govt. of UAE

Chief Coordinator for TIMES Higher Education Asia Award(UK) FOR GMU, UAE