Foreign Affairs

Dr. Mahalinga V. Mandi

Dr. B. Sivakumar (B.E, M.E, PGDBA, Ph.D)

Dean (Foreign Affairs)
Email: dean.foreignaffairs@drait.edu.in

Dr. B. Sivakumar is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Dr.AIT) in Bengaluru. His research area is Information and Communication Engineering, and he has numerous publications in the field. He also has experience in teaching, research, and industry.


More details:

  • Position: Professor
  • Department: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
  • Institution: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (AIT)
  • Research Area: Information and Communication Engineering
  • Publications: Numerous Scopus/WoS/UGC and reputed research publications
  • Experience: Rich Teaching, research and industry experience
  • Awards: Best Performance Award for Academic and Research from AIT on Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti in 2023
  • Contact: drsivakumar.et@drait.edu.in

A Dean of Foreign Affairs, or International Relations, in a university context, typically focuses on fostering international collaborations and relationships, facilitating student and faculty exchange programs, and promoting the institution's international reputation. This role often involves negotiating and overseeing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with foreign universities, as well as managing international events and delegations

List of Faculty Coordinator for Foreign Affairs Office

Sl.No Name Designation Department
1. Dr. S. Soundeswaran Associate Professor CHE
2. Dr. Swamy TN Assistant Professor ECE
3. Dr. Leela M H Assistant Professor MBA
4. Dr. Shruthi P C Assistant Professor ETE
5. Mrs. Harini Vaikund Assistant Professor EEE
6. Dr. Roopesh R Assistant Professor ECE

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating International Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with foreign universities and research institutions.
  • Student and Faculty Exchange Programs: Overseeing and supporting programs that allow students and faculty to study or conduct research abroad.
  • International Collaboration: Encouraging and facilitating joint research projects, workshops, and other collaborative initiatives.
  • Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs): Negotiating and overseeing the implementation of formal agreements with foreign institutions.
  • International Events and Delegations: Managing and hosting international visitors and delegations.
  • Promoting International Reputation: Enhancing the university's visibility and reputation on the global stage.
  • Risk Management: Addressing issues and incidents that could impact the university's reputation and international standing.
  • Supporting International Staff and Students: Providing support and guidance to international faculty, staff, and students.
  • Resource Management: Managing the financial resources allocated to international affairs.

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