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Dr Sujay Nair

Dr Sujay Nair

Director, Jain (Deemed to be University) School of Design, Media and Creative Arts
Department of Design

“Creativity is a discipline. We teach it like one.”

Dr Sujay Nair is a higher education leader and digital transformation specialist with over 30 years of cross-sector experience. Currently Dean and Director at JAIN University (Bangalore), he also serves as Strategic Advisor for Research and International Expansion.

Previously a Chief Academic and Product Officer in EdTech, he now advises boards and ventures across engineering, media, and technology. His current research focuses on applied AI in education, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, and cyberwarfare. His mission: shaping lifelong success for future generations—beyond employability.

Under his leadership, SoDMCA has established state-of-the-art labs, incubation pipelines, and global pedagogical benchmarks that prepare students for international careers.

Applied AI in EducationHealthTech and AgriTechFinTech PedagogiesCyberwarfare and Digital GovernanceHigher Education Strategy
Higher Education LeadershipCurriculum StrategyEdTech InnovationAcademic GovernanceGlobal Institutional Partnerships