Dr V Evelyn Brindha

Distinguished academic leader and accomplished Professor with extensive expertise in academic governance, online and distance education, digital transformation, curriculum innovation, and strategic institutional development, presently serving as Dean Academics at Audisankara Deemed to be University, where spearheading the formulation of academic regulations, quality assurance frameworks, outcome-based education systems, and technology-enabled learning initiatives has significantly strengthened institutional excellence. Formerly associated with Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences as Professor, successfully championed the integration of AI-driven pedagogies, EdTech ecosystems, blended and experiential learning models, faculty development initiatives, and learner-centric instructional strategies. Possesses proven proficiency in online programme administration, instructional design, digital content curation, virtual learner engagement, NEP 2020 implementation, accreditation processes, interdisciplinary curriculum architecture, and academic policy formulation, with a strong commitment towards advancing accessible, inclusive, and globally benchmarked open and distance learning environments through innovation, academic rigor, and transformative educational leadership.

• Led institution-wide NEP 2020 implementation initiatives with a focus on outcome-based, multidisciplinary, and competency-based education.
• Integrated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum planning, fostering global citizenship and ethical responsibility among learners.
• Designed and facilitated national-level training programs for teachers at all levels on using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Canva, Curipod, Magic School) to enhance learner engagement and digital fluency.
• Championed responsible AI use in classrooms and promoted digital pedagogy transformation across disciplines.
• Consulted and mentored academic leaders on aligning institutional practices with national education reforms and UN SDG indicators.

• Strategic Leadership in Online & Distance Education
• Digital Learning Innovation & EdTech Integration
• Academic Governance, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
• Curriculum Design, OBE Implementation & Instructional Excellence
• Faculty Development, Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Transformation

• Successfully led the establishment and regulatory approval process for Online Learning (OL) and Open & Distance Learning (ODL) at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, securing First-Time UGC-DEB Approval through strategic academic leadership, policy implementation, digital ecosystem development, and quality assurance excellence.
• Successfully mentored 6+ institutions in achieving NAAC A++ accreditation through structured OBE and quality frameworks.
• Conducted 120+ faculty development programs across 15+ universities and colleges.
• Represented Tamil Nadu at 2nd National Teachers Congress, Pune (2018) and Indo-German DAAD Lab, Delhi (2017).
• Winner of World Education Awards 2014 for pedagogical innovation.
• Recipient of the Outstanding Woman in Engineering – 2018 award.
• Academic presentations in Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia and chaired international conferences.

• Prof Dr S Ramachandram, VC, Audisankara Deemed to be University
• Prof Dr V S S Kumar, Former Vice Chancellor, JNTUA