Manoj Bali
Chandigarh
Summary
Senior academic administrator and research leader with over 24 years of experience across higher education and industry, including more than 13 years in institutional leadership roles such as Deputy Dean (Academics), Dean, Principal, Director-Principal and Dean Student Welfare. Proven expertise in academic governance, IQAC operations, accreditation readiness, NEP-2020 implementation, examination and evaluation systems, academic digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-department academic operations, strengthen quality systems, and support institutional leadership in policy implementation, academic planning and performance monitoring.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Dean (Academics) & Dean – University School of Sciences
Rayat Bahra University
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Led academic governance and monitoring across multiple departments under the University School of Sciences.
- Coordinated academic planning, delivery monitoring, compliance reviews and academic calendar implementation.
- Strengthened internal quality processes through structured academic audits, documentation support and coordination with IQAC.
- Supervised end-semester examination and evaluation operations as In-charge, Evaluation Centre, ensuring transparency, accuracy and timely result processing.
- Supported senior leadership in academic policy implementation, programme monitoring and institutional reporting.
- Proctor – coordinated smooth conduct of academic schedules and classroom operations across the University.
- Member, IQAC – contributed to internal quality assurance, academic audits and documentation processes.
Deputy General Manager – Research & Development
Chemical Resources
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw applied research projects and industrial process development.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary R&D teams and ensured regulatory and quality compliance of laboratory and pilot-scale operations.
- Strengthened documentation, reporting and validation processes for industrial research activities.
Deputy Dean – University Institute of Engineering
Chandigarh University
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported academic planning, programme monitoring and faculty coordination for engineering programmes.
- Assisted in academic compliance, internal reviews and quality monitoring.
Dean – Student Welfare | Dean – Engineering
Bahra University
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Led student welfare systems, academic coordination and discipline frameworks.
- Oversaw academic operations of engineering and science programmes and faculty coordination.
Principal
Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering & Technology
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Head of a government-promoted autonomous institution.
- Led academic, administrative and operational functions including academic planning, regulatory compliance, faculty management and infrastructure coordination.
Professor & Director-Principal
RIEIT, SBS Nagar / RBCEBTW, Mohali
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Led institutional academic governance, programme delivery and academic administration.
- Coordinated regulatory inspections, academic audits and internal review mechanisms.
Dean – Faculty of Engineering
Quest Infosys Group of Institutions
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Headed academic planning, curriculum coordination and faculty performance monitoring for engineering programmes.
Assistant Professor → Head of Department → Vice-Principal
Rayat Institute of Engineering & IT, Rail Majra
07.2001 - 06.2009
- Progressively held academic leadership and administrative responsibilities including departmental governance, faculty coordination and student welfare systems.
- Also served as Dean Student Welfare and Chief Warden, 2005–2009.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Panjab University
01.2005
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Panjab University
01.1996
Custom Section
- Academic governance and policy implementation
- IQAC operations and accreditation readiness
- Examination and evaluation systems management
- Academic ERP and digital transformation
- Regulatory compliance and academic audits
- Faculty performance and academic quality review
- Inter-departmental coordination and institutional planning
Timeline
Deputy Dean (Academics) & Dean – University School of Sciences
Rayat Bahra University
01.2023 - 01.2026
Deputy General Manager – Research & Development
Chemical Resources
07.2020 - 12.2022
Deputy Dean – University Institute of Engineering
Chandigarh University
10.2019 - 03.2020
Dean – Student Welfare | Dean – Engineering
Bahra University
04.2019 - 10.2019
Principal
Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering & Technology
10.2015 - 10.2018
Professor & Director-Principal
RIEIT, SBS Nagar / RBCEBTW, Mohali
12.2011 - 10.2015
Dean – Faculty of Engineering
Quest Infosys Group of Institutions
07.2009 - 12.2011
Assistant Professor → Head of Department → Vice-Principal
Rayat Institute of Engineering & IT, Rail Majra
07.2001 - 06.2009
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Panjab University
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Panjab University