G K Viju
Summary
As an accomplished academic leader with over 27.6 years of global experience across India, Sudan, Vietnam, and the Middle East, I am committed to fostering transformative higher education environments that emphasize academic excellence, innovation, digital empowerment, and institutional quality. My leadership vision centers on creating future-ready institutions by strengthening governance systems, elevating research culture, expanding international partnerships, and promoting technology-enabled education. I believe in collaborative and data-driven decision-making that empowers faculty, enhances student success, and ensures sustainable institutional growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Ayyappa Institute of Management Studies
01.2025 - Current
- Providing strategic and administrative leadership for academic operations, faculty management, admissions, examinations, and institutional development.
- Enhancing governance systems, compliance, NAAC/NBA standards, and quality benchmarks.
- Leading academic planning, campus operations, stakeholder engagement, and student support systems.
Guest Professor in Management
American University of Science, Vietnam
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted postgraduate teaching, research guidance, PhD evaluation, and academic mentorship.
- Delivered seminars, academic presentations, and research-based consultancy.
Professor & Dean (Post Graduate Studies)
University of Garden City
Khartoum, Sudan
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Leading postgraduate program growth, curriculum modernization, and academic quality systems.
- Managing admissions, graduate policies, performance analytics, and student progression.
- Heading operational, personnel, budgetary, and technological development across the Graduate School.
Professor & Dean (E-Learning)
University of Garden City
Sudan
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Led the implementation and modernization of e-learning systems and LMS infrastructure.
- Established online instructional design standards and ensured alignment with university academic goals.
Strategist (Academic & Institutional Development)
University of Garden City
Sudan
01.2007 - Current
- Directed university-wide institutional planning, digital transformation, and academic restructuring.
- Implemented strategic quality management frameworks and supported executive leadership.
Editor-in-Chief
GK International Journal of Science & Technology
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed editorial policy, publication quality, peer-review processes, and academic content development.
Professor & Head [Research] (Computer Studies)
Karary University
Sudan
01.2007 - 12.2019
- Designed MSc & BSc curricula for CS, IT, SE, and AI disciplines.
- Led accreditation development for Sudan's Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE).
- Coordinated major research projects, conferences, and partnerships with the Ministry of Defense.
Academic Roles
India
01.1998 - 12.2007
- Served as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Lecturer in Engineering & Management colleges.
- Led NBA/NAAC processes, curriculum development, admissions strategy, and academic administration.
Consultant, HR & TQM Expert, Corporate Trainer
National Petroleum
Sudan
01.2007 - Current
- Consultant for HR, TQM, strategy, and organizational development in National Petroleum, Sudan.
- PMP, MIS, Marketing, and Project Management trainer for corporates and institutions, National Petroleum & National Bank of Abudabi, Khartoum, Sudan.
Visiting Professor
Sudan
01.2007 - 12.2025
- Delivered special lectures, supervised PG/PhD research, and supported academic development across leading universities.
- Visiting Professor, Future University, Sudan (2007-2009)
- Visiting Professor, Comboni College of Science and Technology, Sudan (2008-2009)
- Visiting Professor, Canadian Sudanese College, Sudan (2008-2019)
- Visiting Professor, Bayan College of Technology, Sudan (2009-2010)
- Visiting Professor, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan (2010-2013)
- Visiting Professor, Ahfad University for Women, Sudan (2012-2017)
- Visiting Professor, Al-Nilein University, Sudan (2014-2016)
- Visiting Professor, University of Garden City, Sudan (2014-2019)
- Visiting Professor, University of Medical Science and Technology, Sudan (2016-2019)
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - undefined
University of Swahili
01.2021
PhD - Educational Quality Management
Karary University
01.2018
PhD - Software Engineering
Anna University FSC
01.2016
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - undefined
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.1998
BSc - Mathematics
Kerala University
01.1995
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Institutional Growth
- Academic Governance & Policy Development
- Research Leadership & Innovation Management
- Digital & E-Learning Transformation
- Quality Assurance (NAAC/NBA/MoHE)
- Curriculum Design & Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Faculty Development & Academic Mentorship
- International Partnerships & Collaborations
- Budgeting, Operations & Resource Management
Certification
- PG Diploma in HRM, Banking Management & Business Management
- PMP Certification
- 94 Certificates (Elsevier)
- 10 (HP Life)
- 12 (Master of Project Academy)
- 24 (LinkedIn)
Accomplishments
- Designed a new Accreditation System for the Ministry of Higher Education (Sudan).
- Published 25 books, 80 journal articles, and 26 conference papers.
- Delivered 62 workshops and 207 seminars globally.
- Supervised 16 PhD scholars (13 completed, 3 ongoing).
- Guided 187 UG/PG projects and 48 military research projects.
- Chaired and delivered keynotes at national & international conferences.
- Awarded Global Teacher Award, Top 100 Authors India, and multiple academic recognitions.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Consultant Strategist, National Petroleum Co. & National Bank of Abu Dhabi
- IT Coordinator, Canadian Sudanese College
- Co-Chair, Graduate & PG Programs
- Academic Trainer, HR, Marketing, PMP, MIS (Petroleum Companies & Banks in Sudan)
Key Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Planning & Institutional Growth
- Academic Governance & Policy Development
- Research Leadership & Innovation Management
- Digital & E-Learning Transformation
- Quality Assurance (NAAC/NBA/MoHE)
- Curriculum Design & Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Faculty Development & Academic Mentorship
- International Partnerships & Collaborations
- Budgeting, Operations & Resource Management
Visiting Professor - Roles
- Visiting Professor, Future University, Sudan, 2007-01-01, 2009-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Comboni College of Science and Technology, Sudan, 2008-01-01, 2009-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Canadian Sudanese College, Sudan, 2008-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Bayan College of Technology, Sudan, 2009-01-01, 2010-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan, 2010-01-01, 2013-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Ahfad University for Women, Sudan, 2012-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Visiting Professor, Al-Nilein University, Sudan, 2014-01-01, 2016-12-31
- Visiting Professor, University of Garden City, Sudan, 2014-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Visiting Professor, University of Medical Science and Technology, Sudan, 2016-01-01, 2019-12-31
Locations
- Mother Theresa Engineering College, Chittor, Andra Pradesh, India
- Adhiyaaman College of Engineering, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hindustan College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- University of Garden City, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
- Canadian Sudanese College, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
- National Petroleum, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
- National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
- Future University, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- Comboni College of Science and Technology, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- Bayan College of Technology, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- Ahfad University for Women, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- Al-Nilein University, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
- University of Medical Science and Technology, Sudan, Sudan, Sudan
Publications
- Author of 25 books across software engineering, education, strategy, and management.
- Extensive publications with global publishers including Lambert Academic Publishing, Notion Press, and GK Publishing.
Timeline
Principal
Ayyappa Institute of Management Studies
01.2025 - Current
Guest Professor in Management
American University of Science, Vietnam
01.2024 - 12.2024
Professor & Dean (Post Graduate Studies)
University of Garden City
01.2021 - 12.2025
Professor & Dean (E-Learning)
University of Garden City
01.2020 - 12.2021
Editor-in-Chief
GK International Journal of Science & Technology
01.2019 - 12.2020
Strategist (Academic & Institutional Development)
University of Garden City
01.2007 - Current
Professor & Head [Research] (Computer Studies)
Karary University
01.2007 - 12.2019
Consultant, HR & TQM Expert, Corporate Trainer
National Petroleum
01.2007 - Current
Visiting Professor
01.2007 - 12.2025
Academic Roles
01.1998 - 12.2007
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - undefined
University of Swahili
PhD - Educational Quality Management
Karary University
PhD - Software Engineering
Anna University FSC
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - undefined
Madurai Kamaraj University
BSc - Mathematics
Kerala University