Radha Krishan Sharma

Senior academic administrator with over 27 years of experience in academic, 20+ years of experience in administrative leadership roles (Dean/Associate Dean, Director, HoD, HoM) at HEIs of India, Oman (2010-20) and Bahrain, with proven excellence in institutional governance, and quality assurance. Demonstrated leadership in student-centric policy formulation, campus governance, welfare, engagement, retention, discipline, and holistic student development, aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and sustainability (UN-SDG) frameworks. Extensive experience in Management/Business School management and IQAC leadership, national and global accreditation, and rankings, including SSR, AQAR, audits, and peer team coordination.

Strong expertise in curriculum design and implementation, integrating skilling, experiential learning, internships, and industry-aligned competencies, supported by Institutional Development Planning, data-driven governance (MIS/ERP), and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for ethical leadership, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and building student-focused, quality-driven, and future-ready institutions.

National and International Accreditation, Rankings and Ratings Consultant (NAAC, NBA, OBE, NEP 2020, NIRF, THE, QS) - Self-employed

(2025-05)

Full Professor (School of Management and Commerce) & Associate Dean - KL Deemed to be University - A.P., India

(2021-12 - 2025-04)

Quality & Accreditation Consultant (NAAC, NBA, OBE, NEP 2020) - Self-employed

(2020-09 - 2021-12)

Independent Consultancy (During Pandemic Transition)

Asst. Prof. (Reader), Head of Major (Accounting), Quality Coordinator - Rustaq College of Applied Sciences, Ministry of Higher Education - Oman

(2011-10 - 2020-08)

Associate Professor & Academic Counsellor - Majan University College - Oman (University of Bedfordshire, UK)

(2010-09 - 2011-09)

Associate Professor & Head of Department (Management) - Arab Open University - Bahrain

(2009-09 - 2010-09)

Reader, Dean (College of Commerce & Business), Coordinator-Students Affairs - Birla Institute of Technology - Bahrain

(2007-04 - 2009-09)

Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer/Reader, Head of Department (Management), Hostel Warden, Student Welfare Officer, Examination Observer, Member & Chair of different committ - Multiple Institutions (SRM, Galgotia's GIMT/GCET, AIMCA, AIMT) - India

(1998-01 - 2007-03)

Academic Leadership Roles in India

Branch Manager and Accountant - Superfeb Engineering and MCM Oil Mills and Industrial Enterprises

(1988-01 - 1998-01)

Held finance and operations roles including Branch Manager at Superfeb Engineering and Accountant at MCM Oil Mills and Industrial Enterprises, gaining hands-on experience in accounting, budgeting, and business operations.

Certificate - Oxford Fintech Program - University of Oxford (2021-01 - 2021-12)

Ph.D. - Kumaun University (2006-01)

MBA - Finance - Nagpur University (1995-01)

M.Com. - Accounting - Agra University (1991-01)