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Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao

Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chancellor, ICFAI University, Sikkim

  • Education

    • Samskruta Bharati

      -
      Pravesha Pariksha - Feb 2017 Sanskrit A

    • The ICFAI University, Dehradun

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Business Administration and Management, General

      Teachers' Perspectives on integrating Modern Educational Technologies in Higher Education

    • The Johns Hopkins University

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate University Education Certificate of Accomplishment (70% or more marks)

      MOOC on University Teaching

    • Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

      1972 - 1974
      PG Diploma in Industrial Engg Management A

      MBA

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

      1967 - 1972
      B.Tech. Mechanical

      BTech (Mechanical)

  • Experience

    • ABC Consultants

      Sept 1980 - Jun 1982
      Systems Manager

      Led an IT team to design ,develop and implement diverse applications for a number of large corporate clients in and around Kolkata

    • HCL Infosystems Ltd

      Sept 1982 - Jun 1993
      Deputy General Manager

      Set up Banking Solutions group and grew it up. Set up Regional Offices in Hyderabad and Pune from the scrartch and scaled them up

    • NIIT Limited

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Sr Vice President

      Built and scaled up Software Products Business and Engineering and GIS Solutions Business

    • HCL Technologies

      Feb 1997 - Mar 1999
      Executive Vice President

      Involved actively in setting up and operationalising the Joint Venture with Deluxe Corporation,US.

    • IIT MADRAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

      Apr 1998 - Mar 1999
      Secretary

    • Infotech Enterprises

      Apr 1999 - Dec 2000
      Executive Vice President

      Built business development team for international operations. Built and cultivated business partnerships with a MNCs and Global Solution Providers. Set up Engineering and GIS Consulting businesses from the scratch.

    • GMR Group

      Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
      CEO and President

      Set up and scaled up a Global IT Services company , focused on Banking,Financial Services and Insurance.

    • Cygnus Business Consulting & Research Pvt ltd

      Dec 2002 - Dec 2021
      Director

      Set up the Organisation from the scratch and moulded it into an admirable Institution by way of balanced focus on People and Processes.

    • The Institution of Engineers (India)

      Apr 2003 - now
      Project Guide

      Project Guide to AMIE students in Mechanical Engineering

    • Cygnus Atlantic Limited

      Jul 2006 - Jun 2010
      Director

      Set up the company and built strategic relationships with Global MNCs to market Cygnus publications across the world.

    • ICFAI University Jharkhand

      Oct 2011 - now

      Committed to build a values based Institution ,with Core Values of Personal Ethics, Quality in "every thing we do",Respect for individual and Student focus. Dedicated to groom Students into Competent Professionals and Socially Responsible Citizens by imparting the requisite Knowledge and Skills (both Professional and Soft skills) , coupled with Right Values and Attitude.

      • Member Board of Governors

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Vice-Chancellor

        Oct 2011 - Apr 2023

    • Management Teachers Consortium Global

      Jul 2012 - now
      On the Board of Mentors

    • Seanergy Digital

      Sept 2012 - Mar 2022
      Independent Director

    • Confederation of Indian Industry

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      Member,Committee on Economic Affairs

    • Hyderabad Management Association

      Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
      Member of Management Committee

    • ICFAI University,Himachal Pradesh

      Sept 2015 - now
      Member,Board of Governors

    • ICFAI UNIVERSITY PRESS

      Mar 2016 - now
      Consulting Editor

      Consulting Editor for "Internet of Things" Magazine

    • Association of Indian Management Schools

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
      Member of the Executive Board

      Invited by Executive Board of All India Management Schools to join their Board, as Member ,with effect from 1st Apr 2016

    • The ICFAI University, Raipur

      Oct 2017 - now
      Member Board of Governors

    • Association Of Indian Universities

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

      • Member, Research Committee, Association Of Indian Universities

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

      • Member,Governing Council

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

    • ICFAI University Jaipur

      Aug 2020 - now
      Member,Board of Management

    • The ICFAI Society

      May 2023 - now
      Advisor

    • The ICFAI University, Sikkim

      Jun 2023 - now
      Chancellor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Generative AI for all

      Coursera Deep Learning.AI
      Dec 2023
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    • Learning to Teach Online

      School of Education Management,The University of New South Wales
      Jul 2014
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    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us by University of Pennsylvania

      Coursera
      May 2014
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    • Certified Corporate Director

      The Institute of Directors
      Sept 2021

    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      University of Chicago Medicine
      Apr 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • University Teaching 101

      Coursera
      Apr 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • Understanding Research Methods

      University of London
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Course on Entrepreneurship

      University of Maryland
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Letter of appreciation in recognition of contribution to Bosch's Skill India initiative Bosch Dec 2021 Letter of appreciation to Prof O R S Rao, in recognition of his contribution to Bosch's Skill India initiative,which included training of rural entreprenuers and paramedical women health workers in rural Jharkhand
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Award of Excellence for Industry-Academia Interface ELETS Jun 2021 Award of Excellence for Industry-Academia Interface was given to the ICFAI University, Jharkhand during World Education Summit held from 9th to 12th June 2021
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education Dynergic Golden Aim Awards Apr 2021
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Award of Visionary Vice-Chancellor for 2020 Golden Aim Awards for Excellence in Educational Leadership Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Invited to be on the Jury for SAIL Chairman's trophy for Young Mangers June 2018 SAIL-Management Training Institute Jun 2018
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Chief Guest Delhi Public School,Bokaro Steel City Nov 2016 Prof ORS Rao was invited as Chief Guest for Unnayan, annual day function on Nov 16,2016 at Delhi Public School , Bokaro Steel City ,wherein he gave away prizes to the toppers of the School and addressed the studen
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Leadership in Higher Education Award World Education Summit 2016 Aug 2016 Prof ORS Rao received award for Higher Education Leadership from Dr SC Khuntia,Secy,HRD, govt of India, at World Education Summit 2016 held at New Delhi on 5th Aug 2016. This is in recognition of his contribution to Institution Building of ICFAI University,Jharkhand
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Awarded "Best Private University in the Eastern India" Assocham Apr 2016 ICFAI University Jharkhand was awarded the 'Best Private University in the Eastern India" at the Assocham Educational summit held at Hotel BNR Chanakya on 29th Apr 2016. Prof ORS Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University received the award ,on behalf of the University , from Dr Dinesh Oraon, Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Shri Manish Jaiswal,MLA of Jharkhand Assembly and Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, IAS, Secretary,Higher and Technical education, Govt of Jharkhand were also present on the… Show more ICFAI University Jharkhand was awarded the 'Best Private University in the Eastern India" at the Assocham Educational summit held at Hotel BNR Chanakya on 29th Apr 2016. Prof ORS Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University received the award ,on behalf of the University , from Dr Dinesh Oraon, Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Shri Manish Jaiswal,MLA of Jharkhand Assembly and Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, IAS, Secretary,Higher and Technical education, Govt of Jharkhand were also present on the occasion. Show less
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      University of the Year for Excellence in Values-Based Education Jharkhand Higher Education Summit Mar 2015 Awarded the "University of the year for excellence in imparting values-based education "
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Award of recognition from Institution of Engineers on Engineers Day Sep 2014 Institution of Engineers Sep 2014
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Honoured by IIT Madras IIT Madras Alumni Association Aug 2014 Honoured by IIT Madras Alumni Association for the services rendered , on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations
    • Awarded to Prof. (Dr.) O.R.S. Rao
      Fellow of Instituion of Engineers (FIE) Institution of Engineers Jun 1994