From the desk of Director

Dr. Vikas Dhawan

It is with great pride that IIMT College of Engineering welcomes Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Dhawan as Director – Engineering. A distinguished higher education leader, policy advisor, and innovator, Dr. Dhawan brings over 28 years of experience in leading Indian higher education institutions through transformation, growth, and accreditation.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Dhawan has directed eight academic institutions, consistently translating vision into execution at the highest levels while fostering strong industry–academia partnerships. He has played a pivotal role in driving NEP 2020 frameworks, leading NAAC accreditation processes, and building robust research and development ecosystems within the institutions he has led.

A prolific innovator, Dr. Dhawan holds over 35 patents across multiple sectors, including 7 granted utility patents and 8 registered design patents, alongside more than 50 peer-reviewed research publications. He serves as a NAAC Assessor and is a member of the governing body of the IASC Sector Skill Council. He was also appointed to the J&K Bose Committee 2023 for NEP implementation in Jammu & Kashmir, and has served as Skill Advisor to Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business and Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.

In recognition of his contributions to higher education, Dr. Dhawan has received nearly 10 national awards from various agencies and institutions. As Director – Engineering, Dr. Dhawan's leadership marks an exciting new chapter for IIMT College of Engineering, and the entire IIMT Parivar looks forward to the growth and excellence his guidance will bring. Welcome aboard, Dr. Vikas Dhawan!