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Professor and Dean - Research & Innovation, Dean - Faculty Affairs

Dr. Hemraj Saini

Professor and Dean - Research & Innovation, Dean - Faculty Affairs

Dr. Hemraj Saini
  • The Dean of Research and Innovation (R&I) is dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and excellence in both basic and applied research. Strong institutional support is provided for high-quality publications in reputed journals, along with facilitation of patent filing to promote impactful translational research. Emerging research areas are continuously identified, and interdisciplinary as well as collaborative projects are effectively coordinated. The progress of PhD scholars is regularly monitored while ensuring adherence to the highest ethical and regulatory standards. The vision is to strengthen the University’s research profile through enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement. A sustained commitment is maintained towards advancing knowledge, nurturing talent, and creating meaningful societal impact through research and innovation.

    The Dean of Faculty Affairs at DIT University plays a pivotal role in fostering academic excellence and professional development among faculty members. This leadership position involves overseeing faculty recruitment, performance evaluations, and career growth initiatives while ensuring alignment with the university's mission and goals. The Dean acts as a bridge between administration and faculty, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. By addressing faculty needs and driving strategic initiatives, the role is instrumental in enhancing the university's academic standards and reputation.

Dr. Hemraj Saini
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Dr. Hemraj Saini is a Professor in the School of Computing and serves as the Dean of Research & Innovation at DIT University, Dehradun, India. He also holds additional responsibilities as the Dean of Faculty Affairs and Chairperson of the Teaching Learning Center at DIT University. With over 26 years of experience spanning academia, administration, and industry, he has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the University. Prior to his current role, Dr. Saini served as the Dean of Research & Consultancy at DIT University. His research interests include information security, cybersecurity, edge computing, and cloud computing. Dr. Saini has successfully guided eleven (11) PhD scholars to completion and is currently supervising Five (05) more across various esteemed universities in India. He is an active member of several professional and scientific bodies, including IEEE, ACM, and IAENG, and serves as an editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for reputed international journals and conferences published by Springer, ScienceDirect, IEEE, Wiley, IGI Global, and Bentham Science, among others. He is also a regular resource person at workshops and conferences. With more than 180 research publications in national and international journals and conferences, Dr. Saini has made notable contributions to his field. In addition, he has played the General Chair role in organizing prominent conferences, including ICIIP 2015, PDGC 2020, and ISED 2023.
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