The University of Western Australia India Faculty Details 2027-28

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

College Type
Private University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
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The University of Western Australia India Faculty Details

The faculty and academic structure at The University of Western Australia (UWA) India’s Chennai campus (located in Velachery) follow an integrated cross-border model that combines locally appointed, tenurable academics with direct academic governance and visiting faculty from UWA’s main campus in Perth.

Academic & Campus Leadership

Prof. Rajaraman Eri (Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, UWA India): Serves as the senior academic leader overseeing academic delivery, research collaborations, and student immersion across UWA’s Indian campuses.
Parent University Governance: Curriculum standards, unit approvals, and degree quality assurance are governed directly by UWA Perth’s executive leadership—including Prof. Amit Chakma (Vice-Chancellor), Prof. Guy Littlefair (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience), and Prof. Jennifer Howell (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global Engagement)—ensuring full parity with Australian academic standards.
India Operations Leadership: Supported on the ground by Mr. David Das (Chief Operating Officer) alongside UWA India Directors Ms. Charuta Pramod Bhatt and Mr. Bhupesh Chhajer, who manage campus operations and corporate engagement.

Departmental Faculty & Structure

Permanent academic staff at the Chennai campus hold full-time, tenurable appointments at the Assistant Professor and Senior Assistant Professor ranks across core academic pillars:

Department of Computer Science: Led across UWA India by Dr. Arpita Gupta (Head of Department) and Dr. Sashikala Mishra (Deputy Head of Department), with faculty teaching Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.
Department of Business (aligned with UWA Business School): Supported by Dr. Akanksha Jaiswal (Deputy Head of Department) and business academics delivering undergraduate Business Management and MBA coursework.
Faculty Appointments & Interdisciplinary Teaching: The Chennai teaching body includes dedicated full-time academics—such as Dr. Nikhil Mahant (Senior Assistant Professor)—alongside visiting Australian professors from Perth and industry practitioners who co-teach and mentor students.

Faculty Qualification & Teaching Standards

All faculty appointments at UWA Chennai adhere to UWA’s global recruitment and TEQSA-aligned quality benchmarks:

Doctoral Credentials: A PhD (or near completion for entry-level Assistant Professors) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Research & Global Collaboration: Active publication records in peer-reviewed international journals, with opportunities for cross-campus research collaboration and co-supervision with Perth-based scholars.
Industry-Integrated Pedagogy: Proven university-level teaching effectiveness and active engagement with Chennai’s IT, technology, and corporate sectors to support internships and experiential learning.

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