Dr. Renu Vyas
Professor, Head of Institute
Overview
Distinguished academic leader with 28+ years of progressive experience in higher education administration, research excellence, and institutional development. Currently serving as Dean Faculty of Technology and Head of School at MIT ADT University. Proven track record of building academic programs from ground up, fostering innovation ecosystems, securing significant research funding, and developing strategic partnerships with industry and international institutions. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, faculty recruitment, student mentorship, and technology transfer.
Key Leadership Qualifications
Institutional Leadership & Development
- Dean Faculty of Technology (2022-Present) – Overseeing multiple schools and institutes
- Head of School – Built MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research from inception (2016-Present)
- Designed and launched B.Tech and integrated M.Tech programs in collaboration with industry
- Established BETiC satellite centre in partnership with IIT Bombay for indigenous technology development
- Created state-of-the-art laboratories and research infrastructure
- Chairman, Board of Studies in Bioengineering
- Member, Academic Council, MIT ADT University
- Former Head of Department, Bioinformatics and Computer Sciences, Dr. D.Y. Patil University
- Member of Board of Studies (BOS), Board of Faculty (BOF), and Academic Council at DPU
- Established mandatory committees: IBSC, IEC, Animal Ethics Committee
- Principal Investigator for multiple DST, DBT, and international projects worth significant funding
- 58+ peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals
- 19 patents filed/granted (including US patents)
- 2 authored books published by Springer
- Mentored 20+ graduate students and established research collaborations globally
- Advisory Board Member, Atal Incubation Center – mentored 4 startups receiving BIRAC BIG grants
- Consultancy projects with international organizations (Eurofins Germany, Viridis Chem SFO USA)
- Technology transfer and commercialization experience
- Medical device development and IoT innovation initiatives
Educational Credentials
- Post-Doctoral Research (2003-2004) | University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (1995-2002) | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune University
- Diploma in Management (DIM) (2012) | IGNOU, New Delhi
- M.Sc. (1992-1994) | Banasthali University, Rajasthan – 74%
- B.Sc. (Hons) (1989-1992) | Banasthali University, Rajasthan – 75%
Experience
28+ Years in Academia, Research & Administration
Senior Administrative Positions
MIT ADT University, Pune
Dean Faculty of Technology (Nov 2022 – Present)
- Strategic oversight of Faculty of Technology encompassing multiple schools
- Academic planning, budget management, and resource allocation
- Policy formulation and implementation across technology disciplines
Head of School, Bioengineering Sciences & Research (May 2016 – Present)
- Built entire bioengineering program from conception to implementation
- Recruited faculty from premier institutes and established research culture
- Developed industry partnerships and collaborative research programs
Previous Leadership Roles
Head of Department | Dr. D.Y. Patil University (2008-2011)
- Designed innovative curricula for biotechnology and bioinformatics programs
- Successfully navigated UGC, AICTE, and NAAC accreditation processes
Senior Scientist (DST) | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (2011-2015)
- Led interdisciplinary research initiatives in computational biology
- Developed algorithms, software tools, and databases for drug discovery
Major Achievements & Recognitions
Awards & Honors
- DST International Travel Support for ACS National Meeting, San Francisco (2017)
- MAEER MIT 39th Foundation Day Award for outstanding contribution (2021)
- DST Senior Women Scientist Fellowship (2011-2015)
- Multiple research fellowship awards (CSIR-UGC NET, DST Project Fellowship)
- Organized International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering (2018-2023)
- Convened Medical Device Hackathon (MEDHA) in collaboration with IIT Bombay
- Invited speaker at American Chemical Society meetings (San Francisco, Atlanta)
- International collaborations with University of Tennessee, Eurofins Germany
- Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) and CINF Technical Division
- Associate Editor, Journal of Novel Approaches in Drug Design and Development
- Editorial Board Member, multiple international journals
Research Excellence & Innovation
Funded Research Projects
- Principal Investigator: DST-WOS A project on genetic algorithms
- Project Leader: DBT Government of India grant for iGEM Boston presentation
- Multiple consultancy projects with international pharmaceutical companies
- New Gen IEDC DST subgrant for medical device development
- 19 patents filed/granted including US Patents
- Innovations in drug discovery, medical devices, and computational methods
- Licensed technologies for commercial applications
- 58+ publications in peer-reviewed international journals
- H-index: 16, Citations: 1,089
- 2 books published by Springer with international recognition
- Contributed chapters to multiple edited volumes
Vision For Higher Education
Academic Excellence
- Committed to fostering research-intensive academic environment
Core Competencies
- Academic Leadership: Strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty development, accreditation management
- Research Management: Grant writing, project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, technology transfer
- Financial Management: Budget oversight, resource allocation, infrastructure development
- Stakeholder Management: Industry partnerships, government relations, international collaborations
- Innovation Management Mentored startups for BIG funding
