A national award nominee and an academic leader with over 25 years of experience in research, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship, Dr. Asha Bhatia leads strategic direction as a Dean of Research and Doctoral Programs at the Universal Ai University. She also executes the initiatives that advance artificial intelligence, which reform social and economic development.
Dr. Bhatia has worked with organisations and institutions to promote research and the academic community. Universal Business School, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, For the Blind (NAB), and a few more institutions, where she developed research initiatives.
She is a Ph.D. holder in Management Studies and an advanced research scholar from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
From integrating AI sustainability to mentoring the next generation of researchers, Dr. Bhatia is creating an impact and a future-focused education. She believes in creating research that doesn’t just publish papers but changes lives. Dr. Bhatia is an Independent Director and global policy advisor who continues to inspire meaningful change across academia and research.
Recognised as the Most Inspiring Educational Leader of 2025, Dr. Bhatia emphasised the importance of research-led innovation and academic excellence in an exclusive interview with Corporate TrendZ–
“I emphasise upskilling through global research collaborations and training programs to ensure our faculty and students remain at the forefront of innovation.”