Subarno Bhattacharyya
O. P. Jindal Global University, Manipal University Jaipur, VIT Bhopal University, College of Engineering Roorkee, JIS Group, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
0000-0002-5200-6258
About
Subarno Bhattacharyya is an emerging academic administrator, researcher, and higher education leader with close to a decade of experience spanning academic governance, institutional development, digital learning, and sustainability research across leading Indian universities—including Manipal University Jaipur, DIT University, and institutions under the JIS Group. He began his professional journey as a Laboratory Assistant, and through sustained determination, commitment to higher education, and engagement with global academic perspectives, he has been in various roles, i.e., HOD (Acting), Assistant Professor, Campus Administrator, Registrar (in charge), Deputy Registrar (Acting), Assistant Registrar etc. Currently he holds the position of Assistant Director of Digital Learning and Online Education. He has been elevated to the position of Joint Director, Digital Learning & Online Education (Academic Governance, Programme Development & Digital Transformation) at O.P. Jindal Global Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be-University, Sonipat, India, effective from 01 April 2026.
In this role, he serves as strategic initiatives in online, blended, and non-residential program development; academic policy frameworks; digital transformation of teaching–learning ecosystems; and technology-enabled academic operations. His work focuses on strengthening institutional capacity in AI-enabled education, digital governance, and sustainable higher education systems.
Subarno’s career reflects a unique blend of academic leadership, policy-oriented administration, and research-driven innovation across several reputed institutions, including Manipal University Jaipur, DIT University, JIS Group, and COER University. Across these roles, he has contributed to institutional accreditation, quality assurance, rankings, academic governance systems, and the establishment of digital and online education frameworks.
Academically, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Studies) at VIT Bhopal University, with research focused on the optimization of solar energy utilization and storage using artificial neural network architectures. His interdisciplinary research interests span renewable energy systems, AI and machine learning in green engineering, ESG frameworks, Industry 5.0, and sustainable supply chains.
He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Renewable Energy), a PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from Indira Gandhi National Open University. He has also completed the Leadership Management Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, strengthening his expertise in institutional leadership and strategic management.
A recognized young leader in academia, Mr. Bhattacharyya has received numerous national and international honors, including Higher Education Leader of the Year, Rising Leader in Higher Education, Young Science Leader Award, and National Innovative Educator Award. He was also recognized as one of the youngest academic administrators in India and has been invited to serve as a judge for the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025.
His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed research publications, conference proceedings indexed in Scopus and IEEE, and multiple books on solar energy, artificial intelligence in energy systems, and green computing. In addition, he holds several patents, design registrations, and international copyrights, demonstrating his commitment to innovation, intellectual property development, and technology-driven research.
Driven by a vision to integrate technology, sustainability, and governance in higher education, he continues to work toward building future-ready universities that leverage digital transformation, AI innovation, and global collaboration to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Employment
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O. P. Jindal Global University Joint Director2026 - Present
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O. P. Jindal Global University Assistant Director2023 - 2026
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Manipal University Jaipur Deputy Registrar/ Assistant Registrar & Assistant Professor2021 - 2023
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JIS Group Assistant Registrar / Assistant Professor / IQAC Coordinator2020 - 2021
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DIT University Assistant Registrar / Assistant Professor2019 - 2020
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College of Engineering Roorkee Lecturer- Senior Scale2017 - 2019
Education
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VIT Bhopal University Doctorate2021 - Present
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College of Engineering Roorkee Master of Technology2018 - 2020
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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Post Graduate Diploma2018 - 2019
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College of Engineering Roorkee Bachelor of Technology2014 - 2017
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KIIT University Diploma in Engineering2011 - 2014
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (21)
- Healthcare 4.0 Save
- The role of machine learning in climate change prediction and environmental sustainability Save
- Synergizing Quantum and Neuromorphic Architectures for Scalable, Energy-Efficient, and Adaptive Artificial Intelligence Models in IoT Systems Save
- Quantum-Inspired Reinforcement Learning Models for Adaptive Decision-Making in Neuromorphic Computational Systems Save
- Quantum-Enhanced Machine Learning Models for Energy Optimization and Predictive Sustainability in Next-Generation Smart Grids Save
- Integrating Neuromorphic and Quantum Computing Paradigms for Real-Time Internet of Things Analytics Save
- Healthcare 4.0: Building Resilient and Privacy-Preserving Digital Health Ecosystems Save
- Digital Forensics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Methods, Frameworks, and Challenges Save
- AR/VR on IoT-enabled autonomous vehicle systems: Enhancing autonomous driving through immersive technology Save
- A Federated Learning Framework for Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Diagnostics Using Biomedical Signal Analysis Save