About
Dr. Poonam Kashyap brings 20+ years of experience across India and the UK in academic leadership, research, and social entrepreneurship. She has served as Vice Chancellor and in senior professor roles, advancing strategy, placements, and international partnerships. A recipient of the President of India Medal and a PhD from Ulster University, she combines rigour in higher education with a passion for women’s empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive learning ecosystems.
Education
- PhD – Energy Economics · Ulster University · 2009–2013
- MBA – Business Administration · Ulster University · 2006–2008
- PgCert in Academic Practice · UWE Bristol · 2018–2020
- Master’s in Computer Science · Maharshi Dayanand University · 2002–2004
Experience
- Founder & CEO · FESTRA Foundation · 2024–Present
- Vice Chancellor · Alard University, Pune · 2024–2025
- Professor & Director of Strategy · NICMAR · 2023–2024
- Professor & Director of Placements · UWE Bristol, UK · 2018–2023
- Professor · Coventry University, UK · 2015–2018
- Economic Research Officer · SIB, Belfast · 2013–2015
- Research Officer · Ulster University · 2004–2008