Dr. Tuhin Utsab Paul is an accomplished academician, researcher, and higher education leader with over a decade of experience in engineering education, institutional governance, quality assurance, and academic administration. He currently serves as the Dean of the Xavier School of Engineering and Technology (XSET), Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata. In these roles, he is leading the establishment of the University's engineering school while spearheading institutional quality initiatives, accreditation, and strategic academic development.
Prior to his present assignments, Dr. Paul served as the Dean of Science, HoD of Computer Science, and Assistant Registrar at SXUK, demonstrating exceptional leadership across academic and administrative domains.
Dr. Paul earned his Ph.D. (Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering and M.Tech. in CSE from the University of Calcutta, securing First Class and 9th Rank in his Master's programme. His academic and administrative interests encompass Image Processing, Data Analytics, Algorithms, engineering education, AI in education, quality assurance, and institutional transformation.
An avid reader and lifelong learner, Dr. Paul believes that innovation is born through collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and continuous dialogue. His professional philosophy combines academic excellence with ethical leadership, fostering an ecosystem where education, research, and technology converge to create meaningful societal impact. He has also strengthened his expertise in AI-enabled education through professional certifications from Microsoft and Google, reflecting his commitment to integrating emerging technologies into higher education.
Driven by the Jesuit ideals of excellence, service, and holistic education, Dr. Paul envisions building globally connected, research-driven institutions that nurture innovation, critical thinking, and responsible leadership. His work continues to inspire students, faculty, and institutions to embrace academic excellence while addressing the evolving challenges of the twenty-first century.
