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Strategic Advisors
Prof. Dr. Ashok S. Shettar
Prof. Dr. Ashok S. Shettar is a visionary academic leader, civil engineering expert, and currently the Pro-Chancellor of KLE Technological University, Hubballi. With over 35 years of impactful experience, he has been instrumental in transforming B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology into a nationally recognized university. A Ph.D. graduate from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Dr. Shettar has made profound contributions to India's engineering education landscape—most notably through his leadership in developing NBA guidelines for outcome attainment and accreditation.
He is widely regarded as the Guru of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Good Governance, Strategic Planning, Total Quality Management in Education, and Institutional Development. As a mentor for advanced OBE training, he supports numerous institutions and IUCEE consortium members across India.
Dr. Shettar is a member of the Higher Education Council, Government of Karnataka, and serves on the Executive Council of Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. A life member of KLE Society, he is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), and Vice President of the BIC Society—fostering ITeS industries in Northern Karnataka. Among his many recognitions is the prestigious Rotary Centennial Award for Professional Excellence. Together with Dr. Prakash Tewari and Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi, he has trained thousands of faculty members nationwide in OBE. The IonCUDOS© OBE platform has grown under their mentorship and collaboration, and IonIdea is proud to be associated with KLE Technological University as its Mentor Institution and Domain Partner.
Prof. Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi
Prof. Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi is a distinguished academic leader with over 35 years of experience in higher education, specializing in engineering education, research, and academic quality enhancement. He currently serves as the Founding Vice Chancellor of MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur, and has previously held significant positions including Executive Director at the Karnataka State Higher Education Council and Director of the Centre for Engineering Education Research at KLE Technological University, Hubballi.
Dr. Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, an M.Tech in Computer Science from NIT Warangal, and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad. His expertise encompasses Outcome-Based Education (OBE), AICTE examination reforms, and the integration of data engineering and machine learning into educational frameworks. As a mentor and thought leader, he has guided numerous institutions in adopting OBE practices and has contributed extensively to engineering education research, with a focus on faculty development and curriculum innovation. Dr. Joshi's visionary leadership continues to shape the future of engineering education in India
Prof. Dr. B. Sadashive Gowda
Prof. Dr. B. Sadashive Gowda is the Principal of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, bringing over three decades of academic and administrative experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mysore, an M.Tech in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Gowda has previously served as a faculty member at a renowned international academic institution before joining VVCE, where he has held positions as Professor, Head of Department, Vice-Principal, and now Principal.
Under his leadership, VVCE has achieved autonomous status and earned accreditations from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. Dr. Gowda emphasizes participative leadership, fostering a decentralized approach that encourages stakeholder engagement in strategic planning and implementation. He has been instrumental in aligning the college's curriculum with Industry 4.0 requirements, ensuring that engineering education remains relevant and practical. His commitment to holistic education and continuous improvement has positioned VVCE as a leading institution in technical education.
Prof. Dr. P. V. Kadole
Prof. Dr. P. V. Kadole is the Director of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra, and a distinguished academic leader with over 30 years of experience in engineering education and research. He holds a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering from Shivaji University and an M.Tech in Textile Technology from Anna University.
Under his leadership, RIT has achieved numerous milestones, including NAAC A+ accreditation, NBA accreditation for all eligible programs, and recognition in the NIRF Innovation Band (101–150) in 2023. Dr. Kadole has been instrumental in fostering international collaborations, establishing RIT as the first institute in Maharashtra to initiate 'Twinning and Collaboration Programs' with several foreign universities. He has also spearheaded initiatives like the NETRA Incubation Center, securing substantial funding to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. His research contributions in textile engineering are extensive, with over 100 publications and 244 citations, focusing on areas such as smart fabrics, nonwovens, and technical textiles. Recognized for his visionary leadership, Dr. Kadole was honored as the 'Eminent Director of Leading Institutes' by Competition Success Review in 2024.
Lueny Morell
Lueny Morell, MS, PE, was the Principal at Lueny Morell & Associates and Director of InnovaHiED, a world-class team of experts with extensive academic and industry experience, offering services to help higher education leaders in transforming their institutions to better respond to their stakeholders’ needs and the socioeconomic development challenges they face. She was a Co-founder of NEU, a novel platform to teach engineering in Silicon Valley, California. She was part of HP Labs Strategy, Open Innovation and University Relations team and full professor of Chemical Engineering University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, where she held various academic and administrative positions.
Lueny was an IEEE Senior Member, an ASEE Fellow and ABET Program Evaluator and had received several awards for her work, including the prestigious US NAE Gordon Prize for innovations in engineering education in 2006. Lueny was passionate about engineering education and innovation as fundamental pillars for economic and social well-being. She was a co-founder of IFEES, GEDC and SPEED, and had served as president of IFEES.
Lueny was a Mentor to several institutions in India. With her extensive work in OBE and all her experience, she was a Guru for IonCUDOS© on Outcome Based Education and Competency Based Education since 2012! We learned a lot from her and we were fortunate to work with her as an Advisor to IonEducation Solutions. Her contribution to IonCUDOS and for Indian Engineering Education will be remembered for a very long time. We miss you, Prof. Lueny Morell.
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