With a rare combination of academic excellence, global exposure, and a deep commitment to purposeful education, he has dedicated his life to shaping not just successful careers, but meaningful lives.
Dr. Ankush Mittal is a distinguished academician, visionary leader, and mentor with over two decades of experience across premier institutions such as IITs, the National University of Singapore, and leading universities in India. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and a Ph.D. graduate from NUS, his journey reflects a pursuit of excellence grounded in clarity of thought and depth of understanding.
He has served as faculty at NUS, Associate Professor at IIT Roorkee, and held prestigious leadership positions including Dean of Research, Vice-Chancellor at reputed universities. A prolific contributor to knowledge, he has authored 300+ research papers, several academic books, and works exploring deeper dimensions of life and human potential.
As a mentor, he has guided 15 Ph.D. scholars and 40+ postgraduate students, while securing research funding exceeding βΉ5 crores. His excellence has been recognized through several prestigious honors, including:
π Honors from the Honβble President of India
π IBM International Faculty Award
π IIT Roorkee Outstanding Teacher Award
π Most Innovative Leadership Award (LSDB, UK)
Beyond titles and achievements, his approach to education is rooted in discipline, clarity of thought, resilience, and inner balance β empowering students to excel academically while developing a strong sense of purpose, integrity, and direction in life.