Adani University, established 2022 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has a distinguished faculty with Ph.D.s from top institutes, driving education in engineering, management, and technology. Faculty in FEST, FMS, and FOS deliver UG, PG, integrated, and Ph.D. programs, with expertise in AI-ML, infrastructure, and energy. They publish in high-impact journals, secure grants, and mentor via the Career Development Cell.
Adani University Faculty Profiles 2025
| Name | Position | Department | Qualifications | Experience | Research Interests | Key Contributions | Contact |
| Prof. Hitesh Chhinkaniwala | Professor & Head | CSE, FEST | Ph.D. (GTU), M.E., B.E. (Computer Engg) | 25+ yrs | AI, ML, Data Science, Image Processing | 50+ papers, 10+ Ph.D.s guided, AI-ML curriculum | hitesh.chhinkaniwala@adaniuni.ac.in |
| Dr. Harishkumar Varia | Associate Professor | ICT, FEST | Ph.D. (GTU), M.E. (VLSI), B.E. | 18+ yrs | Wireless Comm, IoT, Signal Processing | 30+ papers, IoT patent, industry projects | harishkumar.varia@adaniuni.ac.in |
| Dr. Jignesh Thaker | Associate Professor | Civil & Infra, FEST | Ph.D. (IITGN), M.Tech (NIT Surat), B.E. | 15 yrs | Sustainable Infra, BIM, Earthquake Engg | 25+ papers, INR 50L projects, Young Engineer Award | jignesh.thaker@adaniuni.ac.in |
| Dr. Ajaykumar Vyas | Assistant Professor | Electrical Engg, FEST | Ph.D. (SVNIT), M.E., B.Tech | 12 yrs | Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Power Systems | 20+ papers, solar grid models, Adani internships | ajaykumar.vyas@adaniuni.ac.in |
| Dr. Subhanarayan Sahoo | Associate Professor | CS & Applied Math, FOS | Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur), M.Sc., B.Sc. | 16 yrs | Numerical Analysis, Quantum Computing | 40+ papers, h-index 15, DST-funded projects | subhanarayan.sahoo@adaniuni.ac.in |
| Dr. Alok Kumar Singh | Assistant Professor | Construction Engg, FEST | Ph.D. (IIT Delhi), M.Tech, B.Tech | 10 yrs | Construction Mgmt, Risk Analysis, BIM | 15+ papers, book chapter, Adani project supervision | alok.singh@adaniuni.ac.in |
Adani University Other Faculty Details
| Department | Faculty Highlights |
| Management (FMS) | Ph.D.s from IIMs; expertise in Infrastructure Mgmt, Energy; industry ties with Adani, KPMG |
| Ph.D. Supervisors | 20+ faculty guide research in AI, Cyber Security, Sustainability; require 3+ publications |
| Visiting Faculty | Industry experts from Adani, L&T; deliver guest lectures, mentor projects |
