University Management

Prof. Kwan Hong Tan_UniDAIM
Prof. Kwan Hong Tan

Honorary Pro Chancellor

Prof. Kwan Hong Tan is a globally recognized educator, international speaker, and strategy consultant from Singapore with over 17 years of experience in business leadership and education. He holds multiple Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees with Honours and Distinction across fields including business, economics, education, and philosophy. Author of 140 books, 200+ research papers, and thousands of educational resources with over 300 million global views, he has been named among Asia’s Top 10 Public Speakers and has advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and universities worldwide.

H.E Prof. Favour Ayodele_UniDAIM
H.E Prof. Favour Ayodele

Honorary Chancellor

H.E. Prof. Oluwamuyiwa Favour Ayodele is a renowned professor of Management and Global Leadership, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international peace ambassador. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, education, and governance, he has advised global organizations, governments, and institutions while championing initiatives in capacity building, climate action, youth and women’s empowerment, and ethical leadership. He holds a Ph.D., Master’s, and multiple honorary doctorates, and has received numerous international awards, including the Nelson Mandela Nobel Prize (2024). Prof. Ayodele brings visionary leadership and global influence to UniDAIM’s mission.

Prof. John Anderson
Prof. John Anderson

President

Prof. John Anderson, Ed.D., is a visionary academic leader and digital education strategist with over 20 years of experience in higher education management, instructional design, and technology-driven learning. He is the founding President of the University of Digital and AI Management (UniDAIM), committed to delivering accessible, affordable, and future-focused education. Prof. Anderson has pioneered innovative teaching models, online learning ecosystems, and AI integration in education, while promoting global equity and access. He earned a B.A. in Business Administration from UC Berkeley, an M.A. in Educational Technology from the University of Michigan, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UMGC.

Dr. B.Murali Manohar
Dr. B.Murali Manohar

Vice President – Academic Affairs

Dr. B. Murali Manohar is an Indian professor and current Dean of SCM at D Y Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Kolhapur. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Sri Venkateswara University (2008), a Master of Commerce (M.Com.), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.). He is also an alumnus of the Faculty Development Programme in Management (FDPM) at IIM Ahmedabad. His expertise spans Management Information Systems, e-commerce, and marketing. He has served as faculty at VIT, was a DAAD Visiting Professor at the University of Cologne, has published extensively in international journals, supervised Ph.D. scholars, and earned multiple awards for teaching and research.

Dr. Oldrich Duty
Dr. Oldrich Duty

Vice President – Administration / Digital Learning Experience

Dr. Oldrich Duty is a higher education leader and faculty member with over 14 years of online and on-campus teaching experience, 9+ years in academic leadership, and 12+ years in management coaching. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, Summa Cum Laude) from California Southern University, an MSc in International Management with Distinction and a BA with First Class Honours from Teesside University (UK), and an MBA in Artificial Intelligence from EDU Effective Business School. He also holds multiple professional certifications, including PMP®, Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. His expertise spans business strategy, entrepreneurship, digital learning, and higher education transformation.

Prof. (Dr.) B.K. Verma
Prof. (Dr.) B.K. Verma

Vice President – AI Learning Experience

Prof. (Dr.) Basant Kumar Verma is Professor and Head of the Department of Data Science at Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology (PIET), Haryana. He holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from SRU, Warangal (2025–27), a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Shridhar University, Pilani (2013), an M.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from BITS Pilani (2008), and an M.S. (Technology) from BITS Pilani (2004). With a strong academic foundation and expertise in emerging technologies, he is recognized as a committed researcher, academic leader, and mentor to students and scholars.

Dr. Franklin Easter Dumbari
Dr. Franklin Easter Dumbari

Registrar

Dr. Franklin Easter Dumbari is President and Dean of Franklin International Business School, Nigeria, and serves as Adjunct Professor at the Higher Institute of Business and Engineering Sciences, Cameroon, Cavalla International University, USA, and Professor (Honorary) at the University of South Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, an M.Sc. in Human Resource Management from Rivers State University, a Master’s in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Rome Business School, and a B.Sc. in Management from the University of Port-Harcourt. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.

Prof. Dr. Puguh Dwi Kuncoro
Prof. Dr. Puguh Dwi Kuncoro

Head of Department – Digital Studies

Prof. Dr. Puguh Dwi Kuncoro is a distinguished psychologist, educator, and leadership consultant holding a Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology), S.Psi (Bachelor of Psychology), M.B.A., M.M., M.Q.M., and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. He directs Kuncoro Leadership Training & Consulting, serves as Director and Master Trainer, and holds academic appointments as Professor of Practice and Associate Professor across institutions. An author of numerous books on psychology, leadership, and human resources, he combines research, consulting, and extensive training experience to advance human capital, organizational performance, and community wellbeing and promotes evidence-based practice, mentorship programs, and cross-sector collaboration for sustainable impact.

Dr. J. Somasekar
Prof. J. Somasekar

Head of Department – AI & Data Science

Prof. J. Somasekar (M.Tech, Ph.D., Postdoc – USF, USA) is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, and Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia. With 18+ years of teaching and research experience, he has delivered 270+ invited talks across 12 countries. He earned his Ph.D. from JNTU Anantapur, M.Tech. from NITK Surathkal (AIR-43 in GATE), and completed Postdoctoral Research at the University of South Florida, USA. Dr. Somasekar has guided Ph.D. scholars, published 50+ papers, authored books, and received global awards for his contributions to AI, Data Science, and Medical Imaging.

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