Dr Anil Kashyap is first President and Chancellor of NICMAR University Pune and Hyderabad. He has 30 years of experience in practice, academia and research – both in India and abroad. In his leadership roles, Dr Kashyap has been Head of UWE Bristol School of Geography and Environmental Management, Deputy Head of Coventry University School of Energy, Environment and Construction, and Founding Professor and Director of RICS School of Real Estate before joining NICMAR as the Director General in September 2021

His expertise includes Infrastructure development and finance, Urban Regeneration, and Real Estate Research. Dr Kashyap holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with distinction from NIT Kurukshetra, Masters in Urban Planning from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi and a Ph.D. from University of Ulster, United Kingdom.  Dr Kashyap is an Alumnus of Harvard University with training in Higher Education Leadership and Change Management. He is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom.

Dr Kashyap always had passion for academia from early career days and was awarded Ulster University Fellowship for his PhD. He has extensive experience of innovative curriculum design. Dr Kashyap has published over 100 papers in peer reviewed journals, international and national conferences till date. He has supervised 5 PhDs and been examiner for PhD students in India and the United Kingdom. He has also served as examiner for PhD students in India and abroad. Dr Kashyap has undertaken research funded by research councils, charities and international institutions. Dr Kashyap has been Chartered Member of RICS, Chartered Member of Royal Town Planning Institute London, Fellow of Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom and Fellow of Institute of Town Planners, India.

Dr Kashyap is a creative, lateral thinker, strategic policy developer and change agent with an international outlook. An able administrator, visionary leader with a sense of mission and a passion for excellence in Higher Education globally. A pleasant, motivating, and a team player who optimizes the abilities of those around him. With his excellent communication skills, he regularly addresses large audiences and can communicate and effectively interact with individuals at all levels. He is passionate, and committed to whatever he does. His vision for Higher Education in India to develop NICMAR University as best built environment university to fill the infrastructure skilled professional gap for meeting the grand vision of national government and its development initiatives.