Chairman

Prof. Dr. S. Magesh earned his M.Tech with Honours in Computer Science and Engineering and his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, India. In addition to these achievements, he holds multifarious postgraduate degrees in Arts, Linguistics, Science, and Management, which reflect his wide-ranging multidisciplinary expertise. He is a distinguished technocrat, academician, publisher, global trainer, and life coach with a professional journey spanning over 28 years, seamlessly integrating academia and the corporate sector. Beginning his teaching career in 2000 as a Lecturer, he rose through the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, serving in several prestigious engineering institutions and universities across Tamil Nadu.

His contribution to academic research is significant, with more than 35 refereed and indexed publications in reputed international journals such as Web of Science, ESCI, Scopus, Springer, and Elsevier’s Engineering Index (Compendex). He has authored three books, published two patents, and produced multiple works bearing ISBNs and DOIs, underlining his commitment to knowledge creation and innovation. As a prolific trainer, he has delivered over 179 workshops, faculty development programs, and seminars across domains including Information Technology, Human Resource Management, E-Business, and Soft Skills. His sessions are widely acknowledged for their practical insights and transformative impact. Since 2019, he has also been serving as an Empanelled Civil Instructor for Officer Cadets at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, contributing to the shaping of military leadership development.

His entrepreneurial spirit led to the founding of Magestic Technology Solutions (P) Ltd in 2019, where he continues as Chairman and Director, spearheading technological innovation, consultancy, and capacity-building initiatives. Since 2014, he has also held the position of Director at Jupiter Publications Consortium, a reputed global academic publishing house. Through these leadership roles, he has successfully bridged the gap between academia and industry, fostering an ecosystem of research, innovation, and knowledge transfer at both national and international levels. On the global academic stage, since 2022, he has been serving as Professor at JP Jacobs International University and JP Jacobs International Research Foundation in the United Kingdom, contributing to international academic strategy and research leadership. In India, he has been associated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Online Programmes) as a Visiting Professor and Four Quadrant Content Developer since 2022, actively engaged in designing and delivering outcome-based digital curricula. Since 2023, he has also served as a Visiting Professor at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai. His unwavering focus on digital pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and e-learning underscores his alignment with global educational trends and future-ready learning ecosystems.

Prof. Dr. Magesh has been recognized with several prestigious national and international awards, including the Distinguished Innovator & Edupreneur Award conferred by NFED in 2017, the Lifetime Achievement Award from NFED in 2019, and the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award presented as part of the Global Excellence Awards by Centro Universitário Unifacvest, Brazil, in 2023. Further cementing his relationship with NFED, he is recognized as a Distinguished Fellow (Second Term) and also serves as a Corporate Advisor to the organization. An accomplished sportsperson, he is also a former National-Level Handball Player, exemplifying excellence in both intellectual and athletic pursuits. His holistic personality, blending leadership, mentorship, research acumen, innovation, and personal discipline, sets a unique benchmark in education and entrepreneurship. Prof. Dr. S. Magesh continues to inspire students, educators, and professionals globally with his mission-driven leadership, innovation mindset, and commitment to building a knowledge-based society.