About Me


Dr. Dharmendra Pandey is a seasoned educator and strategic leader with over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teaching, academic administration, applied research, consulting, and quality assurance. His impactful contributions have significantly propelled the growth of prestigious institutions through influential leadership and effective team management.

Possessing an MBA, M.Phil., and Ph.D., Dr. Pandey, a gold medalist, has published research in reputable journals and presented at numerous national and international conferences.

Throughout his career, he has focused on elevating education quality, spearheading accreditation initiatives, and enhancing institutional rankings. His expertise spans critical areas such as NAAC, NEP implementation, ISO, SDGs, NIRF, QS, and THE rankings.

Currently serving as the Head of Quality Assurance at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India, Dr. Pandey oversees quality management and benchmarking for all the institutions of Symbiosis, ensuring adherence to international standards of quality, performance, and academic excellence.

Instrumental in the university-industry interface, alumni relations, and IQAC functions, Dr. Pandey has also shared his insights as a guest speaker at esteemed forums including the PHD Chamber of Commerce, C.I.I., and LMA. He is a distinguished life member of the Association of Socio-Economic Development Studies (ASEDS) at BBAU Central University. Dr. Pandey's dedication to advancing education and fostering excellence aligns with international benchmarks, making a lasting impact on the global academic landscape.
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Academic Leader - Institution Builder - University Governance - Education QA Specialist
NAAC/QS/NIRF/THE/ARIIA/AISHE/SDGs/NBA/ISO/AACSB/WASC/CAA UAE
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Delivered a session on “Improving Quality of Administrative Functions and Processes” at Symbiosis Pune

 A higher education institution's administrative departments play a significant role in enhancing the student experience. Instead of kee...