Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar
Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over four decades of experience in higher education and public health. As an educationist and an inspiring leader, he believes that, “Education is not just about knowledge transfer; it's about fostering innovation, critical thinking, and research that transforms lives.” This philosophy underpins his career as an adept administrator and thought leader.
Prof. Kumar commenced his career as a trained anthropologist at Andhra University. He did his Master of Management from McGill University, Montreal in Canada under the mentorship of Prof. Henry Mintzberg, the "Father of Strategic Management," and was conferred Ph.D. from Punjabi University, Punjab.
His academic journey at the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, allowed him to make significant contributions in the field of genetics, epidemiology, operational genetics and tribal health. As a faculty member at the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), he has spearheaded numerous public health initiatives. His work on multi-country projects with organisations like WHO, UNDP and other health bodies highlights his commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.
Prof. Satish has been associated with the SRM Group since 2007. He joined SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, to establish the School of Public Health as the Dean, later rising as the Registrar for SRM University, Sikkim in 2015 and until recently serving as the Vice Chancellor of the University.
As the Vice Chancellor of SRM University, Sikkim he played a pivotal role in establishing the institution's administrative framework, strategic growth and academic governance. Beyond his role as the leader and academician, Prof. Kumar is widely respected for his humble, research-oriented leadership style that has left an indelible mark on students, faculty, and colleagues alike.