Prof. (Dr.) Gauri Dutt Sharma

Prof. (Dr.) Gauri Dutt Sharma is a distinguished academician and administrator with extensive experience in higher education, research and institutional leadership. He has served as President of the Association of Indian Universities and as NAAC Peer Team Chairman for institutional assessment visits, bringing valuable experience in academic governance and quality assessment.

As NAAC Expert at IIQA, he contributes to institutional quality enhancement, accreditation preparedness and continuous improvement. His leadership at USTM encompasses the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), outcome-based education, curriculum development, collaborative research and industry engagement.

His emphasis on accessibility, quality and inclusivity supports institutions in strengthening academic processes, research culture and student development.

Areas of Expertise

• NAAC accreditation preparedness and institutional assessment
• Peer team visit preparedness and quality reviews
• Academic governance and institutional development
• Outcome-based education and curriculum enrichment
• Research development and academic collaboration
• Student support, inclusivity and holistic development