Dr Archana Mantri a seasoned leader in education with over 30 years of experience in academia and industry. Currently holding the position of Vice Chancellor at Anurag University (State Private), Telangana, India since June 2024, Dr Mantri has been spearheading several initiatives for the institution’s transformation. She leads 600 faculty members and 15,000 students, propelling the university towards academic and research breakthroughs. Acknowledged among the world’s top 30 women engineers in “Rising to the Top” by the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) and the International Federation of Engineering Societies (IFEES), she embodies a mission to enhance academia through innovative methods driven by her passion, grit, and dedication.