Dr. Anubha Singh is a distinguished academic leader with twenty six years of experience in pioneering institution building. As the Former Vice-Chancellor of two state private universities in Bangalore, Dr. Singh has demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic administration, research advocacy, and internationalization, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the universities’ reputation for academic excellence. A leader, visionary, researcher and an academic, Dr. Singh has assumed diverse roles in her illustrious career that span across the areas of higher education landscape, cross cultural management, human resource management and linguistics.

Dr. Singh led strategic initiatives to collaborate with global institutions for faculty exchange, joint research, and student mobility programs across 30 countries. She has served on various international bodies including the President of Asia Region of International Accreditation Council for Business Education, USA.

Her leadership philosophy centres around the belief that education should foster not just career success but also personal fulfilment, intellectual curiosity, and civic responsibility. Dr. Singh’s initiatives emphasize the importance of blending diverse disciplines—empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to address the challenges of the 21st century.

Dr. Singh has published extensively and has closely worked with leading Indian and multinational organisations on pertinent issues in business, human resources, linguistics and technology. She is also the co-author of Management Communication – A Case Analysis Approach with James S. O’Rourke IV.  A thought leader and sought-after speaker at global forums, she frequently shares insights on institution building, multidisciplinary education, and sustainable development in higher education.

As a champion of multidisciplinary and liberal education, Dr. Singh has introduced and expanded programs integrating arts, sciences, social sciences, law, management and technology, fostering intellectual agility and critical thinking among students. Dr. Singh has designed programs and curricula for holistic growth that prepare students for both professional success and personal growth, with a focus on creativity, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Building industry-academia synergy, Dr. Singh has established strong collaborations with industries to enhance experiential learning, facilitate internships, and secure research funding. As an institution builder and research advocate, Dr. Singh has led the creation of policies and frameworks to enhance faculty development and research impact, resulting in increased publications and citations across disciplines.

Dr. Singh is committed to transforming education through a focus on multidisciplinary learning, liberal education and research excellence. Under her leadership, Sai University will continue to grow as a beacon of academic excellence, innovation, and global impact. Dr. Singh’s vision for the future of education combines inclusivity, creativity, and international collaboration—ensuring students and faculty alike are empowered to make a lasting difference in the world.