Leading with Vision.
Serving with Purpose.
Committed to academic excellence, institutional development and creating global impact through design and innovation.
Building Institutions, Shaping Systems
Introduction
Manish Arora’s leadership extends well beyond the classroom. Over 22+ years, he has shaped curriculum, policy, infrastructure, and culture at the departmental, faculty, university, and national levels — making him one of the most institutionally active design academics in India today.
397 Academic Administrative Services
Across University, Faculty and Department
195 Faculty Services
As Convener / Co-Convener & Committee Member
95 University Services
Convener, Nodal & Member in University Committees
49 Professional Roles
Outside Home Institution (National Committees, Jury, Examiner, Advisor etc.)
Key Leadership Roles
Head
Department of Applied Arts Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU
Since 25 Nov 2024
Coordinator
Design Innovation Centre (DIC), BHU
2015-Present
Convener
MoE Inernational Cell & Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC),BHU
2019-Present
Steering Committee Member
International Collboration Cell, BHU
2022-Presetn
Proctorial Board Member
Banaras Hindu University
2023-Present
Convener
NISP, National Innovation Startup Policy, BHU
2019-2026
SPOC
Smart India Hackathon, BHU
2022
Warden
NIBH- New International Boys Hostel, BHU
2022-2023
Student Adviser
Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU
2012-2013
Convener
Obscura – Photography Art Club, BHU
2012-2013
Labs Developed
Academic Administrative Services - 397 Roles
Level | Details | Count |
University (BHU) | 22 Convener, 3 Nodal Person, 2 SPOC, 68 Members | 95 Roles |
Faculty of Visual Arts | 81 Convener/Co-Convener, 114 Members | 195 Roles |
Dept. of Applied Arts | 21 Convener/Coordinator, 7 Members | 58 Roles |
Professional (External) | Convener, Coordinator, External Examiner, Secretary, Treasurer etc. | 49 Roles |
Curriculum & Policy
- 27 Course Curricula Developed / Board of Studies Member (2010–present)
- NEP 2020 implementation — BHU, Department of Applied Arts
- NISP — National Innovation & Startup Policy drafted and approved for BHU