Dr. P. Giridhar Kini

Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, a seasoned academician and administrator, serves as the Registrar of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). With over two decades of experience in academia, industry collaboration, and institutional administration, he has been instrumental in enhancing academic programs, industry partnerships, and student placements.

An alumnus of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, Dr. Giridhar began his academic journey in 1999 as a Lecturer at MIT Manipal, later assuming various key leadership roles within MIT and MAHE. His tenure reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, industry engagement, and institutional growth.

Dr. Giridhar has played a pivotal role in academic and administrative advancements at MAHE, holding several key leadership positions, including:

Head of Department, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (E&E), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) – 2012: Established UG & PG labs and strengthened academic programs.

Associate Director (Industrial Liaison, Placement & Practice School), MIT Manipal – 2013–2017: Fostered strong industry connections, significantly increasing the number of Fortune 500 companies recruiting MIT students for internships and full-time placements.

Director (Admissions), MAHE Manipal – 2018–2022: Led the Admissions Team through a seamless digital transformation, ensuring efficient admission processes, even during the pandemic.

A dedicated researcher, Dr. Giridhar has 
15+ publications in national and international journals, including three IEEE papers. Supervised two Ph.D. scholars in cutting-edge research domains.

As Registrar of MAHE, Dr. Giridhar Kini plays a crucial role in university administration, policy implementation, and academic governance. His strategic leadership continues to drive:

Seamless academic operations and institutional compliance.

Strengthening university-industry collaborations.

Enhancing student experience through structured academic policies.