Driven by rigorous scholarship and global expertise—discover the faculty shaping our world-class learning experience. Learn from top-tier professors and seasoned practitioners who bring real-world insights and academic rigor to Imperial European University.
(Member of His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council | Former Minister of State, MP | Jurist | BA MA (Law), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
President
The Right Honourable Keith Vaz brings over three decades of distinguished public service and strategic leadership to Imperial European University. A Cambridge Law graduate, he served as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom for 32 years, holding key ministerial portfolios including Minister for Europe, Minister for the Americas, and Chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee. Beyond his parliamentary legacy, he is a prominent global advocate for public health, serving as Founder and Chairman of Silver Star Diabetes, an international charity dedicated to diabetes awareness and prevention worldwide. As a Founding Champion & President of Imperial European University, his mission is to bring affordable, high-quality education to the masses, leverage his extensive experience to drive our international expansion, foster academic alliances, and guide the next generation of global leaders.
(Ph.D., LL.M, M.Sc. M.Sc. LL.B.) – United Kingdom
Vice Chancellor
Dr Dinesh Kumar Saraswat has over three decades of experience in higher education, academic leadership, and law in the United Kingdom. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial and Business Law.
He has held senior academic positions at several British institutions, including programmes delivered in partnership with the University of Suffolk, Leeds Trinity University, Bath Spa University, and Canterbury Christ Church University. In these roles, he has overseen the academic and operational management of more than 35,000 students across ten campuses.
A recognised specialist in economics, finance, business management, and business law, Dr Saraswat also brings extensive experience in academic leadership, quality assurance, and institutional governance. His expertise is reflected in his current role as Academic Director at the London School of Management and Media and as Chairman of CIE Global, a UK-accredited awarding organisation.
(CMgr, DBA, PhD, LLM, MBA, MSc, EMBA) – United Kingdom
Distinguished Professor & Chair of Executive Leadership
Dr. MD Usman brings over three decades of exceptional academic rigor, executive coaching, and scholarly research to Imperial European University. A prolific scholar and multi-disciplinary expert holding advanced doctoral and master’s degrees across management, law, and business administration, Dr. Usman has authored over 100 acclaimed books spanning global health executive management, strategic leadership, construction governance, and professional development.
Dr. MD Usman holds advanced academic qualifications and executive credentials from leading global institutions, including the University of Oxford, Anglia Ruskin University, University of West London, and Apsley Business School London
Chartered Manager (CMgr) and international education mentor since 1993, his extensive body of work and visionary leadership continue to empower executive learners and shape higher education standards worldwide.
(DBA, MBA, B.Com, LIBF, CeMAP) – United Kingdom
Directeur General
Dr. Jatin Anand is a distinguished academician, strategic consultant, and polymath with deep expertise in higher education, digital transformation, and distance-learning methodology. Holding a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), an MBA, and specialized financial credentials from The London Institute of Banking & Finance (UK) & Yale (US), he has spent years at the intersection of business pedagogy and institutional innovation.
A seasoned lecturer across top British and European institutions—including Oxford Metropolitan College and executive EdTech platforms—Pedagog, Dr. Anand specializes in academic framework design, competency assessment, and teaching core disciplines in Strategic Management, Global Marketing, Leadership, and Operations. As a prolific curriculum architect, his signature executive program, Corporate Brand Management, is internationally acclaimed and taught across global markets. A true manager, entrepreneur, and academic leader, Dr. Anand drives the institutional vision and operational excellence of Imperial European University as a Directeur Général.
(PhD, PhD, M.Ed, B.Sc)
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Hon. Prof. Dr. Pratik Mungekar is a globally celebrated academician, strategic leader, and polymath holding a formidable multidisciplinary intellectual foundation. He is anchored by dual doctoral degrees: a PhD in Educational Management from CCOL London, United Kingdom (2024), and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Sikkim State University, India (2021). Furthermore, he holds a Master of Education (Global Studies) from Texas Baptist Bible College, USA (2018), and a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from the University of Mumbai, India (2017). An expert in higher education internationalization, academic governance, curriculum architecture, and pedagogical innovation, Dr. Mungekar has held numerous pivotal leadership roles, including former International Dean and various Directorates of Research and Innovation across prominent institutions in India, the UK, and Ghana. A global thought leader and extensively traveled lecturer across four continents, he brings a unique, multidisciplinary, and strategic perspective to driving academic excellence, institutional development, and international cooperation at Imperial European University.
(M.Ed, PGDCP, M.Sc, B.Sc)
Dean & Psychologist
Mme Shamina Deol is a distinguished educational psychologist and human development specialist with over fifteen years of expertise across psychological research, instructional design, and executive capacity building. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.), a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGBCD), a Master of Science in Human Development (M.Sc.), and a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.
Serving as Academic Lead at Pedagog (UK) since 2019, Mme Deol has led curriculum framework architecture, faculty mentoring, and rigorous academic quality assurance across international partner institutions. Grounded in the synthesis of behavioral science, human development, and applied pedagogy, her interdisciplinary approach enriches executive postgraduate education. At Imperial European University, she delivers key MBA and leadership modules in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Consumer Psychology, Strategic Leadership, and Organizational Development.
(PhD, LL.M., Attorney at Law)
Professor of International Law & Global Business Negotiations
Atty. Dr. Agata Smolarek is an accomplished international legal advisor, practicing attorney, and scholar specializing in cross-border corporate law, international commercial negotiations, and institutional governance. Educated at the prestigious University of Wrocław, she holds advanced doctoral and master’s credentials in law, combining rigorous academic research with extensive practical legal experience.
As Founder and CEO across prominent international legal and business consulting firms, Dr. Smolarek acts as a strategic advisor to global enterprises, cross-border ventures, and international organizations throughout Europe, Eurasia, and the Gulf region. In addition to her legal practice and editorial contributions to international legal publications, she is a dedicated academic who designs and delivers advanced courses in International Business, Corporate Governance, and Strategic Negotiations. At Imperial European University, Dr. Smolarek empowers executive students with the legal precision, negotiation mastery, and regulatory insight required to navigate complex global markets.
