Dr Syriac Nellikunnel Devasia

Dean Perdana University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syriac Nellikunnel is the Dean of the Faculty of Business at Perdana University, Malaysia, and a distinguished educationist with deep expertise in higher education leadership, administration, and online education management. An accredited trainer, he previously served as Dean at MASHA University and has chaired more than six international conferences. Dr. Nellikunnel is the recipient of many global honors, including the Global Green Excellence Award (2026), Excellence in Educational Leadership Award (2025), and the Blackboard Award for Student Success (2019). His research spans marketing, sustainable development, UNSDGs, CSR, quality frameworks, consumer behavior, and digital transformation strategies. He has delivered keynote addresses at major international conferences on employability skills and emerging trends in teaching and learning. As a journal reviewer, external examiner, and PhD supervisor, Dr. Nellikunnel combines scholarship, mentorship, and governance expertise, making him a visionary leader shaping the future of higher education.