Karunakar Senapati is a seasoned Academic administrator and quality professional with over 23 years of experience in university administration, rankings, accreditation, and institutional development. Currently serving as Deputy Registrar (Ranking & Accreditation) at IILM University, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening academic quality systems, institutional governance, and regulatory compliance aligned with national and international standards.

He possesses extensive expertise in NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS, and Times Higher Education (THE) ranking frameworks, with proven capabilities in accreditation management, policy formulation, IQAC establishment, academic and administrative audits, and institutional strategic planning. Mr. Senapati has successfully led initiatives related to quality assurance, data-driven decision-making, NEP 2020 implementation, institutional benchmarking, and outcome-based education practices.

Prior to joining IILM University, he served in key administrative and strategic roles at Sharda University, contributing significantly to university rankings, accreditation, academic governance, and research commercialization initiatives.

Known for his visionary leadership, structured approach, and commitment to academic excellence, Mr. Senapati actively works towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and institutional excellence in higher education. His professional interests include quality assurance systems, higher education policy, accreditation strategies, institutional governance, and academic transformation.