INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY
Reimagining education for the AI era.
Dr Sriya Chakravarti advises universities, ministries and industry across the GCC, UK, US and Asia on AI in learning, TVET reform, workforce readiness and curriculum transformation.
Profile
Dr. Sriya Chakravarti is an international education consultant and academic leader with 20+ years of experience across the United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Asia.
She advises universities, TVET institutions, and government stakeholders on AI-enabled learning, workforce readiness, and education system transformation. Her work focuses on bridging strategy and execution—designing practical, scalable solutions that align education with real-world outcomes.
Her international advisory experience includes contributions to UNESCO and UNESCO-UNEVOC initiatives on AI, employability, and future skills.
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Six practices, one mission — preparing institutions and learners for what's next.
AI in Education & Workforce Readiness
Integrating AI into teaching, assessment, productivity, and institutional capability.
TVET & Skills Development Strategy
Designing employability systems, apprenticeships, and competency-based models.
Curriculum & Programme Transformation
Building modern, industry-aligned diplomas and degree programmes.
Leadership & Change Management
Supporting restructuring, innovation, and institutional transformation.
Industry–Academia Partnerships
Creating advisory boards, internships, and employer engagement models.
Executive Workshops & Speaking
Delivering high-impact sessions on AI, employability, and education futures.
Selected Advisory and Consulting Engagements
ONGOING
UNESCO-UNEVOC and MGIEP
Global TVET and AI Advisory
- Lead Author of Rethinking Pedagogy: Exploring the Potential of Digital Technology in Achieving Quality Education for UNESCO MGIEP, delivering literature review on digital learning, future-ready pedagogy, and quality education transformation.
- Expert contributor and reviewer to UNESCO-UNEVOC practical guide on AI integration in TVET, with recommendations on employability, industry alignment, and institutional readiness.
- Participated in UNESCO-led global dialogues and roundtables on future classrooms, digital ecosystems, sustainability, inclusion, and AI-enabled learning.
- Recognized contributor bridging higher education, TVET, workforce readiness, and technology-enabled learning across GCC and international contexts.
ONGOING
UNITAR and UN System Staff College
Learning and Strategic Contribution
- Contributed expertise to learning and capacity-building initiatives linked to global development and communication agendas.
- Supported future-focused approaches to professional learning and institutional capability building.
- Designed a training module for the UNSSC Courageous Conversations programme for UN staff, focused on inclusion, respectful dialogue, and cross-cultural communication.
2013 — PRESENT
Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE
Institutional Transformation and Advisory, concurrent with academic appointment
- Led the design and rollout of a 90-credit Level 4 HR Diploma aligned with UAE qualification frameworks and employer needs.
- Advised on responsible AI adoption in teaching, assessment and productivity, and on digital learning transformation across management curricula.
- Established industry advisory boards with Keolis-MHI, Azadea, Hilton, Invictus Trading and Barakat to strengthen curriculum relevance and graduate employability.
- Implemented work-integrated learning, apprenticeships and applied industry projects, with employer-evaluated assessments.
- Delivered faculty capability-building on practical AI tools and workforce readiness.
- Supported academic restructuring, quality enhancement and multi-campus stakeholder alignment.
- Advised new Emirati educators to join the education profession under the National Emiratization Strategy and Nation Building Initiative of the UAE.
2002 — 2012
University of San Francisco, USA
Organisational Change and Systems Leadership
- Led a university-wide systems transformation replacing legacy scheduling processes with a centralised platform.
- Managed stakeholder adoption, training and governance processes, delivering a sustainable enterprise solution adopted institution wide.
- Supported international academic and executive programmes involving global scholars, Nobel laureates and policy leaders.
1998 — 2024
INNDUS Institutional Pvt Ltd and ESCEE Innovative Pvt Ltd, India
Director, Independent Advisory Practice
- Advised multinational clients on market strategy, compliance and new business ventures in India.
- Directed philanthropic initiatives for education, women’s empowerment and sustainability across India.
- Mentored institutions and education stakeholders on implementation themes aligned to UK India Education and Research Initiative and National Education Policy priorities.
- Mentored schools in enterprise education through the Teach A Man To Fish / School Enterprise Challenge programme.
- Delivered school supplies, clothing, and food support through initiatives in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Supported livelihood independence initiatives in Batul, West Bengal through micro-enterprise models including cattle ownership (“cow-preneurship”).
- Founded Dream Girl Competition initiatives focused on confidence-building, talent recognition, and women’s empowerment.
- Delivered training in communication, presentations, and research skills for faculty, learners and community participants in Thailand and Malaysia.
ONGOING
NTU Singapore
AI and Business Immersion
- Programme Lead for executive immersion linking AI, business and international practice.
Credentials
Doctor of Education
Organisation & Leadership — University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Commerce
Accounts & Economics — University of Mumbai
Master of Business Administration
University of San Francisco
Executive Education
- Harvard University, Future of Learning
- Stanford University, Innovation and Design Thinking
- Imperial College London, Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
- Nanyang Technological University Singapore, AI for Business
Honours & Distinctions
UNESCO-MGIEP Grant Recipient
Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Jury
International Awards for Innovation and Leadership in Education
Professional Affiliations
- Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy (PFHEA)
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA)
- Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), UK
- Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD), UK
- Member, Academy of Management, USA
Engagement Formats And Availability
Available for advisory retainers, project consulting, interim leadership, curriculum modernisation engagements, executive workshops, keynote speaking and AI readiness initiatives.
Regions: GCC, United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Asia and remote global engagements.
Testimonials
“Dr. Sriya was instrumental in designing, developing, and successfully deploying an applied HR program, while effectively integrating industry expertise into curriculum and assessment design.”
Dr Khwaja Mansoor Ali Khan
Assistant Professor & Former Chair | Academic Collaborator
“Dr. Sriya demonstrated strong leadership in curriculum development and delivery, contributing creative energy, collaboration, and a practical commitment to moving projects to successful completion.”
Dr Ross Humby
Professor & Chair | Curriculum Development Collaborator
“Dr. Chakravarti demonstrated leadership in systems development, workflow improvement, training, and operational implementation, bringing innovation, problem-solving, and strong organizational impact.”
Ms. Sheila Glenn
Former Supervisor | Systems & Operational Transformation
Further testimonials are available upon request.
We'd Love to Hear From You
Whether you have a question about education consulting, AI-enabled learning, curriculum transformation, or strategic academic partnerships, feel free to connect. We look forward to collaborating with institutions and professionals worldwide.
Location
Dubai, UAE