The search for a new Head, International Office, was initiated in March 2026, and nominations were invited from CEPT Professors, as well as from a small pool of external professionals. A search committee was constituted comprising Dr. Tridip Suhrud (Chair), Brinda Somaya, Shimul Javeri, Chirayu Bhatt and Priya Singh. Based on the recommendation of the committee, Rishav Jain was unanimously appointed as the next Head of the International Office.
Rishav Jain is Associate Professor and Program Chair for the Bachelor’s of Design (Hons.) program at the Faculty of Design CEPT University (FD). In recent years, he has been instrumental in shaping the B.Des program, which offers majors in Product Design and Communication Design along with a multidisciplinary pathway, positioning it as one of the first design programs in India with such diverse offerings and pedagogical structure.
With diverse experience in teaching and academic leadership, he has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He previously chaired the International Master’s in Interior Architectural Design (IMIAD) at FD and led its successful transition to the Master’s in Interior Design(MID) now offered through the Faculty of Architecture. He also served as Exchange Coordinator for the Faculty of Design, facilitating international academic exchanges, and has taught and led workshops at international institutions.
As the new Head of International Office, Rishav will aim to expand opportunities for international collaborations in all Faculties and at all program levels.
