Dr. Harpal Thethi is an esteemed academic leader and currently serves as the Executive Dean of Corporate Relations & Campus Placements at Lovely Professional University (LPU). He is responsible for overseeing the placements and career development of students across 30+ schools and 200+ courses. Dr. Thethi has over two decades of experience in education, having worked in various leadership positions at renowned institutions like KIIT University, where he was the Associate Dean and contributed to setting up academic labs and placement activities.

Career Highlights:

• Placements and Corporate Relations: At LPU, he has been instrumental in increasing corporate partnerships and elevating the placement statistics of the university, bringing over 2000+ companies annually to recruit students.
• Institution Builder: Dr. Thethi has made significant contributions to curriculum development, faculty training, governance, and industry collaborations. He has established various Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and inked numerous corporate MoUs to enhance the employability and skillset of students.
• Previous Roles: He was previously the Dean of Industry-Institute Interface at Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, where he developed strong industry ties to benefit students’ academic and practical knowledge. At KIIT University, he served as Mission10X Innovation Chair Professor under Wipro, mentoring faculty and developing employability-enhancing educational methodologies.
• Awards and Recognition: Dr. Thethi is a Senior IEEE member, an honor given to only 7% of members globally. He has received various accolades, including the Best Faculty Award 2013 at KIIT University and recognition in Marquis Who’s Who in the World as an eminent engineering educator.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Adaptive Signal Processing from KIIT University
• MTech in Telematics and Signal Processing from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
• BTech in Electronics and Telecommunication from Bhadrak Institute of Engineering and Technology

Research and Publications:

Dr. Thethi has published extensively in the areas of signal processing, VLSI design, and digital signal processing, with numerous research papers, book reviews, and international conference presentations to his name.

Leadership & Teaching:

Dr. Thethi has been recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry. He has also served as a Dale Carnegie Certified Trainer, mentoring thousands of educators, and has delivered lectures at various national and international forums on topics such as academia-industry collaboration and employability skills.

Dr. Harpal Thethi remains a passionate advocate for student success and continues to contribute to building employability-focused educational ecosystems in India.