Fr Varghese Vithayathil CMI is an alumnus of our Institution having completed his Bachelor of Arts when it was affiliated to Bangalore University. He pursued his Bachelor of Philosophy and Theology from Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore; MA in English from Meerut University, Uttar Pradesh, and MA, and Licentiate in Theology from Catholic University in Leuven, Belgium.

Fr Varghese Vithayathil has held several important positions such as Vicar Provincial, Councillor for Finance, and Provincial of St John's Province Bijnor; Director of Poornodaya Training Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; Provincial of St John's Province, Uttar Pradesh and Vicar General of the Carmelite of Mary Immaculate (CMI) congregation. He has rendered his service for over a decade in Germany.

Given his professional experience across India and abroad CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is privileged to have him as its Chancellor.

Email id: chancellor@christuniversity.in

Vice Chancellor, Dr Fr Joseph C C, CMI, has a MA in history from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat and a PhD from Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. He has been working with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, in various capacities since 1996. A Professor of History, and an active researcher, he has served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director of many Centres of the University. He has attended academic programmes across countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, China, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, and USA. He is deeply committed to innovations in teaching learning, research, student experience, leadership development and internationalization of the University. 

Email id: vc@christuniversity.in

Dr Fr Viju P D, CMI, graduated from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and obtained his MPhil and PhD degrees from Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu. He has been contributing to the development of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in various capacities since 2006 as the Director of Admissions, Students Affairs, and Centre for Counselling and Health Services. He was the founding Director and Dean of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus. Presently, he is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and serves as the Pro-Vice Chancellor and the Director of Student Services of the University.

He was a United Board Fellow at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan in 2009 and at Gonzaga University, Washington, USA, in 2010. His research interests are areas of adolescent development, psycho-social competence, psycho-spiritual interventions and leadership skills.

Email id: provc@christuniversity.in

Dr Anil Joseph Pinto did his masters in English literature. His MPhil dissertation was on Konkani literature and PhD on the self-translations of Girish Karnad. His research interests include translation studies, self-translations, Konkani literature, history of higher education, and digital culture. His articles have been published in English, Kannada and Konkani. Dr Pinto serves as the Registrar and Professor in the Department of Performing Arts, Theatre Studies and Music at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, India. He was the Coordinator of the Centre for Publications of the University which publishes six peer-reviewed journals and books in Kannada and English. He has been a United Board Fellow and Visiting Scholar at Baylor University, Texas, USA and Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. He serves on the Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

Email id: registrar@christuniversity.in

Dr Johny Joseph, a distinguished academician and administrator, has been at Christ University for over three decades. He began his career in 1991 as a Professor in the Department of Life Sciences. Dr. Joseph has held several key administrative roles, including Programme Officer for the National Service Scheme, Director of the Centre for Social Action, and Director of the Zero Waste Campus. He has also facilitated social development initiatives in rural and slum communities, raising funds from various organizations. Dr. Joseph's research in environmental sustainability earned him a Ph.D. and his findings have been published in reputable journals. He has also served as the Director of the Student Council, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability among students. He has also served as the Controller of Examinations and is currently the Registrar (Academics) at Christ University.

His dedication to fostering international collaborations has been exemplary, as he has presented the Christ University model of transforming higher education through social responsibility initiatives at numerous national and international forums across countries like Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, USA, Germany, and Bangladesh.

Dr. Johny Joseph's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and student empowerment has left an indelible mark on Christ University and the broader community. His visionary leadership, tireless efforts, and passion for education have inspired generations of students and paved the way for a brighter future.

Email id: registrar.academics@christuniversity.in

Dr Fr Varghese K J, CMI, a catholic religious priest ordained in the year 1996. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mysore, Karnataka, and a PhD in Psychology from University of Mysore, Karnataka.

He brings a unique blend of financial expertise and educational background to his role.

His association with CHRIST University dates back to 1998, where he has served in various capacities, showcasing his commitment and dedication to the institution. During the period 2004 to 2008, he served as the Finance Officer of the then Christ College and Christ College (Autonomous). Subsequently, he held the position of Chief Finance Officer from 2008 to 2017, playing a pivotal role in the university's development during this period. From 2017-2023 he served for two consecutive terms as the Provisional Superior of the CMI Mysore Province. He also held the position as the Director of Bangalore Bannerghatta Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University).

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr Fr Varghese has actively engaged in research projects, having undertaken national and international projects. Furthermore, his scholarly contributions include the publication of international and national papers and books. He was also granted a fellowship from the United Board of Christian Higher Education, USA.

Dr Fr Varghese K J, CMI, is currently rendering his service as the Chief Finance Officer of CHRIST (Deemed to be University).

Email id: cfo@christuniversity.in

Dr Vijayasankar A V has a BSc, MSc, MPhil and PhD in Chemistry. His research interests are in Heterogeneous Catalysis, Traditional Medicines, Drug Synthesis, Advanced Material Synthesis, and Organic Fine Chemical Synthesis. At CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, he serves as a research supervisor, guiding PhD scholars in the areas of material science and chemistry. He has an impressive publication record in high impact journals.

Dr Vijayasankar A V currently serves as the Controller of Examinations and a Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Sciences and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University).

Email id: coe@christuniversity.in

Prof Georgy Kurien joined Christ University in 2024 as a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management. Later, he served as the Associate Dean of the School of Business and Management, leading the MBA Programme.

Before his academic career, Lt Col. Georgy Kurien served with distinction in the Indian Army as a commissioned officer. His 21-year military journey was marked by a series of significant roles and responsibilities, including Officer Commanding of various Army Units in operations, Joint Director (Information Systems) at Army Headquarters Delhi, instructor at military training institutes for officers and Deputy Director at the Integrated Headquarters of Defence, Delhi. He had a tenure with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).

Dr Georgy Kurien obtained his B.Tech from TKM College of Engineering Quilon, M. E. from the University of Pune, Ph D from the M S University of Baroda and PG in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is also an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun; Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Pune, and College of Defence Management, Secunderabad.

When he was a student, Georgy Kurien was awarded the President Scout Award by the president of India Dr Kurien is also an alumnus and faculty member of the Haggai Institute International. His research interests are in Supply Chain Performance Measurement, Sustainable Business Models and Terramechanics, where he has published well-cited research papers in reputed scientific journals.

Email id: chro@christuniversity.in