Pro Vice-Chancellor, International Research Partnerships
Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research
Associate Dean, International & Partnerships
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment
Deakin University, Australia

Professor Baskaran is currently the Chair of the Higher Education Academic Board at Chisholm Institute.

Professor Baskaran is an accomplished strategic leader significant experience in the development and delivery of international education and research partnerships.

He joined Deakin University in 1992 as one of the founding members of the School of Engineering, and actively involved in the development and delivery of several undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering

In March 2020, Professor Baskaran was appointed as the Pro Vice-Chancellor, International Research Partnerships.  In this role he will be responsible for guiding, monitoring and overseeing the University's International Research Strategy development and implementation in partnership with faculties and institutes.  

As the Associate Dean, International & Partnerships at Deakin University, he provides leadership and coordination of all international activities for the faculty.  Under his leadership, the faculty has established several international academic partnerships in Sri Lanka, China, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.  He is actively involved in the senior level academic leadership and management and has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of the University’s Globalisation Guiding plan.