ADU has more than 100 employees working in the development center for IT Support, Graphics & Media Applications,Student Administration, Academic & Technical Support, Online Classes & Assessments. A dedicated team of Subject Matter Experts address the academic queries online, and answers are provided by them within 2 working days. Live classes are held 5 days a week to support the students in clearing their doubts.
A graduate of T S Dufferin, the class of 1964, he is an academician to the core. He was at sea for 26 years, including 16 years in Command. He has been ashore, exclusively in Maritime Training for 30 years, during which time he was Director of AMET University for 12 years, and Pro Vice Chancellor of VELS University for 6 years in a tenure there of 10 years. He is one of the pioneers in the field of eLearning for maritime professionals in India and overseas. He has been an external examiner for Masters and Mates at MMD Chennai. He is a former member of the Executive Council at IMU.
Holds Extra First Class Engineer Officer C o C (U.K). Maritime professional with over five years sailing experience as Chief Engineer Officer on ships followed by over 26 years in Maritime Safety Administration and 10 years as Principal and Head of a premier Maritime Training Institute. He was Principal Officer MMD Mumbai and Kolkata and Chief Surveyor with the Govt. of India and Chief Examiner of Engineers, D.G. Shipping for seven years. Presently retained as Expert Consultant and Lead IMSAS Auditor at International Maritime Organization. London. Author of book on ISM Auditing.
A master mariner with more than 40 of years of experience in handling Technical and Commercial Management of large fleet including Bulk carriers, Oil tankers, Container & Offshore vessels. His role is to audit and update the practical/operational component of the STCW Modular courses conducted by ADU. He will be a part of the team handling the academic queries by email. Before joining ADU, he was the Director – Technical & Offshore Services at SCI.
Headed the Singapore Maritime Academy for ten years; a Warwick MBA; a seagoing licensed chief engineer; and twenty years in pioneering maritime e-learning around the globe.
Ashok is a seasoned maritime professional with over three decades of teaching experience and a robust operational background that includes seven years of sailing and seven years as a pilot and dock master and has handled all types of vessels in restricted waters. As a Lecturer at the Singapore Maritime Academy, he specialized in ship operations, chartering, maritime finance, navigation systems, safety, and Certificate of Competency subjects across Classes 1 to 3. He is a published author of three nautical textbooks.
Capt. Sundareson Kishore is an Extra Master, Fellow of the Nautical Institute UK and Fellow of the Company of Master Mariners of India. His career spans over almost 50 years, primarily in the maritime, energy and technology sectors. Since coming ashore in 1990, he has served in various roles, including educator, auditor, and corporate leader. Kishore's leadership roles include serving as EVP and Director of Teledyne Marine Systems in Singapore, as the Managing Director – India of “Kongsberg Digital” in the Technology enablement of a 200+ year old Norwegian MNC “Kongsberg Gruppen” in the defense, maritime and energy sectors, and as Professor of Practice at Indian Maritime University.
A Chief Engineer with long experience in Oil Tankers. His experience in all types of Oil Tankers including OBO vessels and VLCC using new technology and the latest engines from MAN- B&W, Sulzer, and Wartsila RT-Flex, will help students in deepening their knowledge about latest engines and their operation and maintenance on board.
Capt. Ganeshyam has had a very distinguished career as a master mariner. After 25 years of sailing, he served the Oil and Gas industry onshore in leadership positions. His passion for Maritime Training and Education made him switch over to academia and for more than a decade he is a guiding force in redefining the way the mariners are being trained in India.
Mr. Ramani is one of the key members with direct interface with the students. He addresses the academic queries related to Marine Engineering, by email, and conducts Live Q&A sessions for students who need additional assistance in clearing their doubts. Mr. Ramani, in his long career in shipping, held a wide range of responsibilities at the leadership level in technical functions at SCI.
