Autonomous. Agile. Accountable.
AIAI operates on a unique "Federated Autonomy" model.
We are established as an autonomous institute working in academic partnership with leading global institutions.
The Autonomous Partnership Model
Why this structure matters:
In the age of AI, a curriculum approved by a 2-year senate process is obsolete before it is taught. AIAI solves this through structural autonomy.
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Degree Granting Authority:
Our B.Tech and MSc degrees are awarded in academic partnership with leading global institutions, ensuring global accreditation. -
Operational Sovereignty:
AIAI retains its own Governing Board. This allows us to update our syllabus weekly without bureaucratic drag. -
The Symbiosis:
Our academic partners provide the Liberal Arts foundation, while AIAI serves as the dedicated center of excellence for advanced technology.
The Governing Council
The Governing Council is a mix of Technocrats, Diplomats, and Academics, reflecting the interdisciplinary and global nature of AIAI.
Er. Ganesh Shah
Chairman
Sunil KC
Founding Director / Member
Sandeep Kamath
Member
Kunal Kayal, FCA
Member
Saibal Ghosh
Member
Chandra Prakash Gautam
Member
Calvin St Juste
Member
SK Bose
Member
Razan Lamsal
Member
Prof. Dr. Soumitra Satapathi
Member
Ali Kuralkan
Member
Dilip Bhattarai
Member Secretary / Associate DirectorExecutive Leadership
Our day-to-day management team ensures the Foundry runs at the speed of a startup.
Sunil KC
Founding Director
Dilip Bhattarai
Associate Director
Shreni Rajbhandary
Head of Partnerships
Sarita Gurung
Admin & Finance HeadStrategic Mentors
Krishna Kumar
Mentor
Sandeep Kamath
Mentor
Prof. Dr. Soumitra Satapathi
Mentor
Razan Lamsal
MentorThe "Prac-ademic" Faculty Model
We reject the notion that only career academics can teach. Our faculty is a "Three-Body Team":
Core Faculty (30%)
PhDs providing theoretical depth (Math, Statistics, Ethics).
Masters in Residence (40%)
Senior Engineers from Google/NVIDIA who run the "Do-Labs."
Visiting Fellows (30%)
Global experts zooming in for intensive 2-week sprints.
Quality Assurance Architecture
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The Industry Audit:
External engineers from partner firms audit student code. Their evaluation counts for 40% of the grade. -
The Deployment Test:
Success is measured by operational metrics (e.g., flight success rate), not a written paper. Real-world failure constitutes academic failure.
Strategic Partnerships
