Dr. Mohd. Aslam Siddiqui is the Dean of the BFIT Group of Institutions. He has done Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1996 from HNB Garhwal University. He has a total of 25 years of teaching experience. He has guided two Ph.D. Scholars and make their thesis submitted under Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. He has a total of 3 years of research experience in projects by UPCST, Lucknow from 1993-1995. He successfully organized a seminar on Science and Technology Interventions for Food and Agricultural Security in Uttarakhand” in March 2013.

BFIT Group of Institutions

How does the curriculum of college ensure the best practice of industry?

Colleges should regularly collaborate with industry professionals, experts, and employers to identify the latest trends, skill requirements, and best practices. This ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date with the rapidly changing industry landscape. Inviting professionals from various industries to deliver guest lectures or workshops enriches the learning experience and exposes students to real-life challenges, success stories, and best practices. Teachers should regularly update course content and materials to reflect the latest advances and techniques in the industry. This may involve modifying existing courses or introducing new ones to address emerging areas.

You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

I am very passionate about teaching and that is the main reason that keeps me connected. There are three aspects to this career, teaching, research, and academic administration. Also, when you teach young minds, you are innovative and always looking for creative ways of teaching.

Being the Deputy DEAN of BFIT, what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

Leadership always leads from the front. My job as a leader is to help the team achieve excellence through hard work, integrity, and ownership. A leader is one who leads and gets others to follow by influencing, inspiring, supporting and motivating others.

What Do you think your roles and responsibilities to the college and the students are?

My roles and responsibilities to the University and students include providing strategic leadership and direction to the University. Setting a clear vision and ensuring its effective implementation is important to me. I need to ensure the highest standards of academic excellence by promoting a culture of research, innovation, and quality education. Moreover, I need to ensure the overall well-being and success of students by providing a holistic learning environment.

What do you think should be the college's top priority over the next 10 years?

The main priority of the college is to excel in education and research. Our core strategy is to recruit outstanding faculty members and retain them for decades. Experienced teachers can bring miraculous changes to our educational ecosystem. We plan to generate significant revenue from research and consultancy. It will change our entire approach to projects and research-based learning.

What do you see as your university’s greatest strengths?

We want to excel in our rankings nationally and internationally. We will continue to provide the best possible education to our students and continue to create value in the education sector. Our focus will be on imbibing advanced technologies and skill sets that will equip students with the unique BFIT college.

What do you see as college's greatest strengths?

Ours is an innovative college system that focuses on value-based education and subverts the traditional education system. We follow modern learning approaches like design thinking, innovation-focused lab works, advanced credit systems and intensive partnerships with industry. It provides ample scope for development to students, faculty, and staff. It provides all the modern facilities required for the best possible teaching and research. It respects the talents of students and teachers; and motivates them to innovate.