Dr. Manoj B Chandak, presently serving as the Dean Academics and Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur, embodies a distinguished academic career spanning 31 years, with 26 years dedicated to the university. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Natural Language Processing, Dr. Chandak is also recognized as an Oracle Certified Trainer. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and postgraduate students and held the position of Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Noteworthy achievements include coordinating significant projects sanctioned by the Government of India, such as "Development of Coal Quality Exploration Technique" and "Indigenous Development of NIR Spectroscopy." Dr. Chandak's vision encompasses academic excellence, research and innovation, a student-centric approach, global perspectives, and continuous improvement. He aims to maintain academic standards aligned with industry requirements, foster a culture of innovation, facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, implement student-centric policies, broaden students' perspectives through exchange programs, and engage in continuous assessment and improvement. His areas of expertise include Algorithm Design, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Hyperspectral Image Processing, and Cloud Computing. Dr. Chandak's affiliations with esteemed professional bodies like IEEE and ISTE, along with his roles in academic councils and boards of studies, underscore his commitment to advancing education and research in computer science and engineering.