Mr. Praveen Tripathi is currently serving in the capacity of Head of IQAC and Assistant Professor(CS&IT) at the Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences (IHMS), Kotdwar. He has over 19 years of experience in both academics and industry.

He holds an M.Tech (CSE) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. His professional expertise includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Web Development, and Academic Quality Enhancement. He has authored several research papers in national and international journals and has contributed various book chapters on Computer Science at various platforms.

Mr. Tripathi has played a key role in NAAC accreditation, curriculum development, and academic audits. He actively contributes as a research paper reviewer for reputed platforms like IEEE, IGI Global etc. He has also served as a resource person and panel member in various academic and technical forums.

His vision is to strengthen academic quality through innovative teaching methods, foster a research-driven culture, and guide students toward industry readiness.