Dr. Rishi Aacharya

Dr. Rishi Aacharya is an esteemed academic and professional in the fields of animation, multimedia, and digital marketing, currently serving as the Director of Innovation, Incubation & Linkages at Dr. PA Inamdar University since January 2023, as well as the Director of the School of Visual Effects, Design & Art. Dr. Aacharya has been the Principal at VEDA College Pune and serves as Program Director at PAI IT Olympiad and the Pune Animation Film Festival, along with co-founding CG Eduversity Pune. Contributions extend to various board memberships at institutions such as the University of Pune and Chandigarh University, reflecting a commitment to advancing media and arts education. Dr. Aacharya holds a Ph.D. in Animation and has multiple master's and bachelor's degrees across relevant disciplines, showcasing a strong academic background coupled with extensive educational leadership roles.