DR. DIPAK KUMAR MAITI
Chair, UGAP™ International Congress
Chair (Honorary) & International Innovation Advisor
Universal Global Institute (UGI) Canada
HAL Professor & Former Head
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India
Dr. Dipak Kumar Maiti is a distinguished academic leader, engineer, and international innovation advisor with deep expertise in aerospace engineering, applied research, and global innovation ecosystems. He currently serves as Hal Professor of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, one of India’s premier institutions for science, engineering, and advanced research.
Dr. Maiti’s academic and professional career reflects a strong commitment to innovation-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology-driven problem-solving aligned with societal and developmental priorities. His work integrates engineering excellence with systems thinking, institutional collaboration, and responsible innovation—bridging research, education, and real-world application across national and international contexts.
As the Chair of the UGAP™ International Congress, Dr. Maiti contributes to shaping high-level dialogue on innovation, governance, education, and global collaboration. He supports the Congress’s mission to promote ethical, inclusive, and policy-relevant approaches to emerging technologies and innovation systems.
In his honorary role as Chair and International Innovation Advisor to Universal Humanity Foundation (UHF) Canada and Universal Global Institute (UGI) Canada, Dr. Maiti provides strategic guidance on global research collaboration, academic–industry engagement, and innovation ecosystem development. His insights strengthen UGI Canada’s role as a non-commercial governance and partnership platform operating under UHF Canada’s humanitarian framework.
Dr. Maiti advocates for ethical innovation ecosystems that combine scientific rigor, institutional accountability, and human-centered values. Through leadership, mentorship, and international collaboration, he supports emerging innovators and advances cross-border cooperation aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—reinforcing UGAP™’s commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable global futures.