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Atul Kedia

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Professor of Practice at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
📍 Nasik, Maharashtra, India

Atul Kedia is a veteran Industrial Designer and academic with over 38 years of experience. A graduate of IIT Bombay, his expertise spans product development and design management. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice at UID, having previously held leadership roles as Dean at several top design institutes.

Outside of his formal roles, Atul is deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of designers. He finds it personally rewarding to teach complex subjects like polymers and to mentor students from diverse academic backgrounds, guiding them through their project development from start to finish.

He is a dedicated institution builder, having led and shaped multiple design academies throughout his extensive career in both industry and academia.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Professor of Practice
Location
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
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Design Education
Has a long career as a Professor, Dean, and Director at prominent design institutes like UID, MIT, Symbiosis, and DJ Academy, shaping design curriculum.
Student Mentorship
He describes guiding M. Des. students from diverse backgrounds through their design projects as a "truly rewarding experience".
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Professor of Practice
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
6-2024 - 6-2025
Dean - School of Design
MIT Vishwaprayag University
8-2018 - 1-2024
Dean
D J Academy of Design
1-2018 - 8-2018
Director & Professor
Symbiosis Institute of Design - India
4-2015 - 12-2017
Independent Consultant
Management & Design Consultant
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Education
1984 - 1986
M.Des.
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1977 - 1982
B.E.
M.S.University of Baroda
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