A leader needs to foresee to make things better, have the vision, the skill, and the wherewithal to revolutionize the system; and mobilize the energy of others to organize and act in ways to achieve that vision.

Dr. Shalya Raj, did her graduation from SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad and completed her masters in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics from Subharti Dental College. She is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Subharti Dental College.

Innovation has always been her forte and foray into the unknown has been her strongpoint. She combined the benefits of engineering and dentistry for the benefit of patients and did her doctoral thesis on the novel concept of computational fluid dynamics. Her keen interest in academics is reflected in the fact that she has published numerous research papers, and articles. She is a lady who has her mind set and plans made. She is independently looking after the directorate of distance education in the capacity of the director. Realizing her sense of purpose and a sense of direction, the board of trustees has nominated her as the president of the trust.

She is a popular teacher, academician, good clinician and above all a dedicated human being. These qualities make her an integral part of all cultural and social events of the University.

She is a trained Kathak dancer and Hindi classical singer, and her efforts have won her various accolades in the field of painting, craft and drama.