Illinois Tech Mumbai Appoints Renowned Professor Kevin W. Cassel to Key Vice Provost Role

Professor Kevin W. Cassel is now the Illinois Tech Mumbai's new Vice Provost to lead its global academic programs. The decision aims to enhance international research partnerships, upgrade student learning systems, and strengthen educational collaborations between the United States and India. Read the full update here.

Illinois Tech Mumbai has appointed Professor Kevin W. Cassel as vice provost. The decision aims to further strengthen its academic leadership as the university prepares to welcome its inaugural student batch in 2026. The appointment is a part of Illinois Tech’s long-term commitment to establishing a world-class academic ecosystem in India. The university aims to bring the university’s globally recognised curriculum, rigorous academic standards, and learning model to its Mumbai campus.

An academic and higher education leader, Cassel has been a member of the Illinois Tech faculty for more than 25 years. He has served as a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and applied mathematics. Prior to his role in Mumbai, he served as vice provost for academic transformation. There, he led university initiatives focused on academic innovation, programme quality, curriculum updating, and enhancing the student experience. Professor Cassel has also served as vice provost for academic affairs and interim dean of the engineering school. He has been part of advancing strategic academic initiatives, faculty collaboration, and learning across the university.

Professor Kevin W. Cassel, sharing his delight about the appointment, said, “Illinois Tech has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and preparing students for meaningful careers. At our Mumbai campus, we have a unique opportunity to extend that legacy to one of the world’s most dynamic education and technology ecosystems. I look forward to working closely with our faculty, students, and industry partners to create an environment that supports academic success and equips graduates with the technical expertise, critical thinking, and global perspective needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.”