Integrity
Agility
Innovation
Diversity
Ajay Revalia
Chief Technology Officer
Established in 2008, AID is a higher education college offering multi-disciplinary degrees and diplomas in new age careers with a strong industry engagement and academic standards with emphasis on student-led learning.
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Years of Experience
Our Partners
Integrity
We are open, honest and ethical in all our operations at all the times.
Agility
We are open to new experience, embrace and adapt to the changes quickly.
Innovation
We develop a culture that encourages risk-taking, entrepreneurship and flexibility by creating an environment to share learning and make a difference.
Diversity
We develop a culture that encourages risk-taking, entrepreneurship and flexibility by creating an environment to share learning and make a difference.
We’ve built a rich legacy over the last 12 years
Take a look at our journey
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2008
Established
The Asian Institute of Gaming & Animation (AIGA) was founded as the first institute dedicated to Game Development in India followed by Animation and Game Programming.
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2013
Rise of AVGC industry
To cater to the progressing AVGC industry and increased demand for skilled professionals, undergraduate programs were developed at AIGA.
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2017
Rebranded as AID
AIGA (Asian Institute of Gaming & Animation) rebranded as AID (Asian Institute of Design) by introducing a wider range of programs in accordance with the latest needs in the education sector.
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2018
Affiliation
Affiliation from the Bangalore North University to offer degree courses to produce industry-ready graduates with strong conceptual and practical knowledge.
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Now
AID
With 12 years of scholastic journey offering Bachelor’s degrees and diploma courses in the area of Art, Design, Emerging Technologies, Logistics and Management to the students across India and abroad. We are working closely with industry bodies and experts in the educational sector.
AID has been consistently grooming students into excellent professionals with many of them working on AAA game titles like GTA, FIFA, Red Dead Redemption and Oscar winning animation movie projects like Jungle book.
Our Partners
EQUAM-BI
EQUAM-BI – Enhancing Quality Assurance Management and Benchmarking Strategies in Indian Universities.
The higher education system in India is facing challenges in ensuring quality education due to rapid globalization and technological growth. Challenges include enrollment rate growth, inclusivity and equity demands, diversity within the system, government and quality assurance agency roles, and limited resources. The EQUAM-BI project aims to involve key Indian educational institutions along with European partners to enhance quality management through benchmark tools relevant to
MIELES
MIELES – Modernizing and Enhancing Indian e-Learning Educational Strategies
MIELES is a capacity-building project under Erasmus+ that aims to modernize and enhance e-learning strategies in Indian higher education. It provides a collaborative platform to address relevant issues, promote e-learning investments, and generate capacity for sustained partnership.
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion. This is nearly double the funding compared to its predecessor programme (2014-2020). The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.
Read about the people who made AID what it is today
Advisors
Mr. Lefeer Muhamed Marakkarackayil
Managing Director, Middle East College, Sultanate of Oman
Mr. Lefeer Muhamed Marakkarackayil, an alumnus of the University of Wolverhampton, completed his MBA in International Business in 1996. He then had a successful career in manufacturing and service sectors in India. In 2001, he became the founding Managing Director of Middle East College, contributing to its development. In 2007, he co-founded Asian Institute of Gaming & Animation (AIGA) in Bangalore, India with Dr. Sabahy. Mr. Marakkarackayil was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University of Wolverhampton in 2012 for his contributions to higher education in the Sultanate of Oman.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Sabahy
Chairman, Middle East College, Sultanate of Oman
Dr. Abdullah Al-Sabahy began his career with Oman Air in the early 1990s. Later, he joined the Office of the Special Advisor for External Liaison to His Majesty, the Sultan of Oman, and served as Director of External Liaison until 2000. In 1995, he enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Wolverhampton and pursued a PhD program in 1996. His PhD research focused on the Implementation of Total Quality Management in the finance industry in Oman and the UAE.
Dr. Kiran Gopakumar Rajalekshmi
Dean, Middle East College, Sultanate of Oman
Dr. Kiran G.R. is the Key Advisor of Asian Institute of Design (AID). He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the London School of Economics & Political Science, UK, with 23+ years of experience in higher education management, teaching, research, policy development, and governance reforms. He is currently the Dean of Middle East College (MEC), Oman. He is an External Reviewer with Oman Authority of Academic Accreditation (OAAA) and has led strategic objectives for MEC. He has also headed governmental projects on e-governance and ICT in India.
Ali Ul Araimi
CEO, Nakheel Oman Development Company
Mr. Ali Said Al Uraimi is the Director of the Asian Institution and a Board Member at Middle East College. He is currently the CEO of Nakheel Oman Development Company. He holds a postgraduate degree from Lancaster University in Management Learning and Leadership, and is pursuing a doctorate in Business Administration as a research associate at Coventry University. Mr. Al Uraimi is an IMD Lausanne Alumni and a member of Oman Business Forum, National CEO program, and Oman Economic Society.
Dr. S. Alfred Devaprasad
CEO, Christwood School
Dr. S. Alfred Devaprasad is CEO of Christwood School and former President & CEO of Alpha Group of Educational Institutions. He holds M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Physics from renowned institutions. With 20+ years of experience, he has led esteemed institutions such as Loyola College, St. Christopher’s College of Education, and Kodaikanal International School. He is actively involved with nonprofit organizations as a trustee and has been part of international leadership programs on education.
Dr. Glenn C. Kharkongor
Chancellor of Martin Luther Christian University
Dr. Glenn C. Kharkongor is the Chancellor and ex-Vice Chancellor of Martin Luther Christian University, India. He is a certified pediatrician with an MBBS from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and a Masters in Public Health from Loma Linda University, USA. He has held various leadership roles in prestigious educational institutions and has authored numerous articles on educational policies. He has expertise in subjects such as social work, environment, and counseling psychology.
Management
The highly knowledgeable experts help AID to rise as a successful and competent organisation
Ajay has 21+ years of experience in EdTech industry especially in building startups from scratch. He has successfully led the technology team of India’s biggest ed-tech companies like ImaginXP, Talentedge and iProf and successfully exited 2 startups, First one was acquired by HT Media in 2009 and second one was acquired by ImaginXP in 2020. He has hands-on experience in building learning framework for K-12, Test Prep, Higher Education and Corporate Learning. He has transformed one of the largest Test Prep institute "Resonance"'s physical learning environment to hybrid learning.
Dr. Nicolas Patrici
Director
Dr. Nicolás Patrici is an expert in globalization, leading the Observatory of Globalization at the University of Barcelona. With 15+ years of international experience in higher education and research, he has driven initiatives across Europe, India, Latin America, Africa, MENA, and GCC. Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Barcelona, he conducted doctoral studies at University of Leiden and Science Po.
Vikram R Sreedhar
Chief Financial Officer
Vikram is the CFO of Asian Institute of Design, responsible for all financial functions. He holds a post-graduate degree in business administration and data analytics, and is certified in internal auditing, chartered accounting, and fraud examination. As the treasurer, Vikram manages finance and accounting, oversees cost management, develops business valuation models, conducts statistical data analysis, handles GST solutions and tax audits. He is a key contributor to AID's sustainable economic growth.
Mr. Hanif Mohammed Marakkarackayil
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hanif Mohammed Marakkarackayil is the founder and CEO of Asian Institute of Design with 20+ years of education sector experience. Holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Glasgow, specializing in International Finance. Responsible for AID's strategy and vision. Founding member of Middle East College (MEC) and Integral Solutions LLC. Board member of various companies and Regional Director for Smart Knowledge Alliance (SKA). Involved in formulating AVGC policy for Government of Karnataka. Treasurer of ABAI. Vice President of Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA).
Faculty
The highly knowledgeable experts help AID to rise as a successful and competent organisation
Anand Ramachandra
Course Director - Game Design
Agha Khan
Game Design Faculty
Bhaskar Nagendra
Director- Academic Affairs
Bhaskar, with 12+ years' experience in top animation studios and a Master's degree in visual communication, is a key strength in our gaming courses. He's worked on modeling and rigging projects, developed curriculum for animation colleges, and served as a jury for 3D Game Art in National India Skills 2019. His strengths include troubleshooting, self-learning, and positivity.
Vinay Kumar
Assistant Head of Academics
He followed his dreams, worked hard, and got his first break with 'Technicolor' while still a student. He worked on TV series and was mentored by industry professionals. Xentrix Studio was his learning ladder, where he worked on movies, TV series, and games. He's now an animation faculty at AID, known for delivering conceptual training in an easy way. During free time, he enjoys reading, playing guitar, cooking, and creating new ideas. Expertise: 3D Animation, Acting for Animation. Achievements: Best Animator at MAAC & 24fps open competition.
Gautam Thakur
Course Director-Animation
Gautam, from Nagpur, followed his passion for animation after a bachelor's degree in electronics. He worked at top animation studios like Paprikaas, Prana, and DreamWorks India. With industry-rich knowledge from movies like Madagascar 3, Peabody and Sherman, Penguins Movie, he empowers students from diverse backgrounds. Modules: Anim I, Anim II, Breakdown, Planning To Polish, Pantomime, Acting For Animation. Achievements: Worked on DreamWorks India movies. Expertise: 3D Character Animation.
Sumit Biswas
Course Director-3D Art
Sumit brings over 10 years of extensive experience in game art to AID. Sumit has worked on AAA title projects like Tekken 7, FIFA, NHL, SMACKDOWN, Final Fantasy 7, Kingdom Hearts 2.8 & 3, and many more. Sumit's expertise includes digital art, digital modeling & texturing, environment art, character modeling, texturing, high poly, and Unreal Engine. He has also received achievements such as being a topper in Bachelor of Fine Arts from Jamia Millia Islamia, exhibiting in a fine art group exhibition at Dr. Zakir Hussain Gallery.
Dev Dhimmar
Course Director-2D Art & Design
Dev is a renowned Fine Arts and Graphic Design expert with 17 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a diploma in Game Art. Currently the Creative Head at Creeative Bird Ad agency and Fine Art faculty at AID, Dev is known as one of Bangalore's best Fine Art faculties. Modules: Fine Art, Anatomy Study, Digital Art, Graphic Design. Expertise: Graphic Design (Logo Design). Achievements: Multiple Graphic Awards.
Raj A S
Course Director-Game Development
Raj is a Certified Unity Developer, has a successful track record in game dev, starting his own studio and publishing mobile games. He has AR/VR and UI/UX expertise, and has worked at KLAP edutainment and Plastic Water Labs. His expertise: 3D & 2D games using Unity3D. Modules: Intro to Programming (JS), Data Structures, 2D Game Programming (JS/HTML5), Intro to Unity3D, Unity3D for Handhelds.
Aman Ansari
Course Director- Product Design
Aman is an experienced product designer, furniture designer, and lecturer. He has a proven track record of working in the industrial sector and research operations. Aman possesses skills in consumer behavior and products, product design, logo design, as well as modern furniture and other lifestyle products. His design portfolio includes educational kits for preschoolers that incorporate AR technology, gym machines, and several other products.
Ahamed
Course Director-VFX
Ahamed is a seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in various roles, such as Compositing Artist, DI Base Colorist, Roto Artist, Still Photographer, Assistant Director, and Graphic Designer. For his work, he has received the Best Compositing Award from Handmade Films for "Dhilluku Duddu" and was named Best Roto Artist for "Kadamban." With a background in BSc Visual Communication, Ahmed has contributed to several notable films, including "Veeram," "Biryani," "Anjaan," and "Petta." Beyond film, Ahmed has excelled as the Head of the iCat VFX department and Centre Manager at Arena Velach
Support staff
The highly knowledgeable experts help AID to rise as a successful and competent organisation
Bibin K
Manager, Operations
Bibin is the operations manager at AID handling and managing daily office operations as well as maintaining the admission database. With his rich experience and expertise in the education industry, he brings a wealth of administration, operation and leadership experience to the Asian Institute of Design.
Bibin has a master’s degree in administration and management from SRM University and 12 years of experience in the AVGC industry.
He facilitates and streamlines all the operational activities and functions for the smooth functioning of all the departments and the institution as a whole.
Abdul Nizar
Finance Officer
Nizar is the financial officer with more than 12 years of experience in finance and education industry. He is responsible for handling student registration, fee management and maintaining accounts of the company. He is the contact person to guide and advise students on matters related to fee payment.