The India Centre for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development

Board of patrons

Find out more about our patrons.

The India Centre is supported by its board of patrons, who are senior members of the University and influential external roles. 

  • Professor Mark E Smith: President and Vice Chancellor, ÃÛÌÒTV  
  • Professor Sir David Payne: Director, Optoelectronics Research Centre, ÃÛÌÒTV 
  • Dame Wendy Hall: Professor and Director, Web Science Institute, ÃÛÌÒTV
  • : Social activist and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
  • : Member of the House of Lords
  • : Indian film actress, social activist and President of the Mijwan Welfare Society
  • : Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
  • : Former Indian High Commissioner to the UK 
Cutout head and shoulders of Lord Patel of Bradford
Professor, The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE
I have been impressed with ÃÛÌÒTV’s multi-disciplinary expertise, portfolio of world class research and industry partnerships which are contributing to the betterment of society and enriching the relations between UK and India.