Dr. Usha Ajithkumar is Professor and Head of the Department of Education at SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu, India. She has a master's in English, Sociology, Human Rights and Education and a Doctorate in Education and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Mumbai. She has served in the field of Academics and Education for over three decades. She has visited many countries, such as: Norway, Germany, Taiwan, USA, Netherlands, Chile, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, on professional engagements. Her research interests include ICT-based innovative practices in education, teaching pedagogy, human rights, child rights, TVET and curriculum design and development. She has published several books, book chapters and research articles in Scopus-indexed leading Educational Journals. She is committed to promoting a culture of excellence, ethics, and engagement in her work.