Board of Directors

Dr Amiya Bhaumik

Chief Executive and Director/Member of Board

Dr. Amiya Bhaumik is the CEO, Director, and Board Member of the Lincoln Institute of Higher Education in Sydney, Australia, and a globally recognized leader in higher education. With a Ph.D. and multiple advanced degrees across biology, psychology, culture, and international management, Dr. Bhaumik brings decades of experience in academic leadership, policy development, and international collaboration. He is the Founding President and former Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University College, Malaysia, which offers over 160 programs in more than 30 countries. Dr. Bhaumik has worked with numerous international universities and previously served as Director of International Affairs at Ottawa University (USA). Since 2022, he has also served as Mayor of the City of Akko in Gombe, Africa. Dr. Bhaumik has travelled to over 120 countries advancing global education and has been honored with the Bintang Cemerlang Melaka (B.C.M.) by the Government of Malaysia. He has authored over 200 research publications, edited volumes with major academic publishers, and serves as Editor-in-Chief for several journals in Malaysia and Australia. Guided by the philosophy that “Work is Worship,” Dr. Bhaumik is committed to expanding access to transformative education worldwide.