The School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) is delighted to share that Dr Deepshikha has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026 by Vevox.

This recognition highlights Dr Deepshikha’s growing international profile as a thought leader in AI-enabled assessment, feedback innovation, and digital transformation in higher education. Her work focuses on enhancing the quality, consistency, and efficiency of student feedback while maintaining strong academic oversight and pedagogical integrity. Her contributions extend beyond the classroom, actively shaping institutional and sector-wide conversations on ethical AI adoption in assessment, academic governance, and future-ready education systems. She has engaged with cross-institutional communities and is currently advancing research on AI-driven feedback in higher education.

This recognition from Vevox places Dr Deepshikha among a select group of educators and innovators who are influencing the future direction of higher education globally.

Dr Deepshikha reflected:
"I am honoured to be included among such inspiring voices in higher education. This recognition underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to rethink assessment and feedback in the age of AI. I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues and the wider community to develop ethical, impactful, and student-centred approaches to learning."

SEMS congratulates Dr Deepshikha on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to her continued impact in shaping the future of education.