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From Chandigarh to Oxford: The Remarkable Journey of Soumitra Dutta, a Global Academic Visionary Few academic careers are as inspiring and multifaceted as that of Soumitra Dutta. Born in Chandigarh and educated at IIT Delhi and the University of California, Berkeley, Dutta began his journey as an engineer and artificial intelligence researcher before rising to become one of the world's most influential business school leaders. Over a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, he has held senior leadership positions at renowned institutions including INSEAD, Cornell University, and the University of Oxford.