JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), Jaipur, promoted by JK Organisation business group, has announced a change of leadership for the university leadership. Prof (Dr) Dheeraj Sanghi, a reputed computer scientist and academic has been appointed as the next Vice-chancellor. He will replace Prof R L Raina, who has been the VC since October 2015.
Prof Sanghi is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur where he had also been the Dean of Academic Affairs from 2011-2014. He has also taught at IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Delhi, Ashoka University, and is a former Director of LNMIIT Jaipur and Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. He also writes a very popular blog on contemporary issues in higher education, computer science and inter-disciplinary teaching.
“It’s an honour to accept this position and be part of building the most innovative University in India. Jaipur and JKLU are not new to me having led LNMIIT in its early years and being on Advisory Board of JKLU for several years. We are going to bring joy of learning and excitement of discovery in higher education for our students,” says Prof Dheeraj Sanghi, VC-Designate, JK Lakshmipat University.
“The induction of Prof Dheeraj Sanghi, an accomplished computer scientist, respected higher-education leader and proven institution-builder as the next VC, will accelerate JKLU’s journey to be one of the most innovative University in the country. With his energy, expertise and experience with inter-disciplinary teaching and learning, he will help bring global education and opportunities to students and faculty in India at JKLU,” shares Bharat Hari Singhania, Chancellor JKLU.
