Gorakhpur: Prof Anupama Kaushik Sharma on Tuesday assumed charge as the fifth vice-chancellor of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), making history as the first woman to head the institution since its founding as Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College.
Landmark for Technical Education
Her appointment is being hailed as a landmark moment for technical education in Uttar Pradesh, as no woman is believed to have previously served as vice-chancellor or director of a state-run technical institution in the state.
Formal Handover Ceremony
Outgoing vice-chancellor Prof JP Saini formally handed over the charge to Prof Sharma at the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat in Atal Bhavan. The ceremony was attended by senior university officials, faculty members, and family members. Prof Sharma’s husband Prof SK Sharma, vice-chancellor of Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, was also present.
Academic Background and Experience
A distinguished academician, Prof Sharma completed her BE, ME, MBA, and PhD degrees from Punjab University, Chandigarh. She also earned a postgraduate diploma in Statistics and a diploma in French language. She began her academic career in 1999 and later became Professor in Chemical Engineering at Punjab University. With over 31 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration, she has published around 100 research papers and supervised 10 PhD scholars.
Vision for the University
Addressing faculty members after assuming office, Prof Sharma said her priority would be to take MMMUT into the country’s top 50 institutions through collective efforts and teamwork. She emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving this goal.
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