Wait over, Prof Mahavir Singh appointed HPU’s new VC

Tribune News Service

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Shimla, June 2

Mahavir Singh, Professor in Department of Physics, has been appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. The HPU has been without a regular Vice Chancellor for more than three years.

Professor Singh, distinguished as one of the top two per cent scientists globally in the 2024 Stanford University rankings, specifically in the field of Applied Physics (Material Science), is the 28th Vice-Chancellor of the university.

Listing his priorities, the VC said he would look to boost research and innovation, get more funds and strengthen academics in the universities. “We need to reach out to various agencies for funding. We will need funds to start various programmes, like collaboration and exchange programmes through which faculty and students can interact at various platforms,” he said. “Also, we will need to strengthen our academics and focus on work culture as well,” he added.

With over 13 years of dedicated research under his belt, Professor Singh has explored innovative applications of Magnetic Nano Technology in the green energy sector, particularly for electric vehicles, and in communications, focusing on GHz frequency range antenna miniaturisation.

His collaborative efforts with renowned institutions such as Brest University (France), King Abdullah University (Saudi Arabia) and Dundee University (UK) further enhance his research impact. He has successfully guided 25 Ph.D. students, many of whom are now contributing significantly in top institutions globally. Numerous research scholars under his supervision have presented their findings at prestigious international conferences across the USA, Brazil, the UK, Italy, Japan, France and Spain.

Professor Singh’s extensive publication record in high-impact international journals, along with a substantial citation index, firmly establishes his position among the elite scientists recognised by Stanford University.