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Lucknow University Appoints New VC
5 Jan
Summary
- Prof Jai Prakash Saini appointed Lucknow University VC for three years.
- He previously led Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.
- Saini holds degrees from IIT Kanpur and KNIT Sultanpur.

Lucknow University has a new leader, with Governor Anandiben Patel appointing Prof Jai Prakash Saini as vice-chancellor for a three-year tenure. Prof Saini arrives from Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, where his guidance reportedly led to significant achievements in national rankings.
His academic qualifications are notable, including a BTech from KNIT Sultanpur, an MTech from IIT Kanpur in electrical engineering, and a PhD from KNIT Sultanpur. Prof Saini possesses over 34 years of experience in academia, research, and administration, having previously taught electronics and communication engineering.
Throughout his career, Prof Saini has held various significant administrative roles, including coordinating entrance exams and online counseling. He has also been instrumental in research and development initiatives, published extensively, and supervised numerous theses, contributing substantially to electronic engineering research.



