Raghavendra P. Tiwari | |
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Vice Chancellor of Central University of Punjab | |
Assumed office 22 August 2020 | |
Preceded by | Prof.R. K. Kohli [1] |
Vice Chancellor of Dr. Hari Singh Gour University(Central University) | |
In office 18 March 2015 –22 August 2020 | |
Preceded by | Prof. Namdeo Gajbhiye |
Succeeded by | Prof. Neelima Gupta [2] |
Professor,Department of Geology at Mizoram University | |
In office 12 April 1984 –18 March 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1959 Badraon Tiwariyan |
Nationality | Indian |
Residence(s) | Bhatinda,Punjab,India |
Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Gauhati University |
Occupation | Professor,Vice-Chancellor |
Profession | Teaching,Administration |
Raghavendra P. Tiwari is the Vice Chancellor of Central University of Punjab,Bathinda. [3] He has also served as the Vice-Chancellor in Dr. Hari Singh Gour University,Sagar M.P. [4] [5]
He completed his graduation from A.P.S. University,Rewa,M.P. and completed his PG degree in Applied Geology from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya,Sagar M.P. and Ph D degree in Palaeontology from Gauhati University. [6] He is also specialized in GPS Geodesy and seismology. He is pioneered in palaeobiological and biostratigraphic researches in India. He has supervised 18 doctoral thesis and successfully completed ten major research projects funded by Ministry of Science &Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences. He has published nearly 100 research papers in national and international journals. He has been in the editorial board of four national and international journals,and reviewer of five research journals. He has been a Member of the University Grants Commission and the Executive Council of NAAC,Bangalore. [7]
He served for 32 years Mizoram University, in various capacities as the Head, Department of Geology, Dean of School of Studies for 13 years and Finance Officer (additional charge) besides serving as members of the Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court, Member, Mizoram State Higher Education Council; Member, Governing Body and Research Advisory Council of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun; Member, Research Advisory Council of Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow; Member, Exploration Research Advisory Committee of Atomic Mineral Division, North Eastern Region, Shillong and worked as Professor (HAG) in Geology in Mizoram University till 2015. He has headed several committee of UGC, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India concerning higher education. [8]
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