Vice Chancellor
March 11, 2025 2026-02-12 11:15Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor
Dr Rajendra Dobhal FNASc
The Vice Chancellor of SRHU is a known Intellectual Property (IP) Professional, and Chairman of National Academy of Sciences India, (Uttarakhand Chapter).
Formerly, he served as the Director, Strategic Planning Research and Development, SRHU after superannuating from the post of the Director General, Uttarakhand Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
He has held many other positions during his carrier including Chairman and Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation, Govt. of India; Director and Senior Scientific Advisor (Biotechnology); Director, Space Application Centre; Director, Science Education & Research Centre, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttarakhand. He was also Technical Advisor to the Director General and Scientific Officer to the Director General at the Madhya Pradesh State Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.
A fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, he is a Council Member of UGC- Department of Atomic Energy Research Centre, Govt. of India; Counsellor Mountain Initiative; Member of Global Technology Watch Group; and a member various other committees of the Govt. of India and other bodies.
He has the credit of shaping the Science & Technology infrastructure in Uttarakhand and establishing AI based Science City, Fifth in India.
Dr Dobhal, a widely travelled scientist, has monitored over 425 research & development projects and has contributed 45 technical reports, 15 books and 175 research papers in national and international journals.
He has several awards to his credit including the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Award, International Commonwealth Youth Silver Award, Uttarakhand Ratna, Uttarakhand Gaurav and Pride of Uttarakhand.
MESSAGE FROM
Vice Chancellor
SRHU SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND INNOVATION
With 66% of its population under 35, India stands at the threshold of transformation. By 2047, our higher education system must not only equip young minds with knowledge but also drive innovation, research, and entrepreneurship to position India as a global leader.
At SRHU, we are deeply aligned with this national vision. We are building not just a university, but a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and empowers students to become change-makers. In line with NEP 2020, we offer programs designed to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic world.
I invite aspirants to join SRHU’s thriving community—where education is not just about degrees, but about shaping a future of innovation, excellence, and global impact.
