by Punjabnewswire4u
AMRITSAR, APRIL 3
The Punjab Governor and Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Mr Shivraj
Vishwanath Patil has given three-year extension to Prof. A.S. Brar as Vice-Chancellor of GNDU.
This
information has been received from Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh vide letter
no. PRB-2G-2002/GNDU/2232 dated, Chandigarh, April 2 2012.
According to the letter, the Guru Nanak Dev University Act 1969 as amended from
time to time, the Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar is pleased to
extend the term of appointment of Sh. Ajaib Singh Brar, Vice-Chancellor, Guru
Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for a period of three years with effect from
14-07-2012.
This extension by the H.E. Governor of
Punjab happened only due to the innovative and scientific approach of the
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ajaib Singh Brar. Due to his initiatives the University
Grants Commission has awarded Guru Nanak Dev University as the Centre with
Potential for Excellence and sanctioned Rs. 50 crores for updating. With this
status, now the University has included in the best ten high status
Universities of the Country.
During his
tenure a record Grants of Rs.170.65 Crore from Govt. of India, UGC and State
Government has received
Due to personal
interest of Prof. Brar, It is important to mention in the context of efforts of
the University to reach out to the rural poor, an organization named
Progressive Education Society has been formed to help and train children from
poor families of the rural Punjab and to equip them to crack IIT-JEE.
Introduction of
Credit Based Evaluation System from the on going session is a big step in the
direction of improvement in the academic standards by Prof. Brar. This is the
first University in the region to start this system. It will not only raise the
standards of teaching but will also bring about transparency in examination and
evaluation. This system is based on the Trust on the integrity of teachers.
In
rich cultural heritage, the University is getting in to oblivion at a fast
pace. A heritage village is being constructed because of his personal interest
to show case our rich cultural past in on an 11 acre piece of land at the
University Campus.
Earlier,
Prof. Brar joined as Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
since 15th July, 2009. Prior to joining as Vice-Chancellor of this University,
he was the Vice-Chancellor at the University of Lucknow.
During career span of more than 35 years of Prof. Brar, places
him not only in the top bracket of committed teachers and researchers but also
able administrators. He has a vast experience of working in the field of
education, research at prestigious National and International Institutes in
various capacities. Prof. Brar has worked in the fields of catalysis, Mossbauer
Spectroscopy, Photochemistry and in the field of NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers.
He has international recognition in these fields.
Prof. Brar joined IIT Delhi as Assistant Professor of
Chemistry in 1982 and rose to the position of Professor (Higher Academic Grade
- HAG). He had also been Joint
Professor, Centre for Polymer Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi. Prof. Brar did his B.Sc. from Faridkot,
Punjab in 1968 and M.Sc. from Punjabi University, Patiala in 1970. He did his
Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 1977. He got UNESCO fellowship in 1974 while doing
Ph.D. Prof. Brar joined as Lecturer in
Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in 1976 and served the
University for six years.
Prof. Brar has published more than 210 papers in refereed
International and National journals and 50 papers in the proceedings of
conferences / symposia. Prof. Brar has delivered more than 115
lectures in conferences / symposia at various Institutes /Universities. He has
delivered invited lectures at American Chemical Society conferences and at
leading universities in USA, Europe and Japan. He delivered lectures in Japan
on the invitation of JSPS and in The Netherlands on the invitation of The Royal
Academy of The Netherlands for Arts and Science.
Prof. Brar is having research collaboration with RWTH,
Technical University, Aachen, Germany (ranked as the best Technical University
in Germany). He was a visiting faculty at RWTH, Aachen during June-July in 2005
and 2006. Prof. Brar has guided 25 Ph.D. students and 20 M. Tech. students. He
has sponsored projects of Rs. 1.50 crores and established High Resolution NMR
Center at IIT Delhi.
Prof. Brar was Chairman GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test for
Engineering) 2002, 2004 and JMET 2002, 2004. He was chairman for conducting
DRDO-SET 2004 (Defense Research and Development Organization - Scientist
Entrance Test), through which, about 600 scientists were recruited for various
DRDO laboratories. He was Head of the Department of Chemistry, IIT Delhi .
Prof. Brar was awarded Outstanding Research Award, IIT Delhi in 1994. He
is Fellow of the "National Academy of Sciences" and “Punjab Academy
of Sciences.
Here are a few achievements of Dr. Brar as Vice-Chancellor,
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar since his joining - Started Batch of 50
rural students in +1 Non-Medical, as per policy of the Punjab Government to
prepare rural students of Punjab for admission to Indian Institutes of
Technology and other National Level Engineering Entrance Tests.
The University regained the highest sports Award in the
country Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for the year 2009-10. The university has
won National Championship in Inter-University Youth Festivals in the year 2012.
The university has been National Champion for 10 times. The University won the
Overall Championship in North Zone Inter-University Cultural Competitions in
November 2009, 2010, 2011 and was Runners up of National Cultural Trophy in
2009.
The University has risen to rank 13 in the top 50
universities of the country, as per recent survey conducted by ‘India Today’.
The University has 11th Position, out of the 500 universities, in
Science Publications in the Scientific Analysis of some disciplines :
Comparison of Indian institutions with other International Institutions.
First University
to introduce on-line admissions to its courses/on-line counselling for State
Level Admissions. Computerization of Examination and Registration Branches.
First University in the State to introduce Credit Based Evaluation System.
Earmarked Rs. 10.00 Crore for purchase of sophisticated instruments.
Decentralization of Examination System. Conduct of examinations, declaration of
results, as per schedule, before 30th June each year; and commencement
of classes as per schedule. Swapping of Supervisory Staff in the examinations.
Revision of all the courses and increase in number of seats in various courses.
Introduction of
Pre-Ph.D. courses in all the University Departments. Grant of 50 Ph.D. Fellowships
every year funded by the University. Waiving of Tuition fee from the students
studying in the School of Punjabi Studies and the Department of Guru Nanak
Studies. Merger of Applied Chemistry and Applied Physics Departments to their
parent Departments of Chemistry and Physics, respectively. Centre for Genetic Disorders in the Deptt. of
Human Genetics. Similarly, Sugar and
Alcohol Technology has been separated from Applied Chemical Sciences and merged
with Food Science & Technology. On
the same pattern, School of Legal Studies merged with the Deptt. of Laws at
Regional Campus, Jalandhar.
Starting of
Rural Colleges in Verka, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran districts under
the Punjab Govt. / UGC scheme at a cost of Rs. 1.5 Crore for each college; and
two Regional Campuses - one at Sathiala (with cost of Rs. 9 Crore for the Centre and 5 Crore for
Hostel) and Fattu Dhinga (Sultanpur
Lodhi), Distt. Kapurthala.
Introduction of
New professional courses in Shaheed Ram Singh Pathania Memorial College, Niari,
the constituent college of the University. Starting of MCA 3-Years course at
Guru Nanak Dev University College, Jalandhar. New Astro-turf for Hockey Ground
with a cost of Rs. 12 Crore and addition of Velodrome costing Rs. 1.20 Crore
conforming to international standards.
Extension of Hockey Stadium costing Rs. 4.50 Crore. Establishment of
Internal Quality Assurance Cell. Introduction of Semester System in all PG
courses. On-line submission of examination admission forms. Detail of marks on
the Website and through SMS. Construction of ASC Guest House with support from
UGC and Emerging Life Sciences building.
Further, New Lecture Theatre
Complex under construction. Construction of new IT Block at Regional Campus,
Jalandhar, Extension of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan with eight Lecture
theatres with a seating capacity of more than 120 students and ramp for
physically handicapped, extension of Physics and Chemistry Blocks, extension of
renovation of Gymnasium and Boundary wall at ASSM College, Mukandpur.
Installation of
new Sewerage Treatment Plant at Regional Campus, Gurdaspur. Opening of branch
of State Bank of Patiala at the Amritsar Campus. Shifting of University
College, Jalandhar in new premises allotted by the Govt. of Punjab on Ladhowali
Road, Jalandhar.
Starting of
Centre on Studies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib with a grant of Rs. 47.05 Crore from
UGC. University granted the status of "University with Potential for
Excellence" entailing a grant of Rs. 50 crore by UGC.
Approval of
Centre on "Genetic Basis of Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in
Punjab" by UGC under the Scheme "Centre with Potential for Excellence
in Particular Area" (CPEPA) entailing a grant of Rs. 6.15 Crore.
University selected by the Deptt. of Science & Technology, GOI to receive support
of Rs. 9.00 crore for 3 years under the programme "Promotion of University
Research & Scientific Excellence (PURSE)" for incentivizing R&D
activities.
Installation of
X-ray Machine costing Rs. 28.5 lacs, Incinerator with a cost of Rs. 11.5 lacs
to dispose off the bio-medical waste, Hot Air Woven, DCA Vantage HBA IC
Analyzer in the Clinical Lab, DEXA Machine and increase in the facilities at
the Health Centre and renovation of building. Echocardiography Machine for
heart patients and Random Access Chemiluminiscense Analyzer for conducting all
Harmone tests and fully Automatic 5 parts Haematology Cell Counter Lab Analyzer
and Blood Chemistry Analyzer being installed in the Health Centre.
Prof. Brar is Chairman, Convener and
Member of 24 State and National Level bodies and committees. He is also Life Member of
5 Important national and International bodies. Prof.
Brar received 10 prestigious Awards and Honours of National and International
repute. He also Contributed to Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) of
National Level. He has supervised
about 32 Ph.D. students
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