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{{Short description|Indian academician}} | |||
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| image = Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.jpg | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|04|08}} | |||
| birth_place =Mamidyala, [[Telangana]], [[India]] | |||
| education = [[Master of Science|M. Sc]] and [[PhD]] in [[Electrical Engineering]] | |||
| alma_mater = [[IIT Madras]] | |||
| occupation = Academic, Professor | |||
| office = Chairperson of the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]] | |||
| term_start = 5 March 2026 | |||
| term_end = | |||
| predecessor = Shrikrishna G. Kulkarni | |||
| office2 = Chairman of the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] | |||
| term_start2 = 4 February 2022 | |||
| term_end2 = 4 March 2026 | |||
| predecessor2 = [[D. P. Singh (naturalist)|D.P. Singh]] | |||
| successor2 = [[Vineet Joshi]] | |||
| office3 = [[List of vice-chancellors of the Jawaharlal Nehru University|Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University]] | |||
| term_start3 = 28 January 2016 | |||
| term_end3 = 3 February 2022 | |||
| successor3 = [[Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit]] | |||
| predecessor3 = [[Sudhir Kumar Sopory]] | |||
}} | |||
== | '''Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar''' (born 8 April 1960)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-08 |title=M Jagadesh Kumar bids farewell to UGC: A look at his legacy and contributions |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/m-jagadesh-kumar-bids-farewell-to-ugc-a-look-at-his-legacy-and-contributions/articleshow/120086978.cms |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> is an Indian academic, electrical engineer and [[education administrator]]. He is the former [[Chairman]] of [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], serving from February 2022 to April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-04|title=JNU V-C M Jagadesh Kumar is new UGC Chairman|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jnu-v-c-m-jagadesh-kumar-is-new-ugc-chairman-101643964105639.html|access-date=2022-02-04|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> He served as a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi|IIT Delhi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://icmai.in/Global_Summit/Profile/M_Jagadesh_Kumar.pdf|title=Profile Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Institute of Cost Accountants of India]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107064036/https://icmai.in/Global_Summit/Profile/M_Jagadesh_Kumar.pdf|archive-date=7 January 2020|access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/iit-professor-jagadeesh-kumar-takes-over-as-jnu-vice-chancellor-1270757|title=IIT Professor Jagadeesh Kumar Takes Over As JNU Vice Chancellor|date=27 January 206|website=NDTV|agency=PTI|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> Kumar was the [[Vice-Chancellor]] of [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] from January 2016 till 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/8/6579/RSS-Linked-IIT-D-Professor-Set-to-Be-Next-JNU-VC|title=RSS Linked IIT-D Professor Set to Be Next JNU VC ?|last=|first=|date=21 January 2016|website=The Citizen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107065804/https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/8/6579/RSS-Linked-IIT-D-Professor-Set-to-Be-Next-JNU-VC|archive-date=7 January 2020|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/jan/21/professor-from-iit-delhi-a-karate-expert-chosen-as-jnu-vice-chancellor-871361.html|title=Professor from IIT Delhi, a Karate Expert, Chosen as JNU Vice-chancellor|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> | ||
He | == Life, education and career == | ||
Kumar was born in Mamidala village in Tipparthi mandal, [[Nalgonda district]], [[Telangana]]. He did his Masters and PhD in Electrical Engineering from [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras|Indian Institute of Technology, Madras]], followed by post doctoral research at [[University of Waterloo]], [[Canada]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cense.iisc.ac.in/icee/docs/Plenary_Speakers/Jagadesh.pdf|title=Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Indian Institute of Science]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107064919/http://www.cense.iisc.ac.in/icee/docs/Plenary_Speakers/Jagadesh.pdf|archive-date=7 January 2020|access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref> He works in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology (nano-electronic devices, nanoscale devices, device design and power semiconductor devices).<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cscita.sfit.ac.in/assets/files/Technical%20Report%20CSCITA%202014.pdf|title=A detailed report on the IEEE International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communication and Information Technology Applications (CSCITA 2014)|last=|first=|date=|website=St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT)|page=3|access-date=7 January 2020|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204121057/https://cscita.sfit.ac.in/assets/files/Technical%20Report%20CSCITA%202014.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is currently a fellow at [[Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers]], [[National Academy of Sciences, India]] and [[Indian National Academy of Engineering]] among others. He is Chairman of the governing body of [[National Council of Science Museums]]. He has received the "ISA-VSI TechnoMentor Award", with the award being presented by Dr. [[Rajagopala Chidambaram|R. Chidambaram]] ([[Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India|Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India]]).<ref name=":0" /> | |||
During his tenure as VC, he has often been in the news for many controversies happening on his watch such as the [[JNU sedition row|2016 JNU sedition row]], the disappearance of a student [[Disappearance of Najeeb Ahmed|Najeeb Ahmad]] and the [[2020 JNU Attack|2020 JNU attacks]]. Critics say that he is "implementing the agenda of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]]", the reason why he has been made VC in the first place.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/01/06/jnu-vc-jagadesh-kumar-and-his-many-controversies-jnusu-calls-for-his-resignation.html|title=JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar and his many controversies: Now, student union wants him out|last=|first=|authorlink=|date=6 January 2020|website=The Week | He was selected as the [[Vice-Chancellor]] of [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] from among four others including [[Rameshwar Nath Koul Bamezai]], [[Virander Singh Chauhan]] and [[Ramakrishna Ramaswamy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfo-india.in/cmsarticle/professor-m-jagadesh-kumar-appointed-jnu-vice-chancellor/|title=Professor M Jagadesh Kumar appointed JNU Vice Chancellor|website=CFO India|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204121056/https://www.cfo-india.in/cmsarticle/professor-m-jagadesh-kumar-appointed-jnu-vice-chancellor/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
During his tenure as VC, he has often been in the news for many controversies happening on his watch such as the [[JNU sedition row|2016 JNU sedition row]], the disappearance of a student [[Disappearance of Najeeb Ahmed|Najeeb Ahmad]] and the [[2020 JNU Attack|2020 JNU attacks]]. Critics say that he is "implementing the agenda of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]]", the reason why he has been made VC in the first place.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/01/06/jnu-vc-jagadesh-kumar-and-his-many-controversies-jnusu-calls-for-his-resignation.html|title=JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar and his many controversies: Now, student union wants him out|last=|first=|authorlink=|date=6 January 2020|website=The Week|access-date=2020-01-07|quote=His detractors say the vice chancellor, who took charge in January 2016, is implementing the agenda of the RSS and has been brought in by the Union government specifically for this purpose. However, he has repeatedly disavowed associations with any organisation.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/how-rss-infiltrating-india-intellectual-spaces|title=How the RSS is infiltrating India's intellectual spaces|last=Bal|first=Hartosh Singh|date=1 April 2019|website=The Caravan|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> [[Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union|JNU Students' Unions]] called for his resignation following the [[2020 JNU Attack|attacks on JNU in January 2020]].<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Awards == | |||
He has been awarded [[Padma Shri]] -2026 by the Government of India for his contribution in the field of literature and education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Home Affairs |url=https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/Padma_Awards2026W_25012026.pdf |website=Ministry of Home Affairs}}</ref> | |||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 24 March 2026
M. Jagadesh Kumar | |
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| Chairperson of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | |
| Assumed office 5 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Shrikrishna G. Kulkarni |
| Chairman of the University Grants Commission | |
| In office 4 February 2022 – 4 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | D.P. Singh |
| Succeeded by | Vineet Joshi |
| Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University | |
| In office 28 January 2016 – 3 February 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sudhir Kumar Sopory |
| Succeeded by | Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1960 Mamidyala, Telangana, India |
| Education | M. Sc and PhD in Electrical Engineering |
| Alma mater | IIT Madras |
| Occupation | Academic, Professor |
Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (born 8 April 1960)[1] is an Indian academic, electrical engineer and education administrator. He is the former Chairman of University Grants Commission, serving from February 2022 to April 2025.[2] He served as a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi.[3][4] Kumar was the Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University from January 2016 till 2022.[5][6]
Life, education and career[edit | edit source]
Kumar was born in Mamidala village in Tipparthi mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana. He did his Masters and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, followed by post doctoral research at University of Waterloo, Canada.[3][7] He works in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology (nano-electronic devices, nanoscale devices, device design and power semiconductor devices).[3][8] He is currently a fellow at Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, National Academy of Sciences, India and Indian National Academy of Engineering among others. He is Chairman of the governing body of National Council of Science Museums. He has received the "ISA-VSI TechnoMentor Award", with the award being presented by Dr. R. Chidambaram (Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India).[3]
He was selected as the Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University from among four others including Rameshwar Nath Koul Bamezai, Virander Singh Chauhan and Ramakrishna Ramaswamy.[9]
During his tenure as VC, he has often been in the news for many controversies happening on his watch such as the 2016 JNU sedition row, the disappearance of a student Najeeb Ahmad and the 2020 JNU attacks. Critics say that he is "implementing the agenda of the RSS", the reason why he has been made VC in the first place.[10][11] JNU Students' Unions called for his resignation following the attacks on JNU in January 2020.[10]
Awards[edit | edit source]
He has been awarded Padma Shri -2026 by the Government of India for his contribution in the field of literature and education.[12]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
Co-Authored three books with research students:
- Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Pratyush Pandey, and Rajat Vishnoi (November 2016). Tunnel Field-effect Transistors (TFET): Modelling and Simulation. Wiley, UK
- Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar and Sneh Saurabh (November 2016). Fundamentals of Tunnel Field-Effect Transistors. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis)
- Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar and Shubham Sahay (February 2019). Junctionless Field-Effect Transistors: Design, Modeling, and Simulation. Wiley-IEEE Press, USA
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "M Jagadesh Kumar bids farewell to UGC: A look at his legacy and contributions". The Times of India. 8 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ↑ "JNU V-C M Jagadesh Kumar is new UGC Chairman". Hindustan Times. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Profile Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar" (PDF). Institute of Cost Accountants of India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "IIT Professor Jagadeesh Kumar Takes Over As JNU Vice Chancellor". NDTV. PTI. 27 January 206. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "RSS Linked IIT-D Professor Set to Be Next JNU VC ?". The Citizen. 21 January 2016. Archived from the original on 7 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "Professor from IIT Delhi, a Karate Expert, Chosen as JNU Vice-chancellor". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar" (PDF). Indian Institute of Science. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "A detailed report on the IEEE International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communication and Information Technology Applications (CSCITA 2014)" (PDF). St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT). p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "Professor M Jagadesh Kumar appointed JNU Vice Chancellor". CFO India. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar and his many controversies: Now, student union wants him out". The Week. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
His detractors say the vice chancellor, who took charge in January 2016, is implementing the agenda of the RSS and has been brought in by the Union government specifically for this purpose. However, he has repeatedly disavowed associations with any organisation.
- ↑ Bal, Hartosh Singh (1 April 2019). "How the RSS is infiltrating India's intellectual spaces". The Caravan. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ "Ministry of Home Affairs" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs.