Som Nath Sachdeva | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra; Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh ; Kurukshetra University |
| Profession | Professor (Civil engineering) |
| Website | https://kuk.ac.in/vice_chancellor-2/ |
Som Nath Sachdeva is an Indian academic administrator and professor (civil engineer). He has been the Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Haryana, since November 2020.[1][2][3][4] His term was extended for another three years.[5][6]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Sachdeva studied B.Sc. civil engineering at the Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra (now National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra). He earned a Master of Engineering in Highways from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, in 1987, and later obtained a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Kurukshetra University.[7]
Career[edit | edit source]
Sachdeva began his teaching career at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, before joining the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (formerly Regional Engineering College). He worked in the Department of Civil Engineering, where he also served as Head of Department.[7][8]
He has authored publications in transportation engineering, pavement design, and road safety. His research interests include transportation engineering, pavement design, and road safety[9]
Sachdeva has authored more than 100 publications.[10]
At NIT Kurukshetra, Sachdeva held positions including chief warden, grievance cell director, and professor in charge of examinations. He was also associated with the National Cadet Corps.[7] He has been a member of committees of the Indian Roads Congress, the National Board of Accreditation, and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.[7]
In November 2020, Sachdeva was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University.[1][4] His term was extended for three years in September 2023.[5][6] During his tenure, the university received an A++ grade from NAAC in 2024, the first state university in Haryana to achieve this grade.[11]
He has also held additional charge as Vice-Chancellor of Ch. Ranbir Singh University, Jind,[12] and Shri Krishna Ayush University, Kurukshetra.[13][14]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
- Best paper gold medal from the Journal of the Indian Roads Congress.[7]
- Outstanding Vice-Chancellor of India Award (2025), conferred by the Indian Education Network.[15]
- Champion of Education Award (2024), presented in New Delhi for contributions to entrepreneurship and skill development.[16]
- Environment Champion Award (Wildlife Warriors category), received by Kurukshetra University in 2025.[17]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Sachdeva is married to Mamta Sachdeva, an educationist and social worker. The couple has two sons.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Prof SN Sachdeva of NIT Kurukshetra appointed as new VC of Kurukshetra University". The Times of India. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Prof Som Nath Sachdeva to head KU". The Tribune. Chandigarh. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ "Som Nath Sachdeva Takes Charge As VC Of Kurukshetra University". NDTV. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "प्रोफेसर सोमनाथ सचदेवा केयू के नये वीसी". Amar Ujala. 9 November 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "3-yr extension for Kurukshetra University VC Prof Som Nath Sachdeva". The Tribune. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "प्रो. सोमनाथ सचदेवा तीन साल और बने रहेंगे कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति". Amar Ujala. 29 September 2023.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "Brief Profile of Prof Som Nath Sachdeva". Kurukshetra University. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Prof. Som Nath (NIT Kurukshetra author page)". National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Somnath Sachdeva — Google Scholar profile". Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Som Nath SACHDEVA — ResearchGate profile". Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Kurukshetra University gets NAAC 'A++' grade". The Tribune. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "केयूके के वीसी को मिला सीआरएसयू के कुलपति का अतिरिक्त कार्यभार". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "केयू के कुलपति प्रो. सोमनाथ सचदेवा ने संभाला श्रीकृष्णा आयुष विश्वविद्यालय का अतिरिक्त कार्यभार". Amar Ujala. 5 April 2023.
- ↑ "Kurukshetra University VC gets addl charge of Shri Krishna AYUSH University". The Tribune. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Kurukshetra varsity VC honoured with Outstanding Vice-Chancellor of India Award". The Tribune. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Kurukshetra varsity V-C gets award for contribution to skill development". The Tribune. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Kurukshetra University gets Environment Champion Award". The Tribune. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.