Archive · 1 Aug 2025
IIT Kanpur Professor Appointed BHU Vice Chancellor
BHU has a new leader!
Professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi is now the Vice Chancellor.
He will start his new job on August 1, 2025, and will be in charge for three years.
He used to teach at IIT Kanpur and has been in charge at IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi.
He is returning to BHU where he taught previously.
He has won awards for his work in technology.
Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Chaturvedi served as professor at IIT BHU from 1994-1996, signifying a homecoming.
His tenure as VC is for three years, beginning August 1, 2025, until age 70.
He previously held positions at IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Mandi.
Chaturvedi is known for his work in technology, including waveform shaping and MIMO systems.
- Who
- Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi.
- What
- Appointment of Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi as BHU Vice Chancellor.
- When
- August 1, 2025, for a three-year term.
- Where
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
- Why
- To lead Banaras Hindu University.
- Appointee
- Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi
- Position
- Vice Chancellor
- Institution
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Tenure Start
- August 1, 2025
- Tenure Duration
- 3 Years
- Former Affiliations
- IIT Roorkee, IIT Mandi, IIT BHU, IIT Kanpur
Sources
Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
Former IIT Roorkee, Mandi director Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi is new BHU Vice Chancellor: MoE
IIT Kanpur professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
