Legacy

of academic excellence and visionary leadership continues

Prayagraj,

05 March (HS): In a landmark development for the academic community, Professor

(Dr.) Jonathan A. Lal has officially assumed the prestigious office of

Vice-Chancellor of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and

Sciences (SHUATS) today. Professor Lal has had a highly impressive academic

career. Since becoming a professor on February 1, 2016, he has represented the

university nationally and internationally and has served in several important

positions in the University, including Director of IPC, Director of the

Auxiliary Unit, and Dean of the Jacob Institute of Biotechnology. Under his

leadership, the institute has reached new heights. He has been serving the

university continuously as Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) since July

2022.

Professor

(Dr ) Jonathan A. Lal is also an International Board Member of the

International Cancer Patient Coalition (ICPC) and Chair for the Asia-Pacific

Region of ICPC. Furthermore, he serves as Scientific Advisor at the European

Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM). In addition, he is a Scientific

Advisor and Board Member of TubaScan Ltd. / Microbe & Lab B.V., a Dutch

biotech company. He previously served as a Visiting Professor at the Institute

for Public Health Genomics (IPHG), Maastricht University, Netherlands, and has

also been an editor of two prestigious academic journals.

Upon

assuming office, Professor Jonathan A. Lal expressed his heartfelt gratitude

and deep respect to the Founder Vice-Chancellor for his visionary leadership,

tireless efforts, and invaluable contribution in laying a strong foundation for

the university. He reiterated his commitment to establishing the university as

a global leader in innovation and modern agricultural education.

On

the occasion, the University’s Chancellor Dr. J.A. Oliver, outgoing founder

Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra B. Lal, all Pro VCs, Registrar, Directors,

Deans, faculty members, and non-teaching staff were present and extended their

best wishes to the new Vice-Chancellor. On the same occasion, Prof.(Dr.) Ranu

Prasad also assumed office as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of the

University.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi