Message from the Chancellor ...... 4
Message from the Vice Chancellor (In-charge) ...... 5
1. Introduction ...... 7
2. Vision & Mission...... 7
3. Governance ...... 7
• Organogram ...... 8
• Officers of the University ...... 9
• Authorities of the University ...... 9
• Members of the University Authorities ...... 9
4. Accreditations ...... 10
5. Campus and Infrastructure ...... 11
6. Faculties and Programs ...... 12
7. Rankings ...... 16
8. Ph.D Program ...... 17
9. Convocation and Medal Winners - Class of 2019 ...... 21
10. Faculty and Support Staff ...... 22
11. Publications and Participation in Conferences ...... 24
12. Faculty/Students Achievements ...... 29
13. Student Activities ...... 31
14. Social / Community Services ...... 36
15. Events organized ...... 37
CONTENTS 16. Placements ...... 41
17. Media Coverage of Major Events ...... 43
18. Press Clippings ...... 44
Annual Report - Dehradun 2019-20 Message from the Chancellor
Greetings! The ICFAI University, Dehradun, founded in the year 2003, has, over the years, developed the capacity and capability to strive to scale new heights in the area of higher education. It has persistently crafted right systems, staff, processes and technology to evolve into one of the finest hubs of learning.
With the guidance and encouragement of the Board of Governors, the target oriented approach of the present Vice Chancellor and of the entire team under his leadership has, in recent months helped catapult the University to a position of 44th among the Top 50 Universities globally in Industry Initiatives in the World University with Real Impact Rankings (WURI) 2020, besides getting the NAAC accreditation last year.
The University is sensitive not only to the challenges posed by the present pandemic but also to the changes in the field of technology. It has been swift to respond to these challenges and has adopted latest technology to create a customized online platform for imparting education to its students. The University keenly focuses on updating and innovating its course curriculum to keep it relevant and contemporary for its high level professional, postgraduate and undergraduate programs. It is among the few pioneering Universities that were quick to earn the global QS IGauge E Lead Certification for E-Learning Excellence and Digitization.
The 25 acres campus of the University, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and the Shivaliks, is well equipped with modern labs, smart classrooms, well stocked library and utilizes latest technology to impart education, training and entrepreneurship development skills to its students. The University aims to provide relevant applied learning experiences to its students through research, internships and community outreach projects. Besides the curricular activities, the student-led clubs, social, cultural and sports activities make the campus vibrant and prepare the students to be mentally and physically fit, necessary in high demanding job profiles.
The University, today in its eighteenth year, is diligently working in the pursuit of excellence in its academic offerings, through cooperation and commitment of all our stake holders and will continue in its endeavor to groom its students into ethically grounded professional who are capable of managing change and transformation in a globally competitive environment.
Dr Ra a handran Chancellor