S. Tripathy Appointed as the First Director of UVCE

On this significant day for higher education in Karnataka, the State government has made a crucial appointment that marks a new era for the University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE). This appointment represents an important step in the institution’s history and development.

Key Appointment

S. Tripathy, a distinguished professor from the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has been named the first director of UVCE. This appointment is a milestone in the college’s journey towards excellence in engineering education.

Terms of Appointment

Prof. Tripathy’s tenure comes with specific terms:

Duration: Four years from the date of assuming office
Age Limit: Up to attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier

Background and Significance

Previous Appointment

This appointment comes after a previous attempt to fill this crucial position:

D. Manjunath, professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), was initially appointed on March 8, 2023.
However, Prof. Manjunath did not assume the role even after a year of his appointment.

Importance for UVCE

The appointment of a director is a critical step for UVCE:

It signifies the institution’s growth and progression
It demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening higher education
It promises new leadership and potential advancements in engineering education

Looking Ahead

As UVCE welcomes its first director, the institution stands at the threshold of a new phase:

Enhanced academic leadership can be expected
Potential for new initiatives and collaborations
Opportunities for growth and development in engineering education and research