ITANAGAR : Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Wednesday welcomed Dr Sivaraj, retired Professor of Chemistry, as the new Vice Chancellor of the university.

A distinguished academic with decades of experience in higher education, research and academic administration, Dr Sivaraj brings extensive expertise in institutional leadership, research-driven innovation and academic development.

The university expressed confidence that his commitment to academic excellence, student-centric education and institutional growth aligns with the core values of RGU and will further strengthen its pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.

The university said Dr Sivaraj’s leadership is expected to usher in a new phase of growth, collaboration and transformation while fostering an inclusive and vibrant academic environment.

Welcoming the new Vice Chancellor, the RGU fraternity extended its best wishes for a successful and inspiring tenure, expressing hope that the university would achieve new milestones in academic excellence, national recognition and global relevance under his leadership.