Profile of Dr. Rajul K. Gajjar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor - GTU
Dr. Rajul K. Gajjar has been contributing to the Engineering Profession since the past 39 years. She has completed UG and PG from L D College of Engineering and Doctorate in Structural Disasters from M S University Baroda. She has to her credit publication of more than 66 National and International Research Papers, has authored 4 books and has published 3 Patents. She also has a granted patent for the invention titled " Sand-Free Unfired bricks and manufacturing method thereof' granted on 26.7.21.
Dr. Gajjar has supervised more than 30 PG and 8 Doctoral Students. She has lead more than 38 high-end projects on International Collaborations, Centers of Excellence, Research, Innovation, Accreditation and Ranking frameworks for Excellence in Engineering Education, Industry & Alumni Outreach, Internships, Faculty and Student Outcomes.
She was earlier working as Principal of L. D. College of Engineering as well as Principal of Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Ahmedabad. Before holding the Charge of Vice Chancellor of GTU she was associated with GTU as the 1st Dean and subsequently Director Research. She has also been on GTU Academic Council & Research Councils as well as the Officiating Vice Chancellor of GTU in 2016. She was earlier appointed as Additional Commissioner Education Dept., GoG 2017 & Officiating Vice Chancellor of Teacher’s University in 2018.
Dr. Gajjar has been a recipient of major National awards by Institute of Engineers India as Eminent Civil Engineer, by NASSCOM and Higher Education for Leadership, by Hon. CM Gujarat for Best Innovation Practices, by Hon. HRD Minister for Best Paper at International Vibrant Education Summit. She is working closely with various bodies: Such as NBA, AICTE, Institution of Engineers, ISTE, GUJCOST, Indian Society for Earthquake Science and IITGN. Dr. Rajul Gajjar has International exposure at USA, Canada, Australia, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.