Dr. Aadesh Kumar Arya is the Pro Vice Chancellor of Haridwar University, a role he has held since August 2024. He also serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, with research interests in smart grid technology. Prior to this, he was the Director of Academics at Om Group of Colleges, Roorkee, from August 2022 to March 2025, where he played a key role in academic leadership and institutional development. Dr. Arya’s dedication to education and innovation earned him recognition at the International Innovation Conclave 2024, where he was honored in January 2025 alongside the universityâs Vice Chancellor, Dr. Dharmveer Singh. His contributions reflect a strong commitment to advancing technical education and research excellence.