Dr. R. D. Patidar is the Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal University, bringing over 30 years of experience across academia, industry, and academic administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the MHRD Scholarship, a Gold Medal at the M.E. level, IEEE Best Paper Awards, and the Best Teacher Award. A distinguished researcher, he has published over 50 research papers and has served in key leadership roles as Registrar and Dean. As Vice Chancellor, he is driving O.P. Jindal University’s vision of becoming a leading industry-integrated, skill-based, and innovation-driven institution. His focus on experiential learning, internships, industry collaboration, and research has strengthened the university’s reputation for academic excellence and producing industry-ready graduates.