Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Dhawan

Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Dhawan is a seasoned academician and administrator with over 22 years of rich experience in the field of higher education. Currently serving as the Pro Vice Chancellor of SGT University, he has held various leadership positions including Principal, Additional Director, Director, and Director Principal in reputed institutes. He completed his B.E. degree from Chottu Ram State College of Engineering in 1998, M.Tech degree in Industrial Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University in 2013. His main research area focuses on the development, machining, and testing of fiber-reinforced composites. He has guided two Ph.D. students in the field of biodegradable composites and has published over 40 research papers in international and national journals and conferences. With a passion for technology and innovation in teaching, he has a keen interest in implementing the New Education Policy (2020) and has organized numerous conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs. Prof. Dhawan has established various labs, an incubation center, and centers of excellence in Mechanical Engineering. He is also skilled in team building, asset management, resource allocation, and meeting targets within specified time intervals. SGT University welcomes his guidance and supervision as a highly skilled and experienced academician in teaching and administration.