MAHE Names Dr. Karunakar Kotegar as Pro Vice Chancellor of Technology and Science
By ETF Desk
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has appointed Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar as the new Pro Vice Chancellor for Technology and Science, a key leadership role overseeing the college’s engineering, research, and innovation initiatives.
Dr. Kotegar, a distinguished researcher with extensive experience in industrial and academic settings, brings a wealth of expertise from his previous roles as Head of Engineering at the National Institute of Technology and as a Senior Scientist at the Indian Institute of Science. His appointment follows a rigorous selection process that highlighted his track record in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and securing substantial research funding.
The appointment is expected to accelerate MAHE’s ambitions to become a leading hub for technological innovation in Karnataka, with plans to expand research infrastructure, incubate student-led startups, and strengthen industry partnerships. Source: Google News – Manipal.