NIIT University appoints Eminent Researcher DR RAJEEV SHOREY as President
NIIT UNIVERSITY APPOINTS EMINENT RESEARCHER DR RAJEEV SHOREY AS PRESIDENT
Fosters excellence in research to build great careers for tomorrow’s knowledge economy
New Delhi, November 5, 2009: NIIT University, a not-for-profit institution today announced the appointment of Dr. Rajeev Shorey as the first President of the educational establishment.
Dr. Shorey, will be responsible for the overall functioning of NIIT University, which is dedicated towards building great careers and ensuring exceptional job opportunities. Spread over 100 acres of Green Campus, at the foothills of the Aravali Range in Neemrana, Rajasthan- NIIT University aims to create a research culture from day one, forge deeper industry linkages and provide seamless education using best technology.
Welcoming Dr. Shorey on board, Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, NIIT University, remarked, “It is my privilege to welcome Dr. Shorey as NIIT University’s first President. A renowned scholar and an eminent researcher, Rajeev has been acclaimed in national and international forums at a young age. I am confident that Rajeev’s dynamism and zeal for research will help shape NIIT University as a centre for excellence in academia and research, committed to building great careers in tomorrow’s knowledge economy.”
A Ph.D holder and a Gold Medalist from The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Dr. Shorey’s research papers on wireless and wired networks have been published in more than 50 international journals and conferences and he has 10 US patents to his credit.
Dr. Shorey worked with General Motors India Science Laboratory (ISL), in the Vehicle Communications & Information Management Group, Bangalore, prior to joining NIIT University. His earlier assignments include a 7 year stint at the IBM Research Laboratory, New Delhi and with SASKEN Technologies, Bangalore.
During his association with IBM Research, Dr. Shorey was an adjunct faculty in the Computer Science Department at IIT, Delhi from 1998 to 2005. He has served as a faculty at the Computer Science Department at the National University of Singapore from 2003 to 2004, while being associated with IBM Research Labs.
Talking about his new role Dr. Rajeev Shorey remarked, “Research as an approach in any discipline is the key to success in today’s complex and fast changing information economy. This is a challenging opportunity for me to ignite the passion for excellence in research and academia in today’s youth.”
Dr. Shorey has chaired several reputed international conferences. He is the Steering Committee Chair of COMSNETS conference, one of the leading conferences in India in Networks and Communications. He has given numerous talks, tutorials and seminars in industry and academia all over the world. For his contributions in the area of Communications Networks, Dr. Shorey was elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2007.
About NIIT University
The NIIT University, a not-for-profit institution, has received recognition vide Government of Rajasthan Ordinance No. 4 of 2009 dated 14th October 2009.
Nestled in the foothills of Aravali, in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the picturesque 100 acres fully residential green campus of NIIT University is equipped with state-of-the-art technology enabled teaching methodology backed by a strong research focused curriculum for facilitating a continuous process of learning and development.
The emblem of NIIT University depicts a Mobius ring, symbolising eternity. The sides of the Mobius ring merge in and out, back and forth to create the most graceful, seamless and complete structure imaginable to the human mind. Similarly, the knowledge that NIIT University imparts is the foundation for multifaceted careers, endless in their potential.
Set up with the vision of being the leading centre of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society, the University is dedicated towards building great careers and ensuring exceptional job opportunities to all its students. It has been developed as an institute of excellence based on the four founding principles of providing industry linked, technology based, research driven, seamless education.
The NIIT University offers BTech Programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Information & Communication Technology and Biotechnology; MTech Programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Information & Communication Technology, Bioinformatics and Educational Technology. PhD programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Information & Communication Technology, Educational Technology and Bioinformatics & Biotechnology are available to students. The University also plans to offer MBA Programs in Marketing, Finance, Information Systems and Human Resources Management shortly.
These program offerings are positioned in areas of key strength for NIIT University. In the years to come, many new courses and academic areas will be established with an aim to help students build great careers across a wide range of emerging areas spanning the breadth of the Knowledge Society.
Vibrant social and recreational activities form the heart of Campus Life at NIIT University. A host of activities are interspersed along the shaded walking spine, including volleyball, golf/putting, basketball, gym and tennis. Furnished student hostels ensure comfortable temperatures year round with an energy-efficient geothermal comfort cooling system which leaves minimal carbon footprint. Each room is positioned to offer a direct window view of the nearby Aravali Hills. The fully-residential NIIT University campus offers the clean air and safety of a small town, while being located remarkably close to major metros.
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