New Delhi, May 22: Prof. Mohammad Shakeel, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), the senior most Professor in the university at present has assumed the charge of the office of the Vice Chancellor, JMI as Officiating Vice-Chancellor, JMI today, i.e. May 22, 2024 till a regular Vice Chancellor of the university assumes office.
Prof. Shakeel has obtained his B.Tech. & M.Tech. degrees from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh and subsequently obtained his Ph.D. degree from University of Roorkee. He had joined JMI as Lecturer in November 1986 and he was subsequently promoted to the post of Reader and Professor in the year 1992 and 2000 respectively. He has vast teaching and research experience. He has served in various administrative positions such as Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Controller of Examinations, Director, Centre for Distance & Online Education, Head, Department of Civil Engineering and many more. He has also been part of a number of important committees of the university.
After assuming the charge as Officiating Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shakeel said that he will do his best to safeguard the interest of the university at all levels. Teaching and non-teaching staff of the university visited the Vice Chancellor’s office and congratulated him.
The Officiating Vice Chancellor, JMI has appointed Mr. M Nasim Haider, Deputy Registrar-I as Officiating Registrar of the university with immediate effect till further orders.
