Appointment of Anna University V.C

M.K.Surappa's appointment as VC:

      Anna University is one of the renowned universities in India, which is situated in the south part of the Chennai city. If offers education in engineering, Architecture and applied sciences which caters to the specific needs of the society.It is bringing out a lot of efficient graduates every year.

      Anna University has been headed by several eminent vice chancellors so far. Though it was the scene, it has been without a vice chancellor since March 2016 when M.Rajaram's tenure ended.Three committees were formed for the appointment.The first committee's list of three candidates was rejected by former governor, VidyasagarRao.The second and third committees also had some shortfalls.

       Finally,  Mr.M.K.Surappa has been appointed as the vice chancellor of Anna University by its Chancellor and Governor, Banwarilal Purohit.

      Mr.Surappa is a doctorate in Metallurgical engineering.He has a teaching experience of more than 30years,of which 24years were serviced at the Indian Institute of Science, which is the No.1 in the country as per National Institute Ranking framework.

       He has held the post of Director of IIT,Ropar, for 6years. Currently, he was serving as a honorary Professor in IISC, in department of Materials Engineering.He has published about 150 research papers and has 4 patents to his credit.

       He will hold the office for 3 years  from the date of taking charge.