Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar, Honorable Vice Chancellor, is a distinguished
Senior Professor, Educational Leader, Robust Academic Administrator,
Social Activist, Institution Builder and Eminent Scientist, possessing
high academic qualifications and leadership capabilities.
Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar demonstrated outstanding proficiency in his
roles as Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor and Chief Scientific Officer
of the University, also as a Scientist, Dean, Director, Chartered Engineer
and Chair Professor. Additionally, he holds the position of Advisor and
Head of many Centres of Excellence.
Academic Administration and Leadership
His exemplary record in academic administration, research and innovation,
quality assurance, IQAC initiatives, awards, certifications and rankings
is indicative of his distinguished career. He has strong alignment with
constitutional values and strong social commitments. He believes in
teamwork and pluralism.
He has experience in working in diverse environments and with diverse
people, a flair for innovation and a global outlook in higher education,
an overall vision of the university, and the ability to manage complex
situations, with a minimum of 22+ years of experience.
Major Areas of Contribution
- Innovation in Teaching
- Research and Teaching Lab Establishment and Development
- Research Funding Generation through Consultancy and Sponsored Projects
- Teaching Contribution in Indian Languages
- Student Internship and Research Projects Completion
- Digital Content Development for MOOC
- Community Engagement and Services
- Start-up Creation as per Government Norms
Global Exposure
Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar’s extensive professional travels across the
globe, including visits to Spain, Portugal, Russia, Germany, Thailand,
Singapore, Israel, Hong Kong and Tokyo, have been instrumental in
establishing international collaborations and academic partnerships.
Research and Academic Contributions
His scholarly achievements include authorship of 25 books and 9 book
chapters, 1 international and 9 Indian patent grants, 23 additional patent
applications, 19 published patents and 250+ scholarly research and review
papers.
His academic work has received more than 1000 citations, earning him an
h-index of 11+ and an i10-index of 22+. He has also organized eleven
international conferences, chaired IEEE conference sessions and delivered
keynote addresses.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar has received several awards and recognitions,
including Distinguished Professor and Scientist Award, Senior Educator
and Scholar Award, Best Post-Doctoral Fellow Award, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Puruskar, Outstanding Leader Award for Academic Administration,
Exemplary Academic Leader Award, Outstanding Scientist Award, Research
Excellence Awards and Best Professor Awards.
Quality Assurance and Institutional Development
He has contributed towards ISO, NAAC, NBA, ABET, ARIIA, IAO, QS Rating
and NIRF rankings. His leadership has supported institutional awards,
certifications, rankings, policy development, Centres of Excellence,
research centres and innovation initiatives.
Under his guidance, over 150+ Memoranda of Understanding were established
with various organizations, strengthening academic, industrial and
institutional networks.
Vision
With his extensive experience, remarkable achievements and unwavering
commitment to excellence, Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar remains a
distinguished leader, educator and innovator in higher education. His
visionary approach and dynamic leadership continue to inspire academic
excellence, research innovation, global collaboration and institutional
advancement.
Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohan Kumar
Honorable Vice Chancellor
Shri Davara University
