Prof Velraj appointed Vice Chancellor of Anna University

Prof Dr R Velraj will succeed Prof MK Surappa, whose tenure as Vice-chancellor ended in April this year.  

Prof Dr R Velraj has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Anna University for three years. He has a teaching experience of 33 years. He has served as Director, Institute for Energy Studies at Anna University, and has also worked as Director, Anna University-FRG Institute for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing. 

“He has published 193 research papers and executed 15 research projects worth Rs 17.85 crore and guided 33 PhD scholars and two MS students. Further, Velraj has two patents and six memorandums of understanding to his credit,” a release from the Raj Bhavan said. 

“He is familiar with the university administration having 14 years of administrative experience as Director, Deputy Director and Head of the Division. Besides, he has also functioned as member of Board of Studies, member of Academic Council in Anna University and various educational institutions,” the release said.  

He formulated three courses for the PhD programme in the department of mechanical engineering, introduced nine new courses for master of engineering and was involved in the formulation of two academic programmes for master of engineering at Anna University. 

The university has been run by a three-member convener committee headed by higher education secretary Apoorva for the past four months after MK Surappa completed his tenure as Vice-Chancellor on April 11. 

August 24 last date to submit TNEA counselling form  

The university is currently accepting applications for engineering courses through TNEA. Candidates can visit official website of the university for the registration process. The last date to fill and submit the counselling application form for TNEA is August 24.  

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• TNEA: Anna University Counselling 2021 Schedule (OUT), Application Form (Released) 
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