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Prof. Sanjay Kumar Choudhary is a senior academician and experienced university administrator with a long and distinguished career in higher education. Born on 4 February 1964, he currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), a position he has held since 24 January 2024. Over the years, he has played an important role in strengthening academic systems, governance, and research culture in Indian universities.
Prof. Choudhary has a strong academic background in Physics and Material Science. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics and Material Science, an M.Tech. in Surface Science and Engineering, and two Ph.D. degrees one in Physics and Material Science and another in Electronics. He has also qualified the GATE examination in Material Science, reflecting his solid technical foundation. His main area of specialization is Material Science and Engineering.
Before joining LNMU, Prof. Choudhary served as Vice Chancellor at Munger University and T.M. Bhagalpur University, where he contributed significantly to academic planning and institutional development. He has also worked as Principal and Professor at institutions such as J.P. University, Sanjay Institute of Engineering and Management, and Bengal College of Engineering and Technology. Earlier in his career, he served as a Lecturer and Research Fellow at NIT Jamshedpur and B.I.T. Mesra, including work on an ISRO-sponsored project.
Prof. Choudhary has published 26 research papers, guided two Ph.D. scholars, and presented his work at international conferences, including events held in Germany. His academic contributions have been recognized with honors such as the Shiksha Ratna Puraskar (2010) and the Rastriya Gaurav Award (2011).
