Prof. Jai Prakash Saini Appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University
📢 Lucknow University has appointed Prof. Jai Prakash Saini as its new Vice-Chancellor for a tenure of three years.
The appointment has been made by the Hon’ble Chancellor of the University of Lucknow under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973.
📅 Order Date: 03 January 2026
📍 Issued From: Raj Bhawan, Lucknow

👨🏫 About Prof. Jai Prakash Saini
Prof. Jai Prakash Saini is a renowned academician and administrator with over 34 years of experience in higher education, research, and academic governance.
🔹 Founder Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
🔹 Served as First Vice-Chancellor of NSUT from 26 September 2018
🔹 Former Director, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi
🔹 Former Principal, Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College (MMMEC), Gorakhpur
🔹 Former Director, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, UP Kanpur
🎓 Academic Qualifications
- B.Tech (Electronics Engineering) – KNIT Sultanpur (1987)
- M.Tech (Electrical Engineering) – IIT Kanpur (1996)
- Ph.D (Electronics Engineering) – Dr. RML Avadh University (2001)
📚 Professional & Research Contributions
- Professor of Electronics & Communication Engineering, BIET Jhansi
- Published 200+ National & International Research Papers
- Guided several Ph.D. & M.Tech scholars
- Reviewer for International Journals (Springer, Elsevier, IEEE)
- Life Member of ISTE & Fellow of IETE
His research interests include Semiconductors, Digital Transmission, and Mobile Communication.
