Professor Mahesh Verma was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
Mahesh Verma is an eminent academician, researcher, administrator and was serving as the Director-Principal of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences.
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The notification was released by the Secretary, Higher Education, Delhi government.
The appointment will be for five years effective from the date he takes office.
Mahesh Verma is a recipient of Padma Shree and his academic contribution has been recognised globally.
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