Vice-Chancellor | GMRIT-DU

Vice-Chancellor - GMRIT-DU

Dr. Girish J

Vice-Chancellor, GMRIT Deemed to be University

Vice-Chancellor's Message

At GMRIT Deemed to be University, our mission is to cultivate a dynamic academic environment that nurtures innovation, critical thinking, and ethical leadership.

We are committed to delivering outcome-based education that aligns with global standards while addressing societal and industry needs. Through academic autonomy, we continuously refine curricula, enhance research culture, and strengthen experiential learning opportunities.

Our faculty and students remain the core strength of this institution. Together, we strive to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, technological advancement, and meaningful community engagement.

With a strong governance framework and strategic vision, we continue to advance towards academic excellence, global partnerships, and sustainable institutional growth.

Dr. Girish J
Vice-Chancellor

Biographical Profile

Dr. Girish J obtained his Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, the country's premier Technological Institute. Over a distinguished career spanning more than 26 years, he has seamlessly integrated high-impact teaching, advanced academic research, and robust industrial expertise into institutional leadership.

Key Institutional Contributions

Leadership & Administrative Experience

Prior to steering the milestone transformation of the institution as its Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Girish served as a Vice President within the Amity Education Group, driving multi-disciplinary and geographic scaling strategies. His extensive administrative track record showcases a profound legacy of heading premier educational institutions:

Director — GMR Varalakshmi Foundation

Director — KIET Group of Institutions

Principal — Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology & Sciences

Principal — BIET Bhimavaram

Professor-Head & Principal — Bapatla Engineering College & Bapatla Women's Engineering College

Institutional Milestones & Contributions

TEQIP Project Command: Served as the focal instrument and coordinator for the high-magnitude TEQIP project at Bapatla Engineering College, directly funded by the World Bank and MHRD.
Elite Defense & Industrial Keynotes: Delivered expert technical lectures at top-tier national bodies including the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL - DRDO Ministry of Defence) and NTPC.
Conference Chairs: Chaired prestigious technical sessions and national conference proceedings across NIT Warangal, JNTU Anantapur, and JNTU Kakinada.

Scholarly Research & International Journals

Dr. Girish maintains a footprint in structural mechanics and applied analytics, with extensive research papers published in world-renowned international scientific journals:

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