Somaiya Vidyavihar University has announced the appointment of Prof. Ajay Kapoor as its new Vice Chancellor. A globally recognised academic leader, Prof. Kapoor brings over three decades of international experience in academia, research, and institutional leadership across India, the UK, and Australia.
An alumnus of IIT-BHU and a PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge, Prof. Kapoor is renowned for his pioneering contributions in engineering, higher education management, and institutional transformation. He has authored over 325 research papers, three books, and several patents, and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford–Elsevier) and the top 0.21% globally (AD Scientific Index).
His leadership journey includes serving as Vice Chancellor of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Pro Vice Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), and senior academic positions at Newcastle, Sheffield, and Leicester Universities in the UK.
A recipient of the prestigious Sir George Julius Award and the TA Stewart-Dyer–FH Trevethick Award from the UK’s Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Prof. Kapoor has been widely recognised for his groundbreaking work in mechanical engineering.
Expressing confidence in the appointment, Shri Samir Somaiya, Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, said, “Prof. Kapoor’s international experience, deep research insight, and passion for innovation align closely with our vision of being proudly Indian in values and world-class in teaching and research.”