A Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury, former Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati University & Pro-VC, Tezpur University has joined the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya as C V Raman Chair Professor of Applied Sciences and also Academic Advisor to USTM today. A grand reception was given to him by more than 3000 students, faculty members, research scholars and high officials in front of the Amenity Centre. Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury was welcome by a cultural procession by students and was felicitated by Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM & Chairman, ERDF, Dr. P. G. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, USTM, faculty members & students on the occasion.
CV Raman Chair Professor of Applied Sciences has been instituted in USTM to stimulate and promote research in the field of applied science.
An academic career spanning more than 4 decades Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury’s area of specialization includes Nano-Science and technology, Condensed Matter Physics, Photonics and Optoelectronic Instrumentation. He is also highly commended for his contribution to Art, Literature and Culture of the region. He has been guiding intensive research work on the works of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury said, “Only Research & Development works will help any university to excel”.
Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury will look after to achieve Excellence in research activity at USTM and will connect USTM with institutes of Excellence globally.
