An accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator with a doctorate from IIT Madras and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Fluid Control Research Institute, Palghat, Kerala — bringing decades of distinguished leadership in higher education.
Prof. (Dr.) D.V.S. Bhagavanulu is a distinguished academic administrator and researcher whose visionary leadership has driven structural reforms across several top Indian higher education institutions. As the President of Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, he utilizes his extensive experience to spearhead institutional growth, statutory accreditations like NAAC and NBA, and the implementation of modern National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum frameworks. Known for his progressive administrative style, Dr. Bhagavanulu previously served in key leadership roles at VIT University including Head of Department, Academic Dean, and Deputy Director where he was instrumental in pioneering transformative academic frameworks such as the Relative Grading System and the Flexible Credit System (FFCS). His leadership is highly regarded for bridging the gap between rigorous regulatory benchmarks and student-centric academic flexibility. The accelerated growth of VIT can be attributed to the implementation of his recommendation given as committee member for Organisational Restructuring of the University Functioning. The accomplishment in the academic field at the National Level are well rewarded by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region, Bangalore through an offer to be a member of its Education Subcommittee contribute to the well acclaimed infrastructure growth of the VIT University as a member of Planning and Monitoring.
On the academic front, Dr. Bhagavanulu boasts an exceptional record rooted in advanced engineering and scientific exploration. A proud IIT Madras alumnus, he earned his Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, built upon a strong foundation with an M.E. in Aeronautical Engineering and a B.E. in Civil Engineering.
An avid researcher in boundary layers, jets, and water resource management, he has published over 175 research papers in reputed national and international journals. Furthermore, his academic credibility is highlighted by securing over ₹1 crore in funded research grants from prestigious bodies like the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and AICTE, cementing his status as both an elite educator and a forward-thinking institutional builder. He is a life member of the Intuition of Engineers (India), the National Society fort Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, ASCE, ISTE, ISG, SSI etc.
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