Abodh Sharma
Jammu, Oct 30: Many among the JU's teaching fraternity can today stand witness to Prof. Amitabh Mattoo's prophecy several years back when during the elections of JUTA (Jammu University Teachers Association), then Vice Chancellor of the Jammu University Professor Amitabh Mattoo had said that Prof R D Sharma, who was elected as the president of the JUTA was actually 'Vice Chancellor material'.
Years later, Mattoo's words became prophetic when Chancellor, N N Vohra relieved Prof. M P S Ishar today and handed over the headship of the University to Prof. R D Sharma. Prof. Sharma had recently completed his term as the Chairman of the BOPEE, to which he was nominated after sale of papers scam involving its former chairman, marred its credibility.
Sharma is the senior most Professors in the Jammu University. He joined the teaching profession in 1980 and became Reader in 1987 and Professor in 1994. He served in various administrative and academic positions such as Dean Academic Affairs, Jammu University, Rector, Kathua Campus, Controller of Examinations, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Dean Faculty of Commerce, Convenor Board of Studies in Commerce, Head, Department of Commerce, Dean Students Welfare, Director Physical Education, Coordinator SAP in Commerce. He was visiting Fulbright Professor of Business Administration, URI,Kingston ( USA). He has to his credit 12 books and 116 papers. His research work has figured in leading refereed journals of national and international repute. He has guided 26 M. Phil and 24 Ph. D students. He has completed seven research projects. He has visited many countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Dubai, China and USA. He is the member of University Syndicate and has also been a member of University Council. |
