Head of the Department Applied Engineering

Leadership Opportunity | Head of the Department – Applied Engineering

Chitkara University is seeking a visionary academic leader and researcher to serve as Head of the Department – Applied Engineering at our Punjab campus.

Role Highlights:

• Lead academic direction across cutting-edge domains: Industry 4.0/5.0, Smart Manufacturing, Robotics, Mechatronics, and AI in Engineering.

• Catalyze funded research, patents, incubation, and Centers of Excellence.

• Champion global academic alliances and top-tier accreditation benchmarks (NBA, NAAC, NIRF, QS).

• Build transformative industry linkages with leading multinational manufacturing and technology hubs.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory; premier institutions preferred).

• Minimum 20 years of distinguished experience in teaching, research, and/or industry.

• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership as Professor, HOD, Associate Dean, or Dean.

• Significant track record in SCI/Scopus publications, research supervision, and sponsored grants (DST, SERB, DRDO, etc.).

How to Apply:

Submit your comprehensive CV detailing your administrative track record, funded projects, and publication portfolio to:

[Confidential Information] II 9875998714

Subject Line: Application for the Post of HOD – Applied Engineering