Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Dipak Kumar Kar
vcconfidential@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
vc@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
+91 3222 275329 (Off)
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal & General Information
Key Positions
VICE CHANCELLOR
Vidyasagar University
Midnapore, Dist. Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - 721102
Email: vc@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in | vcconfidential@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
EX-VICE CHANCELLOR
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
P.O- Sainik School, Ranchi Road, Dist. Purulia, West Bengal - 723104
FORMER CHAIRPERSON
The West Bengal College Service Commission
'Asanna' Building, Plot No. DG-10/1, Premises No.13-0327, Action Area-1D, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata-700156
Academic Qualification
| Degree | Year | University / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 1985 | University of Calcutta |
| M.Sc. | 1979 | University of Calcutta |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | 1977 | University of Calcutta |
Experience
Teaching Experience: 35 years (UG & PG)
Research Experience: 20 years (Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Work, Ph.D. Supervisor)
Administrative Experience:
- Vice Chancellor, Vidyasagar University (2025 - Till date)
- Vice Chancellor, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (2019 - 2023)
- Chairperson, WB College Service Commission (2014 - 2025)
- Pro Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Calucutta(2017 - 2019)
- Member Secretary, WB SET (2014 - 2025)
- Principal, Asutosh College (2009 - 2017)
- Chairman, Asutosh College Training Centre (2009 - 2017)
- Bursar, Asutosh College (2006 - 2009)
- HoD, Botany & Microbiology, Asutosh College (1998 - 2009)
Publications
| Category | International | National |
|---|---|---|
| Research papers in reputed journals | 15 | 17 |
| Abstracts in proceedings of Symposium | 3 | 7 |
| Books | 2 | 11 |
Translation to Foreign Language (Chinese): 1
Seminars, Conferences & Memberships
Seminar / Conference / Workshop: Attended 155 & Organized 40
Member: Member of Syndicate/Senate/Executive Council/Court of Universities of WB, Member of various Scientific Societies, Academic Bodies, Professional Organizations