The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) welcomes Prof. Shyama Rath, an eminent physicist and academic leader, as its new Member Secretary.
Prof. Shyama Rath, currently a Professor at the Department of Physics & Astrophysics, University of Delhi, has an academic career spanning more than three decades. She earned her M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Kanpur in 1988 and a Ph.D. in Physics from IIT Delhi in 1994, after which she began her career as a Lecturer at Delhi University, where she has been serving as Professor since 2011.
Her research expertise lies in experimental condensed matter physics, with a focus on semiconductors, quantum materials, advanced optical spectroscopy, and accelerator-based material engineering. She has published extensively in reputed journals and guided multiple doctoral scholars, contributing significantly to India’s physics research ecosystem.
Prof. Rath has collaborated with several global institutions, including the University of Electro-Communications (Tokyo), Imperial College London, and the University of Surrey (UK). Reports also highlight her experience as a consultant with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and as visiting faculty at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, underlining her international exposure.
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In addition to her research work, she has held several important administrative positions at the University of Delhi. She served as Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), playing a key role in NAAC accreditation, and has also worked as Dean of Alumni Affairs. She is widely recognized for promoting women in STEM and encouraging young female students to pursue careers in science and technology.
The AICTE expressed confidence that Prof. Rath’s appointment will further strengthen technical and management education in India, while driving research, innovation, and inclusivity across the higher education ecosystem.
