H Devaraj senior biochemistry professor at the University of Madras selected as vice-chairman UGC

Updated on: Tuesday, June 25, 2013

H Devaraj, a senior biochemistry professor at the University of Madras, has been selected as vice-chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Devaraj, 59, was a student of the university in the early 70s and later joined as a lecturer at the department of biochemistry in 1984. Devaraj will serve the post of UGC vice-chairman for three years.

He has done research in stem cell biology and cancer biology. A former director of the University of Madras' Guindy campus and a senior executive council member of the Madras University Teachers' Association (MUTA), Devaraj was also a former syndicate member and headed a panel that governs the university in absence of VC.

Devaraj, who hails from Ooty, was given a farewell around 11pm as he takes up his new job on Tuesday. "I received the order at 5pm today. Since I am catching the early morning flight, students insisted me to join them at the campus," he said.

He was awarded the doctor of science by the university in 2007.

H Devaraj senior biochemistry professor at the University of Madras selected as vice-chairman UGC

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