Established in 1993 by Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Ghanshala as the Graphic Era Institute of Technology (GEIT), Graphic Era Deemed to be University (GEU), Dehradun, has grown into one of North India’s premier private institutions. Accredited with an NAAC Grade A+ and consistently ranked among the top institutions in India by NIRF, GEU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees across Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Humanities, and Life Sciences.
The foundation of GEU’s academic repute rests on its multidisciplinary faculty body, combining academic credentials with strong industry orientation.
GEU employs over 400 full-time academic staff members across its diverse departments. The faculty structure is organized across key schools and streams:
GEU places high emphasis on experiential learning and corporate alignment, ensuring students gain relevant technical skills:
Student–Faculty Ratio
Pedagogy & Teaching Methods
The table below highlights key university leaders, deans, and heads of departments (HoDs) across various streams at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun.
Faculty Name
Designation / Role
Department / School
Specialization / Key Focus Area
Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Ghanshala
Founder & President
University Leadership
Computer Science, Technical Education & Vision
Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Chancellor
Defence R&D, Applied Physics & Engineering
Prof. (Dr.) Narpinder Singh
Vice-Chancellor
Food Science & Technology, Academic Admin
Prof. (Dr.) Mangey Ram
Dean (Research Collaborations)
Department of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Reliability Engineering
Prof. (Dr.) Durgaprasad Gangodkar
Dean (International Affairs)
International Relations
Computer Science & Global Partnerships
Dr. Saurabh Kumar
Dean
School of Design
Design Studies, Fashion & Textile Design
Dr. Deepak Asrani
Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing & DBMS
Dr. Md. Irfanul Hasan
Professor & Head
Electronics & Communication Engg.
VLSI Design, Wireless Communications
Prof. P. Thakur
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Power Systems & Automation
Prof. K. K. Gupta
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering & Construction Tech
Dr. Navneet Rawat
School of Management
Marketing, Strategic Management & HR
Dr. Anju Rani
Department of Microbiology
Environmental & Applied Microbiology
Dr. Satya Jeet Singh
Mathematical Modeling & Fluid Mechanics
Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Joshi
Aerospace Engineering
Aerodynamics & Propulsion Systems
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Food Science & Technology
Food Processing & Quality Assurance
Q1: What are the primary academic qualifications of faculty members at Graphic Era University?
A majority of the senior professors, deans, and department heads hold Ph.D. degrees from premier institutions like IITs, NITs, IISc, and reputable international universities, alongside extensive academic and research experience.
Q2: How does the GEU faculty assist students with career development and placements?
GEU has a specialized PDP (Personality Development Program) faculty wing alongside core technical faculty who conduct mock technical interviews, coding challenges, aptitude training, and corporate soft-skills workshops.
Q3: Are undergraduate students involved in faculty-led research projects?
Yes. Undergraduates (B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc) are encouraged to collaborate on faculty-supervised research, leading to paper publications in indexed journals, conference presentations, and patent applications.
Q4: What is the typical student-to-faculty ratio at GEU Dehradun?
The student-to-faculty ratio ranges between 1:15 and 1:18, allowing students personalized mentorship during theory classes, specialized practical labs, and major project supervisions.
Q5: Do GEU faculty members engage in industry consultancies and sponsored research?
Yes. GEU faculty regularly handle sponsored research projects and consultancy work funded by governmental bodies like DST, CSIR, and ISRO, as well as industrial partners in tech, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
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