Dr. Rakesh Vaid is Professor, Department of Electronics, University of Jammu, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He has more than 31 years of teaching and research experience. He is a member of various national and international professional organizations. He has served in various leadership positions at the University of Jammu. From 2013 to 2014, he was the general secretary of the Jammu University Teachers’ Association.
Dr. Vaid has received several awards and fellowships during his career, which includes the University Gold Medal for securing first rank in MSc Electronics, University of Kashmir. He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals. He has diverse research interests, which include nano devices, high k dielectrics, device modelling and simulation, carbon nanotubes, graphene-based devices, solar cells and others.
Institutional Statement: The University of Jammu is a state university established in 1969. It is currently ranked 56th in the University category in the 2022 National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute received an A-grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the highest body in India responsible for quality assurance of higher education institutions. From the academic year 2005-2006, the University started admission of foreign students by offering few courses that would be of relevance to a global audience. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs and affiliates and recognizes colleges.