Mahipatsinh Chavda (born February 10, 1967) is an Indian academic and administrator from Gujarat, India. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.[1][2]
Mahipatsinh Chavda | |
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| 15th Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University | |
| In office 10 March 2019 – 9 March 2022 | |
| Chancellor | Governor of Gujarat |
| Preceded by | Shailesh Zala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1967 Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Spouse | Geeta Chavda |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) MPhil (psychology) M.A. (psychology) |
| Alma mater | Gujarat University Saurashtra University Sardar Patel University |
Early life and education
editChavda was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Ramuba and Dansinh Chavda. His family belongs to the Kshatriya, Karadia Rajput community. He completed his secondary and higher secondary education in Vallabhipur.[citation needed]
In 1987, Chavda earned a bachelor's degree in arts (B.A.) from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He later pursued a master's degree (M.A.) in Psychology as well as a MPhil from Sardar Patel University, Anand. In 2003, he received a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology from Saurashtra University, Rajkot.[citation needed]
Career
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Chavda has held several academic positions throughout his career. He is the Principal and Head of the Department at L. D. Arts College, though he is currently on indefinite leave. He has also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Chairman of the Board of Studies at Gujarat University. Additionally, he has been a member of the academic senate and executive council at several universities for over a decade. Chavda became the Vice Chancellor of Bhavnagar University in March 2019. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Chavda has been involved in various governmental organizations, including the University Grants Commission (UGC), the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Public Service Commissions, among others.[citation needed]
Chavda has contributed to over 60 national and international research papers and authored more than 15 books in the field of psychology. His areas of expertise include Human Resource Development, Forensic Psychology, and Social Psychology. He has also supervised numerous postgraduate and Ph.D. research projects.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ "Vice Chancellor Desk". www.mkbhavuni.edu.in. Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji bhavnagar university. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Vijay Rupani allotes ministry to new ministers". www.zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Principal/Director". www.ldarts.org.
- ^ "study center info". www.baou.cybersurf.in.
- ^ "List of India's best colleges-Arts". www.indiatoday.in.
- ^ "Visit & testimonial". www.akshardham.com.
- ^ "L.D.Arts College-NAAC A grade". www.ldarts.org.
- ^ "controversy over dean's appointment". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Executive council members". www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in.
- ^ "International journal of information and education technology". www.ijiet.org.
- ^ "Prof.Mahipatsinh chavda,PhD". www.ijip.in.
- ^ D, Mahipatsinh; Rai, Shraddha B. (2015). Well-being of adolescents in context of Culture and Gender: An Empirical Analysis. pp. 89–93. doi:10.15224/978-1-63248-076-7-69. ISBN 978-1-63248-076-7.
- ^ "Center's new education policy". www.sandesh.com.
- ^ "Technology I.P. and Innovation for building of New India". www.incredibleapps.in.
- ^ "National conference on mental health". www.sardargurjari.com.
- ^ "ijip-amo team prof".
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