Renu Vig Explained

Renu Vig is an Indian academic and professor, who currently serves as the 14th vice-chancellor of Panjab University.^[1] She is the first woman vice-chancellor of Panjab University.^{[2] [3]}

Education

Vig holds a PhD in engineering and technology in the area of artificial intelligence and neural networks. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering from Punjab Engineering College.^[4]

Career

Vig has served as dean of university instructions of Panjab University, prior to her appointment as vice-chancellor.^[5] She succeeded Professor Raj Kumar who resigned from his position in January 2023.^[6] She has also served as director, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University.

Awards

Vig won the N K Iyengar Memorial Prize for research paper on Fuzzy Modelling for Ignition Timing Control. She also bagged the Corps of Engineers Prize for research paper on Fuzzy Diagnostic System for Coronary Artery Disease.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Prof Renu Cheema Vig Appointed as Vice Chancellor of Panjab University . Panjab University . 18 July 2023.
2. News: Panjab University, Chandigarh, gets 1st woman Vice-Chancellor . 18 July 2023 . The Tribune . 29 March 2023.
3. News: Singh . Jaspreet . Renu Vig becomes 1st woman VC of Panjab University, will have 3-year term . 18 July 2023 . The Times of India . 30 March 2023.
4. News: Panjab University, Chandigarh, gets 1st woman Vice-Chancellor . 27 July 2023 . The Tribune . 29 March 2023.
5. Web site: Vice Chancellor . Panjab University . 18 July 2023.
6. News: Ovais . Dar . Renu Vig appointed first woman vice-chancellor of Panjab University . 18 July 2023 . The Hindustan Times . 29 March 2023.
7. Web site: Vice Chancellor . Panjab University . 18 July 2023.