Lt. Colonel (Dr.) Rakesh Sharma brings 20 years of leadership experience from his distinguished career in the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers. He has undertaken critical combat engineering tasks, habitat construction and counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. As a Garrison Engineer with the Military Engineering Services, he further developed his expertise in infrastructure management, overseeing essential electrical and water supply systems.
An alumnus of St. Joseph’s Bangalore (B.Sc. Electronics), Jawaharlal Nehru University (B.Tech. Electrical Engineering) and Manipal University (MBA in HRM), Dr. Sharma also holds a PhD in Management from Chitkara University. Since joining the University in 2013, his visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in its growth, fostering academic excellence and institutional development. He has been deeply involved in student welfare, campus activities and ensuring a secure and supportive environment for students.
Beyond his professional endeavours, he is an avid marathon runner and an enthusiastic participant in cultural and sports activities, embodying a spirit of discipline and dynamism.
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Punjab 140 401
Unit No. A 201-202, Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh 160 002
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Unit No. A 201-202
Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1
Chandigarh 160 002
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway
Punjab 140 401
