Quick Info
| Profession | University Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Mamidala, Nalgonda District, Telangana |
Latest News about Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
26/01/2026
Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar was conferred the Padma Shri award on January 26, 2026, for his exceptional contributions to literature and education. The honor recognizes his journey from a small village in Telangana to leading India's premier educational institutions as Vice-Chancellor of JNU and Chairman of UGC. His work in nanoelectronics, semiconductor devices, and higher education administration has shaped minds and advanced Indian academia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being appointed as the Chairman of UGC on 4 February 2022 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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| Post-Doctoral Research | Completed at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in 1994 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marriage Date | 1990 |
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Family
| Father | M. Ranga Rao (a retired primary school teacher) |
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| Mother | Jayaprada Devi |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He became a Professor at IIT Delhi's Department of Electrical Engineering upon earning his PhD. | |
| 2. He collaborated on multiple books with students globally, spanning undergraduates to M.Tech levels. | |
| 3. In 2007, he was honored with the ISA-VSI TechnoMentor award. | |
| 4. He practices Shito-Ryu Karate consistently and prioritizes fitness. | |
| 5. His two sons have excelled, achieving gold medals in Delhi's Karate championship and mastering the guitar. | |
| 6. He served as Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University from January 2016 to 2022. | |
| 7. He served as Chairman of University Grants Commission from February 2022 to April 2025. | |
| 8. He works in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology including nano-electronic devices, nanoscale devices, device design and power semiconductor devices. | |
| 9. He is a fellow of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, National Academy of Sciences, India and Indian National Academy of Engineering. | |
| 10. He is Chairman of the governing body of National Council of Science Museums. |