Press Release - Veteran Professor at KL Deemed-to-be University bestowed with AICTE National Technical Teacher Award
Seasoned pedagogue at KL Deemed-to-be University bestowed with AICTE National Technical Teacher Award
Vijayawada, 13th September 2022 –AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), the apex statutory body for the Indian Technical Education, Government of India, has instituted the National Technical Teacher Award to identify and felicitate extraordinary teachers, recognize their excellence, best practices, and innovativeness. Dr. B.T.P.Madhav, an experienced professor from KL Deemed-to-be University, one of the leading universities in the country for graduation and higher education, has been bestowed with the National Technical Teacher Award from Smt. Annpurna Devi, Minister of State for Education, Government of India.
AICTE has received close to 400applications this year from the top educational institutes in the country, with only 14 pedagogues chosen out of them to receive this honor. Dr. B.T.P. Madhav is a veteran educator with close to 2 decades of experience, who boasts a diverse set of accolades to his name. He was included in the world’s Top 2% of the most-cited scientists in various disciplines, published by Stanford University. A go-to advisor for research students at KL University and an invaluable asset to the campus, Dr. Madhav is cherished, nurtured and supported tremendously for his accomplishments and unwavering commitment to the growth of the research and education fields. He is reputed for his work in the research fields of antennas, liquid crystals applications and wireless communications.
On winning the National Technical Teacher Award, Dr. B.T.P Madhav, Professor and Director (Academic Research), KL Deemed-to-be University said, "I am honored to receive this award from AICTE. This award is a reflection of my career’s work done at KL Deemed-t-be University and the lives of the burgeoning talent we as educators touch upon during our tenure. It is an encouraging initiative undertaken by AICTE and the Government of India to recognize the role-models in the field of education. I’ve guided 11 Ph.D scholars, who I hope to can be inspired by this award and strive towards their much capable excellence.”
The Secretary School Education and Literacy, Smt Anita Karwal: Secretary, Higher Education, Shri Sanjay Murthy; Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Education, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal; Chairperson CBSE; Chairperson AICTE along with senior officers from the concerned ministries, departments were also present.
About KL Deemed-to-be University
Founded in 1980 as KL College of Engineering, KL Deemed to be University brings today an academic legacy of 40 years. It became Deemed University in 2009 and was accredited by NAAC with A grade and Category- I Institution by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India in 2019. It is ranked 27th in the NIRF 2022 rankings of top Universities of India. K L Deemed University is situated in a spacious 100-acre campus in Vijayawada and has another world-class campus in Hyderabad. The University boasts of its collaborations with 80 foreign Universities across 16 countries providing students international exposure through internships and exchange programs. The intellectual resource at university includes 1,200 faculty members, out of which 600 faculty members are Ph.D. holders. The University also rejoices an impeccable placement track record of placing students in reputed companies so far. Around 50000 of our alumni are contributing to make an impact in diverse verticals and spares across the society, nation, and world.
- Dr. BTP Madhav awarded for academic excellence, notable service, innovative teaching and exceptional research.
Vijayawada, 13th September 2022 –AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), the apex statutory body for the Indian Technical Education, Government of India, has instituted the National Technical Teacher Award to identify and felicitate extraordinary teachers, recognize their excellence, best practices, and innovativeness. Dr. B.T.P.Madhav, an experienced professor from KL Deemed-to-be University, one of the leading universities in the country for graduation and higher education, has been bestowed with the National Technical Teacher Award from Smt. Annpurna Devi, Minister of State for Education, Government of India.
AICTE has received close to 400applications this year from the top educational institutes in the country, with only 14 pedagogues chosen out of them to receive this honor. Dr. B.T.P. Madhav is a veteran educator with close to 2 decades of experience, who boasts a diverse set of accolades to his name. He was included in the world’s Top 2% of the most-cited scientists in various disciplines, published by Stanford University. A go-to advisor for research students at KL University and an invaluable asset to the campus, Dr. Madhav is cherished, nurtured and supported tremendously for his accomplishments and unwavering commitment to the growth of the research and education fields. He is reputed for his work in the research fields of antennas, liquid crystals applications and wireless communications.
On winning the National Technical Teacher Award, Dr. B.T.P Madhav, Professor and Director (Academic Research), KL Deemed-to-be University said, "I am honored to receive this award from AICTE. This award is a reflection of my career’s work done at KL Deemed-t-be University and the lives of the burgeoning talent we as educators touch upon during our tenure. It is an encouraging initiative undertaken by AICTE and the Government of India to recognize the role-models in the field of education. I’ve guided 11 Ph.D scholars, who I hope to can be inspired by this award and strive towards their much capable excellence.”
The Secretary School Education and Literacy, Smt Anita Karwal: Secretary, Higher Education, Shri Sanjay Murthy; Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Education, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal; Chairperson CBSE; Chairperson AICTE along with senior officers from the concerned ministries, departments were also present.
About KL Deemed-to-be University
Founded in 1980 as KL College of Engineering, KL Deemed to be University brings today an academic legacy of 40 years. It became Deemed University in 2009 and was accredited by NAAC with A grade and Category- I Institution by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India in 2019. It is ranked 27th in the NIRF 2022 rankings of top Universities of India. K L Deemed University is situated in a spacious 100-acre campus in Vijayawada and has another world-class campus in Hyderabad. The University boasts of its collaborations with 80 foreign Universities across 16 countries providing students international exposure through internships and exchange programs. The intellectual resource at university includes 1,200 faculty members, out of which 600 faculty members are Ph.D. holders. The University also rejoices an impeccable placement track record of placing students in reputed companies so far. Around 50000 of our alumni are contributing to make an impact in diverse verticals and spares across the society, nation, and world.