Governing Body

MNR University takes immense pride in welcoming Dr. R.V.R. Krishna Chalam as its Vice Chancellor. A renowned academician and visionary leader, Dr. Krishna Chalam brings over three decades of illustrious experience spanning academia, research, and industry, including 21+ years dedicated to advancing higher education and pioneering research in environmental sustainability and smart water management systems.

Dr. Krishna Chalam’s academic credentials are exemplary, holding a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology, an M.Tech. in Water Resources, a PGDM in Shipping & Export Management from NISIT, Visakhapatnam, and a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering. A trailblazer in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics in water resources, his innovative research has led to transformative solutions for real-time water quality monitoring and smart metering systems, earning accolades on both national and international platforms.

A proven leader, Dr. Krishna Chalam has held distinguished positions, including Vice Chancellor of Woxsen University, Dean, Executive Council Member, and Member of University Research and Innovation Councils at some of India’s most prominent institutions.

Complementing his academic acumen, his eight years in the industry include executing over 40 high-impact projects funded by global organizations like the World Bank and DFID. He has also contributed to international GIS projects for countries such as Japan, the USA, Austria, Oman, Australia, UAE, Canada, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while collaborating with leading companies like India Cements, Tata Electric, Reliance, Bharathi Telecom, and Nortel Networks. These experiences highlight his ability to seamlessly bridge academic insights with practical applications.

Dr. Krishna Chalam’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, empowering

students and faculty, and driving collaborative excellence aligns seamlessly with MNR

University’s mission to cultivate global leaders and change makers.

Under Dr. Krishna Chalam’s stewardship, MNR University is poised to set new benchmarks in higher education and research, shaping a transformative impact on society and industry.