Dr. Ram Sharma's Leadership UPES Strengthens Global Collaborations and Invests in Technological Advancements to Enhance Academic Excellence Under

Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, UPES has seen significant advancements and stands at 12th in India overall, and 2nd among private universities, affirming its academic and research capabilities through strategic global partnerships and substantial investments in technology and infrastructure.

- Dr. RAM SHARMA Vice-Chancellor, UPES

They have hired faculty with outstanding research credentials, both from India and abroad, enhancing their academic prowess. Investments in research infrastructure, improved graduate and PhD programs, and interdisciplinary collaboration support this. Partnerships with institutions like CERN and KEK have boosted research quality and output. In 2020, 18% of research papers had international co-authors; today, it's nearly 50%, leading to higher citation rates and improved rankings.

UPES has established strong partnerships with prestigious global universities like UC Berkeley, University of Queensland, among others. These collaborations offer students and faculty unique opportunities such as joint research projects, dual degrees, and exchange programs. Key industry partners such as Bajaj, KPMG, IBM, Infosys, NASSCOM, Cisco, and Bosch provide valuable industry exposure and collaboration.