Tribhuvan University (TU) has appointed deans for eight faculties and executive directors for three research centers. The decision was made during a meeting of the TU Executive Council held earlier today.
According to TU spokesperson Yaman Sinha Bohara, the appointments were made based on the recommendations of a selection committee that prioritized meritocracy.
The newly appointed deans are as follows:
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Prof. Dr. Dubi Nanda Dhakal
- Institute of Medicine: Prof. Dr. Mohan Raj Sharma
- Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science: Dr. Kishor Chandra Dahal
- Faculty of Education: Prof. Dr. Bed Raj Acharya
- Institute of Forestry: Dr. Thakur Silwal
- Faculty of Management: Prof. Dr. Maha Nanda Chalise
- Institute of Engineering: Prof. Dr. Sushil Bahadur Barjacharya
- Institute of Science and Technology: Prof. Dr. Shankar Khanal
The executive directors for the research centers are:
- Directorate of Planning: Dr. Laxmi Kant Sharma
- Education Development and Research Center: Dr. Rajendra Kunwar
- Practical Scholars and Technology Research Center: Prof. Dr. Mina Raj Bhandari
The appointments come after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who serves as TU's Chancellor, directed the university to finalize the selection process by December 22. TU had previously faced delays in appointing deans due to disagreements over power-sharing. However, following widespread criticism, the Executive Council selected one candidate from each of the three recommended for each position.
