Dr. O. P. Chhangani

Biography:

Professor Om Prakash Chhangani is a well known scholar in the Structural Engineering within the area of Civil Engineering. He has contributed significantly in the utilization of fly ash within the state in particular Kota region. He has more than 30 years of UG and 15 years of PG teaching experience. He has traveled extensively in Europe (Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy).  He has participated in publication of European Committee du Beton manual on deflection calculation in slabs and was a member of the Bureau of Indian standards on Earthquake resistance Design of Bridges and Retaining wall. His contributions on fly ash were also appreciated by college and erstwhile Engineering College Kota was awarded Business Council letter of appreciation for college activity to promote fly ash products. He was instrumental in bringing TEQIP project to the state of Rajasthan in its II phase.

He has authored numerous articles in journals of repute and delivered keynote lectures and expert lectures on subjects of Civil Engineering. He has contributed in curriculum development and courses formulation in PG programmes of University of Rajasthan and Rajasthan Technical University Kota. He has extensive administrative experience of working in different capacities in academic institutions within the state. He had been the Director University College of Engineering and Pro Vice Chancellor at Rajasthan Technical University, Kota. He was also the Chairman of the Environmental Monitoring Committee of the Nuclear Corporation of India Ltd. Rawatbhata Project .Currently he is working as Director Apex Group of Institutions as well as Director General of the group. Presently he is also a member of State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) under the Environmental Protection Act.

Dr. S. M. Seth

Biography:

Dr. S. M. Seth a renowned Administrator, Academician and Researcher has been a founding member of Poornima Foundation. He started his journey as founder Principal of its flagship institution named Poornima College of Engineering in the year 2000. Later from the year 2007 he carried the responsibilities of Director General of the Foundation. He has been given the responsibility as Chairman, Poornima Foundation in the year 2009.

In the year 2012, Dr. Seth while being designated as Chairman, PF, was also assigned the prestigious position of Chairperson (Chancellor) of newly established Poornima University by Government of Rajasthan under the aegis of Shanti Education Society.

Under his direction and stewardship over last 17 years, in capacity of Principal, Director General, Chairman, PF, and Chairperson, Poornima University, the Poornima Foundation has made landmark achievements and earned a reputation in academics and professional development of its students.

As a teacher, researcher and administrator, Dr. Seth has excellent academic career in Civil Engineering. He holds a M.E. Degree specializing in Dam Design, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulics from University of Roorkee in 1965. He did his Ph.D. in Hydrology, as a Commonwealth scholar, from Victoria University of Manchester, UK in 1972. A major part of his teaching experience was at University of Jodhpur and University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee). As a teacher, he made significant contributions in development of UNESCO Sponsored P.G. Course in Hydrology at University of Roorkee.

Dr. Seth possesses professional experience of more than 55 years including teaching & research at Universities of Roorkee and Manchester (UK) and as a Senior Scientist (14 years) and Director (7 years) at the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee covering different areas of hydraulics and hydrology.

Dr. Seth, as a professional in the area of hydrology and water resources, has made significant contributions in establishment of NIH under Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India as a UNDP sponsored project and also in coordination of number of consultancy/research projects.

Dr. Seth has widely travelled and represented India in 20 countries for interaction and exchange of technical knowledge. He has received a number of prestigious awards, namely, CBIP Award, National Hydrology Award, Brij Mohan Lal Memorial Medal and Institution of Engineers Medal.

Poornima Foundation draws inspiration and guidance from Dr. Seth in expanding the vision and building ethical values.