ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Chancellor, TERI SAS Dr Vibha Dhawan is currently working as the Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute, (TERI), New Delhi since March 1, 2021. Dr. Dhawan is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India and is currently also serving as an Adjunct Professor, at Consul General South Asia Partnership, Michigan State University. Being driven by a deep academic and research interest, Dr Dhawan has authored 6 books and over 50 publications, which have added immense value to scientific research.
Dr Vibha’s thought leadership and engagement in research as well as policy development, both at the national and international levels are widely acknowledged. She is currently a task force member of National Committees with the Department of Biotechnology, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, and the Biotech Consortium India. Dr Dhawan is currently a member of the Networks Strategy Council that advises Sustainable Development Solutions Network – a global initiative for the United Nations and was previously the Co-Chair of the T20 Task Force 4 on Refueling Growth: Clean Energy and Green Transitions. Under her able leadership, the National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, was established at the TERI campus and played a key role in the establishment of the DBT-TERI Centre on Advanced Biofuels.
She played a pivotal role as Coordinator for the Asia Pacific Consortium on Agriculture Biotechnology (APCoAB); as Advisor to the Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) as well as Deputy Director, Research Partnerships and Coordination with the Borlaug Institute for South Asia. She has served on the boards of prestigious organizations in India and overseas including Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Ambedkar University, Agriliv Research Foundation and Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).Dr Dhawan was instrumental in establishing the highly successful Micropropagation Technology Park at TERI. Her other major achievements include developing e-contents for the post-graduate programme in biotechnology for the University Grants Commission. Her recent research interests are in the area of biofuels.
Message from ChancellorImagine a future where the air is clean, resources are abundant, and the planet thrives. That’s the future we all aspire to, isn’t it? At TERI-SAS, we’re here to turn that vision into reality—and you, the students, are the driving force behind this dream.
At TERI-SAS, you’ll learn from highly experienced faculty, engage in pioneering research, and collaborate with like-minded peers within a vibrant, supportive campus culture. Our classrooms and labs are hubs of creativity and collaboration, where dedicated faculty will guide you in exploring career options, building professional networks, and pursuing meaningful careers in the sustainability sector.
The world today faces critical challenges—climate change, diminishing resources, and fragile ecosystems. But within these challenges lie opportunities—opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead. At TERI-SAS, we’re not just preparing you to understand these issues; we’re empowering you to solve them.
Here, you’ll gain the skills to develop cutting-edge renewable energy solutions, explore the complexity of ecosystems, and address the social and economic aspects of sustainability. But our goal is not just for you to learn—we want you to innovate. The future of our planet depends on your ideas, your ingenuity, and your commitment.
This is your moment. Embrace the challenges, pursue your passions, and use your talents to create a sustainable future for all. Together, we can make a difference.
List of previous Chancellors at TERI School of Advanced Studies:
Dr Shailesh Nayak (2019 - 2025)
Mr Ashok Chawla ( 2016 - 2019)
Dr R K Pachauri (1999 - 2016)
