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Dr M L Gaur

Also known as: Murari Lal Gaur

Kaziranga University, Dr C V Raman University, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Jawahar Lal Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Anand Agricultural University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-5864-375X
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About

Dr. M. L. Gaur is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, and institution builder with over four decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning agricultural engineering, hydrology, water resources management, climate-resilient agriculture, and higher education governance. He currently serves as Vice Chancellor of The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, India.
Dr. Gaur has made significant contributions to watershed management, evapotranspiration modeling, rainfed agriculture, and sustainable natural resource management, with a strong emphasis on field-based, impact-oriented research (“g-index wisdom”) alongside academic scholarship. His work integrates traditional knowledge systems with modern technologies, including sensors, modeling, and climate information services, to develop scalable solutions for rural and tribal communities.
He has held key leadership roles across premier institutions, guided major national and international projects, and established collaborations with leading global universities and organizations. A prolific author, he has published extensively in journals, books, and policy documents, and has contributed to technology transfer, institutional development, and educational reforms aligned with India’s NEP 2020.
Dr. Gaur is widely recognized for his innovative, out-of-the-box approach to research, education, and rural transformation, and continues to mentor institutions, policies, and interdisciplinary initiatives at national and international levels.

Employment

  • Kaziranga University Vice Chancellor
    2026 - Present
  • Dr C V Raman University Vice Chancellor
    2024 - 2025
  • Anand Agricultural University Professor
    2016 - 2024
  • Anand Agricultural University Dean
    2011 - 2015
  • Anand Agricultural University Principal CAET Godhra
    2010 - 2016
  • Anand Agricultural University Professor, Head of Department
    2009 - 2016
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Senior Scientist & Principal Scientist (soil & water conservation engg)
    2005 - 2009
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Senior Scientist (soil & water conservation engg)
    2000 - 2005
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Scientist Senior Scale & Senior Scientist (soil & water conservation engg)
    1999 - 2000
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Scientist & Scientist Senior Scale (soil & water conservation engg)
    1990 - 1999
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Scientist
    1990 - 1990
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research ARS Probationer Scientist (soil & water conservation engg)
    1989 - 1990
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research Technical Officer (Soil & Water Engineering)
    1985 - 1989

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee PhD
    1994 - 2000
  • Jawahar Lal Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya B Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
    1979 - 1984

Projects & Funding

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Publications (53)