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Prof. Navin Sheth

Also known as: Naveen Sheth, N R Sheth, N, Sheth, Navin Sheth

Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat Public Service Commission, Saurashtra University, Gujarat University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-7915-7435
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Prof. (Dr.) Navin Sheth is the Vice-Chancellor of the Gujarat Technological University from December 31, 2016. A renowned educationist and administrator, Prof. Sheth started his academic career way back in 1979 and during the course of time, emerged as a tireless academician and herbal scientist.

Prof. Sheth had his early education in his hometown. He obtained his B.Pharm. and M. Pharm degrees from L. M. College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, the oldest pharmacy college of India. He was awarded the National Merit Scholarship for his graduation studies. He obtained Ph.D. degree from the Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

A distinguished academician, staunch disciplinarian and an efficient administrator. He has also served as the Member and Chairman of the various Committees of UGC/ AICTE /DST/ GUJCOST and several Universities in India. He had been the Advisor and later on, Member of the GPSC.

Prof. Sheth has attended many national and international conferences in India and abroad. His research interests include Traditional Drugs, Herbal Drugs and Standardization. His exuberant involvement in R&D has been recognized by his 100+ publications including 65 technical papers in renowned research journals, 42 papers in National Conferences 21 papers in the International Conferences.

Till date 28 research scholars had successfully completed their doctoral research under his guidance. At present, 4 research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. under his supervision.

Prof. Sheth is awarded by Life Time Achievement Award at KLE University, Karnataka during 20th National Conference of ISP at Belgaum, Karnataka, Life Time Achievement Award at World Education Convention 2017 at New Delhi, "Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award" by Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage on 9th March, 2019, received Academic Excellence Award by The Textile Association (India) Ahmedabad Unit on 9th April, 2019, received Honorary ISCB Fellow Award at 26th ISCB (Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists) International Conference, Ahmedabad on 22nd January, 2020 and awarded by Vice Chancellor of the Year 2020 by Integrated Chamber of Commerce Industry (ICCI), New Delhi on 24th February, 2020 and received IASTAM Dr. K.M. Parikh Award for Contribution to Development of Ayurvedic/Herbal Pharmaceutics for the Year 2020 organized by Indian Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM - India) on 13th December, 2020. He has visited, Poland, Germany, US, China, Switzerland, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Australia, Nepal and Bhutan for paper presentation and as resource person.

Employment

  • Gujarat Technological University Vice-Chancellor
    2016 - Present
  • Gujarat Public Service Commission Member
    2014 - 2016
  • Saurashtra University Professor & Head
    2007 - 2014

Education

  • Saurashtra University Ph. D.
    2000 - 2005
  • Gujarat University M.Pharm
    1972 - 1978

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Publications (131)