Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Agarwal
Dr. Agarwal is working with Sai Nath University as Vice-Chancellor from 2016. During his tenure, he introduced four years B.A./B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed. (three years integrated programe), B.A.-LL.B. programe, Diploma in Mining Engineering & Physical Education programe, duly approved by respective Councils. During his tenure, University awarded the best upcoming University award in Indo-Nepal Harmony Summit.
Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Agarwal is a graduate in Civil Engineering and pursued his Post Graduation in Construction Technology & Management with Gold Medal from M.I.T.S. Gwalior (An autonomous & NBA accredited, 35 years old Institution). He is a Doctorate in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Solid Waste Management (Composting).
He is having rich experience in teaching, academics, administrative & fieldwork. His area of interest is Construction Technology & Management, Solid Waste Management, Composting, Environment, Engineering Drawing & Engineering Mechanics, etc. He is a lifetime member of India Society for Technical Education and Indian Concrete Institute.
He has guided five Research Scholars for Ph.D. & two are in pipeline. He acted as Group Director with one of the very reputed Groups of Punjab of student strength 10,000 and started M. Tech. Course during his tenure. Prior to this, he was appointed as Director (Faculty of Engineering) with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra is formerly known as Agra University established in the year 1927. He is the youngest Director appointed ever in the 73 years old history of Agra University.
He started his teaching career as a lecturer with B.S.A. College of Engg. & Tech. Mathura (run by Agarwal Siksha Mandal, 65 years old nonprofit making Educational Society). Where he promoted to Sr. Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Dean (S/W), and officiating Director. He also acted as Warden, Chief Proctor with B.S.A.C.E.T., Mathura, He has been actively associated with Uttar Pradesh Technical University Lucknow for a different assignment.
He also acted as Director for six years at a stretch with one of the very reputed Technical College of NCR where he introduced a 3-year Diploma program, M.Tech. the programme, BBA, increased intake, and introduction of new branches as well.
He is a paper setter for Civil Engineering subjects for Graduation & Post Graduation Level for various Universities. He is in the interview Panel of Civil/Advisory Board for different Institutions. He has provided consultancy/establish work for University, Engineering Colleges, and Graduate Colleges including Pharmacy College. He is in the Advisory Board of Arunachal University of Studies.
He has published the research paper in the field of Environment, Solid waste management, Fluid Mechanics, Education Management, Total Quality Management, and Computer Sciences as well. He revised and edited the books of Engineering Drawing & Engineering Mechanics for reputed publication houses. Besides this, he has written the books for Engineering Mathematics and Surveying for Engineering Students. He developed the B. Tech. M. Tech. and integrated courses for Singhania University. He also attended & conducted various conference/seminars/workshop/STTP.
He is the recipient of the “Bihar Hindi Sahitya Ratna Award” for translating Engineering Books into the Hindi language. He is awarded “Corona Karmveer Samman” for his selfless services to poor and deprived people.
He received several scholarships/awards during studies and his professional careers such as the U.P. Government merit Scholarship (Now Uttrakhand Government), Gold Medal at M.E. Level, best teacher awarded for the subjects Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics.
He was appointed as Group Leader Flying Squad, Centre Superintendent and Controller by different Universities for conducting End Semester Examinations, State Engineering Entrance Test, and for evaluation of answer books of End Semester Examination of Punjab Technical University and U.P. Technical University as well.
He regularly visits the faculty Development Centre at Ranchi sponsored by MHRD to deliver a lecture for Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors on “How to be a great teacher”& “Effective Teaching” etc.
Mile Stone Achievement
He sent the team of students in the Moon Buggy race at NASA (USA) under his Directorship and won Pit Crew Award (the award given to the Engineering students for the best use of NASA Lab Equipment) and made Indian’s proud.