Meet the visionaries turning IIVER's vision into reality
As the Chairman, Sh. Bhupender Malik established IIVER’s vision with the noble goal to create an excellent institution, rich culture and environment to produce highly qualified Veterinarians and Para-veterinarians in India and the rest of the world.
Professor Gaya Prasad, the Dean at IIVER has an extensive career of over 45 years in Veterinary Virology in India.
He worked as Post Doctoral Fellow at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Cancer Institute, University of Texas, Cancer Centre, Science Park Research Division, Smithville, Texas, USA (1986 - 1988)
With his excellent academic qualifications including a BVSc & AH, MVSc, and Ph.D. he has held prestigious positions like:
Besides teaching, Prof. has made significant contribution in the field of Veterinary Virology in India, particularly on animal reoviruses including bluetongue virus molecular epidemiology, diagnostics and genomic diversity of different serotypes circulating in India.
His other contributions include molecular epidemiology of animal group A rotaviruses, animal model for AIDS research using temperature sensitive (ts1) mutant of Moloney murine leukemia virus-TB and BALB/c mice.
He made significant contribution in development and commercialization of a pentavalent vaccine against bluetongue virus. He has been principal investigator of several research projects funded by national and international funding agencies.
Dr. Prasad has extensively traveled in several countries including USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Turkey, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Kenya, China, Russia, etc.
Prof. Prasad has more than 200 publications including research papers, book chapters, review articles, popular science articles, books, national reports, on different aspects of veterinary microbiology to his credit.
With his extensive career of 45 years, Prof. Prasad's leadership at IIVER ensures a wealth of knowledge and fosters excellence and innovation in veterinary education and research.
Dr. Banwari Lal Pander, with a distinguished career spanning over four decades, serves as the Controller of Examinations at IIVER.
A highly regarded academic, he holds a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding & Quantitative Genetics from the University of Edinburgh, U.K., and has made significant contributions to Veterinary Virology and Genetics.
Dr. Pander’s has published 14 international, 36 national, and 25 conference papers.
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With his extensive career spanning 40 years in the field Veterinary Dr. Pander brings unmatched expertise and experience to IIVER, ensuring the highest standards in examination processes and contributing to the institution's academic excellence.
Dr. Randhir Singh Dabur’s brings over 40 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and extension to his role as Internship Coordinator. Holding advanced degrees in Agriculture, Animal Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Animal Products Technology, he is a seasoned academic with expertise in areas such as Livestock Production and Management.
As a seasoned mentor, he has guided several students at both the postgraduate and Ph.D. levels. His leadership is further exemplified by a decade-long association with professional societies, including memberships in the Dairy Technology Society of India and the Indian Dairy Association.
Dr. Dabur's wealth of experience and leadership make him an excellent choice for the position of Internship Coordinator, ensuring students benefit from his extensive knowledge in the field.
Dr. Tayal has over four decades of experience in veterinary education, making him a distinguished academician and administrator who makes substantial contributions to IIVER.
He holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, as well as a wealth of teaching experience, which demonstrates his deep understanding of the subject.
Dr. Tayal has held a range of versatile roles, from serving as the Head of the Department of Veterinary Surgery to fulfilling advisory and comptroller duties, highlighting his administrative expertise. As a life member of crucial scientific societies and an active participant in leadership roles, he is committed to the advancement of veterinary sciences.
Currently, he is serving as a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology at IIVER, and his unwavering dedication to academia and administration makes him an invaluable asset to the institution.
With his exceptional academic track record, extensive experience in teaching, and multifaceted administrative roles Dr. Tayal is an ideal fit for the dynamic environment and rich culture at IIVER.
His dedication to scientific societies and leadership positions exemplifies his commitment to the comprehensive development of the veterinary field.
As IIVER continues its pursuit of excellence in veterinary education, Dr. Tayal's vast knowledge and administrative expertise serve as pillars of strength that adds significant contribution to the institution's growth and impact.
