Chair Professor

Chair Professorships at NIT Rourkela are integral to advancing the Institute’s academic and research capabilities. It is a recognition to highly distinguished professors for their exceptional achievement in research and teaching. Chairs at NIT Rourkela are well funded by alumni or external organizations, providing professors with the resources needed to lead specialized research initiatives, drive impactful projects, foster innovations, mentor the next generation of leaders, and shape the future education. Chairs are, in general, named after prominent individuals or organizations who have contributed to the endowment.