Principal, Jhadeswar Engineering College, Balasore
Dr. Jayanta Gope is a distinguished and highly impactful academic administrator with a stellar career spanning over 19 years, including an impressive seven years in Principal (HoI) roles. A luminary in engineering education, he holds a PhD from Jadavpur University and is recognized as a Chartered Engineer. His profound academic and research prowess is evidenced by a prolific portfolio of over 85 publications in prestigious international venues such as IEEE and Springer.
Dr. Gope's strategic acumen has been instrumental in achieving critical institutional milestones, notably securing statutory approvals and affiliations from apex bodies like AICTE, BPUT, and SDTE. He has masterfully spearheaded institutional readiness for rigorous NAAC/NBA accreditation processes, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in higher education. His visionary leadership extends to forging robust industry partnerships through impactful MoUs with key organizations such as CII, TCS iON, CIPET, and MSME, significantly enhancing experiential learning, internships, and student employability. A fervent advocate for modernizing pedagogical approaches, Dr. Gope has been at the forefront of digital transformation, driving comprehensive ICT integration and implementing student-centric reforms.
His influence is further underscored by remarkable achievements. He was nominated as the Head Examiner of MAKAUT-WB (formerly WBUT) for six subjects across ECE, EE, and CSE departments. In recognition of his academic brilliance, he received a national "Research Fellowship in Science for Meritorious Students" from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2007 for his doctoral studies. Dr. Gope pioneered a Business Incubation Centre at MEMS, inspiring MBA and B.Tech students to launch their own 'Start-ups'. He also introduced essential Embedded System and Nano Device Design and Simulation Labs, and has guided over 30 undergraduate projects in cutting-edge fields such as Single-Electron Devices, Spintronic Devices, and Hybrid CMOS-SET. His global recognition is highlighted by his short biography being published in ASIA-PACIFIC WHO’S WHO in 2016. He received an award from the Dy. Director IIT-Kharagpur in 2018 for being an ACTIVE SPOC and consistently serves as an External Examiner and Moderator of Ramkrishna Vidya Mandir, Belur. Demonstrating his commitment to scholarly discourse, he has served as an Editorial Board Member for significant international conferences and is a respected Reviewer for several international journals.
Dr. Gope's extensive professional affiliations underscore his deep engagement and leadership in the engineering and scientific communities: