Ludhiana, Oct. 15 -- Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has appointed Dr Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal as its new vice-chancellor, with the university's board of management approving his appointment at a meeting held on Wednesday. He will take charge on Thursday.

An agricultural scientist with nearly 31 years of experience, Dhaliwal specialises in horticulture and fruit science.

Born on May 1, 1962, and brought up in rural Mansa district, Dhaliwal's academic record includes a gold medal, merit certificates, scholarships and fellowships. He has also conducted advanced research on citrus improvement at the University of Florida in the United States.

Dhaliwal has held key administrative positions at PAU, including dean of the College of Agri...