JNU to Confer ‘Professor Emeritus’ Title on Amitabh Mattoo
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will confer the title ‘Professor Emeritus’ on Amitabh Mattoo, Dean School of International Studies (SIS), effective February 28, 2027. This decision follows his voluntary retirement from the University.
Recommendation and Effective Date
Rajesh Rajagopalan, a professor from SIS, recommended Mr. Mattoo for the title. The Executive Council of JNU decided to grant the title, aligning with his retirement date.
Background and Previous Roles
Before becoming Dean in 2024, Mr. Mattoo served as Chair of the Centre for International Politics, Organisation and Disarmament at SIS. He previously held the position of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Jammu and is the only current Padma Shri awardee on the JNU faculty.
Mr. Mattoo’s Comments
Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Mattoo stated, “JNU has never been simply a place where I work but has been my intellectual home and the crucible of my ideas.” He expressed gratitude for the honor, emphasizing the importance of the university’s affection and his long association.
Current Holders of the Title
Currently, 16 JNU professors hold the ‘Professor Emeritus’ title. Notable recipients include Romilla Thapar, Asis Datta, Prabhat Patnaik, H.S Gill, and Zoya Hassan.
Guidelines for Conferment
According to JNU guidelines, individuals nominated for the title must have made significant contributions to the University, served as a professor for at least 15 years, and demonstrated national and international scholarly eminence. Their contributions should have positively impacted the discipline and/or society, evidenced through publications and research.
Source: The Hindu. Featured image credit: The Hindu.
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