<h1>Private university names globally ranked scientist as vice chancellor to boost research-led interdisciplinary programs and global partnerships</h1> A private university in Chennai announced the appointment of a globally ranked scientist as its vice chancellor, emphasizing research-led interdisciplinary programs, significant faculty credentials, extensive international funding and publication metrics, and a social-mission scholarship and community-support program administered via its trust. The release highlights the appointee's leadership roles, industry involvement and startup co-founding, and frames these as furthering the university's global ambitions. The statement is presented as a press release and includes institutional contact details and a disclaimer that the distributing agency takes no editorial responsibility.