Dr. Sandhya S. Chaudhary
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science
Dr. Sandhya S Chaudhary obtained her B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree in 1986 from Veterinary College, Mhow (JNKVV), followed by M.V.Sc. in 1989 from Gujarat Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar and Ph.D. in Animal Physiology in 1996 from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 39 years, she has served in various academic and administrative roles, including Veterinary Officer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor at GAU, Sardarkrushinagar. She later held the position of Professor and Head, from 2011 at NAU, Navsari, and currently serves in the same capacity at the Veterinary College, Navsari under Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar. She has been recognized for her academic excellence and dedication with several prestigious honors, including the Jagrani Devi Bahre Gold/Silver Medal during her undergraduate studies, the ICAR-SRF for her Ph.D., and the Best Teacher Award from Navsari Agricultural University. She also has received 3 awards for best publications and 20 awards for papers presented in scientific events. She has vast experience of teaching, research and administration. She has played a pivotal role in the development of national-level curricula, instructional manuals, and teaching aids. As Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator, she has successfully executed numerous research projects-five at the national level and twenty-one at the institutional level. She has actively participated in 16 seminars/conferences/convention and 4 trainings at national level She has published 83 research articles in national/international journals 7 popular articles, 2 research/extension leaflets, 2 book chapters and 1 booklet. She has guided several PG/PhD students (15 as major advisor and 61 as advisory committee member). She is member of 5 professional bodies/editorial board. She as chairman/co-chairman/member of various boards, cells, committees and bodies at University level. Her extension activities comprise the ones related to RKVY project, head of department veterinary and animal husbandry extension and being course director. She has been instrumental for organizing and inspiring faculty/students of her department for National Physiology Quiz Competition since 2012 that finally resulted in students of Veterinary College, Navsari (KU) winning national championship in 2024.