Aligarh, May 1 -- Professor Mohammad Rihan, from the Electrical Engineering Department at AMU, has assumed the role of Director General at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous body under the Government of India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). His appointment to the position of DG was endorsed by a selection committee comprising subject matter experts and senior IAS officers following interviews conducted in December 2023. The recommendation was subsequently approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Government of India. He will serve at NISE on deputation for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension of two years.

Dr. Rihan brings a wealth of experience from his...