Suresh Raj Sharma

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Suresh Raj Sharma
सुरेशराज शर्मा
Sharma being awarded an honorary doctorate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in 2014
Born	(1940-07-22) 22 July 1940 (age 84) Khurkot V.D.C, Sindhuli
Nationality	Nepalese
Alma mater	Public Science College Karnataka University University of South London
Known for	Founder of Kathmandu University
Notable work	Kathmandu University
Title	Vice Chancellor
Term	1991–2012
Successor	Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha
Spouse	Urmila Dhungel
Children	4

Suresh Raj Sharma (born 22 July 1940) is a Nepali educationist and the founder Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University.^[1]

He holds a PhD in Chemistry from London South Bank University, London. He was the first executive director of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training; Member Secretary in National Education Committee; Member of National Commission for UNESCO; National Delegate to the SAARC Technical committee on science and technology etc. Dr Sharma is a well-known educational administrator. He has made significant contribution to the development of education policy in Nepal. He has a number of books, research papers, articles, secondary school curriculum textbook and many more to his credit.

At present, Sharma is the life member of the board of trustees of^[2] Kathmandu University.