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Indian Oil Billionaire’s Son Becomes Sustainability Professor at Newcastle University
✍️ Boing Boing
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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The son of a prominent Indian oil billionaire has been appointed as a professor of sustainability at Newcastle University in the UK.
Newcastle University in the United Kingdom has announced the appointment of the son of a well‑known Indian oil billionaire as a professor of sustainability.
The new faculty member will join the university’s School of Engineering and the Centre for Sustainable Development. While details of his academic background are not yet public, the university said the appointment is part of a broader effort to strengthen research and teaching in sustainability.
Experts say the move could help bridge the gap between industry and academia, allowing practical business experience to inform academic research on sustainable practices.
University officials added that the appointment would enhance the institution’s global reputation and support its commitment to addressing climate change and resource efficiency.
The new faculty member will join the university’s School of Engineering and the Centre for Sustainable Development. While details of his academic background are not yet public, the university said the appointment is part of a broader effort to strengthen research and teaching in sustainability.
Experts say the move could help bridge the gap between industry and academia, allowing practical business experience to inform academic research on sustainable practices.
University officials added that the appointment would enhance the institution’s global reputation and support its commitment to addressing climate change and resource efficiency.