Prof L Gomati Devi, a faculty of Bangalore University is the new vice- chancellor of Davanagere University.
Gomati was one the three names submitted by the Search Committee headed by Jnanpith awardee Dr UR Ananthamurthy.
The Search Committee had met in mid-November and shortlisted 16 names.
In the interview conducted on December 17, all the shortlisted professors were asked to show a powerpoint presentation on their views on the university. On Tuesday late evening Governor H R Bhardwaj finalised Gomati Devi’s name. However, Gomati Devi said she had not received any communication yet.