Imphal, Aug 18 : The President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor, Manipur University, has appointed Professor H Nandakumar Sarma, Professor of Physics, as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Professor H Nandakumar Sarma assumed the office of the Vice-Chancellor today and will hold the office for a period of five years with effect from August 17 or till he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. He is cuurently the senior most professor of the Manipur University.