Suresh Raj Sharma: key obituary facts
Is Suresh Raj Sharma dead? Yes. Suresh Raj Sharma died on September 23, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Suresh Raj Sharma's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Suresh Raj Sharma known for?
He was a Nepali educationist.
More about Suresh Raj Sharma
Born: 22 July 1940.
Gender: male.
Occupation: chemist, pedagogue, professor.
Awards: honorary doctor of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Known for: Founder of Kathmandu University.
Title: Vice Chancellor.
Suresh Raj Sharma, the Nepali educationist and founder vice chancellor of Kathmandu University, died on September 23, 2026, aged 86.
Sharma was widely associated with the development of Kathmandu University and served as its founding vice chancellor. He also held a PhD in chemistry from London South Bank University in London.
In addition to his work at the university, he served as the first executive director of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training, was a member secretary in the National Education Committee, and represented Nepal on the National Commission for UNESCO and the SAARC technical committee on science and technology. A lifelong member of the board of trustees of Kathmandu University, he was recognized as a notable educational administrator.