Jetti Alfred Oliver, also known as J. A. Oliver, is an agriculturalist and academic administrator who serves as the chancellor of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS). Located in Allahabad, SHUATS operates as a government-aided private minority university established under section 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act of 1956. In his role as chancellor, Oliver helps oversee the institution's educational mission in agricultural sciences and technology.
Beyond his contributions to academic administration, Oliver has built a career within the global development sector. His professional background as an agriculturalist has positioned him at the forefront of leadership for various development-oriented initiatives. This expertise has also led to his involvement with international organizations, notably serving as an elected member of the ten-member international governing council of the Society for International Development (SID).
