Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Assumes Charge as CEO of ANRF
18 Mar 2025
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CW Team
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has officially taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The charge was handed over by Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), who was serving as the acting CEO.
Role of ANRF
As the CEO of ANRF, Dr. Shivkumar will lead efforts to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D), fostering a culture of innovation across India鈥檚 universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories. ANRF serves as the apex body providing strategic direction for scientific research, aligning with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP).
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman鈥檚 Credentials
Dr. Shivkumar brings extensive experience from both academia and industry:
Formerly served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft.
Distinguished Alumnus Awardee 鈥� IIT Madras & Ohio State University (2021).
Fellow of IEEE (2010) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (2015).
ACM Distinguished Scientist (2010).
Recognised by Microsoft Gold Club (2024).
Named in Technology Review TR100 Young Innovator (1999).
ANRF鈥檚 Mission & Industry Collaboration
ANRF will play a crucial role in fostering collaborations between industry, academia, and government institutions. It will:
Create a robust R&D ecosystem.
Develop an interface mechanism for participation from industries and State governments.
Enhance engagement between scientific ministries, research institutions, and private enterprises.
Dr. Shivkumar鈥檚 leadership is expected to propel ANRF鈥檚 vision of making India a global research hub, driving scientific advancements and technological innovations.
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has officially taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The charge was handed over by Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), who was serving as the acting CEO.
Role of ANRF
As the CEO of ANRF, Dr. Shivkumar will lead efforts to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D), fostering a culture of innovation across India鈥檚 universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories. ANRF serves as the apex body providing strategic direction for scientific research, aligning with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP).
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman鈥檚 Credentials
Dr. Shivkumar brings extensive experience from both academia and industry:
Formerly served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft.
Distinguished Alumnus Awardee 鈥� IIT Madras & Ohio State University (2021).
Fellow of IEEE (2010) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (2015).
ACM Distinguished Scientist (2010).
Recognised by Microsoft Gold Club (2024).
Named in Technology Review TR100 Young Innovator (1999).
ANRF鈥檚 Mission & Industry Collaboration
ANRF will play a crucial role in fostering collaborations between industry, academia, and government institutions. It will:
Create a robust R&D ecosystem.
Develop an interface mechanism for participation from industries and State governments.
Enhance engagement between scientific ministries, research institutions, and private enterprises.
Dr. Shivkumar鈥檚 leadership is expected to propel ANRF鈥檚 vision of making India a global research hub, driving scientific advancements and technological innovations.
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