Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT:
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position. A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on July 1, 2025, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart. In this role, he will guide MIT’s academic affairs, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
