Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), marking a significant leadership change for the organization. With over 30 years of experience in research, technology, and innovation, Dr. Kalyanaraman takes over from Professor Abhay Karandikar.
Prior to joining ANRF, Dr. Kalyanaraman served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft. He brings deep expertise in scientific research, industrial collaboration, and emerging technologies. His leadership is expected to enhance ANRF’s mission of strengthening India’s R&D ecosystem and fostering transformative innovation across academia, research institutions, and industries.
Dr. Kalyanaraman has held leadership roles at GE Power Conversion and IBM Research, where he pioneered initiatives in energy, agriculture, blockchain, and transportation. He also served as a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he conducted groundbreaking research in computer networking and wireless systems.
His appointment marks a new era of leadership and innovation for ANRF.