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Download Solution PDFWho has recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in March 2025?
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Option 4 : Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman.
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- Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Key Points
- He succeeded Prof. Abhay Karandikar, who was acting as the CEO of ANRF.
- Dr. Shivkumar previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft.
- ANRF aims to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D) across India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
- The foundation will provide strategic direction for scientific research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
Additional Information
- Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman’s Achievements
- Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of IIT Madras & Ohio State University (2021).
- Fellow of IEEE (2010), Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering (2015).
- Recipient of ACM Distinguished Scientist award (2010) and Microsoft Gold Club recognition (2024).
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- ANRF will serve as an apex body to drive R&D efforts and innovation in India.
- It will collaborate with industry, academia, government departments, and research institutions.