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U.S. DoE adds 3 Indian-Americans to advisory committee
The three Indian-origin members bring expertise spanning materials science, science policy, and artificial intelligence.
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Anushka Pathak - Wed, 04, Feb 2026
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L-R: A.N. Sreeram, Suresh Garimella, Supratik Guha / Courtesy: corporate.dow.com, University of Arizona, University of Chicago
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science has appointed three Indian American experts to its newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC).
Supratik Guha of the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, Suresh Garimella, president of the University of Arizona, and A.N. Sreeram, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Dow, were among the 21 members named to the committee.
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Guha, a materials scientist, currently serves as a professor at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and holds a joint appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. He previously directed Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials and spent two decades at IBM Research.
Garimella, a mechanical engineer and one of two university presidents on the committee, has served on the National Science Board and held advisory roles with Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of State. “I am honored to have been appointed to this advisory committee and look forward to this work at a critical moment for scientific and technological advancement in energy and related areas,” Garimella said.
Sreeram, a technologist, leads Dow’s global research and development organization and focuses on accelerating product commercialization. He holds more than 20 U.S. patents, a doctorate in materials science and engineering, and a master’s degree in glass science, and has previously served on the White House President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Another Indian-origin member is Pushmeet Kohli, a British Indian computer scientist who serves as vice president of science and strategic initiatives at Google DeepMind. He brings expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning, including work linked to AI-enabled scientific discovery initiatives.
SCAC is tasked with advising on priorities, coordination, and cross-cutting research issues across areas including scientific discovery, fusion energy, quantum science, and the Genesis Mission, an AI-driven initiative aimed at accelerating breakthroughs. The panel will serve from Jan. 2026 to Jan. 2028.
The 21-member committee includes representatives from universities, national laboratories, foundations, and corporations. It is chaired by Persis Drell of Stanford University and includes members from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, NVIDIA, AMD, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, among others.
DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the formation of SCAC reflects the department’s emphasis on collaboration. “By bringing together leading minds from diverse institutions, we’re forging a collaborative framework that will not only enhance our scientific endeavors but also accelerate the translation of fundamental research into tangible benefits for the American people,” Gil said.
The committee is expected to support the Office of Science in navigating a fast-changing research environment and addressing interdisciplinary challenges with greater agility. It will also advise on key priority initiatives, including the Genesis Mission, scientific discovery, fusion energy, and quantum science.
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