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McNeese State University names Srinivasan Ambatipati as engineering dean
As dean, he will lead academic programs, strengthen industry partnerships, expand research opportunities, and advance student success across the college.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 20, Jul 2026
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Srinivasan Ambatipati / McNeese State University
McNeese State University has appointed Indian-origin chemical engineer and academic Srinivasan Ambatipati as dean of its College of Engineering and Sciences.
He is set to lead one of the institution's largest academic colleges, comprising the departments of biology, chemistry and physics, engineering and computer science, mathematical sciences, and the Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences.
Ambatipati joined the McNeese faculty in 2019 and was appointed head of the Department of Engineering and Computer Science in 2022.
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During his tenure at McNeese, Ambatipati developed undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, including a Fundamentals of LNG course designed for non-engineering majors as part of the university's liquefied natural gas certificate program. He has also supervised 34 senior capstone projects and secured approximately $500,000 in competitive research funding.
As department head, he led successful reaccreditation efforts for engineering and computer science bachelor's programs and helped secure initial accreditation for mechanical and chemical engineering degree programs through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The department also expanded industry partnerships, increased experiential learning opportunities and recorded four consecutive semesters of engineering enrollment growth.
Commenting on his new role, Ambatipati said, “I’m incredibly excited and deeply honored. McNeese has shaped my career—from being a student here to serving as faculty, department head and now dean. It’s a privilege to lead a college with such talented faculty, staff and students.”
Looking ahead, he said his priorities include expanding student access to internships, research opportunities and industry partnerships while supporting faculty innovation and meeting workforce needs across southwest Louisiana.
“I want to ensure our students have access to exceptional learning experiences, internships, research opportunities and clear pathways to rewarding careers. I’m also excited to work alongside our outstanding faculty and staff to build on the college’s strengths, foster innovation and continue serving the workforce needs of Southwest Louisiana and beyond,” Ambatipati said.
Before entering academia, Ambatipati worked as a chemical engineer in research and development, process development and commercialization.
Ambatipati earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Sriram Engineering College, Chennai, a master's degree in chemical engineering from McNeese State University, and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
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