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Arvind Raman sworn in as NIST director
He will lead NIST's research and standards efforts, advancing AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity, manufacturing and innovation through industry partnerships.
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Bhavana P - Wed, 08, Jul 2026
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Arvind Raman / Screengrab from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing
Indian-American engineer and academic Arvind Raman was sworn in as the 18th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on June 30, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate in May.
Raman also assumed office as the fifth U.S. under secretary of commerce for standards and technology. He was sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and will lead NIST, the federal agency responsible for advancing measurement science, technology and standards that support innovation in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cybersecurity, manufacturing and biotechnology.
“We are excited to have Dr. Arvind Raman join Commerce as NIST’s new director. His experience in conducting and leading innovative research will be a tremendous asset to the Department of Commerce and help American technology and manufacturing continue to thrive,” said Secretary Lutnick.
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Raman said he was honored to serve in the role and looked forward to expanding NIST's partnerships with industry, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to accelerate American innovation.
“I am honored to be nominated to this position by President Trump and Secretary Lutnick, and I look forward to maximizing NIST’s ability to accelerate American innovation through partnerships with industry, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders," Raman said.
As director, Raman will oversee NIST's research and standards development efforts while guiding collaborations with industry, academia and government agencies. His work will include advancing technologies in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.
Before joining NIST, Raman served as the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering at Purdue University, a position he assumed in 2023. A Purdue faculty member since 2000, he was appointed the Robert V. Adams Professor of Engineering in 2012 and conducted research in atomic force microscopy, human biomechanics and electronics manufacturing. Throughout his academic career, he also collaborated with NIST researchers in nanotechnology.
Raman holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
NIST, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, plays a key role in promoting U.S. innovation through scientific research, measurement standards and technology development.
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