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Vanderbilt names Shekhar Bhansali electrical engineering chair
He will also hold the Cornelius Vanderbilt endowed chair position.
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Bhavana P - Sat, 05, Jul 2025
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Shekhar Bhansali / Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University has named Indian-American nanotechnology researcher Shekhar Bhansali as chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
In his new role, Bhansali will lead strategic growth in research and education, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, expand industry partnerships, the University said in a statement.
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Bhansali joins Vanderbilt from Florida International University, where he held several academic positions, including distinguished university professor and CALA-Lucent Technologies distinguished professor. He also previously served as division director for the division of electrical, cyber, and communications systems at the National Science Foundation, overseeing a $130 million budget and leading a team of program directors and administrative staff.
His research spans sensors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and thin films. He has led or co-led more than 70 grants totaling $95 million and mentored hundreds of students and researchers throughout his career.
Commenting on his new role, Bhansali said, “Vanderbilt fosters world-class teaching and groundbreaking interdisciplinary research across engineering, medicine, and the sciences. I’m excited to build on this momentum through innovative collaborations with the College of Connected Computing, the School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences.”
“As we look ahead to growing the School of Engineering’s research excellence and educational impact in electrical and computer engineering, Shekhar will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our bold vision,” said Krish Roy, the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans dean of the School of Engineering.
Bhansali’s honors include the NSF CAREER Award and multiple mentorship accolades, including the Alfred P. Jones Mentor of the Year Award. He earned his PhD from RMIT University, Australia, and MTech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
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