Professor Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari was appointed Distinguished Professor & Advisor to the Chancellor at Vellore Institute of Technology in August 2024. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Srihari was Dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University from June 2009 to May 2024. Dr. Srihari joined the faculty of the Watson College in 1988 and before his deanship, Dr. Srihari served as chair of the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering. He has played a key role in the creation of university-industry partnerships as the founding Director of the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE). From June 2015-2020, Dr. Srihari was appointed Executive Vice Provost for International Initiatives and Chief Global Affairs Officer for Binghamton University.
A prolific scientist, Dr. Srihari is known as an expert in many diverse aspects of electronics packaging and manufacturing. Over the past seventeen years, he has also pioneered research focused on the use of systems engineering principles in enhancing efficiency in health care delivery.
He has published over 500 technical papers in leading peer-reviewed journals and at conferences, and authored over 1,000 technical reports; secured over $60 million dollars in external sponsorship; and directed and graduated over 160 MS graduate students and over 40 students PhD students.
In 2004, Dr. Srihari earned the academic rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor. Granted only by SUNY trustees, it is the highest academic rank possible and is conferred on individuals who have achieved national or international prominence. Additionally, Dr. Srihari was named an IIE Fellow in 2014. He has also been recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, the University Award for Excellence in International Education, and APLU’s Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.
Education
- BS, University of Madras
- MS, PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Research Interests
- Electronic packaging and electronics manufacturing
- Health care delivery
- Health systems
Prof.Krishnaswami Srihari
Distinguished Professor &
Advisor to the Chancellor
Email: srihari@vit.ac.in
