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Anantha Chandrakasan, a Chennai born professor has been named as the next provost of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is the first Indian-American to be appointed to this key position at the prestigious US institution.
He will take charge of the post on July 1. Chandrakasan is currently the chief innovation and strategy officer and dean of engineering in the MIT Many candidates were competing for the post but Chandrakasan was selected. MIT President Sally Kombluth praised his work
Chandrakasan said that he was deeply honoured to take over the role of provost. The provost is the chief academic and budget officer of MIT who will oversee academic programs, faculty affairs, strategic planning and will also lead a team of vice provosts who will be responsible for areas ranging from arts to international engagement.
He will succeed Cynthia Barnhart who will be stepping down from the post.
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