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Jayathi Y. Murthy is an Indian-American mechanical engineer who is the current President of Oregon State University. [1] Previously, she was the Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of California, Los Angeles[2] where she was also a distinguished professor. Her research interests include macroelectronics, computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and phase-change materials. [3] Murthy has served on the Engineering and Computer Science jury for the Infosys Prize since 2018.[4]

Key Information

Education and career

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Murthy is the daughter of an Indian civil engineer.[5] Originally from Hyderabad, she was a student at St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad.[6] After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, she earned a master's degree at Washington State University before completing her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering in 1984 at the University of Minnesota.[7][5]

Murthy became an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Arizona State University in 1984, but left academia in 1988 to join Fluent Inc., a computational fluid dynamics firm, where she served in various key positions including Manager, New Business Development Group and Manager, R&D. Fluent Inc. was later acquired by Ansys.[7][5] She returned to academia in 1998 as an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, moved to Purdue University in 2001,[5] and became Robert V. Adams Professor of Mechanical Engineering there in 2008.[7] She moved again to the University of Texas at Austin in 2012, as department chair.[5]

From 2008-2014, Murthy served as the director of the Center for Prediction of Reliability, Integrity and Survivability of Microsystems (PRISM), a center of excellence supported by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

In 2016, Murthy became dean at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, the first woman dean in the engineering school's history.[7] She established the UCLA Women in Engineering program (WE@UCLA), which is committed to enabling the full participation, success, and advancement of women in engineering and computer science, and is open to all students who support this mission.[8]

As of June 7, 2022, Murthy was officially announced as the President of Oregon State University by the board of trustees. She took office September 9, 2022.[9]

Recent research

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Murthy's recent research has addressed sub-micron thermal transport, multiscale multi-physics simulations of micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS), and the uncertainty quantifications involved in those systems.

Recognition

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In 2020, Murthy was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering "for the development of unstructured solution-adaptive finite volume methods for heat, mass, and momentum transport." She is a foreign fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).[7]

With Brent W. Webb and Raj M. Manglik, Murthy won the ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award in 2016,[10] and she was the 2012 winner of the ASME K16 Clock Award for "outstanding and continuing contributions to the science and engineering of heat transfer in electronics".[11]

Murthy is the author of more than 330 technical publications, an editor of the second edition of the Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer, and serves on the editorial boards of Numerical Heat Transfer and the International Journal of Thermal Sciences.

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Jayathi Y. Murthy is an American mechanical engineer and academic leader serving as the 16th president of Oregon State University since September 9, 2022. Renowned for her expertise in nanoscale heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, and multiscale simulations for micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, she has authored over 330 technical publications and directed major research initiatives, including the NNSA-funded PRISM Center from 2008 to 2014. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2020 for the development of unstructured solution-adaptive finite volume methods for heat, mass, and momentum transport, Murthy has advanced engineering education through pioneering administrative roles at top institutions. Murthy earned a B.Tech. in from the Indian Institute of Technology, , an M.S. in from , and a Ph.D. in from the . She launched her academic career as an assistant professor of mechanical and at from 1984 to 1988, focusing on fluid flow and simulations. From 1988 to 1998, she worked at Fluent, Inc., leading the development of software for industrial applications. Transitioning to faculty positions, Murthy served as a professor of at from 1998 to 2001 and at from 2001 to 2011, where she held the Robert V. Adams Professorship and advanced research in sub-micron thermal transport and . In 2012, she became the Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Memorial Chair and department chair of at the , a role she maintained until 2015. Appointed in 2016 as the Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science—the first woman in that position—she oversaw 190 faculty members and more than 6,000 students while securing over $330 million in philanthropic support to expand research and facilities. Murthy's honors include fellowship in the (ASME), foreign fellowship in the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award in 2016, the ASME Electronics and Photonics Packaging Division Clock Award in 2012, and the ASME Kate Gleason Award in 2023. She was named a Distinguished Alumna by in 2012 and received the Linn-Benton NAACP Social Change Champion Award in 2023 as well as the Portland Business Journal Women of Influence Award in 2024.

Education and Early Career

Education

Jayathi Y. Murthy was born in , in Hyderabad, where she grew up and attended St. Ann's High School in before pursuing higher abroad. She earned a (B.Tech.) in from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1979, one of only two women in a class of over 200 students. Murthy then moved to the , obtaining a (M.S.) in from in 1981. Murthy completed her (Ph.D.) in from the in 1984. Her doctoral thesis, titled "A Calculation Procedure for the Prediction of Confined Flow Through Irregular Geometries," focused on computational methods for fluid flow analysis, laying the groundwork for her expertise in and numerical techniques. This educational progression equipped her with a strong foundation in principles, particularly in modeling complex flows and applying computational tools to engineering problems. Following her Ph.D., Murthy transitioned into academic positions, beginning her career as a researcher and educator in mechanical engineering.

Initial Academic Positions

Following her PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1984, Jayathi Y. Murthy joined Arizona State University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, where she served from August 1984 to August 1988. During this period, Murthy's teaching centered on core topics, including and , while her research emphasized computational approaches to these fields, particularly numerical methods for simulating in complex geometries. Her work laid foundational contributions to (CFD), focusing on applications like natural and thermosolutal in materials . Key outputs included studies on from rotating finned cylinders and the effects of secondary on segregation in floating zone , which demonstrated innovative finite volume techniques for irregular domains. For instance, her 1988 paper on thermosolutal under unstable solute gradients analyzed buoyancy-driven flows using stabilized numerical schemes, establishing early benchmarks for predictive modeling in microgravity environments. Murthy's transition from academia to industry in was driven by the opportunity to apply her expertise in numerical methods to the development of commercial CFD software at Fluent Inc., amid the expanding demand for practical simulation tools in engineering design. This shift allowed her to bridge theoretical research with real-world applications, such as enhancing software for and fluid flow simulations in industrial settings.

Industry Experience

Role at Fluent Inc.

Jayathi Y. Murthy joined the Fluent group at Creare Inc., a pioneering developer of (CFD) software, in August 1988 as one of its early research engineers, shortly after leaving her academic position at . The group spun off to form Fluent Inc. in 1991. Her prior experience in numerical methods for directly informed her contributions to development, enabling practical applications of academic . Over the next decade, until 1998, she advanced through key leadership roles, including Manager of the New Group, where she evaluated for business opportunities, and Manager of R&D, where she headed efforts to secure funding and drive innovation in CFD solvers. Under Murthy's R&D leadership, her team developed critical enhancements to the FLUENT software, particularly in handling simulations and irregular geometries. A major advancement was the creation of robust unstructured, solution-adaptive CFD solvers, which allowed for more accurate modeling of complex, real-world flows in confined spaces and non-uniform domains. These included numerical algorithms based on pressure-based methodologies, enabling efficient simulations of conjugate in irregular geometries, as demonstrated in early formulations published during her tenure. Notably, Murthy collaborated with Sanjay Mathur to rewrite the Fluent/UNS code in 1994, adopting a finite-volume formulation that broadened its applicability; this culminated in the release of Fluent/UNS 3.2 in , a software feature that significantly improved versatility for industrial users dealing with unstructured meshes. Murthy's work at Fluent Inc. played a pivotal role in bridging academia and industry by pioneering user-friendly CFD tools that integrated advanced numerical techniques into industrial design cycles. These innovations helped establish Fluent's market dominance in CFD software, contributing to the company's growth to over 800 employees and its eventual acquisition by Ansys in 2006 for approximately $565 million. Her leadership emphasized practical, scalable solutions that made high-fidelity simulations accessible beyond research settings, fostering broader adoption in engineering applications.

Mid-Career Academic Roles

Positions at Purdue and UT Austin

After her decade in industry, Jayathi Murthy returned to academia as an of at from September 1998 to August 2001, where she also directed the Thermal Management, Electronics Cooling, and Packaging Laboratory starting in 1999. This brief transition role allowed her to re-engage with academic research and teaching in and while building her independent research program. In 2001, Murthy joined Purdue University as a full professor of mechanical engineering, a position she held until 2011, and was appointed the Robert V. Adams Professor in 2008. At Purdue, she provided significant leadership in the mechanical engineering department, including serving on the ME Curriculum Committee from 2007 to 2008 and multiple faculty search committees from 2001 to 2011, contributing to departmental growth through strategic hiring. She directed the Center for Prediction of Reliability, Integrity and Survivability of Microsystems (PRISM), a $21.2 million National Nuclear Security Administration-funded initiative from 2008 to 2014, overseeing 20 faculty members, seven staff, and over 50 graduate students and postdocs in advancing microsystems simulations at Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center. Murthy mentored numerous PhD students during her time at Purdue—part of the 28 doctoral advisees she supervised across Purdue and subsequent roles—fostering expertise in numerical methods for heat transfer. Her lab efforts emphasized numerical heat transfer simulations, integrating her industry experience to enhance predictive modeling for thermal management. In 2012, Murthy moved to the as chair of the Department of , a role she held until 2015 while also serving as the Ernest Cockrell Jr. Memorial Chair in Engineering. As the first woman to lead the department, she oversaw a program with 63 faculty, 1,400 undergraduates, and 320 graduate students, driving expansion through continued faculty recruitment and infrastructure alignment with interdisciplinary research priorities. Murthy contributed to reforms as a member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Advancement Committee from 2012 onward, modernizing courses in to incorporate advanced simulation techniques and energy systems. She fostered interdisciplinary collaborations, extending PRISM's partnerships with institutions like the and to integrate with and at UT Austin. Additionally, she supported initiatives like the 35-in-5 Women in Committee to promote diversity and inclusion within the department.

Deanship at UCLA

In January 2016, Jayathi Murthy was appointed as the Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of the UCLA School of Engineering and Applied Science, becoming the first woman to lead the school in its history. She succeeded Vijay Dhir and served in the role until July 2022, overseeing a school with approximately 190 faculty members and more than 6,000 students. Her prior experience as a department chair at the and equipped her to address administrative challenges in a large engineering program. One of Murthy's early priorities was advancing gender equity and diversity, leading to the founding of the at UCLA (WE@UCLA) initiative in 2016. This program aimed to recruit, retain, and support through opportunities, workshops, and community-building events designed to foster an inclusive environment. Under her leadership, WE@UCLA expanded to include targeted efforts for underrepresented groups, contributing to broader diversity goals within the school. Murthy's strategic vision emphasized growth and innovation, including a major expansion plan to add 1,000 students and 50 full-time faculty over several years. She oversaw the completion of Engineering VI, a new facility opened in 2018 with advanced laboratories supporting computational modeling and simulations, alongside the development of a makerspace in Boelter Hall. Research funding surged under her tenure, with over $330 million raised in , enabling initiatives like the $21 million gift for the Institute for Carbon Management and partnerships with industry leaders such as Amazon for the Science Hub for Humanity and . Enrollment grew accordingly, while updates incorporated emphases, such as a new endowed chair in funded by a $2 million Pritzker Foundation gift. During her deanship, Murthy contributed to discussions on through key addresses and reports, including her vision shared in the 2017 University of California "Bridging the Gap" report on retaining , which highlighted strategies for inclusive curricula and . She also delivered speeches emphasizing equitable access, such as at a UC event on closing the gender gap in tech and in interviews advocating for diverse pathways in STEM.

Current Leadership at Oregon State University

Appointment and Key Initiatives

Jayathi Y. Murthy was appointed as the 16th president of (OSU) by the university's Board of Trustees on June 7, 2022, and officially began her tenure on September 9, 2022. Her selection followed her service as the first woman dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, marking a transition to university-wide leadership. Murthy's vision for centers on positioning the institution as a catalyst for equitable and sustainable prosperity, with a strong emphasis on , environmental , and inclusive . She has prioritized advancing access to higher education for diverse learners and fostering inclusive excellence across the university's land-grant mission. Among her key initiatives, Murthy has overseen the expansion of ocean and climate research capabilities, including a $20 million donation to establish a new oceanic research center focused on aquatic technologies and environmental challenges. Additionally, she has driven the integration of into engineering curricula through the launch of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex, supported by a $50 million philanthropic gift that enables AI-enhanced simulations in fields like climate science and . On the administrative front, Murthy has championed student success programs, such as the Finish in Four scholarship initiative, which provides financial aid to help undergraduates complete degrees on time and aims to boost the university's graduation rate to 80%. Murthy has fostered collaborations with the state government to secure funding for engineering and environmental projects, notably obtaining $72 million from the in 2023 for the Collaborative Innovation Complex to advance and sustainable . These efforts align with broader state priorities for innovation and environmental stewardship.

Recent Achievements and Developments

Under President Jayathi Y. Murthy's leadership, Oregon State University's enterprise achieved research expenditures of $417 million in 2025, marking the second consecutive year surpassing $400 million and with total expenditures reaching $417 million in 2025, despite a decrease in federal awards to $294.7 million. This milestone underscores OSU's advancements in addressing global challenges, with key funding supporting projects in clean energy, , and . In 2025, Murthy served as Jury Chair for the in the Engineering and category, overseeing the selection of laureates for this prestigious award recognizing groundbreaking contributions in the field. Her role highlights her ongoing influence in evaluating high-impact on an international scale. OSU's 2025 Research and Innovation Annual Report detailed cutting-edge initiatives tackling and technological frontiers, including advancements in sustainable materials and AI-driven environmental modeling, positioning the university as a leader in interdisciplinary solutions. These efforts align with Murthy's vision for research that directly responds to pressing global issues. Murthy engaged publicly as the Dean's Distinguished Speaker at the College of Engineering in April 2025, where she discussed the pivotal role of in fostering and equity. Under her guidance, enhanced its Degree Partnership Program with Linn-Benton in May 2025, expanding access to seamless transfer pathways for thousands of students pursuing and related degrees. Additionally, was recognized as the most innovative university in by in 2025 rankings, reflecting improvements in research output and student outcomes. In fall 2025, achieved the largest enrollment of any university in , with a 7% increase from the previous year, continuing growth in student access under Murthy's leadership. In November 2025, researchers announced the discovery of 6-million-year-old ice and air bubbles, providing new insights into ancient climate conditions and highlighting the university's contributions to .

Research Contributions

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Methods

Jayathi Murthy's foundational contributions to (CFD) began with her development of numerical procedures for predicting confined flows through irregular geometries during her doctoral research. This work introduced a pressure-based capable of handling complex, unstructured meshes, enabling accurate simulations of viscous flows in confined spaces such as ducts and channels with arbitrary shapes. The approach addressed challenges in discretizing governing equations for irregular boundaries, providing a robust framework that extended beyond simple structured grids to real-world problems. Throughout her career, Murthy built upon this foundation, refining these procedures for broader applications in industrial simulations. At Fluent Inc., Murthy led the development of key algorithms integrated into the FLUENT software, particularly for handling irregular geometries and multiphase flows. She spearheaded the creation of unstructured pressure-based solvers, culminating in the release of Fluent/UNS 3.2 in 1994, which significantly advanced the software's ability to model complex fluid interactions on hybrid meshes. These contributions included solution-adaptive techniques that improved convergence and accuracy for multiphase systems, such as liquid-gas interfaces in processes. Her brief industry role at Fluent directly applied and validated these methods in practical settings, bridging academic innovations with commercial tools. Central to Murthy's CFD advancements are finite volume methods and tailored to contexts. She has emphasized pressure-based finite volume discretizations for solving Navier-Stokes equations on unstructured grids, ensuring conservation properties while accommodating turbulent flows. In , her work integrates Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approaches with , such as k-ε models adapted for conjugate problems, to predict thermal boundary layers in turbulent regimes. These concepts are detailed in her contributions to the Handbook of Numerical (2006), where she outlined efficient implementations for complex geometries. Murthy has authored over 100 publications on CFD applications in engineering design, with representative examples in and cooling. For instance, her simulations of turbulent flows in components, such as blades, have informed design optimizations for high-performance engines, while in cooling, CFD models have predicted and dissipation in compact systems to enhance reliability. These works prioritize practical impact, using finite volume techniques to balance computational efficiency and fidelity. As a bridge to advanced research, Murthy has advanced (UQ) in CFD simulations, addressing variability in model parameters and numerical errors. Her methods, including non-intrusive expansions, enable probabilistic assessments of simulation outputs, such as flow predictions under uncertain boundary conditions. This UQ framework has been applied to validate CFD results in contexts, improving confidence in design decisions derived from numerical models. Through initiatives like the center, she has promoted UQ integration into standard CFD workflows.

Heat Transfer and Advanced Simulations

Jayathi Murthy has made significant contributions to the modeling of conjugate , where fluid flow and conduction are coupled to predict thermal behavior in complex systems. In her research, she developed numerical methods to solve the coupled momentum and energy equations across fluid-solid interfaces, ensuring continuity of temperature and . For instance, in a study on thermally developing flow in rectangular microchannels, Murthy and collaborators employed finite-volume techniques to simulate three-dimensional conjugate , revealing how aspect ratios influence Nusselt numbers and thermal entry lengths in laminar flows. This work built on her earlier meshless for conjugate conduction, which handles multimaterial interfaces without structured grids, applied to problems like heat dissipation in electronic components. Murthy's investigations into phase-change materials (PCMs) have advanced thermal management strategies by integrating storage into s for transient cooling. She co-authored a seminal on a hybrid combining PCMs with high-conductivity inserts, demonstrating up to 50% reduction in peak temperatures during pulsed heating of through numerical simulations of the . These models solve the energy equation incorporating phase change: ρ∂h∂t+∇⋅(ρuh)=∇⋅(k∇T)+Φ\rho \frac{\partial h}{\partial t} + \nabla \cdot (\rho \mathbf{u} h) = \nabla \cdot (k \nabla T) + \Phi where hh is the enthalpy, accounting for latent heat release or absorption at the phase interface, coupled with the Navier-Stokes equations for convection. Such approaches have informed designs for electronics cooling, where PCMs mitigate hotspots under varying loads. In simulations for micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (), Murthy focused on sub-micron , developing multiscale models to capture rarefied gas effects and ballistic heat conduction. Her work on Boltzmann transport equation (BTE) simulations for nanoscale devices addressed boundary resistance in silicon-germanium interfaces, essential for predicting performance in sensors and actuators. These multiphysics simulations integrate the BTE for solids: ∂g∂t+v⋅∇g+Ω⋅∇vg=(∂g∂t)coll\frac{\partial g}{\partial t} + \mathbf{v} \cdot \nabla g + \Omega \cdot \nabla_v g = \left( \frac{\partial g}{\partial t} \right)_{coll} with continuum energy equations in adjacent regions, enabling accurate heat flux predictions at scales below 100 nm. Murthy co-edited the second edition of the Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer (2006), overseeing chapters on advanced methods for multiphysics simulations, including finite-volume discretizations of coupled Navier-Stokes and energy equations for turbulent flows. Her contributions emphasize stabilized formulations for high-Reynolds-number heat transfer, such as the energy equation in conservative form: ∂(ρe)∂t+∇⋅[(ρe+p)u]=∇⋅(k∇T+u⋅τ)\frac{\partial (\rho e)}{\partial t} + \nabla \cdot [(\rho e + p) \mathbf{u}] = \nabla \cdot (k \nabla T + \mathbf{u} \cdot \boldsymbol{\tau}) applied to conjugate problems in energy systems. These methods have broad applications in electronics cooling, renewable energy storage via PCM-enhanced systems, and macroelectronics, where nanotube composites improve thermal conductivity in large-area flexible displays.

Recent Research Focus

Murthy's recent research directions emphasize sub-micron thermal transport studies, with a particular focus on and contributions in to improve thermal management in advanced devices. These efforts explore nonequilibrium dynamics, such as hot electron behavior modulated by excitations, to better understand energy dissipation at nanoscale interfaces. Her investigations into plasmonic nanoparticles have demonstrated enhanced heat transfer through coupled - interactions, providing insights for applications in and . In parallel, she has advanced techniques for high-fidelity simulations, enabling predictive engineering by accounting for variabilities in multiscale thermal models. Representative work includes methods to propagate molecular dynamics noise into macroscopic predictions, ensuring robust assessments of thermal conductivity in complex systems. This approach supports reliable design in and manufacturing processes, such as , where uncertainties are quantified across scales. Murthy's prolific output comprises over 330 technical publications, underscoring her impact with an of 57 and more than 11,000 citations as of 2024. Publications from the continue to build on these themes, incorporating advanced computational simulations for nanoscale phenomena. Through interdisciplinary collaborations at , her expertise informs projects on and climate simulations, including wave energy testing and AI-enhanced environmental modeling to address global challenges like optimization.

Recognition and Honors

Professional Awards

Jayathi Y. Murthy was elected a Fellow of the (ASME) in 2012, recognizing her distinguished contributions to the art and science of , particularly in computational and . In 2016, Murthy received the ASME Memorial Award, shared with Brent W. Webb and Raj M. Manglik, for significant contributions to the science of through and publications. This award, established in 1959, honors outstanding advancements in via , , practice, or , with one recipient annually in categories such as the science of ; Murthy's recognition stemmed from her pioneering developments in numerical methods and finite volume techniques for simulating complex phenomena in applications. Murthy was awarded the ASME K16 Clock Award in 2012 by the Electronics and Photonics Packaging Division for outstanding and continuing contributions to the science and engineering of in electronic equipment. This honor, presented periodically since 1995, acknowledges sustained impact in thermal management for electronics; her qualifying work included innovative computational models for predicting heat dissipation in microelectronic systems, enhancing reliability in high-performance devices. In 2023, Murthy received the ASME Kate Gleason Award, which recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions to with a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of . In addition to these, Murthy has earned over 10 other technical awards from ASME and affiliated conferences prior to 2020, focusing on innovations in (CFD). Notable examples include the ASME Heat Transfer Division Best Paper Award in 2008 for advancements in radiative simulations, the InterPACK Best Paper Award in the Track in 2009 for CFD-based modeling of , and the Journal of Electronic Packaging Best Paper Award in 2004 for finite volume methods in conjugate problems. These recognitions highlight her impactful in developing adaptive numerical algorithms that improved accuracy and efficiency in CFD simulations for applications.

Academic and Leadership Honors

In 2020, Jayathi Murthy was elected to the for her advancements in computational , recognizing her contributions to the development of unstructured solution-adaptive finite volume methods for , , and . This election highlights her impact on academia and in higher education. That same year, she was named a Foreign Fellow of the Indian , acknowledging her global influence in education and research. Murthy's leadership roles have earned her distinctions in promoting diversity and inclusion within . As the first woman dean of UCLA's Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science starting in 2016, she established the program to support women's full participation and expanded initiatives for first-generation students and partnerships, enhancing equity in the field. These efforts reflect her commitment to innovative deanship practices post-2016. In 2023, Murthy received the Linn-Benton Social Change Champion Award, recognizing her contributions to social justice and equity in higher education. In 2024, she was named a recipient of the Portland Business Journal Women of Influence Award, honoring her and impact in the community. In 2025, Murthy served as Jury Chair for the in and , a prestigious that underscores her in evaluating global scientific advancements and fostering excellence in the discipline. Additionally, in 2012, she received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Academic Excellence from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, her , honoring her outstanding contributions to and scholarship.

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