Dr. G. Venkatesh joins as the Director, School of Technology, DAU
We are pleased to announce that Dr. G. Venkatesh, an eminent academician and accomplished industry leader has joined as the Director of the School of Technology at Dhirubhai Ambani University.
Dr. Venkatesh holds a degree in electronics from IIT Madras and a Ph.D in Computer Science from TIFR, Mumbai. He is currently also associated with IIT Madras as a Professor of Practice and with Sasken Technologies Limited as a Fellow and Director.
A testament to his contributions, Dr. Venkatesh has received numerous accolades, including:
- Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineers (2006)
- Fellow, IETE (2012)
- Technovation award, Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (2013)
- Vasvik award for industrial research (2015)
Beyond academia and industry, Dr. Venkatesh has been deeply engaged in advancing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
He serves as Director on the boards of five companies, including the Section 8 companies IITM Pravartak and MaDeIT Innovation Foundation, both focused on technology commercialisation. He is the founder of the Communications Systems and Networks Association, which organises flagship conferences such as COMSNETS and AIML Systems. He also contributes to the governance of institutions such as CeWiT, NIT Nagaland, and DAU, and serves on faculty selection and promotion committees at leading institutions including IIIT Bangalore.
With deep expertise in microelectronics, telecommunications, and technology-led innovation, Dr. Venkatesh is uniquely positioned to strengthen the School of Technology’s research ecosystem, deepen industry partnerships, and nurture a culture of innovation and excellence.
We extend our warmest welcome to Dr. G. Venkatesh and look forward to his visionary leadership in shaping the next phase of growth and impact at DAU.