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Research Advisory Council (RAC)

Our purpose & impact

We bring together distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and research to define and drive
Mahindra University’s strategic research agenda

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Strategic leadership

Defining research priorities and guiding Mahindra University’s innovation agenda with global foresight

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Collaborative excellence

Building impactful partnerships across academia, industry, and international research networks

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Ethics & impact

Championing integrity, sustainability, and socially responsible research outcomes.

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Talent & mentorship

Nurturing the next generation of researchers through guidance, collaboration, and global exposure

Meet the advisory council

Dr. Yajulu Medury

Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University (Chair)

Simon See

Director & Head, AI Technology Center (NVIDIA), Singapore

Bishnu Pal

Professor & Dean, École Centrale School of Engineering

Arya Kumar Bhattacharya

Professor & Dean, Research & Development

François-Xavier Mortreuil

Attaché for Science & Technology, French Embassy, Bangalore

Shankar Venugopal

VP Technology Innovation & Dean, Mahindra Technical Academy

Rajgopal Srinivasan

Attaché for Sciences & Higher Education, French Embassy, India

Ramgopal Rao

Director, IIT Delhi

P. J. Narayanan

Director, IIIT Hyderabad

Srini Kaveri

Director, CNRS India

Asit Das

Head – Refinery R&D & Process Development, Reliance Industries

FAQs

The RAC shapes Mahindra University’s research roadmap, ensuring it remains innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant.

The council meets quarterly, with additional working sessions by specialized committees as needed.

Faculty, doctoral students, and research partners can submit proposals or collaborative ideas through the research office.

Yes, invitations are extended periodically to leading researchers and industry experts aligned with Mahindra University’s strategic focus areas.

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