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Uday Desai
Professor Emeritus IIT Hyderabad
Uday B. Desai is a prominent Indian academician currently serving as the Vice President of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). He is a distinguished figure in engineering education, having previously held the position of the founding Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad from its establishment in 2009 until 2014.
Desai completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. His academic contributions and leadership roles have significantly impacted engineering education and research in India. He is also recognized as a Professor Emeritus at IIT Hyderabad, where he continues to be involved in academic and administrative activities.
In addition to his administrative roles, Desai is known for his work in fostering engineering innovation and education in India, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of engineering institutions across the country.12
