KREA RESEARCH COMMITTEE

(KRC)

The Krea Research Committee (KRC) is entrusted with the task of steering the culture of research at the University. Some of its responsibilities include ensuring the research being conducted is in alignment with Krea’s research vision and philosophy, ensuring the goals set out by the University with regard to research are being met, and to ensure optimal utilization and effective administration of the research grants at Krea.

Professor S Sivakumar (Chair) Dean (Research)
Professor Lakshmi Kumar Dean (GSB)
Dr Prithvi Chandra Datta Shobhi Dean (SIAS)
Professor Balasubramanian Gopalaswamy Faculty, GSB
Professor KS Viswanathan Faculty, SIAS
Sharon Buteau Executive Director, LEAD (IFMR)
Dr Urmi Bhattacharya Associate Director of Research, Inclusion Economics India Centre

RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD

It comprises a body of invited experts who provide advice to the Vice-Chancellor and Dean (Research) on adopting a result-oriented approach to fostering research that is both excellent and relevant. Additionally, the board members will share insights on emerging and futuristic knowledge frontiers that Krea’s faculty should be encouraged to explore and contribute to.

Professor S Sivakumar (Chair) Krea University
Professor Vidita Vaidya Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Professor Ganapathy Baskaran Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Dr Akash Kapur GovLab NYU
Professor Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan Yale University
Professor Niraja Gopal Jayal King’s College London
Professor T R Ramadas Chennai Mathematical Institute
Professor Sunder Ramaswamy Middlebury College
Professor Ramchandra Guha Krea University