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Georgia Tech names Shreyes Melkote interim mechanical engineering chair
Melkote takes over following the departure of Devesh Ranjan, who was named dean of UW–Madison’s engineering college
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 14, Apr 2025
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The Georgia Institute of Technology named Indian-origin professor Shreyes Melkote as the interim chair of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.
Currently the Morris M. Bryan, Jr. Professor for Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Melkote will assume the role on May 15. He takes over the temporary role, following the departure of Devesh Ranjan, who is leaving to become dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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“I am deeply appreciative of Shreyes’ willingness to step into this role during our search process,” said Raheem Beyah, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company chair. “This appointment reflects his exceptional leadership on campus. Shreyes’ achievements and dedication to Georgia Tech make him the ideal person to guide us through this transition period, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration in this new capacity.”
A faculty member at Georgia Tech since 1995, Melkote began as an assistant professor. Prior to that, he was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he conducted research in machining and machine tool systems under the guidance of the late professor Richard E. DeVor and professor Shiv G. Kapoor.
In addition to his professorship, Melkote is associate director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute and executive director of the Novelis Innovation Hub. He also led the Georgia Tech–Boeing Strategic University Partnership for eight years, helping establish the Boeing Manufacturing Development Center, an on-campus lab promoting collaboration among students, faculty, and Boeing engineers.
His research focuses on precision machining, hybrid manufacturing processes, surface modification, tribology, robotics, and the application of AI/ML in manufacturing. His work has been supported by industry, government, and internal sponsors.
“I am honored to serve the Woodruff School in an interim capacity,” Melkote said. “It is an opportunity to give back to the School and the Institute that have supported me in my professional growth during the past 30 years. I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and students until the next school chair is chosen to lead it.”
Melkote completed his post-doctoral research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University, a master’s in mechanical engineering from Washington State University, and a bachelor’s in manufacturing science and engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
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