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Indian American Pradeep K. Khosla elected foreign fellow of Indian National Science Academy
His work as a program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) led to advancements in real-time planning and robotics control systems.
Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla / Image- Photo by Erik Jepsen/University Communications)
UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla has been elected as a foreign fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), a national academy in New Delhi for Indian scientists in all branches of science and technology
The appointment, effective Jan. 1, 2025, highlights Khosla's role in advancing global technological innovation and research, particularly in fields that drive modern robotics and surgical technologies.
Khosla, one of six foreign fellows elected in 2024, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be elected as a foreign fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, joining an esteemed group of scientists and innovators from my native country. This recognition not only reflects my own journey, but also highlights the importance of fostering international collaboration and the exchange of knowledge."
During his distinguished career, Khosla has made significant advancements in intelligent systems, including pioneering work on robotic systems for microsurgery that help counteract a surgeon’s hand tremor. At Carnegie Mellon University, he developed influential projects such as the CMU Direct Drive Arm II and the Micron surgical instrument, both of which continue to shape commercial and research applications globally.
Since becoming Chancellor of UC San Diego in 2012, Khosla has overseen transformative growth at the institution, including a student body of over 43,000 and a research budget of $1.73 billion. His leadership has further solidified UC San Diego’s standing as a global research powerhouse.
Khosla earned his bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and his master’s and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon.
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