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Indian-Americans receive Penn State faculty awards
Both honorees will be recognized at an invitation-only ceremony on April 17.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 14, Apr 2025
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Swaroop Ghosh (L) and Ram Narayanan (R) / Penn State
Penn State has recognized two Indian American faculty members in the College of Engineering for their contributions to teaching and mentorship.
Swaroop Ghosh is honored with the 2025 Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, while Ram Narayanan received the 2025 Howard B. Palmer Faculty Mentoring Award.
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Ghosh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, was lauded by nominators as a leader in hardware design and security who empowers students to tackle global challenges such as sustainability and cybersecurity through emerging technologies like quantum computing.
Known for his humility, diligence and supportive nature, Ghosh fosters collaboration among his graduate students and offers personalized guidance throughout their research journeys.
“Ghosh has dedicated much of his professional career to the betterment of his students through teaching and advising. His mentorship is an inspiring example in the engineering discipline,” a nominator said.
He has created multiple courses at Penn State and advised or co-advised 21 doctoral candidates, many of whom have joined companies like Nvidia, Intel and Apple. His research portfolio includes more than 200 papers, eight books or chapters, 15 U.S. patents and 11 invention disclosures.
He holds a B.E. (Hons.) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, M.S. degree from the University of Cincinnati, and the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University.
Narayanan, professor of electrical engineering, received the 2025 Howard B. Palmer Faculty Mentoring Award for his impactful support of junior faculty. The award honors faculty with at least five years of service who demonstrate exemplary mentorship.
Nominators described Narayanan as a dedicated and empathetic mentor whose one-on-one guidance helps junior colleagues grow professionally and personally. “His contributions to the mentoring and development of junior faculty, particularly in the area of research funding, are extraordinary,” a nominator said.
“He is a role model, a trusted colleague and a true mentor in every sense of the word. I have no doubt that his efforts have had a lasting impact on the careers of many faculty members, and he is most deserving of this award.”
Narayanan has a B.Tech. degree in electrical engineering from IIT Madras,and Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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