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University of Maryland names Ankur Srivastava inaugural director of semiconductor program
In his new role, Srivastava focuses on fostering Semiconductor Initiatives, advancing CHIPS Act-driven research efforts.
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Ankur Srivastava / University of Maryland
Indian American advocate for semiconductor research, Ankur Srivastava, was appointed as the inaugural director of the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Semiconductor Initiatives and Innovation program.
The new position is part of the university’s efforts to lead in research and partnerships aligned with the CHIPS and Science Act. Currently the director of UMD’s Institute for Systems Research (ISR), Srivastava will step down on January 1, 2025, to take on his new responsibilities.
Under Srivastava’s leadership, UMD has strengthened its role in national semiconductor research. In 2024, he facilitated an agreement with the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), expanding its focus to secure edge microelectronics, 5G/6G communications, and AI-supportive microelectronics.
He also co-leads the Secured Edge Project: Validated GPU-Based Secure Processing Module in partnership with Northrop Grumman. This initiative, supported by MMEC, aims to enhance security in next-generation GPUs for critical AI hardware systems. Other collaborators include NHanced Semiconductors, Battelle, and NVIDIA.
Srivastava’s contributions to UMD’s semiconductor research include securing more than $31 million in CHIPS Act funding. His work has placed UMD at the forefront of partnerships with leading academic institutions and industry players such as Carnegie Mellon University, Arizona State University, and NVIDIA.
Samuel Graham Jr., dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, praised Srivastava’s leadership. “we appreciate Ankur’s contributions to our school, university, and profession as ISR director. We look forward to him bringing the same energy and spirit of discovery to our university’s semiconductor efforts,” Graham said.
Since becoming ISR director in 2019, Srivastava has launched new educational programs, including a Professional Master’s in Embedded Systems, while maintaining ISR’s global reputation as a leader in systems sciences.
Srivastava received his B.Tech in electrical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 1998 and PhD in computer science from UCLA in 2002.
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