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'''Sethuraman Panchanathan''' (born 1960/1961) is an [[Indian Americans|Indian–American]] [[computer scientist]] and [[academic administration|academic administrator]], and served as the 15th Director of the U.S. [[U.S. National Science Foundation|National Science Foundation]] from 2020 to 2025. He previously served at [[Arizona State University]] as executive vice president of knowledge enterprise development and the chief research and innovation officer. He was the founding director of the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC), Foundation Chair of Computing and Informatics at ASU, and a professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI), part of the [[Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering]]. In January 2025, Panchanathan was announced as a recipient of the [[Padma Shri]], the [[Government of India]]'s fourth-highest civilian award. The award was conferred by President [[Droupadi Murmu]] at the May 2025 Civil Investiture Ceremony-II.
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'''Sethuraman Panchanathan''' (born 1960/1961) is an [[Indian Americans|Indian–American]] [[computer scientist]] and [[academic administration|academic administrator]] who served as the 15th Director of the [[U.S. National Science Foundation|U.S. National Science Foundation]] (NSF) from 2020 to 2025. Panchanathan is a professor and foundation chair in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the [[Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering]] at [[Arizona State University]] (ASU). Prior to serving on the [[National Science Board]] and as NSF director, Panchanathan led ASU's Knowledge Enterprise, its research apparatus, as executive vice president and chief research and innovation officer. During his tenure at the NSF, the agency formed its first new directorate in more than 30 years and established a network of artificial intelligence research institutes, among other initiatives. His departure from the foundation came amid significant cuts to NSF funding. Panchanathan's research focuses on machine learning and assistive computing technologies for disabled people. In 2025, Panchanathan received the [[Padma Shri]], one of the [[Government of India]]'s highest civilian awards.

Early life and education

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Panchanathan was born in [[Chennai]], India. He attended Vivekananda College ([[University of Madras]]), graduating in 1981 with a B.Sc. in physics. In 1984, he earned a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] in [[Bangalore]], India. In 1986, he completed his M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Technology, Madras]]. He later enrolled in the doctoral program at the [[University of Ottawa]] and received his [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in electrical and computer engineering in 1989 while working under the direction of Morris Goldberg.
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Panchanathan was born in [[Chennai]], India. He attended [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College|Vivekananda College]], affiliated with the [[University of Madras]], graduating in 1981 with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in physics. In 1984, he earned a [[Bachelor of Engineering]] in electronics and communication engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] in [[Bangalore]]. In 1986, he completed his [[Master of Technology]] in electrical engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras]]. He later enrolled in the doctoral program at the [[University of Ottawa]] and received his [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in electrical and computer engineering in 1989 while working under the direction of Morris Goldberg.

Career: Academic

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==== University of Ottawa ==== In 1989, Panchanathan joined the [[University of Ottawa]] as assistant professor and in 1994 was promoted to associate professor. ==== Arizona State University ==== In 1997, Panchanathan joined ASU in [[Tempe, Arizona]] as a tenured associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. In 2001, he was promoted to full professor and founded the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC) and became an [[IEEE]] fellow for his contributions to compressed domain processing and indexing in visual computing and communications. He also founded and led the School of Computing and Informatics (2006-2009) and the Department of Biomedical Informatics (2005-2007). Panchanathan was appointed ASU's chief research officer in 2009, and in 2011, was promoted to senior vice president of ASU's Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development. In 2016, Panchanathan became executive vice president of ASU Knowledge Enterprise Development and chief research and innovation officer. He served in this role until his nomination as Director of the National Science Foundation in 2020.
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=== University of Ottawa === Panchanathan joined the [[University of Ottawa]] in 1989 as assistant professor and in 1994 was promoted to associate professor with tenure. While at the university, he was the founding director of the Visual Computing and Communications Laboratory. Research Panchanathan conducted while at the University of Ottawa included work on image and video compression using the [[JPEG]] and [[MPEG]] standards. === Arizona State University === In 1997, Panchanathan joined [[Arizona State University]] (ASU) in [[Tempe, Arizona]], as a tenured associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. In 2001, he was promoted to full professor and founded the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC); that same year, he became an [[IEEE]] fellow for his contributions to compressed domain processing and indexing in visual computing and communications. He also founded and led the School of Computing and Informatics (2006-2009) and the Department of Biomedical Informatics (2005-2007). Panchanathan served as one of ASU's representatives during the creation of the [[University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix]]. Panchanathan was appointed ASU's chief research officer in 2009 and in 2011 was promoted to senior vice president of ASU's Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, its research apparatus. In 2016, Panchanathan became executive vice president of Knowledge Enterprise development and chief research and innovation officer, a position involving promoting research, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships. During his term in the position, research expenditures increased to $635 million in 2018. He served in this role until his nomination as Director of the National Science Foundation in 2020.

U.S. National Science Foundation

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On June 13, 2014, President [[Barack Obama]] nominated Panchanathan to the [[National Science Board]] of the [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF). On December 19, 2019, President [[Donald Trump]] nominated Panchanathan as Director of the [[National Science Foundation]]; the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on June 18, 2020 and he assumed office on June 23, 2020. In 2022, Panchanathan announced the formation of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), the first new directorate formed by the NSF in more than 30 years. Other notable achievements during his tenure include a new GRANTED program to broaden participation in research and education, the establishment of a network of 27 National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes,the creation of the Global Centers Program to support "large-scale use-inspired research in collaboration with international partners to address global challenges that cannot be solved by any single country," and the launch of the Regional Innovation Engines program to expand the geography of place-based innovation. He resigned as director on April 24, 2025, stating, "I believe I have done all I can to advance the critical mission of the agency and feel that it is time for me to pass the baton to new leadership."
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On June 13, 2014, President [[Barack Obama]] nominated Panchanathan to the [[National Science Board]] of the [[U.S. National Science Foundation]] (NSF). President [[Donald Trump]] nominated Panchanathan as NSF director on December 19, 2019; the U.S. Senate unaimously confirmed the appointment on June 18, 2020, and he assumed office on June 23. [[File:Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee He (NHQ202405230009).jpg|right|thumb|alt=Sethuraman Panchanathan seated, speaking to an unseen audience in a hearing room|Panchanathan testifying before the [[United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies]] in 2024]] Panchanathan led the formation and 2022 launch of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), the first new directorate developed by the NSF in more than 30 years. Among TIP's programs was Regional Innovation Engines, which was designed to expand the geography of place-based innovation. Other notable achievements during his tenure include a new GRANTED program to broaden participation in research and education, the establishment of a network of 27 [[artificial intelligence]] research institutes, and the creation of the Global Centers Program to support "large-scale use-inspired research in collaboration with international partners to address global challenges that cannot be solved by any single country". As part of [[2025 United States federal mass layoffs|mass layoffs in the U.S. federal workforce]], on February 4, 2025, 168 NSF workers, representing approximately 10% of the workforce, were fired. Panchanathan's absence from the firing meetings was criticized by some NSF employees. All but two of the 86 probationary employees were rehired on February 28, though a separate group of part-time scientific experts was not, for a total of 84 dismissals. Panchanathan resigned as director on April 24, 2025, stating, "I believe I have done all I can to advance the critical mission of the agency and feel that it is time for me to pass the baton to new leadership." A source with knowledge of the situation told ''[[Science (journal)|Science]]'' that Panchanathan had "[tried] so hard to present the agency in a positive light" but risked alienating himself from the scientific community had he stayed, given a recent White House proposal to cut the agency's budget by 55% for the next fiscal year.

Controversies

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Research

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Panchanathan's research interests include Human-centered Multimedia Computing (HCMC), assistive and rehabilitative technologies, haptic user interfaces, face/gait analysis and recognition, medical image processing, media processor designs and ubiquitous computing environments for enhancing quality of life for individuals with disabilities. He has mentored over 100 students and scholars, including graduate students, post-docs, research engineers and research scientists. He spoke on the importance of fostering a culture of innovation to solve grand challenges that society faces today in a 2017 TEDxASU presentation.
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Panchanathan's research interests include human-centered multimedia computing (HCMC), assistive and rehabilitative technologies, haptic user interfaces, face and gait analysis and recognition, medical image processing, media processor designs, ubiquitous computing environments for enhancing quality of life for individuals with disabilities, and [[machine learning]].

Personal life

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Panchanathan is married to Sarada "Soumya" Panchanathan. They have two children and three grandchildren.
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Panchanathan is married and has two children and three grandchildren.

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