Hyderabad: The Governing Council of the esteemed International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad), has announced that Professor Sandeep Shukla from IIT Kanpur will take charge as the new Director this August.
The announcement was made during IIIT Hyderabad’s convocation ceremony held on Saturday, July 12.
With current Director PJ Narayanan set to step down, Professor Sandeep Shukla will soon take over the institute’s leadership.
Professor Sandeep Shukla is widely respected for his expertise in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and blockchain technologies. His appointment is considered a major step forward for IIIT Hyderabad, given his vast experience and impactful contributions to these emerging fields.
In his remarks, Professor Shukla said he was deeply honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading IIIT Hyderabad, adding that it is a matter of great pride to take on this role.
