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Kripa K. Varanasi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He received his B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India, and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT. Prior to joining the MIT faculty, he was a lead researcher and project leader at GE Global Research Center, where he received several awards for his work, including patents and various technology project leadership awards. At MIT, his research focuses on understanding physico-chemical phenomena at interfaces and developing novel materials and devices aimed at enhancing performance across various sectors such as energy, water, agriculture, and medical devices. Prof. Varanasi is also passionate about entrepreneurship and has co-founded multiple companies including LiquiGlide, Dropwise, Infinite Cooling, and Everon24. His startup LiquiGlide was recognized as one of the 'Best Inventions of the Year' by Forbes Magazine. He has received numerous awards for his contributions including the NSF Career Award, the DARPA Young Faculty Award, and several accolades for outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering. He is committed to translating technologies from the lab to market and addressing significant global challenges in climate, energy, and healthcare through innovative research and entrepreneurship.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, leading research and teaching initiatives.