Alumnus Awards

Prof. George C Verghese, is presently a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. He became one of the youngest tenure Professors at MIT. He is among the leading researchers in modeling, analysis and control of dynamical systems and stochastic networks. He has also significantly contributed to research and teaching in the areas of estimation theory and algorithms, and applications to power systems, power electronics and biomedicine. He has taught at leading universities in Europe and Asia besides North America, and everywhere he has received the highest acclaim from his students and peers. He has earned a number of prestigious awards including Chairs and Fellowships. He serves on the Editorial Committees of internationally reputed journals, and has organized and chaired several seminars and conferences. He is regarded as an excellent role model for young and aspiring scholars in his field.

In recognition of the efforts, achievements and academic excellence of George Verghese in the world of technology education and research, IIT Madras and its alumni are proud to present him this award.