Mentor

Manindra Agrawal

Manindra-Agrawal

Dr. Manindra Agrawal

Professor IIT Kanpur

Background

Besides his research area of theoretical computer science where he is an eminent researcher, Manindra has in depth knowledge of what it takes to set up a world class education institution that delivers quality education and fosters cutting edge research. He continues to guide major new national institutions around India as they establish themselves. He is also a leading national expert in Cryptography Manindra has held key positions at IIT Kanpur which provides world class education and undertakes cutting edge research. He is a leading researcher in his field of theoretical computer science and has been honored with major national and international awards for his research. Manindra has been Dean of Faculty Affairs, Dean of Resources and Alumni and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. He is the winner of Padma Shri, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Infosys Prize, Clay Research Award, Fulkerson Prize, Gödel Prize among many other awards and recognitions.


City: Manindra lives in Kanpur, India

Languages: He is fluent in Hindi and English

Expertise

Setting up world-class academic institutions

Cryptography


Education

PhD (Computer Science & Engineering), IIT Kanpur

B Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), IIT Kanpur