Chandrakasan named provost

Anantha Chandrakasan has been appointed as the new provost of MIT, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart. Chandrakasan, who has been with MIT since 1994, has a background in electrical engineering and computer science and has held various leadership roles within the institution. As provost, he will focus on strategic financial planning, talent retention, and fostering interdisciplinary research and education initiatives. Chandrakasan aims to position MIT at the forefront of key innovation areas like AI, semiconductors, and quantum technologies, emphasizing the importance of a holistic educational approach that includes human insights.