Archive · 3 Sep 2026
IIIT-H Launches Faculty Chair to Advance AI Research
IIIT Hyderabad has created a new research chair named after J.A. Chowdary.
The chair is supported by money set aside for research.
It will help researchers work on new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The institute also wants universities and companies to work more closely together.
Leaders said this cooperation can help train talented people and turn research into useful products and services.
The announcement came during IIIT-H’s 29th Foundation Day celebrations.
The event focused on the future of AI and technology.
The institute also honored three alumni for their achievements.
IIIT Hyderabad has launched the JA Chowdary Faculty Chair with backing from technology ecosystem veteran J.A. Chowdary.
The chair will have a dedicated corpus to support emerging-technology research and industry-academia collaboration.
The initiative was announced during IIIT-H’s 29th Foundation Day celebrations, themed “Navigating the Future of AI & Technology.”
Speakers and panelists emphasized stronger ties between universities and industry for talent development, innovation and real-world impact.
IIIT-H also presented its 2026 Alumni Achiever Awards to Karandeep Anand, Pramod Nair and Siva Reddy Goli.
- Who
- IIIT Hyderabad, with support from J.A. Chowdary, announced the new faculty chair.
- What
- The JA Chowdary Faculty Chair was established to support emerging-technology research and industry-academia collaboration.
- When
- It was announced during IIIT-H’s 29th Foundation Day celebrations on Wednesday, as the institute entered its 30th year.
- Where
- The announcement was made at IIIT Hyderabad.
- Why
- The chair is intended to catalyse cutting-edge research and strengthen collaboration between industry and academia.
- Initiative
- JA Chowdary Faculty Chair
- Supporting individual
- J.A. Chowdary, founder of ISF and Junicorn 100K
- Institution
- IIIT Hyderabad
- Announcement event
- 29th Foundation Day celebrations
- Event theme
- “Navigating the Future of AI & Technology”
- Chief guest
- B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Cyient Founder Chairman and Board Member and former Nasscom chairman
- Alumni awardees
- Karandeep Anand, Pramod Nair and Siva Reddy Goli