Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Mohan Krishnamoorthy Named Director of BITS Pilani Amaravati Campus
BITS Pilani has chosen Prof. Mohan Krishnamoorthy to lead its Amaravati campus.
He is expected to begin the job in January 2027.
He will help build the new campus and guide its teaching, research and links with industry.
The campus will pay special attention to new technologies, including computer science and AI.
Krishnamoorthy says he is excited to help shape the campus from the beginning.
He wants students to tackle important problems and use technology to make a difference.
He currently works at RMIT University and BITS Pilani.
BITS Pilani announced that Prof. Mohan Krishnamoorthy will lead its Amaravati campus starting in January 2027.
He is to oversee development of the new campus and its academic, research and industry ecosystem.
The campus will focus particularly on emerging technologies, including computer science and artificial intelligence.
Krishnamoorthy is a Professor of Operations Research and holds a PhD from Imperial College London.
He currently serves as Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (India Engagement) at RMIT University and directs IRIS at BITS Pilani.
- Who
- Prof. Mohan Krishnamoorthy
- What
- Appointed Director of the BITS Pilani Amaravati campus.
- When
- Effective January 2027.
- Where
- BITS Pilani Amaravati campus, in Amaravati.
- Why
- To lead development of the new campus and its academic, research and industry ecosystem.
- Appointment
- Director of BITS Pilani Amaravati campus
- Start date
- January 2027
- Campus priorities
- Academic, research and industry ecosystem development
- Technology focus
- Emerging technologies, including computer science and artificial intelligence
- Academic field
- Professor of Operations Research
- Doctoral degree
- PhD from Imperial College, London
- Current roles
- Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (India Engagement) at RMIT University and Director of IRIS at BITS Pilani