Manish Parashar

Manish Parashar serves as the Director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utah, where he leads multidisciplinary efforts to harness computational science and AI for societal benefit. His leadership spans academia and national research infrastructure.

Dr. Parashar's research interests focus on Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, Computational Science, and Scientific Computing. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications that address societal challenges through computational approaches.

Dr. Parashar has held significant leadership positions including as office director at the National Science Foundation's Office of Advanced Cyber Infrastructure. He co-chaired the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force, which aims to democratize access to AI resources for research and education.

• Director, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah
• Former Office Director, National Science Foundation's Office of Advanced Cyber Infrastructure
• Co-Chair, National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force

With a robust background in computer engineering and computer science, Dr. Parashar has made significant contributions to advancing computational approaches that benefit society through scientific discovery and innovation.