Vijaysekhar Chellaboina

Professor Vijaysekhar Chellaboina serves as Dean of the School of Computer Science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). His academic leadership spans multiple institutions including Mahindra University (Dean of Academics), SRM University—Amaravati (Associate Dean of Engineering and Sciences), and GITAM University (Dean of Engineering), following professorial roles at University of Missouri—Columbia and University of Tennessee—Knoxville.

His educational background includes:

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology
• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology

Chellaboina's research centers on stability theory and controller synthesis for nonlinear dynamical systems, with significant applications in biomedical and financial domains. He actively explores cutting-edge intersections of reinforcement learning with control systems and quantum computing implementations. His teaching philosophy champions project-based learning to bridge theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications across mathematics, mechanical, aerospace, and computer science disciplines.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• State-level Mathematical Olympiad Awards (three consecutive years)
• US NSF CAREER award
• TCS Distinguished Researcher award
• IEEE Senior Membership

As an NSF CAREER awardee, he has secured major research funding while authoring over 200 publications and five authoritative books. His textbook on nonlinear dynamical systems is adopted globally by top universities, and his thermodynamics work offers novel dynamical systems perspectives. He currently develops advanced nonlinear control courses for NPTEL while advocating curriculum reforms emphasizing practical skill development.