Vikram Chandra

Vikram Chandra is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in Creative Writing and has authored several acclaimed books including Sacred Games and Geek Sublime. His research interests span pre-modern Indian literature, Sanskrit aesthetics, and the intersection of programming with literary creativity.

Chandra holds a unique interdisciplinary focus, combining literary analysis with technical perspectives through his work in creative nonfiction. His teaching responsibilities include courses on writing and literature, with Spring 2025 office hours held via Zoom Tuesdays 10-11 AM.

His publications reflect a blend of fictional storytelling and scholarly inquiry into cultural and technological themes. Beyond academia, he has co-founded startups, demonstrating a commitment to applying creative thinking across disciplines.