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In June, 2020, Dr. Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan was appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump as Director of the National Science Foundation. Panch previously spent more than 20 years in leadership positions at Arizona State University, including service as Executive Vice President of ASU’s Knowledge Enterprise and Chief Research and Technology Officer for ASU. He is officially on an extended leave of absence from the university as he devotes his time to advancing the U.S. science and technology agenda on a national and global scale.
Research Interests
Ubiquitous Computing Environments for enhancing qualify of life for individuals with Disabilities; Health Informatics; Multimedia Computing and Communications; Analysis and Recognition of Face, Gait, Emotions, Events and Activities; Haptic User Interfaces; Media Processor Designs; Indexing and Retrieval of Images and Video; and Genomic Signal Processing.
Education/Academic qualification
PHD, University of Ottawa
… → 1989
MTECH, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
… → 1986
BE, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
… → 1981
External positions
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2011 → …
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
2011 → …
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2011
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
2010 → 2011
Computing and Informatics, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2009 → …
Health Outcomes@ASU Initiative, Office of the Provost, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2009 → …
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2010
Sagar Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
Jan 1 2009 → …
Computing and Informatics, Arizona State University (ASU)
2009 → …
Health Outcomes@ASU Initiative, Office of the Provost, Arizona State University (ASU)
2009 → …
Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED), Arizona State University (ASU)
2009 → 2010
Sagar Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
2009 → …
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2006 → …
School of Computing and Informatics (SCI), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2006 → Jan 1 2008
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Arizona State University (ASU)
2006 → …
School of Computing and Informatics (SCI), Arizona State University (ASU)
2006 → 2008
Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2007
Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), Arizona State University (ASU)
2005 → 2007
MotionEase Inc., Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2004 → …
MotionEase Inc., Arizona State University (ASU)
2004 → …
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2008
Institute for Computing and Information Sciences and Engineering (InCISE), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2009
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
2003 → 2008
Institute for Computing and Information Sciences and Engineering (InCISE), Arizona State University (ASU)
2003 → 2009
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2002 → Jan 1 2003
School of Arts, Media and Engineering Program, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2002 → Jan 1 2006
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
2002 → 2003
School of Arts, Media and Engineering Program, Arizona State University (ASU)
2002 → 2006
Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 2001 → …
Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC), Arizona State University (ASU)
2001 → …
Sri Sathya Sai Institute for Higher Learning, Puttaparthi, India
Jan 1 1999 → …
Sri Sathya Sai Institute for Higher Learning, Puttaparthi, India
1999 → …
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE), Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 1998 → …
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE), Arizona State University (ASU)
1998 → …
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
Jan 1 1997 → …
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU)
1997 → …
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Ottawa
Jan 1 1994 → Jan 1 1997
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Ottawa
1994 → 1997
Visual Computing and Communications Laboratory, University of Ottawa
Jan 1 1990 → Jan 1 1997
Visual Computing and Communications Laboratory, University of Ottawa
1990 → 1997
International Software India Limited, Madras, India
Jan 1 1986 → …
International Software India Limited, Madras, India
1986 → …
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Grants
- 69 Finished
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Dignity MMSA Year 4
Panchanathan, S. (CoI)
Dignity Health dba St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
1/1/20 → 6/26/24
Project: Research project
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UIA General Operating Support
Panchanathan, S. (CoI)
Gates (Bill and Melinda) Foundation
10/30/19 → 9/30/21
Project: Research project
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UIA - University Innovation Alliance (Michael & Susan Dell Foundation)
Panchanathan, S. (CoI)
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
6/1/19 → 11/30/20
Project: Research project
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PEDIATRIC AFFILIATION AND RESEARCH COLLABORATION - Year 2
Panchanathan, S. (CoI)
6/1/19 → 5/31/23
Project: Research project
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Envisioning the future of the AI research ecosystem
Panchanathan, S., Feb 1 2024, In: PNAS Nexus. 3, 2, pgae021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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STEM must meet people where they are
Panchanathan, S., May 12 2023, In: Science. 380, 6645, p. 563 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Examining motivational game features for students with learning disabilities or attention disorders
Heath, C. D. C., McDaniel, T. & Panchanathan, S., Nov 26 2021, Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning. IGI Global, Vol. 2-4. p. 705-732 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Improving communication skills of children with autism through support of applied behavioral analysis treatments using multimedia computing: a survey
Heath, C. D. C., McDaniel, T., Venkateswara, H. & Panchanathan, S., Mar 2021, In: Universal Access in the Information Society. 20, 1, p. 13-30 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovative partnerships
Panchanathan, S., Jan 8 2021, In: Science. 371, 6525, p. 105 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
Activities
- 10 Editorial activity
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Information Sciences on Human Centric Computing (Journal)
Panchanathan, S. (Guest editor)
2014Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Ubiquitous Media Generated Big Data and Human Behavior Analysis (Journal)
Panchanathan, S. (Guest editor)
2014Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Multimedia Services and Streaming for Mobile Devices: Challenges and Innovations (Journal)
Panchanathan, S. (Guest editor)
2010Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Haptic Audio-Visual Environments and Games (Journal)
Panchanathan, S. (Guest editor)
2010Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Emerging H.264/AVC Video Coding Standard (Journal)
Panchanathan, S. (Guest editor)
2006Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
Press/Media
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National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan to speak at Northeastern's 2024 graduate commencement
4/4/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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NSF director trades AI knowledge with UB community 4/4/24
4/4/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Good Morning, Buffalo: A look at the charges against Bongiovanni and the defense's rebuttal
4/3/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT NORTHEASTERN'S 2024 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT AT FENWAY PARK
4/3/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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National Science Foundation director to speak at Northeastern’s 2024 graduate commencement at Fenway Park
4/3/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Academic Collaboration Award
Panchanathan, S. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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