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- Sethuraman Panchanathan has become the first Indian-American to receive the US National Academy of Engineering's Arthur M. Bueche Award in the award's more than 40-year history.
- Panchanathan is a University Professor at Arizona State University and served as the 15th director of the US National Science Foundation, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Panchanathan's childhood visit in 1969 to see Apollo 11 Moon rocks at the American Center in Chennai sparked an interest in engineering that shaped his career.
- At the NSF, Panchanathan oversaw the creation of a new directorate for translating science into economic and societal impact, the first such addition in more than 30 years.
- The 2026 Bueche Award recognises leadership in US science and technology policy, and will be presented to Panchanathan in October at the National Academy of Engineering's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
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- The award presentation at the NAE annual meeting in Washington, DC in October.
- Panchanathan's work leading Phoenix's quantum strategy appointed by Mayor Kate Gallego.
- His ongoing vision for higher education in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Michael M. Crow
Arizona State University President
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“This award is a national recognition of what we have known here at ASU for some time, which is that when big problems need to be solved, Panch needs to be in the room”
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…and discoveries towards applications that can have an impact beyond the laboratory. ASU President Michael M. Crow described Panchanathan as “one of the most remarkable systems thinkers we have in this country”. “ This award is a national recognition of what we have known here at ASU for some time, which is that when big problems need to be solved, Panch needs to be in the room ,” Crow said. Panchanathan said he was honoured by the recognition but also stressed that the award was not only about him. “I’m honoured and humbled by this recognition,” Panchanathan said. “Awards like this are never…
Sethuraman Panchanathan
University Professor of Technology
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“Awards like this are never only about the individual. They are about the scores of people that have contributed to the outcomes recognized.”
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…needs to be in the room,” Crow said. Panchanathan said he was honoured by the recognition but also stressed that the award was not only about him. “I’m honoured and humbled by this recognition,” Panchanathan said. “ Awards like this are never only about the individual. They are about the scores of people that have contributed to the outcomes recognized. I owe my inspiration to my family, teachers and mentors, and to the many students and colleagues I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with throughout my career.” His work at the National Science Foundation…
Suresh Garimella
University of Arizona President
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“Few people I know have translated those qualities into more lasting impact for our nation and the world.”
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…National Academy of Engineering,” Garimella said. “I have had the privilege of witnessing Panch's combination of scientific vision and genuine commitment to expanding opportunity over many years and across many roles. Few people I know have translated those qualities into more lasting impact for our nation and the world. ” Panchanathan has also received recognition in India. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri. He was also included in lists recognising Indian American contributions to the US and the US-India relationship. The Arthur…
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