Professor Vijaysekhar Chellaboina is not just an academic leader—he is a rare mind who seamlessly connects mathematics, engineering, technology, and real-world impact. As the Vice Chancellor of JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), Jaipur, he stands at the forefront of redefining student-centric, future-ready education in India.

With nearly three decades of global teaching, research, and leadership experience, Prof. Chellaboina has held senior academic and leadership roles at prestigious institutions including Georgia Institute of Technology (USA), University of Missouri, University of Tennessee, TCS Research, Mahindra University, SRM University, GITAM University, and UPES. His journey reflects a deep commitment to interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and academic excellence.

A mechanical and aerospace engineer by training and an applied mathematician by practice, he is a globally respected scholar in the mathematics of control systems, with over 200 publications, five landmark books, and more than 8,000 citations influencing fields from biomedical systems to financial optimisation.

Recipient of the U.S. NSF CAREER Award and the TCS Distinguished Researcher Award, Prof. Chellaboina brings rare intellectual depth, visionary leadership, and inspiring clarity—qualities that make him a voice students admire, scholars respect, and institutions proudly follow.