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| name = Suresh Garimella
| name = Suresh Garimella
| image = Suresh Garimella 2021.png
| image = Suresh Garimella 2021.png
| office = 27th President of the [[University of Vermont]]
| office = 23rd President of the [[University of Arizona]]
| term_start = July 1, 2019
| term_start = October 1, 2024
| term_end =
| term_end =
| predecessor = Tom Sullivan
| predecessor = [[Robert C. Robbins]]
| successor =
| successor =
| office2 = 27th President of the [[University of Vermont]]
| term_start2 = July 1, 2019
| term_end2 = July 2024
| predecessor2 = Tom Sullivan
| successor2 = [[Patricia Prelock]] (interim)
| birth_date = 1964 or 1965
| birth_date = 1964 or 1965
| birth_place = [[Nedunuru]], India
| birth_place = [[Nedunuru]], India
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| education = [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[Ohio State University]] ([[Master of Science|MS]])<br>[[University of California, Berkeley]] ([[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
| education = [[IIT Madras]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[Ohio State University]] ([[Master of Science|MS]])<br>[[University of California, Berkeley]] ([[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
| module = {{Infobox scientist | embed=yes
| fields = Mechanical engineering
| workplaces = {{plainlist|
* [[Purdue University]]
* [[University of Vermont]]
* [[University of Arizona]]
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'''Suresh Garimella''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ˈ|ɛ|h|ɛ|ʃ}}) is an [[Indian Americans|Indian American]] [[Mechanical engineering|mechanical engineer]] and university administrator. He is the current and 27th president of the [[University of Vermont]]. Before assuming the presidency in 2019, Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships at [[Purdue University]].
| thesis_title = An investigation of the thermal and hydrodynamic characteristics of an array of protruding elements in single phase forced convection
| thesis_url = https://www.proquest.com/docview/303726099/
| thesis_year = 1989
| doctoral_advisor = Pamela A. Eibeck
}}
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'''Suresh Garimella''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ˈ|ɛ|h|ɛ|ʃ}}) is an [[Indian Americans|Indian American]] [[Mechanical engineering|mechanical engineer]] and university administrator serving as the 23rd president of [[The University of Arizona|University of Arizona]] since 2024. Previously, Garimella was the 27th president of the [[University of Vermont]]. Before assuming the presidency in 2019, Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships at [[Purdue University]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
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At [[Purdue University]], Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships and the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He also served as Purdue’s chief global affairs officer. He was the founding director of the Cooling Technologies Research Center.
At [[Purdue University]], Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships and the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He also served as Purdue’s chief global affairs officer. He was the founding director of the Cooling Technologies Research Center.


In 2018, Garimella was appointed as a member of the [[National Science Board]] by the [[Trump Administration]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_bio.jsp?lan=sugarime&org=OCE&from_org=OCE|title=Suresh V. Garimella {{!}} NSF - National Science Foundation|website=www.nsf.gov|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref> He was named a Jefferson Science Fellow by the [[United States Department of State]] in 2010 in the Obama Administration.<ref name="auto" /> He has also was a Science Advisor in the [[International Energy Agency]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/PGA_056555|title=JSF - Suresh Garimella|website=sites.nationalacademies.org|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref>
In 2018, Garimella was appointed as a member of the [[National Science Board]] by the [[First presidency of Donald Trump|Trump Administration]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_bio.jsp?lan=sugarime&org=OCE&from_org=OCE|title=Suresh V. Garimella {{!}} NSF - National Science Foundation|website=www.nsf.gov|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref> He was named a Jefferson Science Fellow by the [[United States Department of State]] in 2010 in the Obama Administration.<ref name="auto" /> He has also was a Science Advisor in the [[International Energy Agency]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/PGA_056555|title=JSF - Suresh Garimella|website=sites.nationalacademies.org|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref>


=== University of Vermont ===
=== University of Vermont ===
Since July 1, 2019, Garimella has been the president of the [[University of Vermont]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suresh Garimella to Become Next University of Vermont President |url=https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/suresh-garimella-become-next-university-vermont-president |access-date=2019-08-21 |website=www.uvm.edu |language=en}}</ref> During his tenure, the university made the decision to freeze tuition for all students for five consecutive years, and in 2023 the university announced a sixth year of frozen tuition for in-state students. He also created the UVM Promise program in 2023, which allows students from all households in Vermont with incomes under $75,000 to attend UVM tuition-free for 2024-25. The university has experienced the largest first-year class in its history and record applications, reaching more than 30,000 in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Applications at UVM Set All-Time Record |url=https://www.uvm.edu/news/story/applications-uvm-set-all-time-record |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=The University of Vermont}}</ref> This has coincided with a doubling of research funding to the university since 2018, reaching $260 million, an all-time high.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UVM Research Funding Tops $250 Million |url=https://www.uvm.edu/news/ovpr/uvm-research-funding-tops-250-million |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=The University of Vermont}}</ref>
Since July 1, 2019, Garimella has been the president of the [[University of Vermont]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suresh Garimella to Become Next University of Vermont President |url=https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/suresh-garimella-become-next-university-vermont-president |access-date=2019-08-21 |website=www.uvm.edu |language=en}}</ref>

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He has received criticism for the university's plan to terminate select [[humanities]] programs which led to the creation of UVM United Against the Cuts, where over 3,000 people voiced their lack of confidence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruehsen |first=Ella |date=2021-04-13 |title=Thousands voice no confidence in Garimella administration as grievances mount |url=https://vtcynic.com/news/thousands-of-students-faculty-and-staff-voice-no-confidence-in-garimella-administration/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=The Vermont Cynic}}</ref> His administration has faced pushback for its response to a [[United States Department of Education|Department of Education]] investigation into [[antisemitism]] on campus,<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Auria |first=Peter |date=2022-09-15 |title=President pushes back on allegations of antisemitism at University of Vermont |url=https://vtdigger.org/2022/09/15/president-pushes-back-on-allegations-of-antisemitism-at-university-of-vermont/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=VTDigger |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edgar |first=Chelsea |title=UVM President Denies Allegations of Antisemitism on Campus |url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/uvm-president-denies-allegations-of-antisemitism-on-campus/Content?oid=36490651 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Seven Days |language=en}}</ref> and over the cancellation of a planned guest lecture by [[Palestinians|Palestinian]] author [[Mohammed el-Kurd|Mohammed El-Kurd]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hellman |first=Rachel |title=Records Show UVM Professors Questioned Decision to Nix Palestinian Writer's Appearance |url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/records-show-uvm-professors-questioned-decision-to-nix-palestinian-writers-appearance-39777348 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Seven Days |language=en}}</ref>

=== University of Arizona ===
On August 9, 2024, Dr. Garimella accepted the position of President of the [[The University of Arizona|University of Arizona]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://news.arizona.edu/news/suresh-garimella-be-23rd-university-arizona-president |title=Suresh Garimella to be 23rd University of Arizona president |access-date=2024-08-09}}</ref> He assumed office on October 1, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet President Suresh Garimella, the U of A's newest Wildcat {{!}} University of Arizona News |url=https://news.arizona.edu/news/meet-president-suresh-garimella-u-newest-wildcat |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=news.arizona.edu}}</ref>


In 2020, Garimella appointed renowned physicist [[Julia Phillips (physicist)|Julia Phillips]] as President’s Distinguished Scholar at UVM. In 2023, Garimella appointed retired US Senator [[Patrick Leahy]] as a President’s Distinguished Fellow at UVM.


Commencement speakers during his tenure have included adventurer [[Erik Weihenmayer]] and National Science Foundation director [[Sethuraman Panchanathan]].


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He has received criticism for the university's plan to terminate select [[humanities]] programs which led to the creation of UVM United Against the Cuts, where over 3,000 people voiced their lack of confidence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruehsen |first=Ella |date=2021-04-13 |title=Thousands voice no confidence in Garimella administration as grievances mount |url=https://vtcynic.com/news/thousands-of-students-faculty-and-staff-voice-no-confidence-in-garimella-administration/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=The Vermont Cynic}}</ref> His administration has faced pushback for its response to a [[United States Department of Education|Department of Education]] investigation into [[antisemitism]] on campus,<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Auria |first=Peter |date=2022-09-15 |title=President pushes back on allegations of antisemitism at University of Vermont |url=https://vtdigger.org/2022/09/15/president-pushes-back-on-allegations-of-antisemitism-at-university-of-vermont/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=VTDigger |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edgar |first=Chelsea |title=UVM President Denies Allegations of Antisemitism on Campus |url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/uvm-president-denies-allegations-of-antisemitism-on-campus/Content?oid=36490651 |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Seven Days |language=en}}</ref> and over the cancellation of a planned guest lecture by [[Palestinians|Palestinian]] author [[Mohammed el-Kurd|Mohammed El-Kurd]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hellman |first=Rachel |title=Records Show UVM Professors Questioned Decision to Nix Palestinian Writer's Appearance |url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/records-show-uvm-professors-questioned-decision-to-nix-palestinian-writers-appearance-39777348 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Seven Days |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:48, 7 November 2024

Suresh Garimella
23rd President of the University of Arizona
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 1, 2024
Preceded byRobert C. Robbins
27th President of the University of Vermont
In office
July 1, 2019 – July 2024
Preceded byTom Sullivan
Succeeded byPatricia Prelock (interim)
Personal details
Born1964 or 1965
Nedunuru, India
EducationIIT Madras (BS)
Ohio State University (MS)
University of California, Berkeley (PhD)
Scientific career
FieldsMechanical engineering
Institutions
ThesisAn investigation of the thermal and hydrodynamic characteristics of an array of protruding elements in single phase forced convection (1989)
Doctoral advisorPamela A. Eibeck

Suresh Garimella (/sˈɛhɛʃ/) is an Indian American mechanical engineer and university administrator serving as the 23rd president of University of Arizona since 2024. Previously, Garimella was the 27th president of the University of Vermont. Before assuming the presidency in 2019, Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships at Purdue University.

Early life and education

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Garimella was born in Nedunuru, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] His parents did not have a college education.[2]

In 1985, he earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from IIT Madras, which he has described as "much more intense than MIT."[2][3] He then received an M.S. from Ohio State University in 1986, followed by a PhD from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, both in mechanical engineering.[3][4]

Career

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Purdue University

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At Purdue University, Garimella was executive vice president for research and partnerships and the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He also served as Purdue’s chief global affairs officer. He was the founding director of the Cooling Technologies Research Center.

In 2018, Garimella was appointed as a member of the National Science Board by the Trump Administration.[5] He was named a Jefferson Science Fellow by the United States Department of State in 2010 in the Obama Administration.[5] He has also was a Science Advisor in the International Energy Agency.[6]

University of Vermont

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Since July 1, 2019, Garimella has been the president of the University of Vermont.[7]

He has received criticism for the university's plan to terminate select humanities programs which led to the creation of UVM United Against the Cuts, where over 3,000 people voiced their lack of confidence.[8] His administration has faced pushback for its response to a Department of Education investigation into antisemitism on campus,[9][10] and over the cancellation of a planned guest lecture by Palestinian author Mohammed El-Kurd.[11]

University of Arizona

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On August 9, 2024, Dr. Garimella accepted the position of President of the University of Arizona.[12] He assumed office on October 1, 2024.[13]



References

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  1. ^ "Vermont Quarterly Fall 2019 issue by University of Vermont - Issuu". issuu.com. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. ^ a b Edgar, Chelsea. "Suresh Garimella Has Helped UVM Emerge Stronger From the Pandemic. But Who Is He, Anyway?". Seven Days. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  3. ^ a b "Professor Suresh Garimella, PhD - Editorial Board - Energy Conversion and Management - Journal - Elsevier". Elsevier. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  4. ^ "Suresh V. Garimella". Cooling Technology Research Center. Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Suresh V. Garimella | NSF - National Science Foundation". www.nsf.gov. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  6. ^ "JSF - Suresh Garimella". sites.nationalacademies.org. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  7. ^ "Suresh Garimella to Become Next University of Vermont President". www.uvm.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  8. ^ Ruehsen, Ella (2021-04-13). "Thousands voice no confidence in Garimella administration as grievances mount". The Vermont Cynic. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  9. ^ D'Auria, Peter (2022-09-15). "President pushes back on allegations of antisemitism at University of Vermont". VTDigger. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  10. ^ Edgar, Chelsea. "UVM President Denies Allegations of Antisemitism on Campus". Seven Days. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  11. ^ Hellman, Rachel. "Records Show UVM Professors Questioned Decision to Nix Palestinian Writer's Appearance". Seven Days. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  12. ^ "Suresh Garimella to be 23rd University of Arizona president". Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  13. ^ "Meet President Suresh Garimella, the U of A's newest Wildcat | University of Arizona News". news.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
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