Prof. U Deva Priyakumar appointed new Dean of R&D
The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) announced the appointment of Prof. U Deva Priyakumar as its new Dean of Research & Development, succeeding Prof. C V Jawahar, who held the position for two consecutive terms. Prof. Deva Priyakumar is a Professor and the Founding Project Director of IHub-Data, a technology innovation hub at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad. Until recently, he also served as Head of the Center for Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics (CCNSB). His research spans AI applications in Chemistry and Biology, computer-aided drug design, and AI for healthcare. With over 150 publications in reputed international journals, Prof. Priyakumar’s research has earned him several prestigious recognitions, including the Chemical Research Society of India Medal, Indian National Science Academy Medal, Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Invitation Fellowship.
