2 Indian American CMU professors win prestigious national research honors

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is celebrating two major faculty achievements as assistant professors Akshitha Sriraman and Tathagata Srimani receive prestigious national honors for their groundbreaking contributions to computing research and semiconductor innovation. Sriraman was named the 2026 recipient of the CRA Anita Borg Early Career Award for her impactful work on sustainable hyperscale data centers, energy-efficient computing systems, and her leadership in supporting underrepresented communities in technology. Srimani, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, earned the NSF CAREER Award for his pioneering research in 3D semiconductor integration, aimed at improving AI performance while reducing energy consumption in next-generation chips. Together, their work highlights the rising influence of Indian-origin researchers in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing technologies while reinforcing Carnegie Mellon’s position at the forefront of global engineering innovation.