Prof. (Dr.) Priyadarsan Patra is a distinguished academic and industry leader with nearly three decades of experience across higher education, research, and technology. He has held key leadership roles such as Vice Chancellor, Chief Architect, Principal Scientist, Professor, Advisor, Provost, Director, and Dean, contributing significantly to both academia and the nonprofit sector. With over 20 years of expertise in R&D, his work spans System-on-Chip (SoC) design, power-performance optimization, validation, and testing across flagship silicon platforms. Passionate about education and innovation, he excels in strategic planning, technical management, and fostering collaborative research. As a visionary, educator, and community builder, Dr. Patra is dedicated to shaping future leaders and driving transformative change through research and knowledge sharing.