S. N. Balakrishnan

S N Balakrishnan was the second Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University and the Chairperson of the Executive Council, the apex statutory body at the University.^[1] His brother, Shiv Nadar, is the founder of the university bearing his name.

S N Balakrishnan
Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University
Incumbent
Assumed office April 11, 2014
Preceded by	T S R Subramanian
Personal details
Born	Moolaipozhi, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India
Died	January 24, 2021 Rolla, Missouri, United States
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin

An engineer and scientist, Balakrishnan has previously served as the founding Pro-Chancellor of the University. He heads IST Rolla, an engineering firm focused on providing clients with engineering research, development and technology. He has done work in missile defence, aircraft control, launch vehicle and spacecraft control areas. Balakrishnan teaches at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and is the Curator's Professor for Aerospace Engineering at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.^[2]

Balakrishnan took charge of the Office of the Chancellor in April, 2014, and continued to carry forward the objectives of the University, while at the same time defining organizational structures for the University. His appointment was announced on April 11, 2014. His brother, the founder, Shiv Nadar talked about Balakrishan's "rich experience and depth in academics and research" and his "expertise in global learning pedagogy" being important for shaping up the young university.^[3]

Education

Balakrishnan completed his doctoral thesis in 1983, at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a PhD in Aerospace Engineering.^[4]