Linda Katehi

Linda Katehi is a prominent figure in engineering and education, currently serving as The O'Donnell Foundation Chair of Engineering at Texas A&M University, focusing on an initiative in Embodied Intelligence for Electronics. Previously, Katehi held the position of Chancellor Emerita and Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Davis, where responsibilities included serving as the sixth Chancellor from 2009 to 2016. Additional leadership roles include Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering at Purdue University. With a solid academic foundation, having earned a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA, alongside a diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Katehi's career has consistently emphasized innovation, mentorship, and advocacy for women in STEM through contributions to initiatives such as Our Voices Blog.