Dr. Rahul Shrivastav is a transformative academic leader and innovator in interdisciplinary education, academic excellence, and the future of higher education. As Provost of Indiana University Bloomington, he leads 17 schools and more than 3,000 faculty while advancing programs that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Since returning to his alma mater in 2022, he has advanced a bold, student-centered vision that expands academic excellence, empowers faculty, and drives interdisciplinary collaboration.
Building on Bloomington’s excellence
Under his leadership, IU Bloomington has introduced more than 20 new degree programs, invested $75 million in human-centered engineering and technology, launched a $45 million initiative to renovate and expand research facilities, launched Project Inspire, a multiyear effort to update learning spaces, and recruited over 60 new faculty to strengthen research and teaching excellence. He has modernized academic advising, honors education, and classroom pedagogy, and established interdisciplinary research groups in areas including AI, aging, environmental health, and quantum technology.
Prior to returning to IU, Shrivastav held tenured faculty appointments and leadership roles at Carnegie R1 institutions, including the University of Florida, Michigan State University, and the University of Georgia. At UGA, he was Vice President for Instruction, leading more than 20 academic and student success units and helping elevate national rankings, retention, and graduation rates. His scholarship and leadership have earned numerous honors, including recognition as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as multiple best-paper awards at major scientific conferences.
A distinguished scholar and innovator, Shrivastav has authored over 200 publications and presentations, contributed more than 20 invention disclosures with 10awarded patents, and co-founded a startup that translated speech technologies into real-world applications. Throughout his career, he has secured more than $15 million in research funding from NIH, VA, and other federal agencies, advancing healthcare technology and rehabilitation science worldwide.Shrivastav earned his Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University Bloomington and holds his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the University of Mysore, India.
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At IU Bloomington, our faculty are the driving force behind our academic impact. Through their research, teaching, and mentorship, they shape new knowledge, inspire our students, and ensure the university remains a leader in preparing graduates for a rapidly changing world.
Rahul Shrivastav, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
