GITAM is in the fruitful fourth decade of its service to higher education. Consistently recording excellent performance, GITAM has become a diverse and dynamic undergraduate, postgraduate, and research institution, bringing the Visakhapatnam region to the forefront of higher education. Our innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach has helped us achieve an unrivalled position among the nation's universities. Driven by the obsession to set a benchmark in higher education, GITAM has been steadily updating its programs while upgrading its infrastructure.
It is gratifying to see that GITAM's trifocal vision - teaching, research, and consultancy - yield promising results. With intellectual dynamism as our core competence, we transform learners into leaders who will steer the nation's future. The vision, vitality, and values of GITAM, which have translated into robust policy formation and execution, have been instrumental in GITAM's unrivalled reputation. I welcome you to our highly prized, cosmopolitan, academically vibrant campuses.
Sribharat Mathukumilli is the President of GITAM Deemed to be University, established in 1980 in Visakhapatnam. GITAM now spans four campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, 12 schools, and serves over 26,000 students and 80,000+ alumni.
Transformative Leadership at GITAM: Under Sribharat’s visionary leadership, GITAM is evolving into a premier knowledge-driven institution. He has initiated several transformative projects, including the Swechha Waldorf-inspired School and the Kautilya School of Public Policy, designed to cultivate global citizens and future leaders.
Political and Public Service: In 2024, Sribharat successfully contested the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha seat as a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate, winning by a 5,00,000 + majority. His political vision is centred around implementing transformative reforms that benefit the people of Visakhapatnam, India, and beyond.
Educational Background and Early Career: Sribharat holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a joint MBA/MA from Stanford University. These academic experiences have profoundly influenced his approach to leadership and education.
Community Engagement and Entrepreneurship: He serves on the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute board in Hyderabad and is an active member of TiE Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, Sribharat has promoted entrepreneurship as the former president of the Entrepreneurs' Organization Andhra Pradesh and as an advisor to various startups.
Contributions to Renewable Energy: Before joining GITAM, Sribharat spearheaded the establishment of a 3.5MW solar power plant and led his family’s venture into solar power generation. He also played a key role in developing a hydro-energy power plant in Odisha.