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Rice University has appointed Sreya Ghose as director of partnerships and operations for Rice Global India (RGI), marking a new chapter in the university’s growing presence in one of the world’s most dynamic education and technology hubs.
Based in Bengaluru, RGI is the university’s incubator for developing research and innovation partnerships and advancing educational exchange with industries and academic communities throughout India. The office builds on partnerships begun in 2020 with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and expanded in 2023 with strategic agreements with both IITK and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
“I was drawn to this role because it combines two things I’m deeply passionate about — building bridges across cultures and strengthening higher education partnerships,” said Ghose, who had served as a consultant with Rice for several years. “India is such an important hub for research, innovation and talent and Rice has so much to offer and learn through deeper engagement here. Being part of Rice Global India allows me to contribute to shaping that vision.”
RGI’s presence comes at a time of increasing collaboration between the United States and India, particularly in critical and emerging technologies. Through initiatives such as the Rice-IITK Collaborative Center on energy solutions and the developing Rice-IISc partnership, the university has already established strong academic and research ties that Ghose aims to deepen.
“One of the things I’m proud of is how quickly Rice Global India has moved from concept to action,” Ghose said. “We’ve supported faculty in establishing joint research projects, helped advance collaboration agreements, and created opportunities for students to connect with India’s dynamic academic and innovation ecosystems.”
“Appointing Sreya Ghose as director of Rice Global India is a significant step in advancing Rice’s priorities in India and the world,” said Caroline Levander, Vice President for Global Strategy.
