July 11, 2025

On July 4th, Sigma Xi installed its newest chapter at Christ University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The ceremony was held in-person and celebrated the new chapter’s officers, members, and commitment to growth and advancement of the university’s research enterprise. It also established Sigma Xi's very first India-based chapter.

Sigma Xi fellow and past president Dr. Robert T. Pennock presided over the ceremony, which also included a video message from current president Dr. Daniel I. Rubenstein. The chapter's founding members are Mrs. Athulya S., Dr. Beulah Matcha, Dr. Gowtham Sanjai S., Dr. Michael T. Moses, Dr. Sarath K. Chandra, Dr. Shibu K. Mani, and Dr. Vinay Jha Pillai.

Since its founding in 1969, Christ University has been committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovation. As one of India’s leading institutions, the School of Engineering and Technology serves its students by fostering cutting-edge research and development in various engineering disciplines. The new chapter will amplify the university's commitment to fostering a culture of research and innovation while enhancing its efforts to promote interdisciplinary research and scientific collaboration. With a rapidly growing research profile, the officers look forward to the benefits of collaboration and research recognition that the new chapter will present to its founding and future members.

For more information on establishing or locating a chapter, please visit sigmaxi.org/chapters.