K.R. Sridhar

Background

Sridhar, K.R. was born in 1960.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors, University Madras, India, 1982. Master of Science, University Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Career

Professor aerospace and mechanical engineering, director Space Technologies Laboratory University Arizona. Scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Principal co-founder, Chief Executive Officer Bloom Energy (formerly Ion America), Sunnyvale, California, since 2001.

Strategic limited partner Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Special advisor New Enterprise Associates. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• K.R. Sridhar has been listed as a noteworthy energy company executive, mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.