Chips Chipalkatti

Chips Chipalkatti is an experienced professional with a diverse career spanning over three decades in innovation management, supply chain consulting, and strategic advisory roles. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Chips has held significant positions in various organizations, including Member of the Board of Advisors at CIMCON Lighting, Stealth Mode Startup Company, and MeshTek Labs. Previous experience includes leadership roles at OSRAM SYLVANIA, where Chips was Head of Strategic Innovation Management, and a directorial position at Osram Opto Semiconductors. Chips has also contributed to academia, participating in several advisory roles and committees, while holding a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.