Jagadish Chennupati is a preeminent figure in the field of semiconductor optoelectronics and serves as a Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra.

His research interests have been vast and varied, including photovoltaics, nanostructured optoelectronic devices, and materials science.

Born in India, Chennupati moved to Australia, where he established himself as a leading researcher, publishing extensively and contributing to the advancement of optoelectronics.

His work has led to significant developments in understanding the properties and applications of semiconductor materials.

Chennupati’s honors include being elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the American Physical Society, and the Indian National Science Academy.

In 2022, he was elected as member of the European Academy of Engineering.