Sanjay Sarma

Sanjay E. Sarma (born May 1968) was the CEO, President, and Dean of the Asia School of Business (ASB) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A recognized innovator in education and technology, Sarma also holds the Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professorship in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As MIT's first Vice President for Open Learning (2012-2021), he spearheaded transformative digital initiatives, including edX, MicroMasters, and OpenCourseWare, which have expanded access to world-class education on a global scale.

Sarma's impact extends to the field of RFID technology, where he co-founded the Auto-ID Center at MIT in 1999. The center's pioneering work established the technical standards that power modern supply chains, which are now used by thousands of companies worldwide. His work has shaped how industries operate, enabling greater efficiency and transparency on a global scale. In 2017, along with Linda Bernardi and the late Kenneth Traub, Sarma co-authored ''The Inversion Factor: How to Thrive in the IOT Economy'' (MIT Press), offering insights into the evolving role of IoT in business.

Beyond academia, Sarma has served as a board member for the MOOC provider edX and continues to influence the intersection of technology, education, and leadership. At ASB, his vision integrates sustainability, innovation, and business acumen, equipping future leaders to address the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Provided by Wikipedia